A tale of The Two Cities of Mdina and Valletta

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  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.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 2
  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.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 3
  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.

  45 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 4
  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.

  45 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 5
  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.

  1 hour • Admission ticket free
• 6
  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.

  3 hours • Admission ticket free
• 7
  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.

  1 hour • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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