Malta: Malta Island Bus Tour and Optional Boat Tour 48-Hour Land and Sea
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Country: Malta
Description
Explore the island of Malta and its most visited heritage sites on an open-top bus tour. Opt for the cruise combo tickets and admire stunning views of the Mediterranean Sea.
Get a taste of the unique island of Malta on a bus tour and that offers an optional boat tour. Discover over 7,000 years of history as you drive past heritage sites, popular attractions, and beautiful natural landscapes.
Running during the summer months of the year (May onwards), the hop-on hop-off route starts from Bugibba, passing through Qawra and St Julian's and on to Malta’s capital city Valletta. You'll then make your way south where you will be able to experience and visit historic temples and sights along the way.
Following your stop at the Blue Grotto, the tour heads back up north and inland stopping at Roman sites and points of interest and then back to Bugibba via Golden Bay on the North-West coast.
With over 30 stops and 50 points of interest along the route, discover this Maltese Island like never before. Experience key sights including the Mosta Church and Dome; Ta’Qali Craft Village; and Rabat with many Roman Sites such as the restored Roman Villa, St Agatha’s Catacombs, and the medieval town of Mdina.
Enjoy the famous 'Three Cities' and the Tarxien Temples believed to be built around 3000 BC. Marsaxlokk is a traditional and picturesque fishing village that is sure to delight you.
Take the opportunity to visit the beautiful Blue Grotto. You will discover plenty of things to do on this island tour. Plus you can combine your hop-on hop-off ticket with an optional harbor cruise.
Summer hop-on hop-off stops may include:
• Bugibba Jetty
• Malta National Aquarium
• Qawra Seafront
• Spinola Bay,
• St. Julians
• Sliema Ferries
• Valleta – City Centre
• Valletta Waterfront
• The Three Cities
• Vittoriosa Marsaxlokk
• Fishing Village
• Blue Grotto
• Hagar Qim Temples & Mnajdra Temples Ta
• Q'ali
• Mosta
• Mdina
• Rabat
• Golden Bay
Highlights
- Explore the historic island of Malta on an open top bus tour
- Discover fortified settlements including Mdina and the Three Cities
- Visit the stunning Blue Grotto Caves
- Hop off at Marsaxlokk - a traditional fishing village
- Drive through Mosta with it's domed church
- See more of Malta with an optional cruise from Sliema
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• If you book the 1-day bus-only ticket, the routes are combined and the tour departs at 9:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM and 12:00 PM from Bugibba - Topaz Hotel. Duration is approximately 4 hours 35 minutes
• You can hop off at any of the stops along the way and rejoin a later loop if you are within the operating times
• All vouchers are valid for 12 months. If you book a combo tour with the cruise, the cruise can be taken up to 7 days from when you take the bus tour
• Please be aware that the South Route does not operate on a Wednesday.
• North Route departure times from Stop N1: 08:00, 09:00. 10:00. 11:00, 11:30, 12:30, 13:30, 14:30
• South Route departure times from Stop S10: 09:05, 10:05, 11:05, 12:05, 13:05, 14:05
• Mobile vouchers: Sliema Ferries (stop 17) or Valletta Waterfront Terminus (stop 20). Paper tickets accepted at all stops.
• The South Route does not operate on Wednesdays.
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You are required to bring and wear a mask
You can start/end your hop-on hop-off bus tour at any of the allocated stops.
For the boat cruise, the departure point is Sliema Ferry Terminal (bus stop 17 on both routes).
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.