DAY 1 ISTANBUL – MALTA – 3 CITIES – MARSAXLOKK
Meeting with you, our esteemed guests, at Istanbul Airport International Departures Terminal at 04:00. After baggage drop, passport, and check-in procedures, departure for Malta with Turkish Airlines flight TK1369 at 07:40. Following our arrival in Malta at local time 09:05, we start our panoramic Malta tour with our private vehicle waiting for us. First, we explore the Three Cities region, which is the first settlement of the Knights of Malta on the island. Then we move on to the town of Marsaxlokk, famous for its colorful fishing boats and restaurants. The town, where we can see traditional Maltese houses and the market with organic products, also has historical significance as it is the place where the Ottomans first landed on the island. Here we will have free time for taking photos and lunch. Following our tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel
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DAY 2 MOSTA – MDINA – RABAT – SLIEMA (GAME OF THRONES)
After breakfast at our hotel, we set off for our full-day tour. Our first stop is the Church of Santa Maria Assunta, which has the third largest dome in Europe. After getting information from our guide about the church and the World War II bomb exhibited inside, we move on to Mdina. In Mdina, which takes us back in time with its historical atmosphere and narrow streets, we see the Government Palace, Casa Inguanez, the Cathedral, and the Carmelite Church. At the same time, we will have the opportunity to explore the streets used in the filming of the Game of Thrones series. Afterwards, we take a pleasant break at Fontanella Cafe against the magnificent view. Guests who wish can taste delicious cakes here. Afterwards, taking a short walk through the historical streets of Rabat, we move on to Sliema, the modern face of Malta. You can explore the city as you wish during the given free time. After our tour, we return to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
DAY 3 GOZO ISLAND – DWEJRA – T’PINU CHURCH – VICTORIA RABAT – XLENDI – MGARR
After breakfast at our hotel, we depart for Cirkewwa Port to cross to Gozo Island. Following our ferry ride, we arrive in Gozo and start our island tour. First, we see the Inland Sea and Fungus Rock located in the Dwejra region. Then we visit T’Pinu Church, one of the most important religious structures on the island. During our tour, we will also have the opportunity to taste local products specific to Gozo, such as honey, carob, olives, cheese, wine, and liqueur. We proceed to the coastal town of Xlendi for lunch and free time. After the pleasant time we will spend here, we depart for Victoria, the capital of Gozo, also known as Rabat. After seeing St. George's Basilica, we walk through the narrow and historical streets of the city. At the end of our tour, we return to Malta by ferry from Mgarr Port and transfer to our hotel. Overnight at our hotel.
DAY 4 VALLETTA – ISTANBUL
After breakfast at our hotel, we complete our check-out procedures at 11:00. Then we leave our hotel to explore Valletta, the capital of Malta. During our city tour, the Grand Masters' Palace, Upper Barrakka Gardens, Parliament Building, St. John's Co-Cathedral, and the National Library are among the places to be seen. Following our tour where we will explore the historical streets and impressive architecture of Valletta, transfer to the airport. After ticket and baggage procedures, departure for Istanbul with flight TK1372 at 19:30. Arrival at Istanbul Airport at 23:00 and end of our tour.
