Malta, Keystone of Mediterranean History

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From ancient limestone temples to Europe’s first-ever planned city, from unique culinary traditions to world-class architecture and art, Malta is a wonder to explore.
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Step back in time with a full day on the sleepy sister island of Gozo, where (so it is said) Calypso enchanted Ulysses for seven years
    • Share a meal with invited local residents
    • View Malta's incredible collection of archaeological treasures, from ancient megalithic temples to artifacts of the Phoenician and Roman eras -- including the oldest freestanding buildings on Earth!

What's this trip about?

    From ancient limestone temples to Europe’s first-ever planned city, from unique culinary traditions to world-class architecture and art, Malta is a wonder to explore.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityOperator does not provide
End CityOperator does not provide

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • 50 Plus
  • Education / Learning

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture
  • History

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Itinerary

Day
1 In Transit to Program In Flight

Day
2 Arrive, Check-in, Orientation, Welcome Dinner Sliema D Victoria Hotel Afternoon: Arrive to Malta International Airport (MLA). Look for program staff holding the Road Scholar sign in the arrivals hall. (Participants enrolled on "program-only" basis should consult spe...
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3 Language, "Malta Experience", St. Anton Gardens Sliema B,L Victoria Hotel Breakfast: Hotel Dining Room. Please fill our tables as you arrive since coffee and tea service may be delayed until a table is full. Breakfast buffet usually includes both cooked (eggs, sausa...
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4 Prehistoric Cultures of Malta/Blue Grotto/Caravaggio Sliema B,L,D Victoria Hotel Activity note: Optional boat trip requires walking a short but steep hill to and from the water. Non-opting participants can wait at an area cafe or shop the small craft vendors. Bre...
Day
5 Valletta, "a city built by gentlemen for gentlemen" Sliema B,L Victoria Hotel Activity note: Moderate walking on paved but hilly streets in an historic area. Participants who opt to skip will be provided with a place to sit until the group recollects. Many cafes and...
Day
6 The Knights/Free time/Gozo Rummy Sliema B,D Victoria Hotel Breakfast: Hotel Dining Room Morning: Hotel lecture room: Lecture: "The Hospitaller Order of St. John and the Siege of 1565" - The advent of the Order in Malta led to a radical transformation in the role ...
Day
7 The Enchanting Sister Island of Gozo Sliema B,L Victoria Hotel Activity note: Walking and standing under open skies. Some unavoidable steps in the Citadel. Ferries have an elevator to passenger lounge. Visit to Citadel requires walking up a steep hill; an alternativ...
Day
8 Three Cities - Cottonera/Grand Harbour Sliema B,L,D Victoria Hotel Activity note: Considerable walking, up to two miles during the course of the day, on paved but hilly streets in an historic area. Participants who opt to skip will be provided with a place to sit un...
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9 Hypogeum, Marsaxlokk Fishing Village, Economy Sliema B,L,D Victoria Hotel Activity note: One flight climb up spiral staircase is required at Hypogeum, railing provided Breakfast: Hotel Dining Room Morning: Visit one of the world's most extraordinary UNESCO Wor...
Day
10 Mdina/Rabat, Limestone Heritage, Environment Sliema B,D Victoria Hotel Activity note: Moderate walking on paved fairly level streets in an historic area. Breakfast: Hotel Dining Room Morning: Motorcoach to the ancient capital of Mdina. Sometimes known as the ...
Day
11 World War Two Sliema B,D Victoria Hotel Activity note: Fortress may require some steps and a long slope for entry. Breakfast: Hotel Dining Room Morning: Hotel Lecture Room: Lecture: Malta's Strategic Role in World War II - Britain's concept of Malta as a stra...
Day
12 Program Concludes In Flight B Breakfast: Hotel Dining Room Morning: Departure transfers to airport. NOTE: Consult Travel Coordinator -- Overnight in Europe may be required on return to North America.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $3,349
Price per day$279
Last Updated: 9/14/2021

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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Road Scholar Reviews & Ratings

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Lorelei

Nov 2019

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If you love pre-history, this trip is a must!

If you love pre-history, this trip is a must! The oldest free-s...

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Thomas

Apr 2019

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This is a fantastic program.

This is a fantastic program. You will learn about or view thousands of years o...

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Katharine

Mar 2019

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Amazing place

This is a wonderful program, facilitated by the excellent team of Vivian, Josette, and Mary. In the lectures by local experts and during the excursions, I learned ab...

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Diana

Nov 2018

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It is truly fascinating

Malta--Keystone of Mediterranean History is a wonderful overview of both natural and human history. This tiny piece of real estate has a depth of human history like ...

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Heidi

Nov 2018

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Malta is a very interesting and fascinating corner of the world

Malta is a very interesting and fascinating corner of the world. The speakers and guides are top notch and possess a lot of passion for Malta. There were no question...

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Meals Included
  • 23 Meals
  • 10 Breakfasts
  • 6 Lunches
  • 7 Dinners
  • The following choices may be available when requested in advance: Vegetarian, Gluten Free
Age Requirements
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