Sample Itinerary A

OSWALD ARRIGO LTD – DMC Malta
63/64 Graham Street,
Sliema SLM 1711, MALTA
Tel:
+356 21 343790/3
Fax:
+356 21 340745
E- Mail: groups@oswaldarrigoltd.com
Web-Site: www.arrigoswaldmc.com
Sample Itinerary A
(Please note images, venues, menus, timings are as a guideline only)
DAY 1:
Arrival Day
XXXXhrs
Arrival of group at the airport.
Meeting and assistance at airport by local English Speaking representative
XXXXhrs
XXXXhrs
Transfer to the hotel.
Check-in at hotel.
Half Board Dinner in Hotel
Various Hotel buffet menus including ½ water, 1 beer, 1 soft drink, ½ wine & coffee
Overnight at Hotel
DAY 2:
Valletta & The Three Cities Day Tour
Buffet Breakfast at hotel
0900hrs
Full Day English Speaking Guide (9hours) + Transport to Valletta in Maltese Vintage Bus
Visit Grand Masters Palace in Valletta
The State Rooms are the show piece of the Presidential Palace sited at the heart of Malta’s World
Heritage capital city of Valletta. The Palace itself was one of the first buildings in the new city of Valletta
founded by Grand Master Jean de Valette in 1566 a few months after the successful outcome of the
Great Siege of Malta in 1565. The Palace was enlarged and developed by successive Grand Masters to
serve as their official residence. Later, during the British period, it served as the Governor’s Palace and
was the seat of Malta’s first constitutional parliament in 1921.
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OSWALD ARRIGO LTD – DMC Malta
63/64 Graham Street,
Sliema SLM 1711, MALTA
Tel:
+356 21 343790/3
Fax:
+356 21 340745
E- Mail: groups@oswaldarrigoltd.com
Web-Site: www.arrigoswaldmc.com
Stop for a local Beer and Ice Cream in local Café
Visit Casa Rocca Piccola (Noble house)
The value of Casa Rocca Piccola lies in its ability to provide unique historical evidence into the customs
and traditions of the Maltese nobility over the last 400 years. You can also see a collection of furniture,
silver and paintings that add to the aesthetic riches of this country.
1230hrs
Malta 5D Show
Malta 5D travels through prehistoric temples, ferocious encounters with the Knights of St John and
delves into the island's heavy participation in World War II. Malta 5D will have you flying over open seas,
racing through narrow streets and dodging swords and bombs. Perfectly timed moving seats, water
sprays, air blasts and enticing smells, together with painstaking 3D animation, bring Malta's history to
life like never before.
1315hrs
Lunch in Local Restaurant in Valletta
MENU: TBA 3 course including 1 local beer, ½ water, soft drinks, and coffee
1445hrs
Transfer to the Three Cities by Fregatina boat including tour (local traditional boat)
Tour the famous creeks of the Grand Harbour in traditional boats
Walking tour of 3 cities
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OSWALD ARRIGO LTD – DMC Malta
63/64 Graham Street,
Sliema SLM 1711, MALTA
Tel:
+356 21 343790/3
Fax:
+356 21 340745
E- Mail: groups@oswaldarrigoltd.com
Web-Site: www.arrigoswaldmc.com
1730hrs
1800hrs
Transfer back to hotel by coach.
Return to hotel.
Half Board Dinner in Hotel
Various Hotel buffet menus including ½ water, 1 beer, 1 soft drink, ½ wine & coffee
Overnight at Hotel
DAY 3:
Gozo Full Jeep Tour Tour
Buffet Breakfast at hotel
0800hrs
Full Day English Speaking Guide (9hours) – Gozo Jeep Tour
Gozo is rural and simple, its culture and way of life rooted in fishing, and in primitive pastoral and
agricultural activity. Tomatoes, potatoes, onions, melons, grapes, figs, oranges, and tangerines are the
island’s prime agricultural produce.
