Malta's Mediterranean Splendour

Malta's Mediterranean Splendour

8 days from only £749

St. Julians, the coastal heartland of historic Malta, offers panoramic views of Valletta and the turqouise splendour of the Mediterranean beyond. Bougainvilla clad cafes and eateries overlook colourful Maltese boats sheltered in this picturesque bay.

Holiday highlights
• Blue Grotto and Marsaxlokk market
• Historical Three Cities tour
• Coastal heartland of St Julians
• Superb resort hotel on the waters edge

Optional excursions
• Baroque capital of Valletta
• Tranquil island of Gozo
• Grand Harbour cruise

Holiday itinerary
Day 1 UK to Malta - Depart from your chosen regional airport for your flight to Malta. Transfer to your 4* hotel in St George's Bay, St Julians for a 7 night stay. (D)
Days 2 to 7 St Julians - Time at leisure to enjoy the extensive hotel facilities, Malta's mild climate and our programme of included excursions. We take and intriguing insight into this fascinating island as we visit the iconic Blue Grotto and take a trip to the cradle of Maltese history, the Three Cities. A representative will be on hand in resort to offer expert local knowledge and a range of optional excursions to further explore the abundance of history and culture that lies waiting to be discovered. (B,D)
Day 8 Malta to UK - Transfer from your hotel to the airport for your return flight home. (B)
Included Meals: B=Breakfast, D=Dinner

Included excursions
Half day Blue Grotto and Marsaxlokk Market - Explore one of Malta's unspoilt villages in the south of the island. Through a Maltese plazza along winding narrow streets to the iconic Blue Grotto and onto the main fishing village of Marsaxlokk where you will be given free time to spend browsing the local market. (Blue Grotto boat trip also available - weather permitting, payable locally).
Half day Three Cities Tour - Discover the historic cities of Vittoriosa, Corpicua and Senglea where we walk through the various cobbled streets shaded by many historic buildings and churches. From the old quay we take a typical "fregatina" boat for a tour of the famous harbour creeks.

Marina Hotel, Corinthia Beach Resort, St. Julians (4*)
Boasting a privileged position on the water's edge of St George's bay St Julian's, this truly impressive hotel offers an unsurpassed range of facilities to satisfy your every need.
• All bedrooms have private facilities, mini-bar, safe, trouser press, air-conditioning, cable/satellite TV, luxury bathroom ans sea view balcony
• Access to five outdoor swimming pools, indoor heated pool, jacuzzi and sauna
• Variety of bars with live music and sea-views
• Restaurant with open-air terrace
• Fitness centre and Spa - treatments payable locally
• Courtesy bus to Sliema & Valletta
No. of rooms: 200, Lifts: 2, Official rating: 4 star

Flight departures:
Belfast, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, East Midlands, Edinburgh, Exeter, Gatwick, Glasgow/Prestwick, Heathrow, Liverpool, Luton, Manchester and Newcastle

Your Grand Tourer holiday includes
• Services of a local representative
• Air travel including UK airport Lounge Pass
• UK airport meet & greet service
• Shearings Assist service safeguarding your luggage
• 2 included excursions and 3 optional excursions
• 7 nights half board