The 10 Best Day Trips from in Qrendi, Island of Malta

The island’s size works in your favour in this postcard-perfect full day tour of Malta. You’ll walk along the same narrow streets as the Knights of St John, take in the sights and smells of Malta’s most famous fishing village ‘Marsaxlokk’ and gaze in awe as you step into the island’s most ancient temples, dating back over 5,000 years. Enjoy the stunning views from Dingli Cliffs, tuck into a feast for your taste-buds with local ‘pastizzi’, before quietly wandering through the silent city of Mdina, with its jaw-dropping views of Malta. You’ll end your day the way the locals do, with delicate sand playing between your toes and the stresses of the day ebbing away. We cover the best of Malta in this full day tour, however if you’d like a more customised or specific themed experience of the country, just let us know. We’re happy to help.

Inclusions: Private tour., Professional guide., Hotel or Port pick up and drop off., Transport by air-conditioned private vehicle.

Exclusions: Entrance fees., Lunch., Gifts/Souvenirs., Gratuities

See Malta's highlights in one day starting in Valletta with its magnificent St. John's Cathedral and Caravaggio's masterpieces.  From there on to Mdina followed by Dingli Cliffs for a short photo stop. Then to Hagar Qim temple, (3,600 BC) with the Blue Grotto close by. After lunch in Marsaxlokk a fishing village, there are the 3 cities on the Grand Harbour to admire before heading back to Valletta by gondola.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Professional licensed guide, Fuel surcharge, Landing and facility fees

Exclusions: Entrance ticket to Cathedral and Hagar Qim temple, Two boat trips, Lunch, Gratuities

Enjoy a full-day private tour of Malta and visit 3 UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Take advantage of a private driver and local guide at your disposal to show you up the main attractions on the island Explore the capital city Valletta and the fisherman's village of Marsaxlokk. Visit the ancient capital of Mdina and more in a blend of historical and natural sites.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Lunch in Marsaxlokk

Exclusions: Gratuities, Entrance Tickets

Walk through time (3500BC) when visiting these ancient prehistoric temples. Many people know about the Pyramids and Stonehenge but little do they know when it comes to these Maltese temples outdating them both. We have around twenty three megalithic sites scattered all over the islands of Malta & Gozo. In this private tour we will be visiting two fishing villages, Tarxien, Hagar Qim & Mnajdra temples. Two of these temples spread apart by a few meters very close to our cliffside, on the first day of each season the sun rises in a particular alignment with these prehistoric buildings marking the grow or harvest periods. We do not call this a guided tour but there is no need for one to be since on every site there will be its own guidance and audio visuals. All entry fees are included in price with free flowing cold water. Only the boat ride is optional and tickets need to be bought upon arriving at the site.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board, All Fees and Taxes, Price includes Entry Fees to All sites., Free Flowing Cold Water

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The idyllic fishing village of Marsaxlokk with its colourful luzzus and unique character make the unrivalled setting for the local market. This is the perfect place to spend a Sunday morning, where you can rub your shoulders with the locals as you browse through the various stalls. We continue our tour with a visit to the Blue Grotto (weather permitting – boat price not included) and the nearby caves. Admire the whole expanse of the blue Mediterranean and the islet of Filfla. Later our guide will help you explore one of Malta’s unspoilt villages. From the main square, the hub of the village with its parish church and band club, you will be led through a maze of winding narrow streets that all have a story to be told.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Gratuities, Blue Grotto boat price is not included as this is weather permitting

The guided tour starts with a visit to one of Malta’s oldest quarries which has been transformed into an attraction for tourists and locals alike and which provides a vivid account of one of Malta’s leading skills – the use of limestone for building purposes, a skill that goes back thousands of years. The magic of Malta’s antiquity will be explained at Hagar Qim, Malta’s main pre-historic UNESCO site, overlooking the wide expanse of the blue Mediterranean and the islet of Filfa. From Hagar Qim you will proceed to Wied iz-Zurrieq where (weather permitting – boat price not included) you can take a boat trip to the Blue Grotto, renowned for its crystal clear waters. After lunch, we drive through local vineyards right up to the idyllic fishing village of Marsaxlokk. You will have time to stroll through the local market set out on its waterfront. Later we proceed to the cave at Ghar Dalam where archaeologists have unearthed ample proof that Malta once formed part of the European landmass.

