CA Land Rally - Malta - 12th-16th April 2018
Following our very successful CA trip to Iceland in March 2017, we are now planning a trip to Malta next April. This is a treasure house of medieval history and sites of ancient history, pin -pointed in the Itinerary below. Also a great chance to check out the splendid marinas in both harbours.
Now the itinerary;
Arrive 12th April 2018
We will be staying in the 4 star Dolmen Hotel Resort Hotel located in the resort of Qawra / St. Paul’s Bay. The hotel has 413 beautiful rooms. Every room is generously proportioned and furnished in a luxury residential style. Glass sliding doors open onto views of the Mediterranean Sea, impressive neolithic temples or St. Paul's Bay. Full details can be found at http://www.dolmen.com.mt/en/
First night dinner at hotel.
13th April 2018
Full Day Tour “Treasures of Malta” Valletta & The Three Cities
Pick up from the Hotel at 9 am
Departure to Malta’s capital Valletta for a guided tour through the bustling streets of Valletta. Malta´s capital city was built after the Great Siege of 1565 and named after the Grand Master Jean Parisot de la Vallette.
Valletta is a unique city "built for gentlemen by gentlemen".
The excursion in Valletta starts by visiting the Malta Experience, a multivision show depicting 7000 years of Maltese history. Then we will proceed to the Barraca Gardens - built on the elevated Bastion ramparts commanding panoramic views of the Grand Harbour and the three cities. Later we will visit St. John´s Cathedral – This splendid church was originally the conventual church of the Order of St. John, with fine baroque architecture, elaborate Grand Masters monuments and exclusive precious works of art including a Caravaggio.
After the Cathedral we will see from the outside the Grand Masters Palace which is the residence of the President of Malta.
Free time in Valletta. Lunch will be organised in Valletta
After lunch we will head to the Southern part of the island in order to discover the historical area known as the Three Cities: Vittoriosa, Cospicua & Senglea.
A drive past Cospicua will bring us to Vittoriosa where we will walk through the various narrow streets shaded by many historic buildings and churches. From the old quay you will take a typical ‘fregatina’ for a tour of the famous harbour creeks (subject to weather conditions).
(Includes entrance to the "Malta Experience")
Return to the Hotel at 5 pm
Dinner at the Hotel
14th April 2018
Full Day Tour “Mdina - The Silent City", Rabat & Mosta
Pick up from the Hotel at 9 am
The tour today will take you to the old capital of Malta - Mdina, which is located in the central part of the island.
This ancient city is also known as the “silent city” knowing its foundations back to prehistoric times and witnessing Malta´s major historical events, having a strategic position on one of the land´s highest plateaus.
This walled city enjoys spectacular views of the country side that can be appreciated from the bastions.
During your walk in the silent city, you will visit the Mdina Cathedral and the imposing bastions that will allow you to admire a panoramic view of most of the island.
Lunch will be organised in a typical Restaurant in Rabat.
After lunch we will take a short walk around the narrow winding roads leading to the area of St Paul’s Catacombs and Grotto (you will have the opportunity to visit the Catacombs).
On leaving Rabat we head to the Dingli Cliffs to finalise our excursion admiring the impressive dome of Mosta´s parish church located in Mosta. This church still hosts a bomb which did not explode during World Word II.
(Includes Entrance into St. Paul´s Catacombs)
Return to hotel at 5pm
Evening free
15th April 2018
Half Day Tour to Prehistoric Temples
Pick up from the Hotel at 9 am
Today’s program starts with the famous Tarxien Temples, a group of three temples, which portray the skill and artistic abilities of our fore fathers. Afterwards we will proceed to the Blue Grotto where the group will be able to take a boat trip (subject to weather). Beautiful blue ink water with coral underneath could be appreciated from the boat. Return to the Hotel.
(Includes entrance into Tarxien Temples)
Return to hotel at 1pm
Afternoon Free
Pick up from hotel at 7pm
In the evening we will have our farewell dinner at a typical farmhouse medieval restaurant called Razzet L-Antik
Return to hotel at 10pm
16th April 2018
Return home
We are using our usual travel agents, Travel One. Please phone them directly to book your trip.
The cost is £485 per person. Included in the price are breakfast each day and dinners on the 12th, 13thand 15th .
We would require a deposit of £100 per person with the balance due by 1st March 2018.
A twin/double for sole use is available with a supplement of £100.
Please note that flights and transfers are not included.
Also please let us know as soon as possible as the hotel can only hold the rooms for a few weeks.
Please call Paul
Reservations Manager
Travel One
7 Cutler Street
London E1 7DJ
Tel: 00 44 207 929 7773
Email: paul@travelone.co.uk
Web: www.travelone.co.uk