Malta Shore Excursion: Mosta, Ta’ Qali and Mdina Tour from Valletta
Valletta, Malta
Trip Type: Cultural Tours
Duration: 7 hours 30 minutes
Immerse yourself in everything Maltese, with this wonderful, guided exploration of the island. Fill your day with a rounded view of the biggest highlights and most popular towns.
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Immerse yourself in everything Maltese, with this wonderful, guided exploration of the island. Fill your day with a rounded view of the biggest highlights and most popular towns.Leave the picturesque harbor of Valetta behind, and journey towards the north of the island to find Mosta. This busy, historical town is home to a circular church that’s known as the Rotundaand it’s topped by a dome that’s recognised as being the fourth largest in the world. During World War II, a bomb was dropped through the dome of this much revered church, and it hit the floor and slid across the aisle without ever exploding.
Within a short drive is Ta’ Qali; a Crafts village and glass blowing factory. Follow your guide inside for a demonstration on the local glass blowing techniques, and take time to wander through the beautifully shaped Mdina glassware that’s created in traditional colors. You’ll have the opportunity to shop here so have some hard earned Euros to hand - in case you find something spectacular!
The towns of Mdina and Rabat, where the local glassware originated are nearby and lunch will be served in one of Rabat’s traditional restaurants.
Visit the Catacombs of St. Paul; a series of underground cemeteries that date back to the period of Roman rule on Malta. Roman law prohibited the burial of the dead within the city so tombs were built outside. These important catacombs present the earliest archaeological evidence of the arrival and spread of Christianity on the island.
Malta’s old Capital City, Mdina, is well known for its medieval features and Baroque additions and your guide will bring it all to life for you with a guided tour. Explore the fortified city that’s been used for a number of reasons by centuries of Malta’s inhabitants as you walk through the narrow, winding streets. Photographers will delight in the abundance of artistic material on offer here, and the atmosphere is that of a true medieval gem.
Marvel at the long spanning views that cross the island from underneath the town, and visit the popular St Paul’s Cathedral. Located inside the city walls, this baroque cathedral was built on the orders of Roger of Normandy after he took control of the island from the Arabs. Legend claims that the basilica is built on the site where a Roman Governor welcomed St. Paul to the island following his shipwreck in the local waters.
Enjoy some free time for independent exploration or souvenir shopping, before heading back to the ship in port.
Within a short drive is Ta’ Qali; a Crafts village and glass blowing factory. Follow your guide inside for a demonstration on the local glass blowing techniques, and take time to wander through the beautifully shaped Mdina glassware that’s created in traditional colors. You’ll have the opportunity to shop here so have some hard earned Euros to hand - in case you find something spectacular!
The towns of Mdina and Rabat, where the local glassware originated are nearby and lunch will be served in one of Rabat’s traditional restaurants.
Visit the Catacombs of St. Paul; a series of underground cemeteries that date back to the period of Roman rule on Malta. Roman law prohibited the burial of the dead within the city so tombs were built outside. These important catacombs present the earliest archaeological evidence of the arrival and spread of Christianity on the island.
Malta’s old Capital City, Mdina, is well known for its medieval features and Baroque additions and your guide will bring it all to life for you with a guided tour. Explore the fortified city that’s been used for a number of reasons by centuries of Malta’s inhabitants as you walk through the narrow, winding streets. Photographers will delight in the abundance of artistic material on offer here, and the atmosphere is that of a true medieval gem.
Marvel at the long spanning views that cross the island from underneath the town, and visit the popular St Paul’s Cathedral. Located inside the city walls, this baroque cathedral was built on the orders of Roger of Normandy after he took control of the island from the Arabs. Legend claims that the basilica is built on the site where a Roman Governor welcomed St. Paul to the island following his shipwreck in the local waters.
Enjoy some free time for independent exploration or souvenir shopping, before heading back to the ship in port.
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