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HISTORICAL & FUN Guided Coach Tours February 2019 to January 2020

Discovering , The & Wine Tasting Tour, Full Day Tour to , Crafts Village, & , Night Tour to Valletta, Mosta & Mdina, The Tour of Mosta, Ta’Qali & Mdina, Gozo with a Difference,The Tour of Valletta, ’s Scenic Tour, Malta during World War II & a British Military Base, Prehistoric Temples Tour, Blue Grotto & Sunday Market at Fishing Village, Village Fireworks, A visit to the Bird Park & the Aquarium, Vintage Bus Tour to Vittoriosa, & , The Dark Side of Valletta...

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Supreme Travel Ltd., Kastellan Road, Zejtun ZTN 4400, MALTA. T: (356) 21694967, 21677197 F: (356) 21695856 W: www.hellomaltatours.com E: [email protected]

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Discovering Gozo...... Page 3 The Three Cities & Wine Tasting Tour...... Page 4 Full Day Tour to Mosta, Crafts Village, Mdina & Valletta...... Page 5 Night Tour to Valletta, Mosta & Mdina...... Page 6 The Tour of Mosta, Ta’Qali Crafts Village & Mdina...... Page 7 Gozo with a Difference...... Page 8 The tour of Valletta, Malta’s Capital City...... Page 9 Malta’s Scenic Tour...... Page 10 The Second World War in Malta & its British History...... Page 11 The Dark Side of Valletta...... Page 12 Prehistoric Temples Tour...... Page 13 Rabat, Mdina & San Anton Gardens...... Page 14 Blue Grotto & Sunday Market at Marsaxlokk Fishing Village...... Page 15 Village Fireworks...... Page 16 A visit to the Bird Park & the Aquarium...... Page 17 Vintage Bus Tour to Vittoriosa, Cospicua & Senglea...... Page 18 Full Day to Blue Grotto, Marsaxlokk & Valletta in Hungarian Language.....Page 19 Full Day Tour to Gozo in Hungarian...... Page 20 Full Day to Mosta, Mdina, Ta’Qali in Hungarian Language...... Page 21 Pick-Up Point Details...... Page 22 Terms & Conditions...... Page 23

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After a twenty minute crossing, on setting foot in Gozo you will note that although both islands are similar in history and development, Gozo has a character entirely of its own. Gozo, which is a three hilled island, is greener and more picturesque than Malta. During this tour you will visit The National Shrine of the Blessed Virgin of Ta’ Pinu which is a Roman Catholic basilica and national shrine located 700 metres from the village of Gharb. The basilica is located in the edge of a cliff in open countryside which allows visitors to enjoy beautiful views of the area. You will then visit Dwejra Bay where you could see until 8th March 2017, a featuring a table-like rock over the sea. Here, you will also see The Inland Sea & il-Gebla tal-General. If weather permits, you can also purchase a short boat ride. A visit to a Crafts Shop is a must. At this shop you will see stone works, marble, traditional food, local lace and many other items. This is the perfect place where you can buy a souvenir which will remind you of Gozo. You will then visit Victoria which is the capital of Gozo. Victoria is the name given in 1897 by the British government on the occasion of Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee, at the request of the Bishop of Malta, Mons. Sir . However Gozitans still often refer to it by its old name, Rabat. The area around Victoria, situated on a hill near the centre of the island has been settled since times. In the centre of Victoria lies The , a historic fortified city. The Cittadella also called at The , is on Malta’s tentative list of future World Heritage Sites by UNESCO, who describes it as a small fortified town. An is located within the city, as are the Courts of Justice. After this visit you will stop for lunch in a restaurant in Rabat. Pick-up time Finally you will drive to Mgarr Port via Qala Belvedere where breath-taking scenes can be enjoyed. You will then have a short ferry 0740 crossing back to Malta and will be dropped-off at your hotel. Valletta 0750 0800 St. Julian’s 0815 Price Price includes: St. Paul’s Bay 0830 Bugibba 0835 Adults Eur 60 Gozo Full Day Tour Qawra 0840 Children (5-12 yrs) Eur 40 Gozo Ferry Ticket Golden Bay 0850 Children under 5 years - To Buffet Lunch 0850 pay the Gozo Ferry Ticket only Trackless Train to Mellieha 0900 directly at the port Cittadella Cirkewwa 0910 3 EVERY TUESDAY HELLo MMAALLTTAA

The Three Cities & Wine Tasting Tour

The Three Cities is a collective description of the three fortified cities of Cospicua, Vittoriosa and Senglea. During the tour you will drive past Cospicua, a double-fortified harbour city and the largest of the three. It was also given a title as Citta’ Cottonera, but erroneously the title is now used to define the whole region. You will then arrive in Vittoriosa. Vittoriosa is ideally situated for safe anchorage and over time it has developed a very long history with maritime, mercantile and military activities. Prior to the establishment of Valletta as capital and main city of Malta, military powers that wanted to rule the Maltese islands would need to obtain control of Vittoriosa due to its significant position in the . The third city Senglea is also called Civitas Invicta because it managed to resist the Ottoman invasion at the Great Siege of 1565. The name Senglea was given by the grandmaster who built it, Claude De La Sengle. The island on which Senglea lies was joined by a land bridge to Cospicua during the time of the Knights of St. John and as a result, it became peninsular in shape. During this tour you will walk through the various narrow streets shaded by many historic churches and buildings. You will then drive to the Marsovin Cellars in Marsa. The wine tasting tour commences with a historical introduction amongst original artefacts, followed by an explanation about the process of how the locally grown grapes are pressed, fermented and eventually transformed into wine. A walk through the 400-year-old ‘Ageing Pick-up time Cellars’ is an authentic and true piece of Maltese heritage. The wine sampling is held in the Marsovin wine bar, where trained staff guide Cirkewwa 0830 guests through a wine tasting session to sample different Marsovin Mellieha 0840 wines accompanied by a selection of local savouries like maltese Xemxija 0850 bread and cheese. At the bar one also has the opportunity to Golden Bay 0850 purchase local Marsovin wines. St. Paul’s Bay 0900 Bugibba 0905 Price Price includes Qawra 0910 Adults Eur 35 Three Cities & Wine Tasting Half St. Julian’s 0910 Children (5-12 yrs) Eur 28 Day Tour Sliema 0855 Children under 5 years – Free Tasting of Wine & Local Savouries Valletta 0840

