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HISTORICAL & FUN Guided Coach Tours February 2016 to January 2017

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, Playmobil Tour, A visit to the Bird Park & the Aquarium, Vintage Bus Tour to Vittoriosa, & and many more...

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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]

o H H E E L L LL o and welcome to the Maltese Islands! You just found the most exciting guided tours company in Malta! We offer a varied selection of tours to please any kind of person; from the historian to the animal lover, from the young to the mature person.

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Practical Information About Malta The Maltese archipelago consists of three inhabited islands; Malta, Gozo and . They lie in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea with Malta 93 km South of and 230 km North of Africa. The total area of the Islands is 316 square km and the longest distance on the island of Malta is 27km. Population : 400,000 Capital City : Valletta Driving : On the left of the road and the minimum age for drivers is 18 years. All passengers should wear seatbelts and motorcyclists should wear helmets. Beaches : Mellieha Bay, Gnejna Bay, Armier Bay, Golden Bay, Ghajn Tuffieha Bay, Blue Lagoon, Ramla Bay & Pretty Bay. Electricity : 220/240 Volts Time : +1 Currency : Euro Climate : Warm and healthy. Temperature averages 14ºC in Winter and 32ºC in Summer.

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Discovering Gozo...... Page 4 The Three Cities & Wine Tasting Tour...... Page 5 Full Day Tour to Mosta, Crafts Village, Mdina & Valletta...... Page 6 Night Tour to Valletta, Mosta & Mdina...... Page 7 The Tour of Mosta, Ta’Qali Crafts Village & Mdina...... Page 8 Gozo with a Difference...... Page 9 The Tour of Valletta Malta’s Capital City!...... Page 10 Malta’s Scenic Tour visiting Palazzo Parisio, Clapham Junction, Cliffs & ...... Page 11 The Second World War in Malta & Its British History...... Page 12 Prehistoric Temples Tour...... Page 13 Blue Grotto & Sunday Market at Marsaxlokk Fishing Village...... Page 14 Village Fireworks...... Page 15 Playmobil Tour...... Page 16 A visit to the Bird Park & the Aquarium...... Page 17 Vintage Bus Tour to Vittoriosa, Cospicua & Senglea...... Page 18 Discovering Nature & Maltese Agriculture...... Page 19 Blue Grotto & Marsaxlokk Tour in Hungarian Language...... Page 20 Gozo Tour in Hungarian Language...... Page 21 Full Day Tour to Mosta, Ta’Qali, Mdina & Valletta in Hungarian Language....Page 22 Terms & Conditions...... Page 23 Every Monday & Friday HELLo MMAALLTTAA Discovering Gozo

