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The Tour of Valletta, The Three Cities & Wine Tasting Tour, The Tour of Mosta, Ta’Qali & Mdina, Discovering Gozo, Malta’s Scenic Tour, Prehistoric Temples Tour, Blue Grotto & Sunday Market at Marsaxlokk, Village Fireworks, Vintage Bus Tour to Vittoriosa, Cospicua & Senglea, Playmobil Tour, Paintball in Malta, Malta Bird Park Tour, Day Tours in Hungarian Language, The Tour of Valletta, The Three Cities & Wine

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HEELLo and welcome to the Maltese Islands! You just found

the most exciting guided tours company in Malta! We offer a varied selection of tours to please any kind of person; from the historian to the animal lover, from the young to the mature person.

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prides itself on the fact that all its tours benefit from the experience and knowledge of real Malta experts!!

Practical Information About Malta The Maltese archipelago consists of three inhabited islands; Malta, Gozo and Comino. They lie in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea with Malta 93 km South of Sicily and 230 km North of Africa. The total area of the Islands is 316 square km and the longest distance on the island of Malta is 27km.

Population : 400,000 Capital City : Valletta Driving : On the left of the road and the minimum age for drivers is 18 years. All passengers should wear seatbelts and motorcyclists should wear helmets.

Beaches : Mellieha Bay, Gnejna Bay, Armier Bay, Golden Bay, Ghajn Tuffieha Bay, Blue Lagoon, Ramla Bay & Pretty Bay. Electricity : 220/240 Volts Time : Central European Time +1 Currency : Euro Climate : Warm and healthy. Temperature averages 14ยบC in Winter and 32ยบC in Summer.

Have a Great Holiday!

Contents

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The Tour of Valletta........................................................................................................Page 4 The Three Cities & Wine Tasting Tour.......................................................................Page 5 The Tour of Mosta, Ta’Qali & Mdina..........................................................................Page 6 Discovering Gozo...........................................................................................................Page 7 Malta’s Scenic Tour ........................................................................................................Page 8 Prehistoric Temples Tour..............................................................................................Page 9 Blue Grotto & Sunday Market at Marsaxlokk Fishing Village .........................Page 10 Village Fireworks ............................................................................................................Page 11 Vintage Bus Tour to Vittoriosa, Cospicua & Senglea .........................................Page 12 Playmobil Tour ................................................................................................................Page 13 Paintball in Malta ..........................................................................................................Page 14 Malta Bird Park Tour .....................................................................................................Page 15 Blue Grotto & Marsaxlokk Sunday Market in Hungarian ................................Page 16 Hungarian Full Day Excursion visiting Gozo ........................................................Page 17 Hungarian Full Day Tour visiting Mdina, Ta’Qali & Valletta .............................Page 18 Terms & Conditions .......................................................................................................Page 23

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EVERY MONDAY

The Tour of

Valletta

Malta’s Capital City!

Valletta, Malta’s Capital City and a World Heritage site, is nothing short of an open-air museum. Valletta known as Il-Belt, contains buildings from the 16th century onwards, built during the rule of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem, also known as Knights Hospitaller. The city is essentially Baroque in character with elements of Mannerist, Neo-Classical and Modern architecture in selected area, though World War II left major scars on the city.

The City of Valletta was officially recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1980. The city is named for Jean Parisot de la Valette, who succeeded in defending the island from an Ottoman invasion in 1565. The official name given by the Order of Saint John was ‘Humilissima Civitas Valletta’ – The Most Humble City of Valletta or Citta’ Umilissima in Italian. The bastions, curtains and ravelins along with the beauty of its Baroque palaces, gardens and churches, led the ruling houses of Europe to give the city its nickname Superbissima – Most Proud.

During the tour you will walk through the bustling streets and to Barracca Gardens for a breathtaking panorama of the Grand Harbour. You will then visit St. John’s Co-Cathedral where you will see the painting ‘The Beheading of Saint John the Baptist’ by Caravaggio, considered one of Caravaggio’s masterpieces and the only painting signed by the painter. You will then watch the Malta Experience Show which will help you discover the Island and Malta’s amazing history. Free time will be available for shopping!