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Full Day Tour to Mosta, Crafts Village, Mdina & Valletta

During this Full Day Tour you will first visit Mosta, a central town famous for its Rotunda . The Rotunda also famous as the Mosta Dome is the third largest unsupported dome in the whole World with an internal diameter of 37.2 metres and walls nearly 9.1 metres thick. This church was built in the 18th Century and became known throughout the country in 1942 when during World War II, a dropped bomb failed to explode, thus sparing the lives of some 300 people. The next stop is the town of Ta’Qali, located nearby was once a British WWII outpost, but has been converted to a village for local handicrafts. Here you will be able to watch local artisans at work blowing elaborate glass art pieces, intricately assembling original silver filigree jewellery and many more. This is the perfect place to pick up treasures that will remind you of your Malta visit. You will then visit Mdina. Mdina is built on a plateau in the centre of the island, the city’s old buildings, cathedral and magnificent walls dominate the rural skyline. Mdina, once the capital city of Malta has had many names including (Roman Occupation), ( Occupation), Citta’ Nobile (Knights of St. John) and Citta Vecchia (after Valletta was built). Today is also referred as the Silent City since it inspires tranquillity at any time of the day or night. The only way to really experience and enjoy this city is on foot, explore the quaint alleys, narrow streets, ancient buildings and magnificent far reaching views from the high bastion walls. Finally you will visit Valletta, Malta’s Capital City and a World Heritage Site. Valletta contains buildings from the onwards, built during the rule of the Order of St. John of , also known as Knights Pick-up time Hospitaller. You will walk through the bustling streets and to Barracca Gardens for a breathtaking panorama of the Grand Harbour. Here you Cirkewwa 0830 will have free time for lunch. You will then visit St. John’s Co-Cathedral Mellieha 0840 where you will see the painting ‘The Beheading of Saint ’ Xemxija 0850 by Caravaggio, considered one of Caravaggio’s masterpieces and the only Golden Bay 0850 painting signed by the painter. St. Paul’s Bay 0900 Bugibba 0905 Price Price includes Qawra 0910 Adults Eur 52 Full Day Tour to Mosta, Crafts Attard 0830 Children (5-12 yrs) Eur 42 Village, Mdina & Valletta Valletta 0840 Children under 5 Years – Free St. John’s Co-Cathedral Ticket Sliema 0855 St. Julian’s 0910 Mosta Church Ticket 5 HELLo MMAALLTTAA EVERY TUESDAY Night Tour to Valletta, Mosta & Mdina

An enjoyable, interesting and relaxing tour starting with a visit to the capital city Valletta. You will first drive around the city where you will be able to see the fortifications and the way Valletta is magically lit at night. The coach will stop you at the Valletta Waterfront for a photo stop and you will then proceed to the main gate of Valletta. After a short walking tour of Valletta, you will watch the Malta 5D Show where you will discover the in a different and enjoyable way. After the show, the coach will drive you to Mdina, famous as the Silent City since it inspires tranquillity at any time of the day especially during the night. The only way to explore Mdina is on foot. At Mdina, once the capital city of Malta, you will walk through the quaint alleys, narrow streets and you will see St. Paul’s Cathedral beautifully lit and the view of the island from the high bastion walls. In Mdina you will have time for a drink or a coffee. The last stop is Mosta Dome, the third largest unsupported Pick-up time dome in the whole world. The 18th century church became known throughout the country in 1942 when during World War II, a dropped Cirkewwa 1900 bomb failed to explode thus sparing the lives of around 300 people. Mellieha 1910 Xemxija 1920 Golden Bay 1920 St. Paul’s Bay 1930 Price Price includes Bugibba 1935 Qawra 1940 Adults Eur 30 Night Tour to Valletta, Mosta & St. Julian’s 1950 Children (5-12 yrs) Eur 22 Mdina Sliema 2000 Children under 5 years – Free The Malta 5D Show Valletta 2015 Attard 1950

BRINGING HISTORY BACK TO LIFE! AN INTERACTIVE & EXCITING SHOW TO EXPLORE THE HISTORY & CULTURE OF THE MALTESE ISLANDS WITH THRILLING SPECIAL EFFECTS... AMAZING 3D FILM, MOVING SEATS, WATER SPRAY, AIR BLASTS, SCENTS AND LEG TICKLERS.

No7, Old Bakery Street, Valletta. (Corner to South9 Street) www.malta5d.com • Tel: (+356) 27355001 EVERY WEDNESDAY HELLo MMAALLTTAA The tour of Mosta, Ta’ Qali Crafts Village & Mdina, the Noble City!

