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Music in Malta MUSIC IN MALTA A SIX NIGHT STAY AT THE PHOENICIA HOTEL WITH LONDON FESTIVAL OPERA 28TH APRIL TO 4TH MAY & 13TH TO 19TH OCTOBER 2018 Valletta skyline egular travellers with us will be aware that each year we Music Venues offer a number of trips with a strong musical theme and Palazzo De Piro Palazzo Parisio Rfor 2018 we are delighted to reintroduce Malta to our musical tours repertoire. The Maltese Islands are quite literally one big open-air museum and during our week long stay we will spend time exploring the 7000 years of history. Visit palaces and cathedrals, wander along cobbled streets and soak up the timeless atmosphere. Our guided excursions have been arranged to allow adequate time to explore Malta’s heritage with excellent local guides. Palazzo De Piro Palazzo Parisio Palazzo de Piro is a 17th century The Marquis Giuseppe Scicluna Joining us in Malta will be London Festival Opera who are Palazzo nestled in the bastion walls bought Palazzo Parisio in 1898 familiar with the Maltese opera scene having performed for the of the Medieval city of Mdina, Malta’s and it is through him that the President of Malta at the palace in Valletta on four occasions, Silent City. In 1868, Alexander de property received its greatest presenting Mozart’s Cosi fan Tutte, Verdi’s La Traviata, Piro D’Amico Inguanez and his new renovation which fortunately wife Orsola took up residence here still survives till today largely in Puccini’s La Bohème and Madame Butterfly. Their three soon after their marriage. Orsola, as its original form. The Marquis programmes on this tour will include arias and ensembles from a great Maltese matriarch, managed Scicluna, a wealthy Maltese banker these great operas in addition to other celebrated repertoires. both her family and considerable and merchant created a showcase works of charity with energy and for Maltese art which closes the We have chosen some very special venues for London enthusiasm, and continued to do eclectic style of the 19th century Festival Opera to perform in such as the Palazzo de Piro, so after the untimely death of her propagated by Italian artists on a 17th century Palazzo in the heart of devoted husband. Orsola’s son the island. Located in the heart Giuseppe, who was born in the of picturesque Naxxar, this stately the ‘Silent City’ of Mdina. The final house, founded the Missionary home is a place of wonder that opera gala in the magnificent setting Society of St Paul and is considered begs to be explored. On your of the Palazzo Parisio will be in for sainthood. The Palazzo de Piro visit you will discover the intricate period costume for an added visual we know of now as an existing nuances of Malta’s historic nobility structure was originally three and their enchanting way of life. impact. These stunning locations separate houses, the oldest parts of Touring this stately home offers make truly magical settings for which date back to the second half great insight and sparks the our week of music and of the 16th century. The emblem imagination – whether you find this, combined with a stay in what is now the main entrance yourself seeking inspiration from hall indicates that they were built the Grand Ballroom, the detailed at one of the most luxurious by Malta’s most famous architect Family Chapel or the fabulous hotels in Malta, makes for Girolamo Cassar or his equally walled Gardens and Orangery, you a very special week. renowned son Vittorio. will find it. www.noble-caledonia.co.uk Barrakka gardens, Valleta Mosta Dome Church Eram Garden, Shiraz Dwejra, Gozo Ggantija temples, Gozo Mdina Harbour The Itinerary Day 1 London to Malta. Fly by the hotel with the remainder of the island of Gozo. We travel to be some free time to explore the scheduled flight. Arrive in the afternoon at leisure. This evening Mellieha and on to Cirkewwa. From silent city independently followed afternoon and transfer to the London Festival Opera will perform here we take a thirty minute boat by a walking tour of Rabat which Phoenicia Hotel. In the early in the C Lounge Hall which will be ride across to Gozo. We arrive will also include a visit to St Paul’s evening, meet your fellow travellers followed by dinner in the hotel. at Mgarr harbour and begin our Catacombs and Grotto. We return for an aperitif, followed by dinner guided tour of the island, which to the hotel in the afternoon and at the hotel. will include the Ggantija temples, the remainder of the day is at the Cittadella and Rabat, Dwejra, leisure. Palazzo Parisio Day 2 Three Cities & Marsaxlokk. Inland Sea & Fungus Rock. Lunch This morning there will be a guided will be taken at a local restaurant Day 6 Valletta. Today is free for tour to the Three Cities, a