Price

Price includes

Adults Eur 35 Children (5-15 yrs) Eur 25 Children under 5 years – Free

4 Hour Valletta Guided Tour Malta Experience Show Ticket St. John’s Co-Cathedral Ticket

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Pick-up time Cirkewwa 0830 Mellieha 0845 Xemxija 0900 Golden Bay 0900 St. Paul’s Bay 0915 Bugibba 0920 Qawra 0930 St. Julian’s 0945 Sliema 1000 Valletta 1015 Attard 0945

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EVERY TUESDAY

The

Three Cities & Wine Tasting Tour

The Three Cities is a collective description of the three fortified cities of Cospicua, Vittoriosa and Senglea. During the tour you will drive past Cospicua, a doublefortified harbour city and the largest of the three. It was also given a title as Citta’ Cottonera, but erroneously the title is now used to define the whole region. You will then arrive in Vittoriosa. Vittoriosa is ideally situated for safe anchorage and over time it has developed a very long history with maritime, mercantile and military activities. Prior to the establishment of Valletta as capital and main city of Malta, military powers that wanted to rule the Maltese islands would need to obtain control of Vittoriosa due to its significant position in the Grand Harbour.

The third city Senglea is also called Civitas Invicta because it managed to resist the Ottoman invasion at the Great Siege of 1565. The name Senglea was given by the grandmaster who built it, Claude De La Sengle. The island on which Senglea lies was joined by a land bridge to Cospicua during the time of the Knights of St. John and as a result, it became peninsular in shape. During this tour you will walk through the various narrow streets shaded by many historic churches and buildings.

You will then drive to the Marsovin Cellars in Marsa. The wine tasting tour commences with a historical introduction amongst original artefacts, followed by an explanation about the process of how the locally grown grapes are pressed, fermented and eventually transformed into wine. A walk through the 400-year-old ‘Ageing Cellars’ is an authentic and true piece of Maltese heritage. The wine sampling is held in the Marsovin wine bar, where trained staff guide guests through a wine tasting session to sample different Marsovin wines accompanied by a selection of local savouries like maltese bread and cheese. At the bar one also has the opportunity to purchase local Marsovin wines.

Price

Price includes

Adults Eur 30 Children (5-15 yrs) Eur 23 Children under 5 years – Free

4 Hour Three Cities & Wine Tasting Guided Tour Tasting of Wine & Local Savouries

Pick-up time Cirkewwa 0830 Mellieha 0845 Xemxija 0900 Golden Bay 0900 St. Paul’s Bay 0915 Bugibba 0920 Qawra 0930 St. Julian’s 0945 Sliema 1000 Valletta 1015 Attard 0945

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EVERY WEDNESDAY

The tour of Mosta, Ta’ Qali Crafts Village & Mdina, the Noble City!

You will first drive to the city of Mosta. Inspired by Rome’s Pantheon, the church in the centre of the city was built in the 18th Century. It became known throughout the country in 1942 when during World War II, a dropped bomb failed to explode, thus sparing the lives of some 300 people. This church has the third largest dome in Europe.

You will then visit the town of Ta’Qali, located nearby was once a British WWII outpost, but has been converted to a village for local handicrafts. You will be able to watch local artisans at work blowing elaborate glass art pieces, intricately assembling original silver filigree jewellery, carving the local limestone and many more.

This is the perfect place to pick up treasures that will remind you of your Malta visit.

Finally you visit Mdina, Malta’s ancient capital. It rests in a very majestic way, on top of a hilltop right at the centre of the island.

Mdina is also called ‘The Silent City’ because of its literally quiet and narrow streets that give off a quaint yet very homey atmosphere.