Gozo though separated from mainland Malta by a 5km stretch of Mediterranean Sea is distinctly
different from Malta. The soil is fertile as much blue clay is present. This means that rain water does not
sink through the ground quickly and is the reason why Gozo always looks greener for most part of the
year.
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OSWALD ARRIGO LTD – DMC Malta
63/64 Graham Street,
Sliema SLM 1711, MALTA
Tel:
+356 21 343790/3
Fax:
+356 21 340745
E- Mail: groups@oswaldarrigoltd.com
Web-Site: www.arrigoswaldmc.com
The group will have transport to / from Cirkewwa ferry terminal to take ferry to Gozo (duration 25
minutes). In Gozo they will be collected by the above big jeeps for a Gozo Safari, and cultural visits. The
guide will give an explanation before they depart and at each stop. They will visit Cliffs, Salt Pans, Azure
window among other visits, and the drives through the quaint villages of Gozo.
Return Transfers in Malta
0900hrs
Crossing by ferry from Cirkewwa port (20 mins) - Ferry Tickets are included.
Including visit to:
Ggantija Temples (entrance fee included).
Azzure Window (photo stop)
Calypso’s Cave (photo stop)
Fungus Rock (photo stop).
Transfer to Victoria Town by coach
1230hrs
Lunch at Local Restaurant
MENU: TBA 3 course including 1 local beer, ½ water, soft drinks, and coffee
1400hrs
1545hrs
1630hrs
1700hrs
Proceed to sight-seeing including visit of the Citadel in Victoria
Crossing by ferry from L-Mgarr port (20 mins)
Transfer back to hotel.
Return to hotel.
1900hrs
Half Board Dinner in Hotel
Various Hotel buffet menus including ½ water, 1 beer, 1 soft drink, ½ wine & coffee
Overnight at Hotel
DAY 4:
Rabat & Mdina Culinary + Cultural Tour
Buffet Breakfast in Hotel
0900hrs
Full Day English Speaking Guide (8hours) and full day Transport.
0930hrs
Visit Traditional Bakery
Bakers are hardworking people who have always been at the core of rural villages and conserve an
important tradition. The traditional 'hobza tal-Malti' (Maltese loaf) is an icon of local cuisine.
During this visit we will get to meet the baker and learn about the ingredients used, modern and
traditional tools and the process of kneading. At the end we'll definitely have the chance of sampling
some delicious 'just baked' items.
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OSWALD ARRIGO LTD – DMC Malta
63/64 Graham Street,
Sliema SLM 1711, MALTA
Tel:
+356 21 343790/3
Fax:
+356 21 340745
E- Mail: groups@oswaldarrigoltd.com
Web-Site: www.arrigoswaldmc.com
1015hrs
Visit of Mosta Dome
The Church of the Assumption of Our Lady, commonly known as the Rotunda of Mosta or Rotunda of St
Marija Assunta is a Roman Catholic Church in Mosta, Malta. It is the fourth largest unsupported dome in
the world and the third largest in Europe.
1045hrs
Tasting of local Cheesecakes (“Pastizzi” in Maltese)
A pastizz (plural pastizzi) is a savoury pastry from Malta. Pastizzi usually have a filling either of ricotta or
of mushy peas, and are called pastizzi tal-irkotta, "tal haxu", or pastizzi tal-piżelli'. Pastizzi are a popular
and traditional Maltese food.
1100hrs
Visit Rabat & Wignacourt Museum
1230hrs
Transfer to Farmers Lunch
Abundant 3 Course Meal including free flowing house wine.
As the name implies, this lunch reflects the midday break of farmers who go home to replenish their
energy levels. This option is filling and abundant, and combines the variety of delicious local products in a
pleasant and exclusive location. It is a non-cooked kind of lunch where all the ingredients, such as bread,
fresh and processed products, are nicely presented all together. This would generally include; Platter of
local delicacies including olives, sun dried tomatoes, pickled onions, capers, peppered cheeselets, and
bigilla. Ftira filled with fresh beefsteak tomatoes and a herb mixture, complemented with a fresh sheep
cheeselet. Selection of local fruits, traditional Maltese biscuits, tea and coffee.