You will first drive to the city of Mosta. Inspired by ’s Pantheon, the church in the centre of the city was built in the 18th Century. It became known throughout the country in 1942 when during World War II, a dropped bomb failed to explode, thus sparing the lives of some 300 people. This church has the third largest unsupported dome in the world. You will then visit the town of Ta’Qali, located nearby was once a British WWII outpost, but has been converted to a village for local handicrafts. You will be able to watch local artisans at work blowing elaborate glass art pieces, intricately assembling original silver filigree jewellery, carving the local limestone and many more. This is the perfect place to pick up treasures that will remind you of your Malta visit. Finally you visit Mdina, Malta’s ancient capital. It rests in a very majestic way, on top of a hilltop right at the centre of the island. Mdina is also called ‘The Silent City’ because of its literally quiet and narrow streets that give off a quaint yet very homey atmosphere. Mdina is not only considered to be one of Malta’s precious jewels, but this ancient walled city is one of the best medieval fortifications. You will see magnificent views of the entire Maltese landscape. In Mdina you will have some time to relax and enjoy the Pick-up time area. Cirkewwa 0830 Mellieha 0840 Xemxija 0850 Golden Bay 0850 Price Price includes St. Paul’s Bay 0900 Bugibba 0905 Adults Eur 32 Half Day Tour to Mosta, Ta’Qali & Qawra 0910 Children (5-12 yrs) Eur 24 Mdina St. Julian’s 0910 Children under 5 years – Free Mosta Church Ticket Sliema 0855 Valletta 0840 Attard 0830 7 EVERY WEDNESDAY HELLo MMAALLTTAA Gozo with a Difference A visit to Gozo is a must! As soon as you arrive in Gozo you will notice that Gozo is a lot different than Malta. The three hilled island is greener and more picturesque. You will first visit Ggantija, a Neolithic megalithic temple. The Ggantija temples are the earliest of a series of megalithic temples in Malta. The Ggantija temples are older than the pyramids of Egypt. Their makers erected the two Ggantija temples during the Neolithic Age, which makes these temples more than 5550 years old and the world’s second oldest manmade religious structures, after Gobekli Tepe. You will then drive to where you will board the trackless train. During the 40 minute ride you pass by Marsalforn Bay, Qbajjar Bay, Xwejni Bay, you will also see the Salt Pans, the Salvatur Statue and more. This area is hardly visited by any tourists since no vehicles are allowed apart from the trackless train, so enjoy this unique experience! You will then visit a Crafts Shop where you will have the chance to taste some traditional Maltese food. Here you will also see stone works, marble, local lace and many other items. This is the perfect place where you can buy a souvenir which will remind you of Gozo. The next stop is Dwejra Bay where until the 8th March 2017 one could see The , a natural arch featuring a table-like rock over the sea. At Dwejra Bay there are two famous landmarks - The Inland Sea & Il-Gebla tal-General. Here, you can catch a boat for a short ride (weather permitting). Gozo’s Capital City Victoria is the next visit. Victoria is the name given in 1897 by the British government on the occasion of Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee, at the request of the Bishop of Malta, Mons. Sir Pietro Pace. In the heart of Victoria lies the Cittadella, formerly known as ‘Il Castello’, which has been the centre of activity of the island since possibly Neolithic times, but is known to be first fortified during the Bronze Age. It Pick-up time was later developed by the Phoenicians and continued into becoming a complex Acropolis by Roman times. Attard 1000 Valletta 1010 A late Lunch is served at a restaurant in Rabat. After a tour full of Sliema 1020 experiences you will have a short ferry crossing back to Malta and will be St. Julian’s 1030 dropped off at your hotel. St. Paul’s Bay 1045 Bugibba 1050 Price Price includes Qawra 1055 Adults Eur 62 Full Day Tour to Gozo Xemxija 1105 Children (5-12 yrs) Eur 42 Gozo Ferry Ticket Golden Bay 1105 Children under 5 years – To pay Ggantija Temples Ticket Mellieha 1115 the Gozo Ferry Ticket directly at Trackless Train Ride Cirkewwa 1130 8 the port Late Buffet Lunch Every THURSday HELLo MMAALLTTAA

The Tour of Valletta Malta’s Capital City!

Valletta, Malta’s Capital City and a World Heritage site, is nothing short of an open-air museum. Valletta known as Il-Belt, contains buildings from the 16th century onwards, built during the rule of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem, also known as . The city is essentially Baroque in character with elements of Mannerist, Neo-Classical and Modern architecture in selected area, though World War II left major scars on the city. The City of Valletta was officially recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1980. The city is named for Jean Parisot de la Valette, who succeeded in defending the island from an Ottoman invasion in 1565. The official name given by the Order of Saint John was ‘Humilissima Civitas Valletta’ – The Most Humble City of Valletta or Citta’ Umilissima in Italian. The , curtains and along with the beauty of its Baroque , gardens and churches, led the ruling houses of Europe to give the city its nickname Superbissima – Most Proud. During the tour you will walk through the bustling streets and to Barracca Gardens for a breathtaking panorama of the Grand Harbour. You will then visit St. John’s Co-Cathedral where you will see the painting ‘The Beheading of Saint John the Baptist’ by Caravaggio, considered one of Caravaggio’s masterpieces and the only painting signed by the painter. You Pick-up time

