This semi-private tour is led by an expert licensed tour guide and includes chauffeur-driven transport, attraction tickets and a local food tasting experience.
Begin at picturesque Wied iż-Żurrieq, home to the famous Blue Grotto. Take a 25-minute boat trip through the grotto and neighbouring sea caves, famous for their brilliant blue waters.
Travel through the beautiful Girgenti Valley, passing orchards, traditional farmsteads and historic Girgenti Palace, before reaching the dramatic Dingli Cliffs, rising up to 200 metres above the Mediterranean.
Continue to historic Rabat, with its Roman heritage and strong connections to St Paul, stopping to taste freshly baked pastizzi, Malta’s much-loved traditional flaky pastries.
Finally, explore magnificent Mdina, the Silent City. Wander through atmospheric medieval streets, admire its Baroque architecture and impressive fortifications, and enjoy sweeping views across Malta from the ancient bastions.
Valletta, Malta
Picks up from Valletta and Floriana - 45 minutes before tour start time
Sliema, Malta
Pickups from Gzira and Sliema - 30 minutes before tour start time
Saint Julian's, Malta
Pickups from the St. Julian's area - 15 minutes before tour start time
Qrendi, Malta
Drive to the south west, en route passing the valley leading to the picturesque Wied iz-Zurrieq, and the Blue Grotto.
Zurrieq, Malta
If stopping/parking is possible, stop here for a photo of the Grotto Arch.
Qrendi, Malta
Walk to the boat departure point, which is a short but steepish descent. Here you will board small 9-seater boats for a boat trip along the coast and around the stunning caves.
quisitors Palace as we make our way to the west coast.
Panoramic Road, Dingli, Malta
Stretching for some 4km along the west coast are the Dingli Cliffs. These cliffs have vertical or near-vertical rock faces rising from the sea to heights of up to 200m above sea level. We still stop at Mary Magdalene Chapel, which sits on the cliff edge and offers the ideal viewpoint for a panoramic photo stop.
Dingli, Malta
Continue our drive through Dingli, a charming rural village in Malta, known for its peaceful countryside and traditional character,
Rabat, Malta
Our next stop is the historic town of Rabat, where you can stroll through its charming old streets and admire traditional houses, alleys, and balconies. We’ll stop at a famous local eatery to taste Malta’s favourite street food, the delicious pastizzi, filled with either peas or ricotta.
ta’s former capital and today known as the Silent City, where we explore its narrow streets, charming alleys, magnificent Baroque buildings and impressive bastion walls while enjoying far-reaching views across the island.
Valletta, Malta
Drop offs in Valletta and Floriana - 15 minutes after tour ends
Sliema, Malta
Drop offs in Gzira and Sliema area - 30 minutes after the tour ends
Saint Julian's, Malta
Drop offs in St. Julian's area - 45 minutes after the tour ends
For hotel pickups - Due to limited stopping and waiting in front of hotels, you must wait on the pavement in front of the hotel. Do not wait inside the hotel.
The guide/driver will be holding our company sign.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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