Malta : Associations

Group meeting / Summit / Conference.

(B,D.)

Group meeting / Summit / Conference.

(B,D.)

9:00 am – 17:00 am

After breakfast we will visit the Malta National Aquarium for a full day of fun with 41 tanks featuring reptiles, insects, amphibians, Mediterranean fish, and replicas of historical artifacts. Discover Maltese marine life. First, stop at the aquarium's main tank, which houses species from the Indo-Pacific Ocean. See black tip sharks, zebra sharks, leopard sharks, and bamboo sharks. Immerse yourself in this underwater world with a walk through the water tank tunnel. Then, get to know the natural history. We will visit St. Paul’s Island, viewing the sites of nearly 2,000 year old shipwrecks, as well as the Smuggler’s Cove, famed as a location for diving. Afterwards we travel to Mdina to visit the silent city. Dinner and overnight at hotel. (B, D.)

9:00 am – 17:00 pm

After breakfast we will uncover the beauty of Malta's coast on this day Cruise from Bugibba to Comino. Swim at the Blue Lagoon and enjoy some free time exploring the island of Gozo. We will drive from Xlendi to Victoria. Our tour begins from the tourist town of Bugibba, where our vessel departs on an unforgettable two-island cruise. From the open sea, we will experience Malta as a lovely country. (B, D.)

9:00 am – 17:00 pm

After breakfast we start by driving around Valletta where we can admire the majestic 16th century fortifications and bastions as they are beautifully lit up during the night, a truly captivating and unique sight. After driving around Valletta’s bastions & fortifications, stop at The Valletta Waterfront, this gorgeous promenade located in the Grand Harbour area features nineteen beautifully restored 18th century warehouses, stretching along the water’s edge with a backdrop of historic bastions and fortifications. The iconic doors have been revived with an artistic impression of colour, representing the storage of goods from the past, with blue for fish, green for produce, yellow for wheat and red for wine. The area comes alive at night, attracting locals and tourists alike to its heritage buildings which have been transformed into a variety of lively bars & restaurants. From here we will proceed to the west-central part of Malta to discover the village of Rabat and the medieval city of Mdina, the old capital city of Malta.Dinner and overnight at hotel. (B,D.)

9:00 am – 17:00 pm

After breakfast we will board our bus and ferry to the beautiful land of Gozo. This city sightseeing bus tour will help us to discover Gozo – one of the most untouched islands in the Mediterranean. Explore its picturesque and tranquil towns and villages, where life has barely changed for hundreds of years and many traditions are still upheld. This new open-top bus tour of Gozo starts from the picture postcard Mgarr Harbor. The route takes about 2.5 hours with 14 stops, visiting all the major attractions that this beautiful island has to offer. Hop on and off at our leisure at conveniently located stops along the route. On one side of Mgarr Harbor is Fort

Chambray, built by the Knights of St. John in 1749, which majestically and defiantly guards the harbor from its vantage point, while the church dedicated to Our Lady of Lourdes is a prominent landmark overlooking the harbor. Enjoy 360 degree panoramic views from the top deck of an open top bus. Hop off at the capital of Victoria, with its famous Citadel which has been at the heart of the island’s activities since Neolithic times and has been aptly called the crown of Gozo. Lying precisely in the center of the island, Victoria is the island’s most populated area. Tide the bus to Republic Street, the main street flanked by shops, banks, and restaurants. Here we can dine, watch a performance in one of the theaters, or take the opportunity to buy souvenirs. Take timeout at the Bishop’s Chancery, Il-Mall, or Rundle Gardens, an oasis of peace in the center of the busy town that houses a variety of local and imported trees. The sightseeing bus tour of Gozo visits the fascinating and ancient Ggantuja Temples and Fungus Rock. For such a small island Gozo also has a high concentration of churches, including the famed Xewkija Rotunda Church, which has a capacity of 3000 – enough to hold the entire population of Xewkija village. Dinner and overnight at hotel. (B,D.)

9:00 am – 17:00 pm

After breakfast, we will visit The following three cities of Malta: Vittoriosa, Senglea and Cospicua The three cities are located in a strategic position overlooking the Gulf of Valletta (The Grand Harbor) from which we will have an exceptional view.

the Order of the Knights is the most important of the three cities and, following the settlement of the Order of the Knights in 1530, took the place of Mdina as the capital of the island of Malta. Its pivotal role during the resistance in the Great Siege of Malta earned it the distinction of Victorious City, an eloquent name for what is considered the most beautiful of the three cities. Fort St Angelo is the symbol of Vittoriosa both for its historical importance but also for its architectural beauty. A fortress located sheer above the sea that played a fundamental role in the past and continues to have its charm today.

Senglea (Isla): is the smallest of the three cities and, following the Great Siege of Malta, is also known as Invicta City. This small town, as its original name suggests, was once an island that was transformed into a peninsula by the Knights of Malta. At the far end of Senglea are the Gardijola Gardens from which we will have a fantastic view of Valletta, the Grand Harbor and a curious shaped soccer field.

Cospicua (Bormla): Cospicua is the largest of the 3 cities of Malta, it is also the least exposed as it is not located within the Grand Harbor and is protected by 2 walls. Bormla connects the two peninsulas of Birgu and Isla from the inside and is the main stopover for those arriving on this side of the bay. We will visit Marsaxlokk, where will have lunch. After lunch we can visit Hagar Qim and Mnajdra Temples as well as the Blue Grotto where you can fo a 20mins boat ride to the caves. Dinner and overnight at hotel. (B,D.)

After breakfast, is our free day for personal devotion, shopping, packing, etc. In the evening will be Dinner night and presentation of Awards designed by the group leader. Dinner and overnight at hotel. (B,D.)

Day to say lovely bye with little tears to our old friends and newly created ones. We will not forget to say, see you again next year.

AWARD :

• 1. HOMECOMING ASSOCIATION OF THE YEAR 2024
• 2. HOMECOMING QUEEN OF THE YEAR 2024
• 3. HOMECOMING KING OF THE YEAR 2024

Departure from Valletta to various homelands. (B)