Mdina is not only considered to be one of Malta’s precious jewels, but this ancient walled city is one of the best medieval fortifications. You will see magnificent views of the entire Maltese landscape. You will also visit St. Paul’s Cathedral, a Roman Catholic Cathedral built on the site where governor Publius was reported to have met Saint Paul following his shipwreck off the Maltese Coast.

Price

Price includes

Adults Eur 27 Children (5-15 yrs) Eur 19 Children under 5 years – Free

4 Hour Guided Mosta, Ta’Qali & Mdina Tour St. Paul’s Cathedral Ticket

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Pick-up time Cirkewwa 0830 Mellieha 0845 Xemxija 0900 Golden Bay 0900 St. Paul’s Bay 0915 Bugibba 0920 Qawra 0930 St. Julian’s 0945 Sliema 1000 Valletta 1015 Attard 1030

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Discovering

Gozo

Malta’s Sister Island After a twenty minute crossing, on setting foot in Gozo you will notice that although both islands are similar in history and development, Gozo has a character entirely of its own. Gozo, which is a three hilled island, is greener and more picturesque than Malta.

First stop is The Ggantija Temples that stand at the end of the Xaghra plateau, facing towards the south-east. This megalithic monument is in fact two temples, built side by side and enclosed with a boundary wall. The southerly one is the larger and elder, dating back to approximately 3600 BC. It is also better preserved.

The second stop is Calypso’s Cave, is said to be the cave where Ulysseys was kept as a love prisoner for seven years by the nymph Calypso in the story of Homer’s Odyssey. Calypso’s cave lies near the stunning beach of Ramla Bay; the view is magnificent!

You will then drive to Xlendi Bay, a popular beach and an ideal diving site. Xlendi is a typical Gozitan fishing village and harbours a number of fishing vessels. The next visit is The Citadella, a historic fortified city which lies in the heart of Victoria. The Citadella, also called as The Citadel, is on Malta’s tentative list of future World Heritage Sites by UNESCO, who describes it as a small fortified town. An old prison is located within the city, as are the Courts of Justice.

After this visit you will stop for lunch in a restaurant in Rabat.

Afterwards you will visit Ta’ Pinu Basilica, a Roman Catholic Parish Church located 700 metres away from the village of Gharb and allows visitors to enjoy beautiful views of the area. After visiting this church, which is dedicated to Blessed Virgin of Ta’ Pinu, you will also visit The Azure Window, a natural arch featuring a table-like rock over the sea. It is situated near two other famous landmarks – The Inland Sea & Dwejra Bay. Finally you will drive to Mgarr Port via Qala Belvedere where breathtaking scenes can be enjoyed.

Price

Price includes

Adults Eur 55 Children (5-15 yrs) Eur 35 Children under 5 Years – To pay the Gozo Ferry Ticket ONLY (directly at the port)

10 Hour Guided Gozo Tour Gozo Ferry Ticket Ggantija Temples Ticket Lunch

Lunch Menu: Vegetable Soup or Pasta with Tomato & Basil Roast Pork with Mushroom Sauce or Fillet of Fish or Tuna Salad Dessert & Soft Drink Pick-up time Attard 0800 Valletta 0810 Sliema 0820 St. Julian’s 0835 St. Paul’s Bay 0855 Bugibba 0900 Qawra 0905 Golden Bay 0915 Xemxija 0915 Mellieha 0930 Cirkewwa 0940

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Malta’s Scenic Tour

visiting Palazzo Parisio, Dingli Cliffs & Buskett Gardens Located in the heart of picturesque Naxxar, this 18th Century Palace is a place of wonder that begs to be explored. On your visit you will discover the intricate nuances of Malta’s historic nobility and their enchanting way of life. Touring this stately home offers great insight and sparks the imagination – whether you find yourself seeking inspiration from the grand Ballroom, the detailed Family Chapel or the fabulous walled Gardens and Orangery.

You will then drive to Dingli Cliffs, located less than a kilometre to the south west of the village of Dingli. The cliffs are 220 metres high and are the highest point in Malta! An isolated chapel makes for a charming landmark. Built in the 17th century, the Chapel of St. Mary Magdalene offers some of the most beautiful views you can get from these cliffs. From here you can also see the tiny uninhabited islet of Filfla.