1500hrs
Walking Visit of Mdina
Including Cathedral Entrance *Closed Sundays and Public Holidays
Mdina has had different names and titles depending on its rulers and its role but its medieval name
describe it best - ‘Citta' Notabile': the noble city.
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OSWALD ARRIGO LTD – DMC Malta
63/64 Graham Street,
Sliema SLM 1711, MALTA
Tel:
+356 21 343790/3
Fax:
+356 21 340745
E- Mail: groups@oswaldarrigoltd.com
Web-Site: www.arrigoswaldmc.com
It was home then, as now, to Malta's noble families; some are descendants of the Norman, Sicilian and
Spanish overlords who made Mdina their home from the 12th century onwards. Impressive palaces line
its narrow, shady streets.
Mdina is one of Europe's finest examples of an ancient walled city and extraordinary in its mix of
medieval and baroque architecture.
1615hrs
Drive to Dingli Cliffs for a Photo Stop
The cliffs propose a majestic sight, particularly if viewed from a boat while cruising, but also from the top
- the views are breath-taking, overlooking the small terraced fields below, the open sea, and Filfla, the
small uninhabited island just across. The cliffs can be seen as natural forts, since no attacker can
approach the island from the West given their impressive height.
1700hrs
Return to Hotel
1900hrs
Transfer to dinner in vintage cars
Dinner in Private Venue – 3 course meal + wine or beer, water, soft drinks and coffee
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OSWALD ARRIGO LTD – DMC Malta
63/64 Graham Street,
Sliema SLM 1711, MALTA
Tel:
+356 21 343790/3
Fax:
+356 21 340745
E- Mail: groups@oswaldarrigoltd.com
Web-Site: www.arrigoswaldmc.com
Knights of Malta Themed Welcome and Dinner
Concept
Re-live the full glory of the Knights of Malta witnessing a knighting ceremony – an occasion of elaborate
ceremony and solemn vows. Guests will also experience a personal encounter with the Gran d Master
himself while enjoying the surroundings deck out in a typical medieval setting.
The Knights of Malta
Guests will be welcomed by an entourage led by the Master of Ceremonies. The entourage will consist
of torch, lance and flag bearers, drummers and trumpeters as well as page boys and noble couples. A
fanfare is played and the Master of Ceremonies will invite guests to progress into the venue.
Once the guests have entered the main area the entourage will follow and, via a fanfare, announce the
arrival of the Grand Master. The Master of Ceremonies will lead the proceedings and invite the Grand
Master onto the stage who, in turn, will welcome the guests to the venue and ask them to stand and
witness the knighting ceremony [the people knighted could be team winners, directors or even the
entire group].
Following the ceremony the entourage will exit to a departing fanfare led by the Grand Master.
The Medieval Feast
The entertainment was as important as the banquet in medieval times. Jesters and travelling minstrels
would entertain the nobles and knights alike.
Our guests will witness a superb sword swallowing spectacle utilising medieval weaponry. A sword
fighting display by actors in full medieval costumes will get guests into ‘battle mode’ while dancers will
add a touch a mysticism and sensuality. Roaming magicians and tarot card readers will amuse guests
throughout the evening.
Drummers and Trumpeters can play depending on Venue
Overnight in Hotel
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OSWALD ARRIGO LTD – DMC Malta
63/64 Graham Street,
Sliema SLM 1711, MALTA
Tel:
+356 21 343790/3
Fax:
+356 21 340745
E- Mail: groups@oswaldarrigoltd.com
Web-Site: www.arrigoswaldmc.com
DAY 5:
Departure Day
XXXXhrs
XXXXhrs
XXXXhrs
Buffet Breakfast at hotel
Checkout from hotel – all extras to be paid by clients.
Pick up from hotel for transfer to airport including English Speaking representative
Departure of group.
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Approx. prices in 2016:
4 star x 50 pax
4 star x 20 pax
5 star x 50 pax
5 star x 20 pax
From €790 per person
From €980 per person
From €944 per person
From €1135 per person
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