1. Valletta: Half-Day Guided Tour with Optional Cathedral Tour
Embark on a guided tour through the vibrant streets of Valletta will allow you to discover the beauty and charm of the capital city of Malta - a fortified city built by the Knights of St. John in 1566. Admire imposing fortifications and bastions, amazing baroque palaces, marvelous churches, gorgeous gardens, and beautiful architecture ranging from mid-16th century baroque to modernism, Walk through the bustling streets of the city and discover its distinctive architecture. Visit the Upper Barrakka Gardens where you can enjoy breathtaking views of the Grand Harbour. Afterward, some of the members of the group will have a guided tour of the Co-Cathedral dedicated to St. John the Baptist, whereas some will have some extra free time to roam around the streets of Valletta. The group then meets again at a designated time and place and proceed toward Republic Street. Before the end of the tour, enjoy an audio-visual show, which tells the dramatic story of the islands’ 7000-year history. Educational, informative, and entertaining, the show runs through the turbulent history of a small island nation that has overcome almost unimaginable odds to survive and prosper.