will then watch the Malta Experience Show which will help you Cirkewwa 0830 discover the Island and Malta’s amazing history. Mellieha 0840 Xemxija 0850 Golden Bay 0850 Price Price includes St. Paul’s Bay 0900 Bugibba 0905 Adults Eur 42 Valletta Half Day Tour Qawra 0910 Children (5-12 yrs) Eur 32 Malta Experience Show Ticket St. Julian’s 0910 Children under 5 years – Free St. John’s Co-Cathedral Ticket Sliema 0855 Valletta 0930 Attard 0830 9 HELLo MMAALLTTAA EVERY THURSDAY Malta’s Scenic Tour visiting Palazzo Parisio, Clapham Junction, Cliffs & Located in the heart of picturesque , this 18th Century is a place of wonder that begs to be explored. On your visit you will discover the intricate nuances of Malta’s historic nobility and their enchanting way of life. Touring this stately home offers great insight and sparks the imagination – whether you find yourself seeking inspiration from the grand Ballroom, the detailed Family Chapel or the fabulous walled Gardens and Orangery. Your next stop is Clapham Junction. Clapham Junction is covered with very puzzling and mysterious groove in the rock. They appear to be ancient roadways of some sort. They do not appear to be directly linked to the building of any of Malta’s megalithic and they do cross the small island and seem to be found on the higher and rockier surfaces. There can be many of them in the same area, beside each other. Sometimes they are a solitary pair that can go on for miles. One of the mysteries and frustrations of Malta’s ancient and magnificent history is that there are no records left of it by those people. No written word or pictorial guide was left by the Temple Builders and Cart Rut users. You will then drive to The Buskett Gardens, located in the fertile valley of Wied il-Luq, Siggiewi. The gardens are at their best in Spring but they offer shade from the harsh mid- Summer sun and offer a quiet place for a walk in the Winter months. , an of the , is located on the edge of the Gardens. A coffee break is also included in this tour where you will taste the delicious and traditional “Pastizzi”. Your final stop is Dingli Cliffs, located less than a kilometre to the south west of the village of Dingli. The cliffs are 220 metres high and Pick-up time are the highest point in Malta! An isolated chapel makes for a charming

landmark. Built in the 17th century, the Chapel of St. Mary Magdalene Cirkewwa 0830 offers some of the most beautiful views you can get from these cliffs. Mellieha 0840 From here you can also see the tiny uninhabited islet of . Xemxija 0850 During this excursion you will tour onboard a Vintage Bus, a bus Golden Bay 0820 that is now rare to see on the Maltese Islands. St. Paul’s Bay 0900 Price Price includes Bugibba 0905 Qawra 0910 Adults Eur 40 Half Day Tour to Naxxar, Dingli, St. Julian’s 0910 Children (5-12 yrs) Eur 30 Clapham Junction & Buskett Sliema 0855 Children under 5 years – Free Palazzo Parisio Entrance Ticket Valletta 0840 10 Delicious Maltese Snack & Coffee Attard 0830 EVERY FRIDAY HELLo MMAALLTTAA The Second World War in Malta & Its British History (1798-1979) This is the only tour available in Malta which is dedicated to Malta’s British history. During the tour we will discuss why the British came to Malta, what happened and why they left. The tour will begin in Vittoriosa where we will see the fortifications which date back to the times of the Knights and were later used by the British for their defensive purpose. We will visit the maze like, underground Air Raid shelters and relive the conditions of what has been referred to as the Second Great . These subterranean bomb shelters were excavated in the solid rock and were extended as the war progressed. After a short walk of Vittoriosa we will drive to Valletta by bus. We will walk to the upper Barrakka Garden which enjoys a spectacular view of the Grand Harbour (the largest natural harbour of the ), which was a British military base and the main reason why Malta came under fire as soon as Mussolini declared war on the Allied forces. “The declaration of war has already been consigned to the ambassadors of Great Britain and France.” Benito Mussolini 1940 A walk around the streets of Valletta will take us by the Palace which was used by Napoleon Bonaparte, the second world war Victory (Soup) Kitchen, Queen Victoria’s statue and the ruins of the Royal Opera House which was destroyed at the peak of the bombings in Malta. “This is not the end. It is not the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning.” Winston Churchill 1942 After some free time for a lunch break we will walk to the lower level Pick-up time of Valletta to the Malta War Museum. The museum itself is situated at Fort St. Elmo, an original defensive system built by the Knights which also was Cirkewwa 0830 modified to serve the British military purpose. Among the numerous exhibits Mellieha 0840 are the fuselage of one of the legendary Gloster Gladiators and well as the Xemxija 0850 E-boat (human torpedo). Golden Bay 0850 “Without Malta the Axis will end by losing control of North Africa.” Field St. Paul’s Bay 0900 Marshal Erwin Rommel 1941 Bugibba 0905 Qawra 0910 Price Price includes St. Julian’s 0910 Sliema 0855 Adults Eur 55 Full Day Tour to Vittoriosa & Valletta Valletta 0840 Children (5-12 yrs) Eur 40 Air Raid Shelters Ticket Attard 0830 Children under 5 years – Free Malta War Museum Ticket 11 HELLo MMAALLTTAA EVERY MONDAY

The Dark Side of Valletta Legends, Murders & Mysteries

This tour is both a visit of Valletta, impressive during the night, and a tour through the most spectral and mysterious side, the ghosts which inhabit it. You will visit the streets of the Malta’s capital dismissing the current population and moving to past times (not always so distant) and through buildings and corners get to know some of the stories which have laid the foundation of the city, as much as the Order of Saint John and the British Occupation, like the haunted house of Saint Ursula, the ghost of the Co-Cathedral or the spirit of the priest in Republic Street, among others. You will also have free time to enjoy this charmed city with its more physic and palpable inhabitants and commodities.