Your final stop is The Buskett Gardens, located in the fertile valley of Wied il-Luq, Siggiewi. The gardens are at their best in Spring but they offer shade from the harsh midSummer sun and offer a quiet place for a walk in the Winter months. Verdala Palace, an official residence of the President of Malta, is located on the edge of the Gardens. A coffee break is also included in this tour where you will taste the delicious and traditional “Pastizzi”.

Price

Price includes

Adults Eur 36 Children (5-15 yrs) Eur 26 Children under 5 years – Free

4 Hour Guided Tour Palazzo Parisio Entrance Ticket Delicious Maltese Snack & Coffee

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Pick-up time Cirkewwa 0830 Mellieha 0845 Xemxija 0900 Golden Bay 0900 St. Paul’s Bay 0915 Bugibba 0920 Qawra 0930 St. Julian’s 0945 Sliema 1000 Valletta 1015 Attard 1030

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EVERY SATURDAY

Prehistoric

Temples Tour

A Malta Temples Tour is a must for anyone who travels to this beautiful Mediterranean island. Malta and Gozo are home to seven megalithic temples, all of which are designated as world heritage sites by UNESCO. These megalithic temples date back 5500 years ago and are the oldest free-standing stone structures in the world, even older than the Stonehenge and the Pyramids. It is also home to more than thirty other temples, all of which reflect Malta’s rich past.

During this tour you visit the Tarxien Temples which are an archaeological complex in Tarxien. They date back to approximately 3150 BC. The site was accepted as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1980. The temples consist of three separate, but attached structures. The main entrance is a reconstruction dating from 1956, when the whole site was restored. At the same time, many of the decorated slabs discovered on site were relocated indoors for protection at the Museum of Archaeology in Valletta.

You will then visit Hagar Qim & Mnajdra Temples. The megalithic complex of Hagar Qim is located atop a hill on the southern edge of the Island, on a ridge capped in soft globigerina limestone. All exposed rock on the island was deposited during the Oligocene and Miocene periods of geological time. 500 metres from Hagar Qim stands the Mnajdra megalithic temple.

The surrounding area is typical of Mediterranean garrigue in its starkness and isolation; it is designated as a Heritage park.

A few hundred metres from the temple is one of the thirteen watchtowers built by Grand Master Martin de Redin, called Hamrija Tower.

Transport back to all hotels will be provided.

Price

Price includes

Adults Eur 35 Children (5-15 yrs) Eur 23 Children under 5 years – Free

4 Hour Guided Temples Tour Tarxien Temples Ticket Hagar Qim Temples Ticket Mnajdra Temples Ticket

Pick-up time Cirkewwa 0830 Mellieha 0845 Xemxija 0900 Golden Bay 0900 St. Paul’s Bay 0915 Bugibba 0920 Qawra 0930 St. Julian’s 0945 Sliema 1000 Valletta 1015 Attard 0945

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EVERY SUNDAY

Blue Grotto & Sunday Market at

Marsaxlokk Fishing Village

You will first drive to The Blue Grotto. The Blue Grotto is actually a number of sea caverns on the southern coast of Malta, west of the Wied iz-Zurrieq harbour and across the small uninhabited islet of Filfla. Everyday from sunrise until about 1300 hrs, a unique sight can be observed here. The cave’s location combined with the sunlight lead to the water mirroring shows numerous shades of blue. Several caverns mirror the brilliant phosphorescent colours of the underwater flora; other caverns show a deep dark shade of blue. If weather permits, you can do a 40 minute boat trip around the caves for an extra cost.

You will then drive to the fishing village of Marsaxlokk.

Marsaxlokk is a very popular attraction for tourists and locals because fresh fish and seafood caught during the same morning can be bought. The market is very interesting and attractive as many different items are sold. Although the market was originally a fish market, it has developed and now it also sells locally produced honey, fruit jams, wine as well as vegetables, souvenirs and clothes.

