Top 5 events for families

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enjoy the adventure of history

SEGWAY TOUR Discover over 4,000 years of history in Malta’s old capital city Mdina, an abundance of historical sites in Valletta and untouched countryside dotted with majestic churches in Gozo… in a flash. Segway tours are available in a number of locations across the Maltese Islands and enable families to sightsee together, all the while keeping teens entertained.

ROLLING GEEKS TOUR Rolling Geeks are self-drive electric cars, complete with a pre-programmed GPS that not only takes you on the perfect tour, but also explains what you’re looking at too. Enjoy all the benefits of an organised excursion, but with the freedom of being in your own quirky electric car. The tour covers everything from the famous Grand Harbour Marina and Rinella Bay, to awe-inspiring churches and traditional piazzas found in the narrow charming streets that characterises The Three Cities. QUAD BIKE TOUR Discover Malta’s sister island, Gozo, on a Quad Bike tour. Explore stunning bays hugging the sparkling crystal-clear waters of the Mediterranean and topographical cliffs rising from the gentle sea. Beautiful sandy beaches open up the landscape to untouched countryside dotted with villages, majestic churches and farmsteads.

JEEP SAFARI Go off the beaten track on a Jeep Safari to discover Malta’s unique rugged countryside, topographical landscape and picturesque views. Travel to the north of the island, find a place to park your jeep and visit either Mellieha Bay or Golden Bay to relax on a white sandy beach and enjoy a swim in the warm Mediterranean Sea. Alternatively, explore the south of the island for spectacular island views at Dingli Cliffs or the Blue Grotto. Whichever route you choose, the day will be one to remember.

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new memorable experiences

The Maltese Islands, repeatedly voted second best dive destination in the world, boast an abundance of reefs, stunning caverns, caves and shipwrecks. The water surrounding the Mediterranean archipelago is known for its pristine transparency, warmth and azure blue colour.

There isn’t a better destination in Europe to experience scuba-diving or master a dive qualification than Malta or Gozo.

FIRST-TIME DIVERS Families who are yet to experience scuba-diving can feel confident diving in Malta; there are a number of great dive centres across the islands and the Maltese speak perfect English.

A full range of programmes are available from ‘try dives’ to qualified diving courses. Children can start their PADI Open Water Certification from the age of 10. BSAC and CMAS also have a presence on the islands, and with slack water and sheltered dive sites, Malta and Gozo are perfect destinations for learning to dive; you can experience some of the best dive sites during training.

EXPERIENCED DIVERS Maltese waters are unique in their opportunity for technical expeditions, boasting excellent water quality, great depths and an abundance of shipwrecks and caves to explore.

Wreck diving is especially popular around the islands with an array of vessels from WW2 and a number sunk as an artificial reef for divers. The Tanker el Faroud is considered one of the best wreck dives in the world and should be on every divers’ bucket-list.

Visit www.maltauk.com for more information on diving and to download our ‘Dive Trail’.

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7-DAY ITINERARY

With so much to see and do it’s hard to know where to start, check out our week long itinerary for a helping hand.

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