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Prehistoric Temples Tour A Malta Temples Tour is a must for anyone who travels to this beautiful Mediterranean island. Malta and Gozo are home to seven megalithic temples, all of which are designated as world heritage sites by UNESCO. These megalithic temples date back 5500 years ago and are the oldest free-standing stone structures in the world, even older than the Stonehenge and the Pyramids. It is also home to more than thirty other temples, all of which reflect Malta’s rich past. You will first drive to Ghar Dalam. Għar Dalam’s relevance as a prehistoric site was discovered in the latter half of the 19th Century with a series of excavations unearthing animal bones as well as human remains and artifacts. The Cave is a highly important site for its Palaeontology, archaeology and ecology.The history of the cave and that of the Islands can be decoded from Għar Dalam’s stratigraphy. The lowermost layers, more than 500,000 years old, contained the fossil bones of dwarf elephants, hippopotami, micro-mammals and birds among other species. This layer is topped by a pebble layer, and on top of it there is the so-called ‘deer’ layer, dated to around 18,000 years ago. The top layer, or ‘cultural layer’, dates less than 10,000 years and holds evidence of the first humans on the Island. It was here that the earliest evidence of human settlement on Malta, some 7,400 years ago, was discovered. The site consists of a cave, a Victorian style exhibition and a didactic display as well as a garden planted with indigenous plants and trees. You will then visit Hagar Qim & Mnajdra Temples. The megalithic complex of Hagar Qim is located atop a hill on the southern edge of the Island, on a ridge capped in soft globigerina limestone. All exposed rock on the island was deposited during the Oligocene and Miocene periods of geological time. 500 metres from Hagar Qim stands the Mnajdra Pick-up time megalithic temple. The surrounding area is typical of Mediterranean garrigue in its starkness and isolation; it is designated as a Heritage park. A Cirkewwa 0830 few hundred metres from the temple is one of the thirteen watchtowers Mellieha 0840 built by Grand Master Martin de Redin, called Hamrija Tower. Xemxija 0850 Transport back to all hotels will be provided. Golden Bay 0850 St. Paul’s Bay 0900 Price Price includes Bugibba 0905 Qawra 0910 Adults Eur 45 Half Day Tour to Ghar Dalam, St. Julian’s 0910 Children (5-12 yrs) Eur 35 Hagar Qim & Mnajdra Sliema 0855 Children under 5 years – Free Ghar Dalam Ticket Valletta 0840 Hagar Qim Ticket Attard 0830 Mnajdra Ticket 13 EVERY SATURDAY HEELLo MMAALLTTAA Rabat, Mdina & San Anton Gardens is a palace in Attard, which is the official residence of the President of Malta. It was originally built in the early 17th century as a country villa for Antoine de Paule, a knight of the Order of St. John. It was expanded into a palace following de Paule’s election as Grand Master in 1623. The palace was used as a residence by subsequent Grand Masters, being enlarged a number of times in the process. It was the headquarters of the rebel National Assembly during the uprising of 1798–1800, and it later became a residence for the Civil Commissioners, Governors and Governors-General of Malta. It has been the official residence of the President since the office was created in 1974. The palace is surrounded by the extensive San Anton Gardens, parts of which have been open to the public since 1882. During this tour we will first visit this Garden and then continue to the next stop which is Rabat. Rabat is a town in the Northern Region of Malta. The name of the town is derived from the Arabic word for ‘suburb’ as it was the suburb of the old capital Mdina. Rabat is home to the famous Catacombs of St. Paul. These catacombs were used in Roman times to bury the dead as, according to Roman culture, it was unhygienic to bury the dead in the city Mdina and parts of Rabat were built on top of an ancient Roman city. The Maltese Catacombs were never meant to be hiding places during persecutions or as living quarters. The Catacombs of St. Paul are now looked after by . Part of St. Paul’s Catacombs, the part accessible from the Parish church which is dedicated to the same Saint, was where, according to tradition and as recorded in the , St. Paul stayed for three months when he was shipwrecked on the island in 60 A.D. Our next and final stop is Mdina. Mdina also known by its titles Città Vecchia or Città Notabile, is a fortified city in the Northern Region of Malta, which served as the island’s capital from antiquity to the medieval period. The city is still confined within its walls, and has a population of just under 300. The city was founded as Maleth in around the 8th century BC by Phoenician settlers, and was later renamed by the Romans. Ancient Melite was larger than present-day Mdina, and it was reduced to its present size during the Byzantine or Arab occupation of Malta. During the latter period, the city adopted its present name, which derives from the Arabic word medina. The city remained the capital of Malta throughout the , until the arrival of the Order of St. John in 1530, when became the administrative centre of the island. Mdina experienced a period of decline over the following centuries, Pick-up time although it saw a revival in the early 18th century. At this point, it acquired several Baroque features, although it did not lose its medieval character. Mdina remained the Cirkewwa 1330 centre of the Maltese nobility and religious authorities, but it never regained its pre- Mellieha 1340 1530 importance, giving rise to the popular nickname the “Silent City” by both locals Xemxija 1350 and visitors. Mdina is on the tentative list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and it is now Golden Bay 1350 one of the main tourist attractions in Malta. St. Paul’s Bay 1400 Price Price includes Bugibba 1405 Qawra 1410 Adults Eur 33 Half Day Excursion to San Anton St. Julian’s 1410 Children (5-12 yrs) Eur 25 Gardens, Rabat & Mdina Sliema 1355 Children under 5 years – Free St. Paul’s Catacombs Ticket Valletta 1340 Attard 1430 14 EVERY SUNDAY HELLo MMAALLTTAA

