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Malta: Vittoriosa, Cospicua and Senglea Tour with Boat Trip
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Overview
- Appreciate The Beauty Of The Three Fortified Cities
- Enjoy A Delightful Cruise Of The Colourful Harbour Creeks
- Experience Breath-taking Views Of The Grand Harbour And Fort Sant Angelo
Activity location
- Valletta
- Valletta, Malta
Meeting/Redemption Point
- Valletta
- Valletta, Malta
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Sorry this activity isn't available on Sun, 16 Jun
What's included, what's not
- Pickup and drop-off transfers
- Transport by air-conditioned bus or coach
- Licensed guide
- Vittoriosa and Senglea walking tour
- Boat tour on a traditional Maltese Frejgatina
- Food and drinks
- Tips (optional)
Know before you book
- Not allowed: Baby buggies, Luggage or large bags, Oversize luggage, Pets
- Not suitable for: People with mobility impairments, Wheelchair users
What you can expect
The Three Cities is a collective description of the three fortified cities of Cospicua, Birgu (Vittoriosa), and Senglea.
The oldest of the Three Cities is Vittoriosa, which has existed since prior to the Middle Ages. The other two cities, Senglea and Cospicua, were both founded by the Order of the Knights of Saint John in the 16th and 17th centuries respectively.
During this half day tour, you will have the opportunity to appreciate these unique historical fortified cities and admire magnificent churches, traditional piazzas, incredible fortifications, and architectural treasures found all around the Three Cities area. Pieces of living history kept alive by hundreds of years of preservation!
We start with a panoramic drive past the city of Cospicua, a double fortified harbour city and the largest of the three cities, to reach the city of Vittoriosa, this glorious city has been inhabited since the time of the Phoenicians, but the current city dates back from the time of the Order of the Knights of Saint John. Vittoriosa was chosen as the capital city of Malta instead of Mdina upon the arrival of the Order in the year 1530.
Enjoy a fascinating walking tour through the narrow streets of the city admiring and appreciating all the historical buildings and captivating treasures found at every twist and turn. Upon arrival at the stunning Vittoriosa waterfront, board a traditional Maltese “Frejgatina” (a small, carvel-built fishing boat) for a delightful tour of the colourful harbour creeks.
The tour ends at Senglea, named after Claude De La Sengle, the Grand Master who founded the city, Senglea is also known as “Civitas Invicta” a name given to the city for managing to resist the Ottoman invasion during the Great Siege of 1565.
The island on which Senglea lies was joined by a land bridge to Cospicua during the time of the Knights of St. John and as a result, it became peninsular in shape. From the Gardjola Gardens located at the tip of the peninsula enjoy a stunning 360° view of the Grand Harbour, including the impressive Fort Sant Angelo, from where the Grand Master Jean Perisot De La Valette led the defence of the island during the Great Siege of 1565.
During the whole tour knowledgeable and experienced guides will be providing you with riveting information and enhance your experience through narration and engaging storytelling.
Location
Activity location
- Valletta
- Valletta, Malta
Meeting/Redemption Point
- Valletta
- Valletta, Malta