This full day Valletta shore excursion is a great option for guests who prefer off the beaten path sites. It covers Malta's prehistoric temples and caves, plus the Three Cities along the Grand Harbor.
After meeting your private licensed guide at the pier, you drive to Tarxien, a few miles south of Valletta. The megalithic remains here predate Stonehenge: three temples built in stages starting around 3150 BC provide evidence of human settlement and fertility worship in prehistoric Malta. The largest stone fertility statue ever found on the islands was unearthed at this site.
Next you drive to Birzebbuga on Malta's south coast to visit Ghar Dalam, a natural cave stretching about 472 feet (144m) into the limestone, lined with stalactites and stalagmites. The cave once held the fossilized remains of dwarf elephants and other animals that lived on the island during the Ice Age, when Malta was still connected to mainland Europe.
In the afternoon you drive back toward Valletta to explore the Three Cities, Senglea, Cospicua, and Vittoriosa, which sit across the Grand Harbor from the capital. These were the original settlements of the Knights of St. John before Valletta was built, and your guide will tailor your time here to your interests. Highlights include Fort St. Angelo, the Knights' original headquarters and later a British Royal Navy base, the Malta Maritime Museum, and the judgment rooms and dungeons of the Inquisitor's Palace. Some guests prefer simply to walk the quiet streets and enjoy a leisurely lunch (not included) in one of the harborside towns.
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