06.11.2024, 09:00 A.M.
THE MALTA TRIP IS CURRENTLY FULL - WE ARE TAKING NAMES FOR A WAITING LIST. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO ADD YOUR NAME TO THIS LIST PLEASE EMAIL INFO@IGS.IE. THANK YOU.
Please note: While there is not as much as walking on this tour, it will entail many steps and access to a boat, which some may find challenging. It is important for both you and your fellow travellers that you assess your ability to participate in the trip in advance of booking.
IRISH GEORGIAN SOCIETY
MALTA
6-10 NOVEMBER 2024
ITINERARY
(subject to amendment)
Devised & led by Harriet Landseer
Wednesday 6 November
11.30 Leave on Ryanair flight FR7235 to Malta
16.10 Arrive and transfer by coach to the GRAND EXCELSIOR HOTEL, located at the entrance gate to Valletta
Leave (on foot) to the Casa Rocca Piccola for a visit to the privately owned palazzo followed by drinks (by kind arrangement with the Marquis de Piro)
20.00 Dinner at the hotel
Thursday 7 November
9.30 Leave (on foot) for a walking tour of Valletta to include the exterior of Parliament House, the New City Gate and the converted site of the Royal Opera House, by Renzo Piano, as well as the Upper Barrakka Gardens with views of the Grand Harbour the fortifications built by the Knights of Malta
Brief stop at the Caffe Cordina, followed by a visit to St John’s Co-Cathedral with masterpieces by Caravaggio
Continue to the Palace of the Grand Master, seat of the Government of Malta and visit the State Apartments and the Armoury
13.00 Lunch at a restaurant
Leave by coach for the ancient site of Hagar Qim, a megalithic temple complex dating from 3600 – 3200 BC
Return to the hotel
20.00 Dinner at a restaurant nearby
Friday 8 November
9.30 Leave (on foot) to walk through Valletta and visit the Victor Pasmore collection
Take the elevator down to the harbour and board the ferry
Disembark at Vittoriosa for a walk through the city
12.00 Lunch privately (by kind arrangement with Richard Wentges)
p.m. Continue (by coach) to Mdina, capital of Malta until 1571, for a walking tour to include St. Paul’s Cathedral
Continue to Palazzo Falson for a viewing of the collection of paintings and decorative arts of furniture, oriental rugs, jewellery and silver
Return to the hotel
Dinner independently
Saturday 9 November
9.00 Leave by coach to visit the San Anton Palace and Gardens, the official residence of the President of Malta (subject to special permission)
Continue for a visit to another 18th century villa
Continue to Naxxar
pm Lunch at the restaurant in the gardens of Palazzo Parisio, and visit the palace privately (tbc)
Return to the hotel
20.00 Dinner at a restaurant
Sunday 10 November
TBA
PRICE INFORMATION: Cost per person sharing €1265. Single supplement
€265. Cost includes 4 nights bed and breakfast in 5* hotel as per programme;
local guides; coach transfers; entries to museums, gardens and houses; 3
dinners and 4 lunches and €200 contribution to IGS.
Flights are not included. Suggested flights will be advised by Travel Escapes.
· Booking is only available via this link and will be accepted on a first come, first served basis.
· The trip will go ahead if a minimum number of bookings is reached.
· Those with places on this trip will be contacted by Travel Escapes in the coming days to confirm your place and process your non-refundable deposit payment of €250 per person - suitable travel insurance must be in place from time of booking.
· All travelling must be members of the Irish Georgian Society.
· Balance payment will be made directly to the Irish Georgian Society, payment date will be advised.
· Once balance payments are made, we can only provide a balance refund if your place can be filled by another member. Otherwise, we suggest claiming from your travel insurance where applicable.
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