DAY 01: ISTANBUL – MALTA – 3 CITIES – MARSAXLOKK
Meeting with our valued guests at 05:30 at Istanbul Airport, entering through gate 3, in front of the THY international departures F counter (counters 1-27). After check-in procedures, departure for Malta at 08:10 with Turkish Airlines flight TK1369. Arrival in Malta at 08:45 local time. We take our panoramic tour with our vehicle waiting for us. Afterwards, we visit the Three Cities, the first settlement of the Knights of Malta. Then we proceed to the village of Marsaxlokk, famous for its fish restaurants and colorful boats. We have a photo break and free time for lunch in this village, which holds historical importance as it has a market with organic products, traditional houses, and is the place where the Ottomans first landed on the island. Afterwards, transfer to our hotel.
DAY 02: MOSTA – MDINA – RABAT (GAME OF THRONES)
After breakfast at the hotel, we depart for a full-day tour. Our first stop is the Church of the Assumption of Our Lady, which has the third largest dome in Europe. After getting information about the church and the World War II bomb exhibited inside, we proceed to Malta. Here, the Government Palace, Casa Inguanez, Cathedral, and Carmelite Church are visited. Afterwards, a break with a view at Fontanella Cafe. Guests who wish can taste the pastries. Then, after a short walk in Rabat, we move to Sliema, the modern face of Malta. After free time, we return to our hotel.
DAY 03: GOZO ISLAND – DWEJRA – T’PINO CHURCH – VICTORIA RABAT – XELENDI – MGARR
After breakfast, departure to Cirkewwa Port to cross to Gozo Island. Arrival in Gozo by ferry. First, the Inland Sea and Fungus Rock are seen. Afterwards, T'Pino Church is visited. Then, local products of Gozo such as honey, carob, olives, cheese, wine, and liqueur are tasted. We proceed to the village of Xelendi for lunch and free time. After lunch, we move to Victoria Rabat, see St. George's Basilica, and take a walk in the narrow streets. Then, returning to Malta via Mgarr Port and transfer to the hotel.
DAY 04: VALLETTA – ISTANBUL
After breakfast at the hotel, check-out is completed at 11:00. Then we proceed to the capital Valletta. Places to see on our tour include the Grandmaster's Palace, Upper Barrakka Gardens, Parliament Building, St. John's Co-Cathedral, and the National Library. Transfer to the airport at the end of the tour. After ticket and baggage procedures, departure for Istanbul at 19:15 with flight TK1372. Arrival in Istanbul at 22:45 and end of the tour.
