Private Tour in Malta Prehistoric Temples & Mdina
Description
A spectacular prehistoric site on a 4 Hours private tour to Ghar Dalam Cave and Museum, Tarxien Temples, Hagar Qim Temples, Mnajdra Temples, and the old capital Mdina. On the island of Malta, the temples of Hagar Qim, Mnajdra, and Tarxien are unique architectural masterpieces, given the limited resources available to their builders. The complex show how the tradition of temple-building was handed down in Malta. The temple builders used locally available stone of which they had a thorough knowledge. They used hard coralline limestone for external walls and softer globigerina limestone for the more sheltered interiors and decorated elements. Mdina is a fortified medieval town enclosed in bastions, located on a large hill in the center of Malta. The town was the old capital of Malta, and with its narrow streets, few inhabitants, and beautiful views over the Island it is truly a magical town. Mdina is referred to as the “Silent City” by Maltese and visitors alike.
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Itinerary
Malta’s oldest prehistoric site of Għar Dalam engages visitors to step back in time. Rows of ancient animal bones, unearthed from Għar Dalam cave, are exhibited in the Joseph Baldacchino’s Hall, which still retains one of a handful of Victorian style displays in Europe.
The lower part of a colossal statue of a figure wearing a pleated skirt stands sentinel to the dawn of civilisation in the highly decorated South Temple within the Tarxien Neolithic Complex site. Discovered in 1913 by farmer Lorenzo Despott, the site consists of a complex of four megalithic structures built in the late Neolithic and then readapted for use during the Early Bronze Age.
Ħaġar Qim, over 5000 years old, is found at the top of a promontory with a fertile plain to its east and garrigue sloping down to the sea to the west. 500m downhill from Ħaġar Qim one finds Mnajdra, a contemporary building, probably used by the same community given its proximity.
Mdina is one of Malta’s most popular tourist destinations because there’s no place like it anywhere. Sitting on top of a hill overlooking large parts of Malta, it’s a small town, rich in history and fortified by tall bastion fortifications. It’s filled with centuries-old buildings that have been well maintained throughout the ages.
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Pickup Locations & Times
The importance of communication between the driver and passenger cannot be overstated. When you book a tour, it is essential that you provide accurate information about your pick-up location and destination to avoid any confusion. The driver will contact you once they are on their way to confirm your location and ensure that they arrive at the right place. In case of any changes or delays, it is crucial to keep the driver informed so that they can adjust their schedule accordingly.
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Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(5)
A great tour, just what we wanted. Very knowledgable and friendly driver who kept us informed about Malta facts.
This is a history tour. Our guide Ray was very knowledgeable and proud of his Maltese heritage. He shared information well beyond what we came to see. We enjoyed our day with him.
For those who want to get to know ruins before Egypt, it is a great option. The only two details are that the guide’s English has a rather unusual accent for non-Maltese people and should be more explicit in the program that lasted half a day, not the whole day.
Ray is excellent. He’s full of knowledge about Malta’s history and has great stories to share. Made for excellent preludes before arriving at our various sites. We really enjoyed all of the temples and the recorded narrated tour was perfect for us.
Great tour. Wonderful guide. Learned so much about Malta! Easy to book, find and everything went very smooth