Blue Grotto & Sunday Market at Marsaxlokk Fishing Village

You will first drive to The Blue Grotto. The Blue Grotto is actually a number of sea caverns on the southern coast of Malta, west of the Wied iz-Zurrieq harbour and across the small uninhabited islet of Filfla. Everyday from sunrise until about 1300 hrs, a unique sight can be observed here. The cave’s location combined with the sunlight lead to the water mirroring shows numerous shades of blue. Several caverns mirror the brilliant phosphorescent colours of the underwater flora; other caverns show a deep dark shade of blue. If weather permits, you can do a 25 minute boat trip around the caves for an extra cost. You will then drive to the fishing village of Marsaxlokk. Marsaxlokk is a very popular attraction for tourists and locals because fresh fish and seafood caught during the same morning can be bought. The market is very interesting and attractive as many different items are sold. Although the market was originally a fish market, it has developed and now it also sells locally produced honey, fruit jams, wine as well as vegetables, souvenirs Pick-up time and clothes. Free time will be given in this picturesque village. Cirkewwa 0830 Mellieha 0840 Xemxija 0850 Golden Bay 0850 Price Price includes St. Paul’s Bay 0900 Bugibba 0905 Adults Eur 28 Half Day Tour to Blue Grotto & Qawra 0910 Children (5-12 yrs) Eur 20 Marsaxlokk St. Julian’s 0910 Children under 5 years – Free Sliema 0855 Valletta 0840 Attard 0830 15 HELLo MMAALLTTAA FESTA SEASON Village Fireworks With nearly 60 festas in Malta on the annual calendar (mostly during the summer months) and nearly 20 festa events on the smaller sister island of Gozo, the Maltese festa, a religious celebration organized by the local parish, is a typical scene of the hot summer months on the island, and very much an iconic part of culture in Malta. You will be taken to a local village for the Best Eve of the Festa Fireworks Display on the island. Along the way to the Village, places of interest are pointed out and explained by our Licensed Local Guide. Once there, a visit to the Parish Church, splendidly decorated to fit the occasion is a must. Then relax in the unique festa atmosphere with a leisurely stroll around the village streets all beautifully lit up and filled with stalls of traditional festa sweets, while the music of the marching village brass bands fills the air. Price Price includes Adults Eur 23 Guided Village Fireworks Tour Children (5-12 yrs) Eur 17 Children under 5 Years – Free

09 February Valletta Shipwreck 05 August Christ Our Saviour of St. Paul 09 August Vittoriosa St. Lawrence 18 March Rabat St. Joseph 14 August Assumption of 04 May St. Publius Our Lady 01 June Ghaxaq St. Joseph 17 August Mgarr Assumption of 08 June Zebbug St. Philip Our Lady 15 June Mqabba Our Lady of 24 August Gharghur St. Bartholomew Pick-up time the Lily 31 August Zurrieq St. Catherine 22 June Rabat Corpus 07 September Naxxar Nativity of Our Cirkewwa 1845 Christi Lady Mellieha 1900 29 June Siggiewi St. Nicholas 14 September Zabbar Our Lady of Xemxija 1915 06 July St. Andrew Graces Golden Bay 1915 Bugibba 1930 13 July St. Joseph 05 October Our Lady of the St. Julian’s 1930 20 July Zurrieq Our Lady Rosary Sliema 1915 of Mount 26 October Gudja Our Lady of Valletta 1900 Carmel Consolation Attard 1845 27 July Zebbug St. Joseph 07 December Cospicua Immaculate 03 August Birzebbugia St. Peter in Conception 16 Chains EVERY SATURDAY HELLo MMAALLTTAA A visit to the Bird Park & the Aquarium

As soon as you arrive at the Bird Park, the tour guide will offer a guided tour around the grounds with interesting information about each species. Bird Park Malta homes over 200 species of birds and other animals. Flamingos, pelicans, swans, storks, owls, cranes, parrots and many other amazing birds from around the world thrive happily with kangaroos, wallabies, antilope, meerkats, deer, genets, marmosets and more. Visitors have the opportunity to learn about bird habitat, flight, plumage cycles, displays, song and calls, territory and pair formation, nests and eggs, migration and much more, whilst having the chance to observe and interact with wildlife. You will then visit the Malta National Aquarium which is located in one of Malta’s most picturesque promenades. The public aquarium has 26 display tanks with, amongst others, Mediterranean fish, including fish commonly found in the Maltese waters together with replicas of historical artefacts that one can find in the seas around the Maltese islands. The main tank of the aquarium houses species from the Indian Ocean, including eight black tip sharks, horn sharks, rays, eels and other exotic species. The main tank is approximately 12 metres in Pick-up time diameter and has a walk-through tunnel that allows visitors to experience the fish at a much closer range. A stunning view of St. Cirkewwa 1100 Paul’s Islands can be seen from the Aquarium. Mellieha 1110 Xemxija 1120 Golden Bay 1120 St. Paul’s Bay 1130 Price Price includes Bugibba 1130

