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Cruise · APT · 2 nights

Stately Homes and Gardens of Malta

  • Guided sightseeing tour of Valletta with botanical guide included
  • Private recital in the Oratory at St Johns Co-Cathedral
  • Two nights accommodation in Valletta with farewell dinner arranged
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$3,745 pp twin share
$4,745 pp solo share
2 nights
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Cruise Snapshot
2 Nights

Discover Malta's stately homes, gardens and history after your Mediterranean cruise with a private recital

  • Fortified city of Mdina with narrow alleyways and medieval architecture
  • Palazzo Falson and Villa Bologna with Baroque gardens and citrus orchards
  • Private recital at St Johns Co-Cathedral and views over Grand Harbour

Trip Details

Departs
28 September 2027
Returns
30 September 2027
Embarks
Operator
APT

End our 12-day Mediterranean cruise with a short break in Malta to discover the history, stately homes and landscapes of this fascinating island. Enjoy a private recital in the Oratory at St Johns Co-Cathedral in the capital, Valletta.

This journey departs:

  • 28 September 2027

When & how much

Departures & Pricing

Departs
28 September 2027
Returns 30 September 2027
Returns
30 September 2027
Duration
2 nights
From pp twin share
$3,745 pp
From pp solo cabin
$4,745 pp
  • 28 Sep 2027 - 30 Sep 2027
    from $3,745 pp twin share / $4,745 pp solo *

* Prices and category availability are subject to change without notice.

Upgrades, transfers, accommodation and more can be quoted on enquiry — call 1300 414 198.

Day by day

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Valletta (Malta). Mdina, Palazzo Falson and Villa Bologna

    Guests on our Mediterranean small ship cruise () disembark this morning in Valletta, Malta. Travel to Mdina and tour the fortified city which served as the island’s capital from antiquity up until the medieval period. Explore the narrow alleyways and see the beautiful architecture of this fascinating city. We will also visit the 13th-century Palazzo Falson, the former home of Captain Olof Frederick Gollcher, an artist, soldier, collector and philanthropist. This afternoon, visit Villa Bologna, a stately Maltese home built in the opulent Baroque style. Explore its grand Mediterranean garden, which features centuries-old citrus orchards, magnificent fountains and sweeping lawns.

  2. 2

    Valletta City Tour, MUZA Museum and Private Recital at St Johns Co-Cathedral

    This morning, embark on a city sightseeing tour of Valletta to learn about the fascinating history of this small island. Walk through Valletta’s main city gate and along Republic Street, where you will admire the contrasting architecture of Malta’s modern parliamentary building and the Royal Opera House. Visit the Upper Barrakka Gardens with commanding views over the Grand Harbour and the Three Cities – Vittoriosa, Senglea and Cospicua. Explore Muza Museum before finally visiting St Johns Co-Cathedral, where many knights and Grand Masters are buried. Here, we also view Caravaggio’s masterpiece, The Beheading of St. John The Baptist. After a private recital in the Oratory at St Johns Co-Cathedral, enjoy a Farewell Dinner at a local restaurant this evening.

  3. 3

    Valletta

    Your tour concludes this morning after breakfast.

What you get for the price

Inclusions & exclusions

What’s included

  • Sightseeing Tour of Valletta.
  • Palazzo Falson.
  • Upper Barrakka Gardens.
  • Grand Harbour, Valletta.
  • Botanical Guide - Teena Crawford.
Where you’ll stay

Accommodation

  • Two Nights: Valletta, Grand Hotel Excelsior or similar
From the operator

Common questions about this voyage

How long is this journey?
This itinerary runs for 3 days and 2 nights.
When can I travel?
Departures are currently scheduled between 28 Sep 2027 and 30 Sep 2027, subject to live availability.
Can I travel solo?
Solo pricing may be available on selected departures, and final options can be confirmed at enquiry.
What is generally included?
Inclusions typically cover guided touring and selected experiences, with exact details listed in the itinerary.
What style of accommodation is used?
Accommodation is pre-arranged as part of the journey, with specific properties shown in the trip details.
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