Tour of Malta (Private Driver) Including Lunch Platter & Wine in the countryside
Overview
This trip will not include more than 8 people.
Included in the Tour is a Private Air-conditioned Brand new Minivan which will provide the transportation services for only 8 People (Maximum), personal driver plus suggested route/destinations.
In addition to the above, a bottled water and a traditional Maltese snack will be included, bought fresh from a local shop made from local produce as a morning snack.
A Maltese Platter will be served at lunchtime, the driver will set up a beautiful setting in the countryside for you to drink free flowing local red/white wine while the platter is being prepared. The Maltese Platter will consist solely of Maltese Produce, freshly prepared during your tour.
Travelers will be picked up and returned to their preferred destination at no extra charge.
Inclusions
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Bottled water
- Snacks - A traditional Maltese snack will be included, bought fresh from a local shop made from local produce.
- Lunch - Maltese Platter - Local peppered and white goats cheese, stuffed olives, sun dried tomatoes, marinated Maltese sausage, Pickled Onions, Capers, Bigilla (Bean Dip), Water biscuits & bread
- Alcoholic Beverages - Free flowing local wine Red/White
- Soda/Pop - Kinnie Soft Drink - Maltese Produce
What to expect
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Mdina, Mdina, Island of Malta
The history of Mdina traces back more than 4000 years. According to tradition it was here that in 60 A.D. that the Apostle St. Paul is said to have lived after being shipwrecked on the Islands. Furthermore it is said that St. Paul resided inside the grotto know as Fuori le Mura (outside the city walls) now known as St. Paul's Grotto in Rabat. Lamp lit by night and referred to as "the silent city", Mdina is fascinating to visit for its timeless atmosphere as well as its cultural and religious treasures.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Ta' Qali Crafts Village, Attard, Ta' Qali, Island of Malta Malta
What you can find at the Crafts Village in Ta' Qali
The crafts village in Ta’ Qali is located in the former RAF wartime air-field and is a very popular tourist attraction in Malta. Here, different kinds of crafts and beautiful artefacts are sold created by local experts.
You can watch the craftsmen blowing and forming glass, visit the goldsmiths filigree and beautiful jewellery and have a look at the beautiful sculptures and lace.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Malta National Aquarium, Triq It-Trunciera St. Paul's Bay, Qawra, Island of Malta SPB 1500 Malta
The Malta National Aquarium project is spread over approximately 20, 000 square meters and comprises a public aquarium, a public landscaped belvedere at promenade level, a multi storey car park, facilities for local dive schools, catering facilities including a beach club, a merchandise outlet and a tourist information kiosk. The public aquarium has 41 tanks including reptiles, insects and amphibians, amongst others, Mediterranean fish, including fish commonly found in 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 meters in diameter and has a walk-through tunnel that allows visitors to experience the fish at a much closer range. All tanks are expertly themed to replicate the underwater environment. Additional features of the public aquarium include a class room facility, interpretation, touch pools, a temporary exhibition space, veterinary and quarantine facilities, etc. The national aquarium is in an iconic curved shell structure in the form of a starfish.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Popeye Village Malta, Popeye's Village, Anchor Bay Triq Il-Prajjet Anchor Bay, Mellieha, Island of Malta MLH 4808 Malta
A visit to Popeye Village, which was the original film set of the musical production Popeye is surely a must on your what to do list in Malta. This is a great place to take your kids to meet world famous cartoon characters. Popeye village is situated just off Mellieha Bay, so its an excellent place to visit before, after, or whilst spending the day at the numerous beaches and coves around the area or just next door at the enclosed Anchor Bay which is equipped with sun beds, umbrellas, showers, bathing areas, splash pools and a small kids area.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Hal Saflieni Hypogeum, Triq Ic-Cimiterju, Paola, Island of Malta PLA 1111 Malta
The Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum is an underground prehistoric burial site. Discovered in 1902 during construction works, the site was first excavated by Fr Emmanuel Magri between 1903 and 1906. Fr Magri died in Tunisia and his excavation notes have not been found. Excavations were taken over by Sir Themistocles Zammit, who continued works until 1911.
The Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum is a complex made up of interconnecting rock-cut chambers set on three distinct levels. The complex was used over a span of many centuries, with the earliest remains dating back to about 4000 BC and the more recent remains found dating to the Early Bronze Age (ca 1500BC).
The uppermost Level consists of a large hollow with burial chambers on its sides. This area may have been originally exposed to the sky. Excavations in the early 1990s indicate that there probably was a monumental structure marking the entrance.
A doorway leads to the Middle Level which contains some of the best known features of the hypogeum. These include intricate red ochre wall paintings and beautifully carved features that recall architectural elements common in contemporaneous megalithic temples.
The deepest of the three levels, known as the Lower Level, is accessed down seven steps from the chamber which is popularly known as the ‘Holy of Holies’.
The Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum was first opened to the public in 1908 and since then, it has been visited by thousands of people. Unfortunately, this has had a toll on its delicate microclimate, affecting the preservation of the site and the unique red ochre paintings.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Blue Grotto (Il-Hnejja), Coast Rd Qrendi, Zurrieq, Island of Malta Malta
The Blue Grotto is located on the southern coast of Malta, west of Wied iz-Zurrieq facing the little deserted islet of Filfla. The site got its name from a British soldier who thought that since the area looks like the Grotta Azzurra in Capri, it deserves the same name, and in fact Blue Grotto is the equivalent for Grotta Azzurra in English. The site is extremely popular, attracting some 100, 000 tourists per year, also for diving purposes. The site also features in the film Troy (2004) starring Brad Pitt. The location of this fascinating natural grotto combines with sunlight and the surrounding chain of caves to reflect the phosphorescent colours of the submerged flora and the deep dark shade of blue of the sea.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: St. Peter’s Pool, Delimara Point, Marsaxlokk, Island of Malta Malta
St Peter's Pool is a fantastic swimming spot, a natural lido in the rocks with large areas of flat slab for sunbathing between swims. Follow the narrow road out towards Delimara Lighthouse until you are just past the power station chimney (about 1.5km from the main road), and you'll see a low building on the left with 'St Peter's Pool' signposted on it.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Valletta Waterfront, Valletta, Island of Malta Malta
The Valletta Waterfront, is a promenade in Floriana, Malta, mainly featuring three prominent buildings: a church in the middle, the Pinto Stores or the Pinto Wharf on the left, and the Forni Stores or the Forni Shopping Complex on the right. The buildings were originally stores and warehouses, built in the 18th century, and the design is attributed to Andrea Belli.
The building project was officiated on August 10, 1752, with a mass festivity. The Forni Stores were used as the first British naval bakeries in Malta and were used for this function until 1844. The area is now a hub in Malta's cruise liner business as the Forni Cruise Passenger Terminal, and hosts a concentration of bars, retail outlets, and restaurants. The area was and remains a venue for several concerts and events.
Duration: 1 hour
Additional information
- Infant seats available
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Stroller accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Not wheelchair accessible
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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Our guide didn’t have a good command of English. I asked him where the bathroom was in Mdina and he either didn’t know what I was saying or whatever. I found it on my own. He also didn’t know what the tour was supposed to include. Good thing we did! Overall the experience was good. He did a lot o...
Our guide didn’t have a good command of English. I asked him where the bathroom was in Mdina and he either didn’t know what I was saying or whatever. I found it on my own. He also didn’t know what the tour was supposed to include. Good thing we did! Overall the experience was good. He did a lot of driving. I feel he back tracked a lot. We missed a stop or two but by that time we were done.This was one of the best trips in Malta . The team was amazing and supporting at all times . They went above the itinerary t ensure that the guest was happy . Highly profesional and caring team as well .
This was one of the best trips in Malta . The team was amazing and supporting at all times . They went above the itinerary t ensure that the guest was happy . Highly profesional and caring team as well .Enjoyed seeing Malta - much different than we had expected- a charming and beautiful city! Thoroughly enjoyed our luncheon and wine in the countryside and having the opportunity to interact with the local people-a wonderful experience!
Enjoyed seeing Malta - much different than we had expected- a charming and beautiful city! Thoroughly enjoyed our luncheon and wine in the countryside and having the opportunity to interact with the local people-a wonderful experience!