Qawra 1130 Adults Eur 35 Guided Half Day Tour Attard 1050 Children (3-12 yrs) Eur 28 Bird Park Entrance Ticket Valletta 1100 Children under 3 years – Free Aquarium Entrance Ticket Sliema 1110 St. Julian’s 1120 17 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday HELLo MMAALLTTAA at 1100 & 1430, Saturday at 1100 (Tour is not organised on a Public Holiday) Vintage Bus Tour to Vittoriosa, Cospicua & Senglea Step back through the mists of time as you drive to the fortress of Cottonera which is widely known as the Three Cities, these being Vittoriosa, Cospicua & Senglea. These cities were built and fortified by the Knights of Malta. You first start with an informative drive through Cospicua. Cospicua has been inhabited since Neolithic times. Prior to the 18th Century it was known as Bormla, a name which is still in use. Its fortification walls, constructed to protect the town and its neighbours THEVINTAGE Vittoriosa & Senglea, were built by the Knights of Malta. Construction began in 1638 but was not completed for Buses another 70 years. In 1722, Grand Master Marc’ Antonio Zondadari declared Bormla a city and in view of its strong bastions named it Citta’ Cospicua. You will then visit Vittoriosa, ideally situated for safe anchorage and over time it has developed a very long history with maritime, mercantile and military activities. Prior to the establishment of Valletta as a capital city of Malta, military powers that wanted to rule the Maltese islands would need to obtain control of Vittoriosa due to its significant position in the Grand Harbour. Vittoriosa is now a location of several tourist attractions. The historic Vittoriosa Waterfront contains the former Palace of the General of the Galleys and the Order of St. John’s treasury. The area was refurbished in the early 2000s and both buildings are used for other activities: the former is now a casino, while the latter is home to the . A second museum, the Vittoriosa 1565 Museum, is also located in the town and is dedicated to the siege and the battle in the town in 1565. The third city is Senglea, joined by a land bridge to Cospicua during the time of the Knights of St. John and as a result it became a peninsular in shape. During the time of the Knights of St. John, Senglea was used as a hunting area and was known as L’Isola di San Giuliano. In 1311 St. Julian’s church or chapel was founded. This was the first building to be constructed. On 8 May 1552 the foundation stone of Fort St. Michael was laid. Work on the fort, which was designed by Architect Pedro Pardo was completed in 1553. Construction of walled town Senglea took place during the following decade. The area, which had until the been known as Isola di San Pick-up time Giuliano or Isola di San Michele, was given city status by Grand Master Claude De La Cirkewwa 0930 Sengle and was named after him. Mellieha 0945 A detailed English commentary by the driver will help you unfold the history Xemxija 0950 of Valletta and the Three Cities connected with two Great Sieges of 1565 and 1942. Tour is operated by one of the first two wooden bodied buses purchased in 1921 Golden Bay 0950 by the Cottonera Motor Bus Company. These buses were licensed to operate routes St. Paul’s Bay 1000 between Cottonera and Valletta and were made by local carpenters and mechanics, Bugibba 1010 later called as bus body builders. At that time the local carpenters and mechanics Qawra 1015 were encouraged to build bus bodies so that the company Cottonera Motor Bus Co. St. Julian’s 1030 could increase its fleet rapidly. Sliema 1045 Tour leaves from Sliema Ferries (opposite of Marks & Spencer). Valletta 1030 Attard 1015 Price Price includes Return transport is provided from Sliema Ferries at 1500 hrs, 1600 Adults Eur 18 2 Hour Guided Tour to the Three hrs or 1800 hrs. Children (5-12 yrs) Eur 12 Cities by a 1920 Bus Children under 5 years – Free 18 ASK REP FOR o ALT AVAILABILITY HELLo MMALTAA

Full Day to Blue Grotto, Marsaxlokk & Valletta in Hungarian Language

Programunk során Wied iz Zurrieotol néhány perc alatt elérhető Kék Barlanghoz (Blue Grotto) utazunk. Délelotti órákban érkezünk ,ilyenkor a nap besüt a barlangokba…… festői szépségű. Hajóra szállva közelebbről gyönyörködhetünk a barlanghasadékokban……Valóban kéknek látszik,a vizen tükröződik a tengerfenék és még talán korallokat is láthatunk(motorcsonakjegy nincs az árban kb 8-9€/fo). Majd irány Marsaxlokk a hangulatos halászkikötő és piac .A hagyomány szerint a föniciaiak itt léptek először Malta földjére. Marsa-kikötő/xlokk délkeletet jelent,(főniciai eredetű). A képeslapokról ismert ,élénk szinekkel tarkitott halászcsónakokat a Luzzukban gyönyörködhetünk es körülsétálhatunk a piacon. .A program során rövid szabadidőt biztositunk. Majd irány Valletta a főváros. A városban sétánkat a Felső Barracca kertben kezdjük,ahonnan gyönyörű kilátás nyilik Pick-up time a Grand Harbour-ra ,azaz a “Nagy Kikötőre”. Gyalogosan Cirkewwa 0930 közelitjük meg a 5D történelmi show-t (tartam: 30 perc ) új Mellieha 0945 dimenzióban nézhetjük a maltai történelmet.Ezt követően St Xemxija 0950 jhon s co- Cathedral(Szent János társ-Katedralba) látogatunk Pick-up time Golden Bay 0950 el a lovagok lelkéhez…… Itt taláható a hires Caravaggio

St. Paul’s Bay 1000 festmény, az Oratoriumban.A program során szabadidőt Cirkewwa 0830 Bugibba 1010 biztositunk rövid sétára, vásárlásra ,étkezésre. Mellieha 0840 Qawra 1015 Xemxija 0850 St. Julian’s 1030 Golden Bay 0850 Sliema 1045 St. Paul’s Bay 0900 Valletta 1030 Price Price includes Bugibba 0905 Attard 1015 Adults Eur 57 Full Day to Blue Grotto, Qawra 0910 Return transport is provided St. Julian’s 0910 from Sliema Ferries at 1500 hrs, 1600 Children (5-12 yrs) Eur 35 Marsaxlokk & Valletta Sliema 0855 hrs or 1800 hrs. Children under 5 years - Free 5D Show St. John’s Co-Cathedral Ticket Valletta 0840 Attard 0830 19 ASK REP FOR HELLo MMAALLTTAA AVAILABILITY

Full Day Tour to Gozo in Hungarian

Transzfer Malta északi részére Cirkewwa-ban,ahol kompra szállva áthajozunk Gozo szigetére….(kb 25perc a menetidő). A legenda szerint ez az a hely ,ahol Calypso elbűvölte Odusszeuszt és hét évig révületbe tartotta. Az út során ellátogatunk Xaghra-ba, itt a több mint hétezer éves Ggantija megalitikus templomeggyüttest látogatjuk meg. A szigeteken több ilyen templom is található, de ez a legősibb.. Tovább utazunk a szigetecske délnyugati részére Dwejra bay-hez , itt találjuk az ismert Azure Window(Kék Ablakot) & (Gomba sziklat) szabadidő fényképezésre ,illetve igeny szerint motoros csónakok segitségével akár ki is hajózhatnak a Kék Ablakhoz(a motorcsónakjegyt az ár nem tartalmazza kb 4€). Utazás Victoriba ,ami a sziget fővarosa .Itt megtekintjük a Citadellat(az erőditményt)ahonnan gyönyörű a kilátás a városra. Szabadidőt biztositunk a programban.