Free time will be given in this picturesque village.

Price

Price includes

Adults Eur 23 Children (5-15 yrs) Eur 15 Children under 5 years – Free

4 Hour Guided Blue Grotto & M’xlokk Tour

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Pick-up time Cirkewwa 0830 Mellieha 0845 Xemxija 0900 Golden Bay 0900 St. Paul’s Bay 0915 Bugibba 0920 Qawra 0930 St. Julian’s 0945 Sliema 1000 Valletta 1015 Attard 0945

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FESTA SEASON

Village Fireworks

With nearly 60 festas in Malta on the annual calendar (mostly during the summer months) and nearly 20 festa events on the smaller sister island of Gozo, the Maltese festa, a religious celebration organized by the local parish, is a typical scene of the hot summer months on the island, and very much an iconic part of culture in Malta.

You will be taken to a local village for the Best Eve of the Festa Fireworks Display on the island. Along the way to the Village, places of interest are pointed out and explained by our Licensed Local Guide. Once there, a visit to the Parish Church, splendidly decorated to fit the occasion is a must. Then relax in the unique festa atmosphere with a leisurely stroll around the village streets all beautifully lit up and filled with stalls of traditional festa sweets, while the music of the marching village brass bands fills the air.

Price

Price includes

Adults Eur 18 Children (5-15 yrs) Eur 12 Children under 5 Years – Free

6 Hour Guided Village Fireworks Tour

01 September 07 September 08 September 06 October 07 December 09 February

Zurrieq Naxxar Zabbar Gudja Cospicua Valletta

St. Catherine The Nativity of Our Lady Our Lady of Graces Our Lady of Rosary Immaculate Conception Shipwreck of St. Paul

Return to all hotels after the Fireworks Show is finished.

Pick-up time Cirkewwa Mellieha Xemxija Golden Bay St. Paul’s Bay Bugibba Qawra St. Julian’s Sliema Valletta Attard

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Monday to Friday at 1100 & 1430 Saturday at 1100

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(Tour is not organised on a Public Holiday)

Vintage Bus Tour to Vittoriosa, Cospicua & Senglea

Step back through the mists of time as you drive to the fortress of Cottonera which is widely known as the Three Cities, these being Vittoriosa, Cospicua & Senglea. These cities were built and fortified by the Knights of Malta. You first start with an informative drive through Cospicua. Cospicua has been inhabited since Neolithic times. Prior to the 18th Century it was known as Bormla, a name which is still in use. Its fortification walls, constructed to protect the town and its neighbours Vittoriosa & Senglea, were built by the Knights of Malta. Construction began in 1638 but was not completed for another 70 years. In 1722, Grand Master Marc’ Antonio Zondadari declared Bormla a city and in view of its strong bastions named it Citta’ Cospicua.

You will then visit Vittoriosa, ideally situated for safe anchorage and over time it has developed a very long history with maritime, mercantile and military activities.

Prior to the establishment of Valletta as a capital city of Malta, military powers that wanted to rule the Maltese islands would need to obtain control of Vittoriosa due to its significant position in the Grand Harbour. Vittoriosa is now a location of several tourist attractions. The historic Vittoriosa Waterfront contains the former Palace of the General of the Galleys and the Order of St. John’s treasury. The area was refurbished in the early 2000s and both buildings are used for other activities: the former is now a casino, while the latter is home to the Malta Maritime Museum.

A second museum, the Vittoriosa 1565 Museum, is also located in the town and is dedicated to the siege and the battle in the town in 1565.

The third city is Senglea, joined by a land bridge to Cospicua during the time of the Knights of St. John and as a result it became a peninsular in shape. During the time of the Knights of St. John, Senglea was used as a hunting area and was known as L’Isola di San Giuliano. In 1311 St. Julian’s church or chapel was founded. This was the first building to be constructed. On 8 May 1552 the foundation stone of Fort St. Michael was laid. Work on the fort, which was designed by Architect Pedro Pardo was completed in 1553. Construction of walled town Senglea took place during the following decade. The area, which had until the 1550s been known as Isola di San Giuliano or Isola di San Michele, was given city status by Grand Master Claude De La Sengle and was named after him.