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 the tour you will visit The National Shrine of the Blessed Virgin of Ta’ Pinu which is a Roman Catholic minor basilica and national shrine located 700 metres from the village of Gharb. The basilica is located on the edge of a cliff in open countryside which allows visitors to enjoy beautiful views of the area. You will then visit The Azure Window, a natural arch featuring a table-like rock over the sea. It is situated near two other famous landmarks – The Inland Sea & Dwejra Bay. A visit to the Crafts Centre is a must. There 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 Pietro Pace. 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. Finally you will drive to Mgarr Port via Qala Belvedere where Pick-up time breathtaking scenes can be enjoyed. You will then have a short ferry crossing back to Malta and will be dropped-off at your hotel. 0740 Valletta 0750 0800 St. Julian’s 0815 Price Price includes: St. Paul’s Bay 0830 Bugibba 0835 Adults Eur 55 Gozo Full Day Tour Qawra 0840 Children (5-12 yrs) Eur 35 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 Cirkewwa 0910 4 directly at the port Cittadella 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 30 Three Cities & Wine Tasting Half St. Julian’s 0910 Children (5-12 yrs) Eur 23 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 16th century onwards, built during the rule of the Order of St. John of , also known as . You will walk through the bustling streets and to Barracca Gardens for a Pick-up time breathtaking panorama of the Grand Harbour. Here you will have free time for lunch. You will then visit St. John’s Co-Cathedral where you will see the Cirkewwa 0830 painting ‘The Beheading of Saint ’ by Caravaggio, considered Mellieha 0840 one of Caravaggio’s masterpieces and the only painting signed by the painter. Xemxija 0850 During the tour you will also watch the Malta 5D Show where you will Golden Bay 0850 discover the history of our islands in a different and enjoyable way. St. Paul’s Bay 0900 Bugibba 0905 Price Price includes Qawra 0910 Adults Eur 47 Full Day Tour to Mosta, Crafts Attard 0830 Children (5-12 yrs) Eur 37 Village, Mdina & Valletta Valletta 0840 Children under 5 Years – Free St. John’s Co-Cathedral Ticket Sliema 0855 St. Julian’s 0910 6 The Malta 5D Show EVERY TUESDAY HELLo MMAALLTTAA 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 Barracca Gardens for a breathtaking view of the Grand Harbour. You will then walk to the Malta 5D Show where you will discover the in a different and enjoyable way. After the show, the coach will drive you to Mosta where you will see the Mosta Dome, the third largest unsupported dome in the whole world. The 18th century church became known throughout the country in 1942 when during World War II, a dropped bomb failed to explode thus sparing the lives of around 300 people. Finally you will visit Mdina, famous as the Silent City since it inspires tranquility at any time of the day especially during the night. The only way to explore Mdina is on foot. At Mdina, once the capital Pick-up time city of Malta, you will walk through the quaint alleys, narrow streets and you will also see the St. Paul’s Cathedral beautifully lit. You will Cirkewwa 1900 also see the view of the island from the high bastion walls. In Mdina Mellieha 1910 you will have time for a drink or a coffee. Xemxija 1920 Golden Bay 1920 St. Paul’s Bay 1930 Price Price includes Bugibba 1935 Qawra 1940 Adults Eur 25 Night Tour to Valletta, Mosta & St. Julian’s 1950 Children (5-12 yrs) Eur 17 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 HELLo MMAALLTTAA EVERY WEDNESDAY 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 dome in Europe. 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 27 Half Day Tour to Mosta, Ta’Qali & Qawra 0910 Children (5-12 yrs) Eur 19 Mdina St. Julian’s 0910 Children under 5 years – Free Sliema 0855 Valletta 0840 8 Attard 0830 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 the Crafts Centre 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 The Azure Window, a natural arch featuring a table- like rock over the sea. It is situated near two other famous landmarks - The Inland Sea & Dwejra Bay. 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 Pick-up time be first fortified during the Bronze Age. It was later developed by the Phoenicians and continued into becoming a complex Acropolis by Attard 1000 Valletta 1010 Roman times. Dinner will be served in a restaurant in Rabat. Sliema 1020 After a tour full of experiences you will have a short ferry crossing St. Julian’s 1030 back to Malta and will be dropped off at your hotel. St. Paul’s Bay 1045 Bugibba 1050 Price Price includes Qawra 1055 Adults Eur 57 Full Day Tour to Gozo Xemxija 1105 Children (5-12 yrs) Eur 37 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 the port Early Buffet Dinner 9 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 Knights Hospitaller. 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 37 Valletta Half Day Tour Qawra 0910 Children (5-12 yrs) Eur 27 Malta Experience Show Ticket St. Julian’s 0910 Children under 5 years – Free St. John’s Co-Cathedral Ticket Sliema 0855 Valletta 0930 10 Attard 0830 EVERY THURSDAY HELLo MMAALLTTAA Malta’s Scenic Tour visiting Palazzo Parisio, Clapham Junction, Dingli Cliffs & Buskett Gardens 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 official residence of the President of Malta, 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 36 Half Day Tour to Naxxar, Dingli, St. Julian’s 0910 Children (5-12 yrs) Eur 26 Clapham Junction & Buskett Sliema 0855 Children under 5 years – Free Palazzo Parisio Entrance Ticket Valletta 0840 Delicious Maltese Snack & Coffee Attard 0830 11 HELLo MMAALLTTAA EVERY FRIDAY 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 Mediterranean Sea), 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 50 Full Day Tour to Vittoriosa & Valletta Valletta 0840 Children (5-12 yrs) Eur 35 Air Raid Shelters Ticket Attard 0830 12 Children under 5 years – Free Malta War Museum Ticket EVERY SATURDAY HELLo MMAALLTTAA

