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Private Day Tour: Exploring the Cultural and Historical Gems of Malta's Mdina and Valletta

Mdina

This exclusive day trip combines the exploration of two of Malta’s exceptional architectural treasures! The itinerary of this tour will captivate travelers with an interest in history, art, and culture!

Duration: 8 hours

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Mdina Main Gate - Baroque gateway - The driver will drop off guests at the Main Gate of Mdina.
Here guests will meet the local guide for a walking tour of the fortified medieval city of Mdina, which is Malta`s former capital city.
There, guests will venture through narrow winding streets, dating back to medieval times, whilst experiencing different styles of architecture and baroque buildings
of great historical
importance. The city is surrounded by imposing bastions that offer a magnificent
panoramic view of the island.

Guests will walk past Main Street to Main Square to St. Paul’s Cathedral.
- Mdina Metropolitan Cathedral Museum - This is a combination visit to St. Paul’s Cathedral in Mdina and the adjacent Mdina Cathedral Museum in any order guests might wish.

The museum houses fine silverware, rare coins, an important collection of prints and engravings by Albrecht Dürer one of the greatest Northern Renaissance artists, Maltese objects d’art, wax reliefs, a trompe l’oeil Baroque dome, many paintings and other artefacts.

- Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Paul - After the museum, guests will head to the Cathedral of St. Paul.

The inside of this magnificent building is richly adorned with a colourful inlaid marble floor, a frescoed ceiling of the Shipwreck of St. Paul, and a plethora of other marvellous features including altarpieces, paintings, marble works, intricate woodwork, silver artefacts, statues and stained glass windows.

- Palazzo Falson Historic House Museum - Dating back to the 13th century, the Palace is home to one of the most stunning courtyards on the Island, boasting a spectacular Renaissance staircase. Guests will be intrigued by the exquisite objets d’art, furniture, and armoury, relics of its last owner, Olof Gollcher.
- Howard Gardens - Travellers can relax and have lunch at the peaceful Howard Gardens outside Mdina City. Travellers can taste the delicious pastizzi which can be purchased from a nearby shop. Following lunch, the travellers accompanied by their guide will be picked up by their private driver and taken to the City of Valletta.
- Triton Fountain - Our accredited guide will meet you near the Triton Fountain and take you on a walking tour around Valletta to get a feel of the place.
- St. John’s Co-Cathedral - At the St. John’s Co-Cathedral, you can see the
painting ‘The Beheading of Saint John the Baptist’ by Caravaggio. Our tour guide will run you through the majestic beauty of this religious place.

What's Included

Private transportation
In-vehicle air conditioning
Licensed Guide exclusive to the group

What's Not Included

Lunch
Cathedral & Museum - €10 for adults, €8 for students and free for children under 12 years.
Palazzo Falson - €10 for adults, €5 for students and free for children under 12 years.
St. John’s Co-Cathedral €15 for adults, students for €12 and free for children under 12 years of age
Barakka Lift - €2

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