A detailed English commentary by the driver will help you unfold the history of Valletta and the Three Cities connected with two Great Sieges of 1565 and 1942.

Tour is operated by one of the first two wooden bodied buses purchased in 1921 by the Cottonera Motor Bus Company. These buses were licensed to operate routes between Cottonera and Valletta and were made by local carpenters and mechanics, later called as bus body builders. At that time the local carpenters and mechanics were encouraged to build bus bodies so that the company Cottonera Motor Bus Co. could increase its fleet rapidly.

Tour leaves from Sliema Ferries (opposite of Marks & Spencer).

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Price

Price includes

Adults Eur 15 Children (5-15 yrs) Eur 9 Children under 5 years – Free

2 Hour Guided Tour to the Three Cities by a 1920 Bus

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Buses

Pick-up time Cirkewwa Mellieha Xemxija Golden Bay St. Paul’s Bay Bugibba Qawra St. Julian’s Sliema Valletta Attard

0930 0945 0950 0950 1000 1010 1015 1030 1045 1030 1015

Return transport is organised at 1600 hrs from Sliema Ferries.

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EVERY MONDAY

Playmobil Tour You can’t leave the Island without visiting the Playmobil FunPark & Factory. The Playmobil FunPark was created with the aim of providing an opportunity for children to interact with Playmobil’s range of figures and play-sets in a fun-filled and safe environment.

Understanding the importance of imaginative play, Playmobil pays great attention to details, creating intricate and fun toys that adhere to the highest safety standards. The Playmobil FunPark comprises both an internal as well as an external play area. This tour gives you the chance to enter the factory and watch ‘The Smiling Faces In the Making’. The factory tour lasts 45 minutes. A drink and a snack are included and when buying products from the Playmobil Shop you will be given 10% Discount. You will also get a Playmobil Souvenir.

Price Adults Eur 25 Children (5-15 yrs) Eur 20 Children under 5 Years – Eur 2.35 Children under 5 Years can’t enter in the factory due to safety rules but can enter in the FunPark playing area.

IMPORTANT: Closed flat shoes must be worn for safety reasons.

Price includes: 4 Hour Playmobil FunPark & Factory Tour Drink & Snack Playmobil Souvenir 10% Discount when buying products from Playmobil Shop

Pick-up time Cirkewwa Mellieha Xemxija Golden Bay St. Paul’s Bay Bugibba Qawra St. Julian’s Sliema Valletta Attard

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EVERY WEDNESDAY

Paintball in Malta

What is Paintball?

At the most basic level, a paintball game consists of a group of players who attempt to achieve a particular objective without being eliminated. Players attempt to eliminate each other from the game by hitting and marking each other with paintballs shot from paintball markers. Like poker, paintball has many variations and each location or group of players may have their own ‘house rules’. Variations may include the number of players on a team, the number of teams, differing objectives, length of the game, what kind of hits count for an elimination, how long eliminated players are out the game and more.

As soon as you arrive you will be given a full safety briefing by our experienced umpires. You will also be given a Paint Marker, Co2 Cylinder & Gas, Complete Face & Ear Protection, Camouflage Overalls & 250 Paintballs (50 paintballs per game).

It is advisable to wear strong footwear and it is considered sensible to bring gloves and a soft cap of some sort.

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Price

Price includes

Adults (16+) Eur 40

4 Hour Tour All equipment (mentioned above) 5 games of 15 minutes each Extra paintballs may be purchased during the game

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Cirkewwa Mellieha Xemxija Golden Bay St. Paul’s Bay Bugibba Qawra St. Julian’s Sliema Valletta Attard

1300 1315 1330 1330 1345 1345 1345 1400 1415 1430 1400

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EVERY THURSDAY

Malta

Bird Park Tour

Bird Park Malta homes over 200 species of birds and other animals.

