DAY 1: ISTANBUL – MALTA – 3 CITIES – MARSAXLOKK
Meeting with our valued guests at 05:30 at the THY international departures F counter (counters 1-27), entering through Gate 3 of Istanbul Airport. After check-in, depart for Malta at 08:10 on Turkish Airlines flight TK1369. Arrival in Malta at 08:45 local time. We take our panoramic tour with the vehicle waiting for us. Then, we visit the Three Cities, the first settlement of the Knights of Malta. Afterwards, we go to Marsaxlokk, a town famous for its fish restaurants and colorful boats. Free time for a photo stop and lunch in this village, which has historical importance as the place where the Ottomans first landed on the island, with its market of organic products and traditional houses. Then transfer to our hotel.
DAY 2: 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 Santa Maria Assunta, which has the third-largest dome in Europe. After learning about the church and the World War II bomb displayed inside, we continue to Mdina. Here we visit the Government Palace, Casa Inguanez, the Cathedral, and the Carmelite Church. Then we stop at Fontanella Cafe for a view overlooking the scenery. Guests who wish may taste the cakes. Afterwards, we take a short walk in Rabat and continue to Sliema, the modern face of Malta. After free time, we return to our hotel.
DAY 3: GOZO ISLAND – DWEJRA – T’PINO CHURCH – VICTORIA RABAT – XELENDI – MGARR
After breakfast, depart for Cirkewwa Port to cross to Gozo Island. Arrival in Gozo by ferry. First, the Inland Sea and Fungus Rock are seen. Then the T’Pino Church is visited. Afterwards, a tasting of Gozo’s local products such as honey, carob, olives, cheese, wine, and liqueur is made. We go to the town of Xelendi for lunch and free time. After the meal, we continue to Victoria Rabat, see St. George’s Basilica, and walk through the narrow streets. Then we return to Malta via Mgarr Port and transfer to the hotel.
DAY 4: VALLETTA – ISTANBUL
After breakfast at the hotel, check-out is completed at 11:00. Then we proceed to the capital, Valletta. Places to be seen on our tour include the Grandmaster’s Palace, Upper Barrakka Gardens, the Parliament Building, St. John’s Cathedral, and the National Library. At the end of the tour, transfer to the airport. After ticketing and baggage procedures, depart for Istanbul at 19:15 on flight TK1372. Arrival in Istanbul at 22:45 and the end of the tour.