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 40 Half Day Tour to Ghar Dalam, St. Julian’s 0910 Children (5-12 yrs) Eur 27 Hagar Qim & Mnajdra Sliema 0855 Children under 5 years – Free Ghar Dalam Ticket Valletta 0840 Hagar Qim Ticket Attard 0830 Mnajdra Ticket 13 HELLo MMAALLTTAA EVERY SUNDAY

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 23 Half Day Tour to Blue Grotto & Qawra 0910 Children (5-12 yrs) Eur 15 Marsaxlokk St. Julian’s 0910 Children under 5 years – Free Sliema 0855 Valletta 0840 14 Attard 0830 FESTA SEASON HELLo MMAALLTTAA 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.

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Adults Eur 18 Guided Village Fireworks Tour Children (5-12 yrs) Eur 12 Children under 5 Years – Free

29 January Valletta Shipwreck of St. Paul 05 August Christ Our Saviour 09 April St. Publius 06 August Birzebbugia St. Peter in Chains 16 April Rabat St. Joseph 09 August Vittoriosa St. Lawrence 21 May Marsa Holy Trinity 14 August Assumption of Our Lady 28 May Rabat Corpus Domini 20 August Mgarr Assumption of Our Lady Pick-up time 04 June Ghaxaq St. Joseph 27 August Gharghur St. Bartholomew 11 June Zebbug St. Philip 03 September Zurrieq St. Catherine Cirkewwa 1845 18 June Mqabba Our Lady of the Lily 07 September Naxxar Nativity of Our Lady Mellieha 1900 25 June St. George 10 September Zabbar Our Lady of Graces Xemxija 1915 02 July St. Andrew Golden Bay 01 October Our Lady of the Rosary (from near Apple’s Eye) 1915 09 July St. Joseph 29 October Gudja Our Lady of Consolation Bugibba 1930 16 July Qormi St. Sebastian 07 December Cospicua Immaculate St. Julian’s 1950 23 July Zurrieq Our Lady of Mount Conception Sliema 2010 Carmel Valletta 2025 30 July Zebbug St. Joseph Attard 1945 15 EVERY MONDAY HELLo MMAALLTTAA Playmobil Tour

You can’t leave the Island without visiting the Playmobil FunPark & Factory. The Playmobil FunPark was created with the aim of providing an opportunity for children to interact with Playmobil’s range of figures and play-sets in a fun-filled and safe environment. Understanding the importance of imaginative play, Playmobil pays great attention to details, creating intricate and fun toys that adhere to the highest safety standards. The Playmobil FunPark comprises both an internal as well as an external play area. This tour gives you the chance to enter the factory and watch ‘The Smiling Faces In the Making’. The factory IMPORTANT: tour lasts 45 minutes. A drink and a snack Pick-up time are included and when buying products Closed flat from the Playmobil Shop you will be given shoes must be Cirkewwa 1300 10% Discount. You will also get a Playmobil worn for safety Mellieha 1310 Souvenir. reasons. Xemxija 1320 Golden Bay 1320 Price Price includes St. Paul’s Bay 1330 Adults Eur 25 Half Day Tour to the Playmobil Bugibba 1330 Children (5-12 yrs) Eur 20 FunPark & Factory Qawra 1330 Children under 5 years are not Drink & Snack St. Julian’s 1340 allowed to participate in this tour. Playmobil Souvenir Sliema 1345 10% discount when buying products Valletta 1355 16 from the Playmobil Shop Attard 1335 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 diameter and has a walk-through tunnel that allows visitors to experience the fish at a much closer range. A stunning view of St. Paul’s Islands can be seen from the Aquarium.