Flamingos, pelicans, swans, storks, owls, cranes, parrots and many other amazing birds from around the world thrive happily with kangaroos, wallabies, antilope, meerkats, deer, genets, marmosets and more. Visitors have the opportunity to learn about bird habitat, flight, plumage cycles, displays, song and calls, territory and pair formation, nests and eggs, migration and much more, whilst having the chance to observe and interact with wildlife. The dedicated team of animal keepers work hard to ensure that all the animals enjoy the best possible care. While carrying out the daily feeding the keepers are always ready to share their knowledge and experience with you. Some of the friendly macaws, owls, reptiles and other animals are always eager for human interaction. Visitors have the chance to join in the daily handling sessions such as handling a barn owl or one of the parrots.

As soon as you arrive at the park, the tour guide will offer a guided tour around the grounds with interesting information about each species. Bird Park Malta also operates a restaurant offering an a’ la carte menu.

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Price

Price includes:

Adults Eur 22 Children (3-12 yrs) Eur 15 Children under 3 years - Free

4 Hour Bird Park Guided Tour

Cirkewwa Mellieha Xemxija Golden Bay St. Paul’s Bay Bugibba Qawra St. Julian’s Sliema Valletta Attard

1300 1315 1330 1330 1345 1345 1345 1330 1315 1300 1245

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EVERY SUNDAY

Blue Grotto & Marsaxlokk

Sunday Market

in Hungarian You will first drive to Blue Grotto. Blue Grotto took its name from a series of sea caverns which in turn get their ‘blue’ hue from the phosphorescent colours given off by the underwater flora in combination with the crystal clear sea water. The cave walls in turn reflect these colours and create the effect of the Blue Grotto. If weather permits, you can do a 40 minute boat trip at an extra cost.

You will then visit Marsaxlokk, the largest fishing village and probably the most well known fishing village in the country thanks to its prevalence in many Malta related photographs.

There has been a settlement in this location since around 3000 BC, as evidenced by the ruins of a Megalithic Temple found on the site. Another attraction to the village are the traditionally painted fishing vessels which come in a variety of shapes and sizes.

Marsaxlokk is very popular with tourists and locals also because of the fresh fish and seafood that can be bought from the market.

The market was originally a fish market but now it also sells locally produced honey, fruit jams, wine as well as vegetables. Free time will be given in this picturesque village.

Pick-up time

Price

Price includes

Adults Eur 23 Children (5-15 yrs) Eur 12 Children under 5 years - Free

5 Hour Guided Tour to Blue Grotto & Marsaxlokk

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Cirkewwa Mellieha Xemxija Golden Bay St. Paul’s Bay Bugibba Qawra St. Julian’s Sliema Valletta Attard

0830 0845 0855 0855 0900 0910 0915 0930 0945 1000 0945

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Hungarian Full Day Excursion

visiting Gozo This full day excursion will bring you to the second largest island of the Maltese archipelago, the island of Gozo. The tour starts with a short ferry crossing (ferry tickets are included in price of excursion) which takes around 20 minutes. The first stop will bring you to Ggantija Temples in Xaghra which were declared as World Heritage Site in 1980 and have a history of more than 5500 years.

Your next stop will be Wine Tasting where the tour commences with a historical introduction followed by an explanation about the process of how the locally grown grapes are pressed, fermented and eventually transformed into wine. You will then stop in a local restaurant for lunch.

You will continue to Victoria, Gozo’s Capital City. In the heart of Victoria lies the Citadella which has been the centre of activity of the island since possibly Neolithic times, but is known to be the first fortified during the Bronze age. Finally you visit the Azure Window in Dwejra which is used to be one of the most often photographed spot of the Maltese Islands.The Azure Window is a natural arch featuring a table-like rock over the sea. It is situated near two other famous landmarks – The Inland Sea & Dwejra Bay. After a day full of experiences you will have a short ferry crossing back to Malta and will be dropped-off at your hotel.

