1ST DAY ISTANBUL – MALTA
We will meet you at the KM Malta Airlines counter at the International Departures Terminal of Istanbul Airport. After the luggage and ticket procedures, we will fly with the scheduled flight of KM Malta Airlines. After our arrival, we will set off for a panoramic Valletta city tour with our private bus waiting for us at the airport. Valletta was selected as the European Capital of Culture in 2018 by the European Union Council. Before getting off the bus, we will take a drive around the city’s magnificent walls, allowing us to see the beautiful city of Valletta from outside. Afterwards, we will explore the lively streets of Valletta, the capital. Our first stop will be the “Barracca Gardens,” located at the upper part of the defense walls surrounding this magnificent city. Built by the Knights of St. John, these gardens also offer a stunning view of the Grand Harbor and the three ancient cities surrounded by walls. Our next stop will be the “St. John Co-Cathedral.” This cathedral, built in Baroque style, has a very rich interior decoration and is home to paintings by the famous artist Caravaggio, despite its plain exterior. As we continue our walk among the historically significant buildings of the capital, we will see the “Grand Master’s Palace” and the “Prime Minister's Residence.” After our tour, there will be free time.Guests who wish can join our guide's optional arranged Marsaxlokk & 3 Cities tour (65€ per person). Our tour will start with a visit to the fishing village called “Marsaxlokk.” You shouldn’t miss the view featuring small, charming fishing boats with Malta’s unique colors and designs known as Luzzo. There will also be free time in this charming fishing village where an open market is held. Afterwards, our tour will continue with the “3 Cities,” known as the cradle of Maltese history. Explore the cities of Vittoriosa, Cospicua, and Senglea, which were constructed and supported by the Knights of Malta, also known as Cottonera. After our bus tour in Cospicua, we will walk through the narrow streets of the mystical and mysterious Vittoriosa, seeing its historic churches and palaces. Lastly, we will be welcomed by Senglea, located in the center of the Grand Harbor, with a watchtower offering a magnificent harbor view. After the tour, return to the hotel and accommodation at the hotel.
2ND DAY MALTA
After breakfast, there will be free time. Guests who wish can participate in the optional Gozo Tour arranged by our guide (85€ per person). Gozo is the second largest island of Malta. It covers an area of approximately 65 km2, with a population of around 30,000. For this tour, we will leave the hotels early in the morning and head to Cirkewwa Port at the northernmost point of the island, via Bugibba, Mellieha, and St. Paul. We will visit the T’pino Church, which was once a small chapel but is now a large pilgrimage church, and after making wishes, we will board the ferry to Gozo. The ferry ride takes about 30 minutes, during which the small islands of Comino and Cominotto can also be seen. After the tour, return to the hotel. Accommodation at the hotel.
3RD DAY MALTA
After breakfast, there will be free time. Guests who wish can join the optional arranged Mdina & Mosta & Popeye Village tour (75€ per person). Mdina is the old capital of Malta and has historical significance. Join us as we walk through the narrow streets of this mysterious city, known as the silent city. During our visit, we will have the chance to go to the city walls, offering a panoramic view of almost 360 degrees of the island of Malta. Next, we continue to Mosta, which features one of the largest domes in Europe that was built without supports. After Mosta, we will go to the town known as Popeye Village, built in 1979 for film shoots after 7 months of work and has since become one of the tourism centers of the island. We will spend time enjoying various activities and then have free time. Accommodation at the hotel.
4TH DAY MALTA – ISTANBUL
We will leave the hotel late at night and head to Malta Airport. (Check-out procedures will be done at 03:00 am) After completing luggage and check-in procedures, we will depart for Istanbul with the scheduled flight of KM Malta Airlines. With our arrival, the tour and our services will conclude.
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HOTEL CATEGORY |
EXAMPLE HOTELS |
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3 Star Hotels |
St. Julian's Bay Hotel 3* etc. |
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4 Star Hotels |
Golden Tulip Vivaldi Hotel San Julian's 4* etc. |
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ISTANBUL IST – MALTA MLA |
10:35 |
12:15 |
KM 785 |
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MALTA MLA – ISTANBUL IST |
06:00 |
09:35 |
KM 784 |
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