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Cirkewwa 1100 Mellieha 1110 Xemxija 1120 Golden Bay 1120 St. Paul’s Bay 1130 Price Price includes Bugibba 1130

Qawra 1130 Adults Eur 32 Guided Half Day Tour Attard 1050 Children (3-12 yrs) Eur 25 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 THEVINTAGE its neighbours Vittoriosa & Senglea, were built by the Knights of Malta. Construction began in 1638 but was Buses not completed for 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 1550s 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 15 2 Hour Guided Tour to the Three hrs or 1800 hrs. Children (5-12 yrs) Eur 9 Cities by a 1920 Bus 18 Children under 5 years – Free EVERY MONDAY E o ALLT During March, April, May, September, HELLo MMA TAA October, November Discovering Nature & Maltese Agriculture

Tour starts with a 3 kms walking tour from to the miniature ecosystem of Chadwick Lakes. Chadwick Lakes takes its name from the British engineer who built the water-management dam in the area 1890, Mr Osbert Chadwick. Situated between Rabat and Mtarfa this oasis of serene fresh water presents a perfect day of walking and trekking. The lakes form a miniature ecosystem which cradle a delicate habitat for various flora and fauna. Water constantly flows towards Mosta through a series of man-made structures. The curved walking path is around three kilometers in length and is a beautiful meditative walk when the Willow and Water Cress are in full bloom. Take time to look out for tadpoles and lake fish which are common in Chadwick Lakes. These walks are generally led by an experienced guide who will point out specific geology in the area, locations of historical interest, unusual aromatic herbs and garigue. Walking gear for Chadwick Lakes could be limited to standard hiking shoes and light trousers, however consider walking poles for additional stability. The terrain is generally dry but muddy spots may appear after winter rainfalls. Layer more clothes in the cold months. Coach picks the group from Mosta valley and drives through Mgarr and Pwales Valley towards Xemxija Heights . The group walks through a woodland, which was set up in the 70s. Various indigenous trees and shrubs flourish on the Mizieb ridge and the water table in the region has the best quality potable water on the islands due to good agriculture practices. In the Xemxija Heritage Trail, the visitors come across different Punic Roman tombs besides Paleo-Christian farming techniques such as the roman apiary, corn silo and natural caves used as dwellings. At the end of the country-side walk, the group comes in the garigue of Manikata, where the group visits an organic farm and will experience an organic lunch with the farmer. Lunch consists of seasonal organic vegetables and salads, cheese and organic wine from indigenous vines. Maltese coffee will be prepared and served by Joe the farmer. An interesting talk will be given by the farmer about local organic farming and about the rich biodiversity of the garigue of Xaghra l-Hamra. After lunch break, transport will be provided to take the group of visitors to l-Ahrax tal-Mellieha, where they can enjoy a marvellous panorama of Mellieha Bay. Pick-up time The cliffs and the rocky shores provide a natural habitat for hardy succulent plants. Before returning to the hotel, the driver stops for a photo stop near the red tower, Cirkewwa 0830 which was one of the strategical towers built by the Knights of Saint John. Visitors may Mellieha 0840 enjoy a scenic view over the north countryside and Comino island. Xemxija 0850 Recommended good walking shoes. Transport will be accompanying the group Golden Bay 0850 during the day tour. Gluten free food can be available if requested on booking the St. Paul’s Bay 0900 tour. In harsh weather conditions, a raincoat and an umbrella are recommended. Bugibba 0905 Qawra 0910 Price Price includes Attard 0830

Full Day Tour to Central & Valletta 0840 Adults Eur 45 Northern Area of the Island Sliema 0855 Children (5-12 yrs) Eur 35 St. Julian’s 0910 Children under 5 years - Free Lunch 19 ASK REP FOR AVAILABILITY

Blue Grotto & Marsaxlokk Sunday Market in Hungarian

During this tour you will first drive to Blue Grotto. At Blue Grotto you can do a 25 minute boat trip for an extra cost (weather permitting). You will then visit Marsaxlokk, the largest fishing village and probably the most well known fishing village in the country. Apart from fresh fish, you can also buy other products like locally produced honey, fruit jams, wine as well as vegetables. Free time will be given in Blue Grotto & also in Marsaxlokk.

