Valletta, Malta

Malta Highlights

A Wide-Reaching Tour of the Best of Malta Make the most of your time with a full-day excursion to one of the most fascinating, historic Mediterranean isles. Journey into Valletta for a guided walking tour of this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Ascend to the Upper Barrakka Gardens for sweeping views of the Grand Harbor and the historic “Three Cities,” Senglea, Cospicua and Vittoriosa. Continue on foot to St. John’s Co-Cathedral; its spectacular interior features Caravaggio’s painting The Beheading of Saint John the Baptist . Rejoin your motor coach outside Valletta’s main gate and drive to the Hagar Qim, a megalithic, 5,000-year-old stone temple and a UNESCO site. After lunch, travel to the ancient city of Vittoriosa, once the home of the knights of the Order of St. John, for a fascinating walk along its winding streets. In the charming fishing village of Marsaxlokk, enjoy free time to explore before returning to your ship. * Moderate - Walking portions may be long and somewhat challenging with occasional step-ups, stairs and inclines. Total time walking or standing normally ranges from 1.5 to 3 hours.