Discover Malta
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- Lying 50 miles south of Sicily in the Mediterranean Sea, Malta is an archipelago made up of 3 inhabited islands.
- Colonized by the Phoenicians, Romans, Moors, Normans, Sicilians, Spanish, Knights of St. John, the French, and the British, Malta has a fascinating history!
- Stroll the untouched streets of Valletta, Malta's storybook capital that will be a European Capital of Culture in 2018.
- Base yourself out of the popular seaside resort town of Qawra, just 10 miles from Valletta and near public transportation.
- Taste the local delicacies of Maltese cuisine, which mixes Sicilian and Middle Eastern flavors!
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- Round-trip economy class airfare to Malta (MLA)
- Round-trip airport transfers to and from Malta (MLA) airport
- 5 nights in Qawra at the Seashells Hotel at Suncrest or similar
- Breakfast daily
Itinerary
Say "bongu" to Malta! Arrive at Malta International Airport and transfer to your accommodation in Qawra (pronounced our-rah), a popular seaside resort town within St. Paul's Bay. After settling in, take a stroll through Qawra's streets and find a restaurant in town to get your first taste of Maltese cuisine.
Transfer to Qawra hotel
Spend the day exploring Qawra, the site of one of the many towers built by the Knights of St. John in 1637. Standing on Qawra point, this small watchtower faces St. Paul’s Bay to the West and Salina Bay to the east.
With its prime seafront location, you can enj...
Today, consider exploring Malta's capital of Valletta, located just 10.9 miles from Qawra. See the stunning Caravaggio painting in St. John's Co-Cathedral, the Grandmaster's Palace, and centuries-old fortresses like Fort St. Angelo and Fort Ricasoli - seen in many Hollywood films!
Today, why not explore Mdina, Malta's oldest city founded by the Phoenicians 4,000 years ago. Stroll the cobblestone streets inside the walled city where very few cars are permitted. This city is home to just 300 inhabitants!
In Mdina, you will find the baroque St. Paul's Cathedral and the Cathedral museum, two gems of history and art worth exploring.
Consider visiting Malta's other islands today! In Gozo, head to Dwejra Bay and swim in the Blue Hole - and underwater chimney - and a lagoon nicknamed the Inland Sea. In Comino, the tiny island between Gozo and Malta, you can snorkel in the Blue Lagoon. This tiny slice of heaven is one of the most beautiful places in all of Malta.
Your Malta adventure ends today. At the appropriate time, transfer to the airport for your flight home. Transfer to Malta airport (MLA) Fly home!
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