Inclusions: Lunch, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Gratuities

The tour consists in Malta's magic antiquity and pre-historic. We pick up clinets from all hotels and provide bottled water all day.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board, Private transportation, Bottled water

Exclusions: Lunch, Tickets for Limestone Heritage and Temples not included.

The driver shall pick you up from Hotel reception or desired area. We shall start roaming the island of Malta by visiting Popeye Village, Mosta Dome, Mdina, Dingli Cliffs, Marsaxlokk and Hagar Qim Temple. Theese locations are all wonderfull locations with picturesque views. In Marsaxlokk you shall stop for Lunch (own expense)in one of the best restaurants on the island next to the sea. You can also choose your own locations in this tour and if guide is needed you need to advise us to book a guide for you at your expense. In this tour all vehicles are modern and with good AC. We will provide free bottles of water all day to the clients, free Wi-Fi and phone charging points. KINDLY NOTE THAT YOU CAN ALSO CHOOSE YOUR OWN DESTINATIONS. WE ARE MORE THAN READY TO ACCOMMODATE YOU. WE CAN ALSO OFFER MALTESE WINE TASTING EXPERIENCE BY BOOKINGS DURING THIS TOUR. WINE TASTING TAKES PLACE IN A TRADITIONAL MALTESE WINERY THAT USED TO BE AN AIRFIELD IN WORLD WAR II.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board, Private transportation

Exclusions: Lunch

After the guide will pick up at convenient for you place you will begin with exploration of the World UNESCO Heritage site of Valletta, The stunning Three Cities, to the colourful fishing boats of Marsaxlokk. After that, you will have time to have lunch and to try traditional Lampuki Pie (fish pie), Rabbit Stew, Bragioli (beef olives), Kapunata, (Maltese version of ratatouille), and widow’s soup, which includes a small round of Gbejniet (sheep or goat’s cheese). After lunch and a little rest, you will have an option to go on a boat ride at the Blue Grotto. After that your guide will take you to see Hagar Qim Temple. A stunning drive along the west coast of Malta before cutting inland for a walking tour of Mdina, the former capital of Malta. After the Silent City of Mdina, we will visit the Mosta Dome (Miracle Church) then lastly, a stop at Golden Bay. After that you will be taken to the place you are staying – or to any other place you prefer upon your request.

Inclusions: Professional licensed guide, Pick-up and drop-off, Air-conditioned vehicle, All entrance tickets, All fees and taxes

Exclusions: Food and drinks

This day tour allows you to discover at your own pace, the most important landmarks across the island of Malta.This is an ideal tour as a shore excursions - A walking tour of Valletta’s historic center. As you walk past Valletta’s landmarks, your private tour guide will explain the city’s history and the stories hiding behind the imposing facades. - You can opt to visit St. John’s Cathedral. - A walking tour of Mdina. Malta’s former capital was the ‘Notable City’ in the Middle Ages. Home to Malta’s nobility, it has retained its medieval charm whilst harmoniously assimilating splendid baroque and neo architecture. - Marsaxlokk fishing village. Here you can enjoy a stroll along the harbor or have lunch. - The Blue Grotto. A photo stop or weather permitting you can do the 20 minute boat trip. - Hagar Qim Temples. These megalithic temples, World Heritage Site are testimony to the building expertise of the Stone Age.

Inclusions: Fully licensed Tour guide, Private transportation

Exclusions: any entrance fee to any church or museum, Food and drinks, Gratuities