Performances can be scheduled at a
number of places on the island.
Jan 4-
Depart USA
We depart this evening and enjoy an overnight flight to
Malta. Sit back, relax and enjoy the various services while in
flight.
Jan 5- Arrival in beautiful Malta
We arrive at our Mediterranean paradise and
are greeted by our tour host. The remainder of your day is free.
Jan 6- Mdina Medieval Walled City
After breakfast at our hotel we enjoy a tour to old capital of
Malta -Mdina, which is located in the central part of the
island. During your walk in the silent city, you will visit the
Cathedral and the imposing bastions that will allow you to
admire a panoramic view of most of the island. Later on you
will visit Rabat, where we stop for a short walk around the
narrow winding roads leading to the area of St. Paul’s Grotto &
Catacombs (you will have the opportunity to visit the
Catacombs). Later you will be visiting a modern souvenir and
crafts centre - the Empire Crafts. At this centre you will
witness craftsmen working on the filigree and women working at
the weave and lace. Lunch in a restaurant in Mdina including 3
course meal. Return to the Hotel.
Jan 7- Free Day or Three Cities ˝
day tour ($55.00)
After breakfast our day will be free to enjoy Malta on your own
or you may also choose to take part in a half day Three Cities
tour. Discover the historical area known as the three cities:
Vittoriosa, Cospicua, & Senglea. A drive past Cospicua will
bring you to Vittoriosa where you can walk through the various
narrow streets shaded by many historic buildings and churches.
From the old quay you shall take a typical harbor 'fregatina'
for a tour of the famous harbor creeks. In Senglea you will be
able to have a look from the beautiful 'vedette' placed in the
center of the Grand Harbor.
Jan 8- Free Day or Optional Gozo
Island Tour ($95.00)
We enjoy a free day or an optional tour to Malta’s sister island
of Gozo. After a twenty-minute crossing, we set foot on Gozo
you and soon notice that although both islands are similar in
history and development Gozo has a character entirely of its
own. Gozo, which is a three-hilled island, is greener and more
picturesque than Malta. During this excursion, you shall visit
the Azure Window at Dwejra, the citadel in Victoria, the bay of
Xlendi, and we also stop at a spectacular cultural experience
were Gozo’s history throughout the centuries is brought back to
life! Free time for shopping will also be given – Gozo is well
known for its woolen goods and handmade lace.
Jan 9- Free Day or Optional Local
Lifestyle and Southern Malta ($85.00)
Explore one of Malta’s few unspoilt villages in
the south of the island. Together with our guide you will be
led to a Maltese Pjazza along winding narrow streets where
progress did not leave its mark. Proceed to the Zurrieq valley
where there will be the possibility to take a boat trip that
will take you to admire the Blue Grotto renowned for its azure
sea. (Boat fee is not included – weather permitting) Leaving
“Wied iz-Zurrieq we tour past varied agricultural land and
vineyards up to the idyllic fishing village of Marsaxlokk.
Admire the waterfront lined with luzzus painted in traditional
colours that add colour to this serene bay once site of landings
by both the Turkish and French troops during Malta’s heroic
past. Time will be given to browse around the well known local
market held daily in this village. After lunch we visit
Tarxien Temples that are a group of three temples that due to
their very good state of preservation provide plenty of evidence
of the skill and artistic abilities of our forefathers. Our day
comes to an end when you will be guided through the cave of Ghar
Dalam, one of the first habitats of these islands.
Jan 10- Free Day or Optional Jeep
Safari Tour ($90.00)
This ever popular Jeep Safari has been planned to show you the
most beautiful parts of our Islands which are rarely visited by
tourists. We avoid all the usual tourist sites and concentrate
on an action packed day full of scenic beauty and fun. Our
professional Safari leader will guide you throughout the day via
radio taking you to places that even most local people do not
know exist. We serve a typical lunch where one may sample a
large selection of local specialties and taste the local
farmers' wine. The Jeep Safari is ideal for all age groups and
it is a superb way of getting to know Malta and Gozo. There are
only a limited number of places available every day and it is
recommended that you book early during your holiday. Jeeps are
Chauffer Driven. All jeeps are 4 wheel drive, fully insured
including passengers liability and have radio contact with the
Safari Leader. All passengers, including driver, also have
insurance cover. We return to our hotel this evening and enjoy
a farewell dinner at a local restaurant with time to share with
each other the highlights of our time in Malta.
Jan 11- Homeward
We depart Malta this morning for our return flight to by late
afternoon.
Optional Rome Extension:
January 11-14, 2009
Jan 11- Arrival in Rome
Upon our arrival in Rome, a Pilgrim Tours representative
will meet our group and assist in our transfer to our
hotel. We will enjoy an afternoon walking tour to include
Trevi Fountain, the Spanish Steps, the Pantheon and Piazza
de Spagna before we return to our hotel and enjoy our dinner
and overnight.
Jan 12- Rome Touring
After breakfast we will enjoy a full day tour of Rome. Our
tour will include a guided visit to the Vatican Museum
including the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica which
includes the grave of the late Pope John Paul II. This
afternoon we enjoy
a visit to the underground San Callisto
Catacombs. The San Callisto Catacombs are the burial place
of Rome's Christian community and 16 popes of the 3rd
century. We return to our hotel and enjoy a free evening to
try a local Italian restaurant on our own.
Jan 13- Rome Touring
A fascinating day awaits us as we begin our
Rome tour this morning
as we enjoy a guided tour of the Coliseum and visit to the
archeological area of the Roman Forum. This afternoon will
be free for some last minute shopping or further sightseeing
of Rome. We will enjoy a nice dinner at a local Italian
restaurant together with time to reflect and share the
highlights of our time in Rome.
Jan 14- Return to USA
We enjoy breakfast and a leisurely morning before we are
transferred to the Rome airport for our mid afternoon
flights back to the US.
