Grand Harbour Full Day Tour, Valletta & Three Cities

Highlights : 

• Explore the charming Valletta and historical Three Cities 
• Admire breathtaking view onto Grand Harbour from the  Gardjola Gardens 
• Discover masterpieces of art by Caravaggio at St. John's Co-Cathedral
  
• Cross the harbor to explore the 3 Cities area
  
• Visit  the Inquisitor's Palace
  
• Walk through the quaint streets of Vittoriosa 
  

Overview : 

Departure for a full day excursion to explore the Grand Harbour Area, the Maltese Capital Valletta and the Three Cities, an area rich in history, with a unique cultural heritage and characterized by breathtaking views. Pick up at the Hotel's hall, accompanied by your private guide you will start to visit the capital city Valletta.

 The tour begins with the Malta Experience, an audio-visual show that traces the history of Malta through the ages. During the Valletta tour you will visit the impressive St. John's Cathedral with the masterpieces of Caravaggio like the famous beheading of St. Joan
Baptiste. The next stop is at the Barraca Gardens enjoying scenic views of Valletta harbor,at 12:00 a must see is the saluting battery ceremony. The tour going on to the Grand Master's palace (from outside) which houses the Maltese Parliament.

 We will Stop then at a local cafe' in downtown where you will try the traditional maltese pastries, Pastizzi and a good coffee after a long walk.. Free time for lunch and shopping. 

From the previously visited Baracca Gardens, we will take the lift that connects the upper part of the city to the waterfront, from where we will take a boat to reach the Three Cities area, crossing the Grand Harbour. The Cottonera Area or Three Cities ( Birgu, Cospicua and Senglea ) are a trio of charming fortified towns across the harbor from Valletta with quiet residential streets perfect for strolling and one of the richest parts of Malta in history .Walk along the imposing city walls and venture down tiny streets to explore the old city and the Inquisitor's Palace.

 The driver will be waiting for us in front of Vittoriosa Gate for the transfer back to the hotel, not before a stop to enjoy breathtaking views of the Grand Harbour from the Gardjola Gardens old watch tower in Senglea

COMBO OPTION : 

This tour of the Grand Harbor area also includes a 2 hour mini cruise departing from Sliema jetty at flexible times. It can be done on the same day of the tour at 16.00 or on subsequent days during your stay in Malta. 

It is a unique way to admire the imposing fortifications and bays that characterize the large port,
even from sea level. Full Harbour Cruises leave from Sliema Ferries and travel through Sliema Creek, around Monoel Island to Lazzaretto Creek, also known as the yacht marina, around Ta' Xbiex to Msida and Pieta Creeks, and finally to the Grand Harbour while passing by the battlements and fortifications that surround Valletta and Floriana.

 In order to observe the Malta Ship Building Yard, one should travel to Menqa Creek, Marsa Creek, and the inner basin. Traveling through
10 creeks, the route includes stops at French Creek and the Dockyard region, the three cities in one (Senglea, Cospicua, and Vittoriosa), Kalkara Creek, Rinella Bay, and back in Sliema. 

The history of the two natural harbors will be explained by our onboard commentary in English only

What's included : 

• 8-hour multilingual licensed local guide
• Guide pick up from any hotel in Valletta (on request from other Malta hotels) 
• Water taxi transfers
  
• Entrance to St. John's Co-Cathedral
• Malta Experience entrance ticket 
• Inquisitor's Palace entrance ticket 
• Pastry tasting and Maltese coffee in Valletta 
• Private Transfer by car to Valletta 
• English speaking driver 

What's not included : 

• Tips, Extra
• Meals and drinks

Notes :