collective before we return to the hotel in you to enjoy the facilities of our description of the three fortified the late afternoon for an evening wonderful hotel or for further cities of Cospicua, Vittoriosa, and at leisure. exploration. This evening we will Senglea, enclosed by the massive gather for our Farewell Gala Dinner line of fortification created by the Day 5 Mosta, Mdina & Rabat at the magnificent Palazzo Parisio Knights of St John. We then visit including St Paul’s Grotto. Today in Naxxar. There will be a welcome the southern fishing village of we have a morning tour which reception on the upstairs terrace Marsaxlokk where we will enjoy a St John’s Cathedral, Valletta commences with a visit to the before our final performance by walking tour of this seaside village Mosta Dome church with its London Festival Opera in the lavish which is memorable for the many Day 3 Valletta. Morning tour of stunning blue, gold and white halls which will be followed by colourful, traditional fishing boats the capital city including a visit to interior. We then head to the old dinner. called luzzu. The painted eyes St John’s Cathedral, the Barrakka capital of Malta, Mdina which is on these luzzus are believed to gardens and a visit to the Manoel a picturesque Medieval city still Day 7 Malta to London. Morning protect the boats from danger. Theatre which is Europe’s third confined within its ancient walls. A at leisure before we depart for the There will be some free time in oldest working theatre and home walking tour will guide us through airport for our return scheduled this picturesque town for photo to the Malta Philarmonic Orchestra. the history of this city and there will flight to London. opportunities of the bay filled with This afternoon return to your hotel colourful fishing boats, a plethora or stay on in Valletta to explore of seafood restaurants and the very independently. Early this evening busy market that sells everything we will enjoy our first performance PRICES PER PERSON from fish, fruit and vegetables, by London Festival Opera at the Based on double occupancy delicatessen goods and groceries Palazzo De Piro, which is a fabulous Category to souvenirs. Following the late 17th century property uniquely April 2018 October 2018 morning tour of the south, we located within the historic, noble Superior Room £1895 £1995 drive northwest to Dingli cliffs. The and silent city of Mdina, the old Executive Room with Balcony £2095 £2195 area provides open sea views over capital city of Malta. Here we will Harbour View Rooms £2295 £2395 the tiny, uninhabited isle of Filfla, be greeted with a welcome drink Superior Room for sole use £2495 £2595 but is also a good vantage point and canapes on the bastions Executive Room with Balcony for sole use £2695 £2795 Harbour View Rooms for sole use over Malta. From these cliffs one (or indoors if weather does not £2895 £2995 cannot help but notice the views permit), followed by the recital and inland of nearby Buskett Gardens dinner in the Sala Panoramica at Price Includes: Economy class scheduled air travel, six nights hotel accommodation at the Phoenicia Hotel, breakfast daily, lunch including wine and Verdala Palace. We continue Palazzo De Piro. on day 4, dinner including wine on days 1, 2, 3 and 6, excursions and musical to Attard, stopping at San Anton performances as detailed, English-speaking guides, Tour Manager, gratuities, Botanical Gardens for a visit of their Day 4 Gozo. Morning departure transfers, entrance fees. magnificent gardens. We return to for our full day trip to the delightful Not Included: Travel insurance. +44 (0)20 7752 0000 The Club Bar Hotel exterior Restaurant Pool The Phoenicia Hotel Valletta icon, the Phoenicia Hotel dates back to 1935, when the idea was first conceived by Lord and Lady Strickland. It was to become Malta’s first five-star hotel and provide luxury accommodation for a cosmopolitan clientele. The outbreak ofA World War II put a halt to construction and the building was taken over by the Royal Air Force, used by personnel on their days off. Despite enduring heavy bombing, the hotel celebrated its official opening in 1947. The Phoenicia has continued to open its doors to famed and powerful clientele, including Queen Elizabeth II. The Phoenicia is a fine example of the city’s revered architectural traditions and offers five-star luxury within walking distance from the bustling restaurants and cafes in the city. It commands glorious views of the Grand Harbour and the city’s skyline, which has changed remarkably little since the 16th century. Its seven and a half acres of mature gardens spread to the historic entrance of the capital, marked by ancient fortified walls.
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