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Malta: Prehistoric Temples and Highlights of the South

4.3  / 5
83 reviews
Activity provider:Robert Arrigo & Sons Limited
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Day trip

Malta: Prehistoric Temples and Highlights of the South

Activity provider:Robert Arrigo & Sons Limited
4.3  / 5
83 reviews

From $67.82 per person

Join an insightful guided tour to explore the southern region of Malta. Enter the ancient archaeological sites of Hagar Qim and Ghar Dalam, and admire the magical sea caves of the Blue Grotto.

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Duration 8 hours
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English, French, Spanish, German, Italian
Pickup included
The time shown on the website or on your ticket is the approximate start time of the activity and not the time when you will be picked up from your hotel (or closest meeting point). At least a few days before the date of your activity, you must contact the activity provider to confirm your pickup location and pickup time.
Welcoming travelers since 2013

Experience

Highlights
  • Travel back in time as you discover the historic sites of Malta's south island
  • Learn about the beauty and history of Maltese limestone at an old quarry
  • Explore the temple complex of Hagar Qim and the ancient Ghar Dalam cave
  • Gasp at the incredible colors and formations of the Blue Grotto from up close
  • Stroll around the fishing village of Marsaxlokk and its open-air market
Full description
See the best of Malta's south island in just one day with a comprehensive tour of its landmarks. Explore an old quarry, magnificent pre-historic sites, the world-famous Blue Grotto, and a traditional village. Enjoy plenty of time at each site and become immersed in local culture and history. After being picked up from your hotel, head over to one of Malta's oldest quarries. Tour the Limestone Heritage Park & Gardens, an innovative attraction highlighting the beauty of the Maltese stone and its incredible 22 million years of history. Take in a fascinating audio-visual presentation. Visit the megalithic temple complex of Hagar Qim, located on the southern edge of the island on a hilltop overlooking the sea. Discover a majestic site dating back to 3600-3200 BC and recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Continue on to Zurrieq Valley for an exciting stop. Arrive at the majestic Blue Grotto and seize the opportunity to appreciate breath-taking views as you gaze at the seven coastal caves. Admire the intense blue colour of the ocean and the imposing rock formations. If the weather allows, you can opt to take a boat trip around the area for an extra fee payable on location. Stroll through the picturesque fishing village of Marsaxlokk and browse through the charming market. Finally, head into Ghar Dalam, Malta’s oldest prehistoric site, dating back to 5200 BC. Step into the 144-meter-long cave to see the bone remains of elephants, hippopotami, and more.
Includes
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Air-conditioned bus
  • Licenced tour guide
  • Entry to the Limestone Heritage Park and Gardens
  • Entry to Hagar Qim Megalithic Temples
  • Entry to Ghar Dalam prehistoric cave
  • Lunch with glass of wine
  • Any extra drinks consumed during lunch
  • The optional boat trip at the Blue Grotto (to be paid on location)
  • Tips (optional)
Not suitable for
  • People with mobility impairments
  • Wheelchair users

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  • Comfortable shoes
  • Cash

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  • Pets
  • Oversize luggage
  • Luggage or large bags

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  • The time shown on the website or on your ticket is the approximate start time of the activity and not the time when you will be picked up from your hotel or meeting point
  • The tour will be guided in the language you have booked; however, sometimes, the commentary might be provided by a multilingual guide (limited to a maximum of 2 languages)
  • The activity provider reserves the right to change the order of the visits without any prior notice
  • The boat trip to the Blue Grotto is optional (to be paid on location) and always subject to favorable weather conditions. The fee for the boat trip is around €10 for adults and €5 for children (the fee can change without any prior notice)

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4.3 /5

based on 83 reviews

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GetYourGuide traveler – United KingdomAugust 24, 2023 – Verified booking
Pick up was easy enough and they were on time and friendly and the guide was knowledgeable. The timings were a little off- the first site (Limestone Heritage) was good and there was plenty of time. The visit to the temple could have been much longer and seeing as this was advertised as a temple tour I was a bit frustrated that this was so short and only one temple was visited. The 1hr visit to the Blue Grotto was a bit tourist trappy and ten euros for a 15min boat trip was not necessary. The trip to the cave was interesting. Watch out for the lunch- the fish, although tasty, comes with its head on...I am a bit fussy with my food (my fault entirely) so it put me off a little and I felt guilty for wasting it. There was too long at the harbour town. However, it was a nice trip and if you're not that fussed about the temples then this is a nice chill day tour.
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CHRISTOPHE – FranceAugust 15, 2023 – Verified booking
Very well organized excursion with a very interesting guide. Everything was fine. The team reachable by WhatsApp to warn you of the delay of the very professional bus, the guide who manages each person by name, really very courteous and well organized. Only small disappointment, lunch was in an Italian restaurant and although it was good, I would have preferred a meal in a traditional Maltese restaurant, but that did not matter much considering the beautiful day.
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Peter – AustraliaJune 22, 2023 – Verified booking
Phillipe was our guide. He was friendly and very knowledgeable. He shared many facts during the tour. It was great to see the prehistoric places in Malta. 2:40 we were eating lunch. No food dietary requirements option on the booking. Gave us Only 15 min to explore the village and markets as the restaurant was so un organised as it was a three story restaurant servicing multiple buses. The food was bland and mass produced. Recommend skipping lunch on this your. Go get something from one of the places along the water. Quality looked 100% better and then have an hour exploring or even take a boat ride. We waisted 2 hours sitting at a restaurant and not seeing the place.
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