Malta, 4 days

Gathering early in the morning at the airport "MACEDONIA" and departure for Malta. Immediately after our arrival (the flight lasts one hour and 20') at the airport of Malta, transfer to the famous capital of the order of the Knights of St. Ioannis, Valletta, where we will first enjoy our morning coffee and then take a walking tour, because cars are not allowed in the Old Town section. It is a unique Kastropolis with special historical importance and boundless beauty.Crossing the Floriana Gate (Floriana Gate), the landscape transports us to the period of the Knights of St. John, amazing buildings, beautiful balconies with wooden constructions in bright colors, chapels and the impressive cathedral of St. Publio reminds us of theimages to follow. It's time to meet the fountain with the Tritons (Triton Fountain ) and pass one of the most stately hotels in the Mediterranean – The Phenicia is an excellent choice for a drink in the unique in terms of its elegance and beauty.Everything around us is renovated by the unique architect Renzo Piano Valletta welcomes us in a complex of structures, 70 meters above sea level, walls and ramparts, ditches and battlements compose an image of a medieval city-castle, cultural capital of Europe in 2018 that you won't find like it anywhere in the world!Our effort on the first day is to obtain, as much as possible, a more structured view of it. The "auberge" (mansion houses) of the John Knights, the Opera building destroyed by the bombings of the Second World War, the Panagia tis Nikis (Our Lady of Victory), the recently constructed parliament, the Prime Minister's office, are some just from the images that we will admire before visiting the gardens of Baracca, one of the most beautiful parts of the capital with an amazing view of the Grand Harbor and the Three Cities.The Cathedral of St. Ioannis with Caravaggio's paintings will leave us stunned with its amazing interior decoration. The central square with the Palazzo of the Knights (Old Parliament) but also the residence of the Magistrates during the omnipotence of the Order (1530-1798), the recently renovated closed market (Il Suq tal Belt) with the agricultural products of the Maltese land, is just some of the places we will visit.In your free time, we will suggest you to cross the narrow streets parallel and perpendicular to the main pedestrian street (Republic street), visit Strait street with its atmospheric small cafes, the Hastings gardens, the St. Barbara Bastions district with the wonderful view of the harbor and Fort Elmo at the main point of Valletta (old prison where the movie "Midnight Express" was filmed).Transfer to our hotel. The availability of the rooms (check in) takes place, according to Maltese legislation, after 15:00 (noon). After the necessary rest, early evening acquaintance with the area of ​​our accommodation, with the countless food and entertainment suggestions.

After our breakfast we will transfer to the hill of Rabat to visit the silent state of Medina, which is fortified in an impregnable castle and was the capital of the island in the Middle Ages, we will walk through the cobbled medieval streets to see the highlights of the city. Immediately after we will visit the Cathedral of st Mary in Mosta with its amazing dome.

After breakfast we start the full day excursion to the enchanting island of Gozo. The second largest island of the Maltese archipelago, we are transferred to the ferry and board the ferry boat. The extraordinary beauty of the landscape, the wonderful houses and farmhouses, the alternation of images you will come across will surely convince you, how much your visit to the island of Gozo was worth. We will visit the capital of Rabat - Victoria, with its famous castle and old town. Return to the hotel. Overnight.

Last day in beautiful Malta we will start our tour of the amazing areas of the 3 cities (The Three cities), a unique complex of architectural constructions of castles, residences and important buildings, built in a shocking position in the Grand Harbour. Then we will move to the south side of the island where we will have the fishing village of Marsaxlokk with the famous folk market and the Maltese fishing fleet, as well as the traditional boats ( luzzu ). In the afternoon transfer to Valletta, to remember your meal or your coffee in private (free time).

Late afternoon transfer for our return journey.