4.7 / 5Best of Valletta and Palma de Mallorca Two Port Package
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An approximately 3 to 5-minute walk from the cruise ship pier. Full details will be provided in your electronic ticket upon confirmation. Medieval Mdina
Mdina, once the capital of Malta, is a Medieval walled town situated on a hill in the center of the island.
Driving from Valletta, you will travel through the countryside to the town of Mdina, located approximately 30 minutes away. Mdina was inhabited and possibly first fortified by the Phoenicians around 700 B.C., and has been ruled over by Romans and Normans, as well as the Knights of Malta. Upon arrival, you will follow your guide on a walking tour of Mdina, Malta, the predominately pedestrian town with its narrow streets and alleys. The walking portion is approximately 60 minutes with stops along the way.
You will then drive to nearby Dingli, a village on the west coast at one of the highest points on Malta. The area provides sea views over the tiny, uninhabited isle of Filfla and a vantage point over the island.
Your last stop is at the San Anton Gardens in the shadow of the San Anton Palace, now the residence of the Maltese president. The public gardens are laid out in a formal manner, with graceful walkways, sculptures, ornamental ponds, and a small aviary. For many years it has been customary for visiting heads of state to plant a tree in memory of their stay. After approximately 30 minutes in the garden, you will return to the pier
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An approximately 10-minute walk, or an approximately 5 to 10-minute taxi (not included, approximately 10 EUR each way), is required to reach your departure location. Full details will be provided in your electronic ticket upon confirmation.Caves of Drach
An outing to Porto Cristo delivers you to the famed Caves of Drach (Dragon). Discovered in 1896 by Eduard Martel, the caves feature one of the largest underground lakes in Europe. At the lakeside, you'll enjoy a small classical music concert prior to visiting a factory exhibiting Mallorca's famous man-made glass pearls.
Shortly after exploring the caves, you are driven further along the east coast on the road of Manacor to visit a man-made pearl production facility. While natural pearls are formed in mollusks, man-made pearls there are created on glass balls. The creation of pearls in Mallorca is famed for resembling real pearls. Naturally, you'll have the chance to purchase products you find appealing. Reserve this pleasurable Palma de Mallorca tour for a truly memorable experience.
Book this Palma de Mallorca tour today for a beautiful day in nature.