Price

Price includes:

Adults Eur 50 Children (5-15 yrs) Eur 25 Children under 5 years - Free

10 Hour Guided Gozo Tour Gozo Ferry Ticket Ggantija Temples Ticket Wine Tasting Lunch

Pick-up time Attard Valletta Sliema St. Julian’s St. Paul’s Bay Bugibba Qawra Golden Bay Xemxija Mellieha Cirkewwa

0730 0745 0800 0815 0835 0840 0845 0900 0900 0915 0930

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Hungarian Full Day Tour visiting

Mdina, Ta’Qali & Valletta Your first visit during this tour is Mdina. Mdina is built on a plateau in the centre of the island, the city’s old Baroque buildings, cathedral and magnificent bastion walls dominate the rural skyline. Mdina, once the capital of Malta until the modern city of Valletta was built in 1565, has had many names including Melita (Roman occupation), Medina (Arabic occupation), Citta Nobile (Knights of St. John) and Citta Vecchia (after Valletta was built). Today is also referred as the Silent City since it inspires tranquility at any time of the day or night.

The only way to really experience and enjoy this city is on foot, explore the quaint alleys, narrow streets, ancient buildings and magnificent far reaching views from the high bastion walls. While you are in Mdina you visit the St. Paul’s Cathedral, a Roman Catholic Cathedral built on the site where governor Publius was reported to have met Saint Paul following his shipwreck off the Maltese Coast.

After a lunch stop in Rabat, you then drive to the town of Ta’Qali, located nearby was once a British WWII outpost, but has been converted to a village for local handicrafts. You will be able to watch local artisans at work blowing elaborate glass art pieces, intricately assembling original silver filigree jewellery, carving the local limestone and many more. This is the perfect place to pick up treasures that will remind you of your Malta visit.

Finally you will visit Valletta, Malta’s Capital City and a World Heritage site. Valletta known as Il-Belt, contains buildings from the 16th century onwards, built during the rule of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem, also known as Knights Hospitaller. During the tour you will walk through the bustling streets and to Barracca Gardens for a breathtaking panorama of the Grand Harbour. You will then visit St. John’s Co-Cathedral where you will see the painting ‘The Beheading of Saint John the Baptist’ by Caravaggio, considered one of Caravaggio’s masterpieces and the only painting signed by the painter.

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Terms and Conditions

1. When entering churches, you are requested to cover your arms and not to wear shorts or skirts that are too short. Stiletto or narrow heels are prohibited in St. John’s Co-Cathedral.

2. Some tours are not operated on feast days and public holidays.

For further information please check with your representative.

3. We may at our discretion, require any person to withdraw from any tour if we deem their acts or conduct offensive or a nuisance to other clients and we shall have no further liability.

4. For identification purpose, please wear your sticker prominently during excursion.

5. All prices are inclusive of local taxes and are subject to change without notice.

6. Tickets shall not be refunded in the event that you fail to show up without notice.

7. Pick ups are effected from or to hotel or nearest point.

8. We reserve the right to alter, change the routing of, or otherwise amend any part of the proposed tour. We shall not incur any liability towards you where such as strikes, weather conditions, riots, etc. Notwithstanding anything contained at law, any liability we may have for any claim whatsoever is limited to a refund of the price of the excursion ticket.

9. We also reserve the right in our entire discretion to cancel a tour, in which event you shall be refunded the price of your ticket.

10. Meals and activities making up certain parts of the tour are supplied, operated, controlled and managed by independent Maltese contractors for whom we are not responsible in any way. We may provide details of such third parties when and as requested.

11. You are reminded not to forget any of your personal belongings anywhere and in particular in the transport provided. In spite of staff’s efforts, no guarantees can be made for recovery.

12. This program is applicable from the 17th September 2012.

Excursions can be organised on different days and privately in case of groups. Prices may vary.

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