Day Cruise Stop

About this Tour

In recent years Valletta has become a popular port of call with cruise lines, which provides excellent publicity for the island, previously little known about. Visitors tend to leave with good impressions, often saying Malta was the highlight of all ports visited. Sadly, liners seldom ever stop for longer than a day, and so one needs to make the most of the little time available.

Fortunately, Malta’s charms are neatly compressed into an island only measuring 246 sq. km, where the average ride is 23 minutes, making it possible to see a lot in the usually available 7/8-hour day. Small in size but big on history, the island is packed with places of interest, and scenic beauty. After Rome, Malta boasts the highest concentration of Unesco World Heritage sites.

Undoubtedly, the way to see the most in little time, is to book a private tour as part of a small group that shares the same interests. Booking a private tour directly with a guide, is no more expensive than the offered ship group tours. A small group will travel in a minivan, which can access places that large coaches cannot reach. With a chauffeur at the helm, there’s no time wasted searching for parking spots.

Key Information

  • Private tours in small groups offer an efficient way to see the most in little time, with the advantage of exploring areas inaccessible to large coaches.
  • Valletta, the capital, was built by the Knights of St. John and is rich in history, boasting the magnificent St. John's co-Cathedral.
  • The city, European Capital of Culture 2018, is home to attractions like the Grand Master's Palace and the Archaeology Museum.
  • Mdina, the old capital, is a walled city frozen in time, with horse-drawn carriages on cobbled streets and the Cathedral Museum showcasing historic exhibits.
  • The Roman Domus, just outside Mdina's battlements, dates back to the 2nd century B.C., featuring Hellenistic mosaic arts.
  • The Tarxien Temples, a multi-temple site over 5,000 years old, are highly decorated and house an oversized statue of a Deity.
  • Vittoriosa, Cospicua, and Senglea, known as the three cities, offer historic sites like the Inquisitor's Palace and a glimpse into traditional Maltese life.
  • Balancing historic sites, visitors can enjoy sights like the fishing village Marsaxlokk and the Blue Grotto from a height.
  • A single day tour requires choices, and the guide can assist in planning a personalized itinerary.
  • Malta, a hidden gem, deserves a longer stay, and a short visit from a cruise ship can convince visitors to return for a more extended exploration.

Inquiries Welcome

Feel free to reach out for additional details, such as availability and pricing, or to discuss a more tailored itinerary. I’m happy to cater to your specific travel requests, taking into account logistics and available time. You’re not just purchasing an excursion somewhere, rather, you’re investing in a complete Malta experience, where the guide truly makes the difference

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