Malta: Vintage Bus Ride through the Three Cities Standard Option
ID: GYG599-599
Category:
Country: Malta
Duration:
01:30 hours
Description
Discover the history and intrigue of Malta's Three Cities on a fun and exciting driving tour. Gain deep insight into the role these cities played in the Great Sieges of 1565 and 1942 from your expert guide.
Step back through the mists of time as you drive to the fortress of Cottonera, widely known as the Three Cities of Vittoriosa, Cospicua & Senglea, in one of the first two wooden-bodied buses! These cities were built and fortified by the Knights of Malta. Start off the day with a drive through Cospicua. Cospicua, inhabited since Neolithic times and ensconced mighty fortification walls.
You will then visit Vittoriosa, rich with maritime, mercantile, and military history. Modern-day Vittoriosa features historic Vittoriosa Waterfront, the Palace of the General of the Galleys and the Order of St. John's treasury, and also the Malta Maritime Museum.
The third city is the walled town of Senglea, joined by a land bridge to Cospicua during the time of the Knights of St. John. For many years, Senglea was used as a hunting area and was known as L'Isola di San Giuliano.
A detailed English commentary by the driver will illuminate the history of Valletta and the Three Cities connected with two Great Sieges of 1565 and 1942.
Highlights
- Enjoy detailed commentary from an expert guide
- Drive through Valetta, Gzira, Ta'Xbiex, Msida, Pieta', Marsa and Paola
- Snap some photos of the stunning architecture and quaint little squares
- Ride on a vintage 1928 bus
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• This tour runs on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday at 11:00 hrs and 2:30 PM and on Saturday at 11:00 AM.
• Tour is not available on public holidays.
The tour leaves from Sliema Ferries (opposite Marks & Spencer).
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 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 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.
