A tale of The Two Cities of Mdina and Valletta
This private day tour is a combination of experiencing the history and culture of the two unique architectural gems of Malta! Travellers who love history, art and culture will be enthraled with the itinerary of this tour!
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A tale of the Two Cities!
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What's included in A tale of The Two Cities of Mdina and Valletta
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
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.
Inclusions
- Private transportation
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Licensed Guide exclusive to the group
- 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
- 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
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This tour is predominantly a walking tour. Guests with walking difficulties may find this tour challenging.
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Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 30 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
Guests would need to look for a tag with Azure Bay Holidays on it. Details of the time and place of pick up will be carried out with travellers during the booking exchanges.
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Ticket Redemption
Please look out for a sign Azure Bay Holidays
