Malta · Archaeology

8-Hour Valletta Heritage Tour with Hagar Qim, Mdina and Blue Grotto

8 Hours Round trip from Triq San Gwann Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 See Caravaggio paintings inside St. John's Cathedral
02 Walk through the Upper Barrakka Gardens in Valletta
03 Travel to the fishing village of Marsaxlokk and savour freshly caught fish
04 Discover the Blue Grotto sea caves
05 Explore the UNESCO-listed Hagar Qim Neolithic Temples
06 Visit Mdina, Malta's former fortified capital

Visit the temples, cathedral, and small villages of Valletta, the tiny capital of the Mediterranean island nation of Malta. Explore the UNESCO Site of Hagar Qim, a megalithic temple complex known for its unique architectural masterpieces. Travel through the local fishing village of Marsaxlokk and savour some freshly caught fish cooked just right. Discover Mdina, the former capital and fortified city of Malta, along with the Blue Grotto sea caves and Caravaggio paintings in St. John's Cathedral.

Explore the UNESCO Site of Hagar Qim, a megalithic temple complex known for its unique architectural masterpieces.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Valletta, Mdina, Marsaxlokk

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Valletta, Marsaxlokk, Blue Grotto, Hagar Qim and Mdina

Visit St. John's Cathedral and see its Caravaggio paintings.
Walk around the Upper Barrakka Gardens.
Travel to the fishing village of Marsaxlokk and taste some delicious fish.
Continue to the Blue Grotto sea caves.
Arrive at the Hagar Qim Neolithic Temples, dating back to the Ggantija phase.
Explore Mdina, which served as the island's capital from antiquity to the medieval period.

End of the tour.