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 Pick-up time körülsétálhatunk a piacon. .A program során rövid szabadidőt biztositunk. Cirkewwa 0830 Mellieha 0840 Xemxija 0850 Price Price includes Golden Bay 0850 St. Paul’s Bay 0900 Adults Eur 23 Half Day Tour to Blue Grotto & Bugibba 0905 Children (5-12 yrs) Eur 15 Marsaxlokk Qawra 0910 Children under 5 years - Free St. Julian’s 0910 Sliema 0855 Valletta 0840 20 Attard 0830 ASK REP FOR o ALT AVAILABILITY HELLo MMALTAA

Full Day Tour to Gozo in Hungarian

This full day tour will take you to Gozo, Malta’s sister island. You will first visit Ggantija Temples followed by a Wine Tasting stop. You will also visit Victoria, Gozo’s Capital City famous also as Rabat. You will also visit the Cittadella which lies in the middle of the capital city. After visiting the Capital City you will stop for lunch in Rabat. You will then drive to the Azure Window which is situated near two other famous landmarks – The Inland Sea & Dwejra Bay.

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) &Fungus Rock (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 Pick-up time kilátás a városra. Szabadidőt biztositunk a programban. Attard 0740 Valletta 0750 Sliema 0800 Price Price includes: St. Julian’s 0815

St. Paul’s Bay 0830 Adults Eur 55 Full Day Excursion to Gozo Bugibba 0835 Children (5-12 yrs) Eur 35 Gozo Ferry Ticket Qawra 0840 Children under 5 years – To pay Ggantija Temples Ticket Golden Bay 0850 the Gozo Ferry Ticket directly at Wine Tasting Xemxija 0850 the port Lunch Mellieha 0900 Cirkewwa 0910 21 ASK REP FOR E Lo ALLTTA HELLo MMA A AVAILABILITY

Full Day Tour to Mosta, Ta’Qali, Mdina & Valletta in Hungarian Language

During this excursion you will first visit Mosta. In Mosta you will see the Mosta Dome, the third largest unsupported dome in Europe. You will then drive to Ta’Qali Crafts Village where you will see local handicrafts intricately assembling original silver filigree and blowing elaborate glass art pieces. The next visit is Mdina, a city built on a plateau in the centre of the island, once was the capital city. Finally you will visit Valletta, Malta’s Capital City and a World Heritage Site. Free time will be given for lunch in Mdina or Valletta.

Pogramunk első állomása Mosta ahol Europa 3. Legnagyobb kupolájú templomában a Mosta Domban gyönyörködhetünk & fényképezni van a kupolában lehetőség .Tovább utazunk Ta-Oaliba,a kézműves faluba,ahol megismerkedhetünk a helyi kézműipari termékekkel és készitőivel (üvegművesek ,ezüst filigree mesterei & kőfaragok, szabadidoő vásárlásra,fényképek készítésére).Következő megálló Mdina ,melyet a helyiek “Csendes Városnak “ neveznek . Ez Malta régi fővárosa itt sétálhatunk és csodálatos képeket készithetünk az ódon városról. Majd irány Valletta a főváros. A városban sétánkat a Felső Barracca kertben kezdjük,ahonnan gyönyörű kilátás nyilik a Grand Harbour-ra ,azaz a “Nagy Kikötőre”. Gyalogosan közelitjük meg a 5D történelmi show-t (tartam: 30 perc ) új dimenzióban nézhetjük a maltai történelmet.Ezt követően St jhon s co- Cathedral(Szent János társ- Pick-up time Katedralba) látogatunk el a lovagok lelkéhez…… Itt taláható a hires Caravaggio festmény, az Oratoriumban.A program során szabadidőt Cirkewwa 0830 biztositunk rövid sétára, vásárlásra ,étkezésre. Mellieha 0840 Xemxija 0850 Golden Bay 0850 St. Paul’s Bay 0900 Price Price includes Bugibba 0905

Qawra 0910 Adults Eur 52 Full Day Tour visiting Mosta, Attard 0830 Children (5-12 yrs) Eur 30 Ta’Qali, Mdina & Valletta Valletta 0840 Children under 5 years – Free St. John’s Co-Cathedral Ticket Sliema 0855 The Malta 5D Show St. Julian’s 0910 22 HELLo MMAALLTTAA

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 the 2nd March 2015.

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