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Attard 0740 Valletta 0750 Price Price includes: Sliema 0800 St. Julian’s 0815 Adults Eur 60 Full Day Excursion to Gozo St. Paul’s Bay 0830 Children (5-12 yrs) Eur 40 Gozo Ferry Ticket Bugibba 0835 Children under 5 years – To pay Ggantija Temples Ticket Qawra 0840 the Gozo Ferry Ticket directly at Wine Tasting Golden Bay 0850 the port Lunch Xemxija 0850 Mellieha 0900 20 Cirkewwa 0910 ASK REP FOR HELLo MMAALLTTAA AVAILABILITY H L

Full Day tour to Mosta, Ta’Qali, San Anton Gardens & Mdina in Hungarian

Kirandulasunk egyik allomasa Mosta ahol Europa III. Legnagyobb kupolaju temploma talalhato. Latogatas a templomban& fotozasi lehetoseg. Irany Ta Qli a kezmuves kozpont itt megismerkedhetunk a helyi kezmuipari termekekkel pl uveg , ezust filigree, kofaragas, cserepedenyek, csipke keszites; szabadido vasarlasra & fenykepezesre. A melegben jolesik majd kicsit megpiheni a San Anton Botanikus kertben az idegnvezetotol erdekes tortentet tudunk meg aaz itt megbuvo tortemelmi Palotarol is ami most az Elnoki Rezidencia. Az egyi legpatinasabb varos Maltan, Mdina a regi fovaros a helyiek csak Csendes Varosnak nevezik. Az eroditmenyvarosba lepve pillanatok alatt a kozpkorban erezhetjuk magunkat. Mikozben bejarjuk a szuk, arnyekos utcakat sok hasznos tortenelmi informaciot tudunk meg idegenvezetonktol. A Varosfalrol impozans kilatas nyilik a sziget legnagyobb reszere. Igazi fotos csemege ez a varoska, kis szabadido.

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Cirkewwa 0830 Mellieha 0840 Price Price includes Xemxija 0850 Golden Bay 0850 Adults Eur 45 6 Hour Tour to Mosta, Ta’Qali, San St. Paul’s Bay 0900 Children (5-12 yrs) Eur 33 Anton & Mdina Bugibba 0905 Children under 5 years – Free Qawra 0910 Attard 0830 Valletta 0840 Sliema 0855 St. Julian’s 0910 21 HELLo MMAALLTTAA

Pick-Up Information

Pick up is provided from the following areas:

Cirkewwa Bahar ic-Caghaq Cirkewwa Terminal Bus Stop next to Salini Resort near Bus Stop the Terminal Exit/Entrance Caghaq Bus Stop near Splash & Fun Park Paradise Bay Hotel Riviera Hotel St. Julian’s Ramla Bay Hotel Sprachcaffe Pembroke Roundabout near Corinthia San Gorg Mellieha Paranga Restaurant St. George’s Bay Mellieha Bay Hotel Dragonara Casino Arch Seabank Hotel Opposite Wembley Garage Luna Hotel Mc Donalds St. Julian’s Maritim Antonine Hotel (near Malta Balluta Bay Bus Stop (opposite Church) Sightseeing Shop) Valyou Supermarket Sliema Carlton Hotel Xemxija Diplomat Hotel Porto Del Sol Preluna Hotel Malta Sightseeing Booth Sliema Golden Bay (opposite Mc Donalds) Apple’s Eye Restaurant Bayview Hotel

St. Paul’s Bay San Gwann Topaz Hotel Urban Valley Hotel Gillieru Hotel /Ta’Xbiex Bugibba Msida Police Station HSBC Bank Bugibba Square Qawra Church Attard Dolmen Hotel Corinthia Palace Hotel Santana Hotel Valletta Qawra Excelsior Hotel Suncrest Hotel Hotel Sunny Coast Hotel near Luzzu Bus Stop Mdina Bella Vista Hotel Mdina Main Gate

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Terms and Conditions

1. When entering churches, you are requested to cover your arms and not to wear shorts or skirts that are too short. Stiletto or narrow heels are prohibited in St. John’s Co-Cathedral. 2. Some tours are not operated on feast days and public holidays. For further information please check with your representative. 3. We may at our discretion, require any person to withdraw from any tour if we deem their acts or conduct offensive or a nuisance to other clients and we shall have no further liability. 4. For identification purpose, please wear your sticker prominently during excursion. 5. All prices are inclusive of local taxes and are subject to change without notice. 6. Pick ups are effected from or to hotel or nearest point. 7. We serve the right to alter, change the routing of, or otherwise amend any part of the proposed tour. We shall not incur any liability towards you where such as strikes, weather conditions, riots, etc. 8. We also reserve the right in our entire discretion to cancel a tour. In this case ONLY you shall be refunded the price of your ticket. Refund will not be given for any other reason. 9. Meals and activities making up certain parts of the tour are supplied, operated, controlled and managed by independent Maltese contractors for whom we are not responsible in any way. We may provide details of such third parties when and as requested. 10. You are reminded not to forget any of your personal belongings anywhere and in particular in the transport provided. In spite of staff’s efforts, no guarantees can be made for recovery. 11. Look after your ticket. If you lose it you will be charged the full fare. 12. This program is applicable from 1st February 2019.

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