Prehistoric Temples and Highlights of the South Full-Day Tour
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4.09 out of 5 stars Based on 22 reviews collected by City Boat Tours and TripAdvisor
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Mellieha, Malta
7 to 8 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Instant confirmation
Overview
This tour is ideal for those guests who want to visit Malta’s southern region and experience some of its most interesting highlights in just one day, carefully designed to make your day a truly memorable one.
What's Included
- All transportation during the tour in an airconditioned coach or bus
- Admission ticket to the Limestone Heritage Park and Gardens
- Admission ticket to the Megalithic Temples of Ħaġar Qim
- Lunch (fixed menu) including a glass of wine
- Pick-up and drop-off transfers (choose your preferred location from one of our meeting points)
- Admission ticket to the Għar Dalam Prehistoric Cave
- Licenced tour guide
- The optional boat trip at the Blue Grotto (to be paid on location), the cost is around €10 p/person
- Any extra drinks consumed during lunch (apart from a glass of wine no other drinks are included)
- Gratuities (optional)
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup point
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Pickup details
9:45 AM is the approximate start time of the activity and not the time when you will be picked up from your hotel (or closest meeting point). At least a few days before the date of your activity, you need to make sure to contact the tour operator to confirm your pick-up location and pick-up time. Your pick-up time can be any time between 8:30 AM and 9:15 AM, depending on where you are staying.
What To Expect
The Limestone Heritage Park & Gardens
Located in the traditional Maltese village of Siġġiewi, The Limestone Heritage Park & Gardens is a unique and innovative attraction which highlights the beauty of the Maltese stone and its incredible 22 million years of history, relish the opportunity to immerse yourselves in the islands’ eclectic history, through an engaging audio-visual presentation and a very informative audio guided walk-through, this attraction offers an immense insight into the islands’ compelling history and broad culture.
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Hagar Qim & Mnajdra Archaeological Park
From here we will proceed to visit the megalithic temples complex of Ħaġar Qim, designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1992, the complex is located on the southern edge of the island on a hilltop overlooking the sea and the islet of Filfa, these temples are amongst the most ancient religious sites on Earth and are described by the World Heritage Sites committee as “unique architectural masterpieces”, dating back to c. 3600-3200 BC they are over 5000 years old, pre-dating the pyramids of Egypt by approximately 1000 years!The site consists of a central building and the remains of at least two more structures. The large forecourt and the monumental façade of the central structure follow the pattern typical of Maltese Prehistoric Temples. Along the external wall, one may find some of the largest megaliths used in the building of these structures, such as a 5.2 meters high stone and a huge megalith estimated to weigh close to 20 tonnes.
1 hour 5 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Blue Grotto Il-Hnejja
Our next stop is Żurrieq Valley where we will visit the magnificent Blue Grotto and appreciate the fantastic scenery and breath-taking views surrounding the entire site. The Blue Grotto is a complex of seven caves found along the southern coast of the island, this complex comprises of a massive and very impressive main arch, which is approximately 30 meters in height, as well as a system of 6 other caves, amongst which you will find the Honeymoon Cave, the Cat’s Cave, and the beautiful Reflection Cave.Featured in numerous movies shot in Malta, owing to its natural beauty, enchanting structure, and perfect location, such as Cutthroat Island (1995), The Count of Monte Cristo (2002) & Troy (2004), this extremely popular site attracts many visitors each year, with many opting to see the amazing grotto up-close, weather permitting you will also have the time and opportunity to visit the grotto and caves by taking one of the boat trips (boat trip is not included in the price).
1 hour 20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Marsaxlokk
Our next stop is at the picturesque fishing village of Marsaxlokk. The village is the largest fishing harbour in Malta, and has been so since antiquity, today the greater part of fish sold on the islands are caught by fishermen coming from this village. Traditional “luzzu’s” (brightly coloured traditional fishing boats) and larger fishing vessels line the sheltered harbour in a colourful display that has been the subject of countless photoshoots.
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Marsaxlokk Open Market
Marsaxlokk is also popular for its many delightful restaurants and nice cafés huddled along its entire promenade and for it’s charming and large open-air market, selling a vast assortment of food and a wide array of durable goods, such as fish, locally produced honey and fruit jams, traditional sweets and other delicacies, local wines and liquors, souvenirs, clothes, shoes, traditional lacework and crafts, custom jewellery, accessories and many more.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Ghar Dalam
We end our tour with a visit to Għar Dalam Cave; Malta’s oldest prehistoric site, dating back to c. 5200 BC, Għar Dalam (meaning Cave of Darkness) is a 144-metre-long phreatic tube and cave, or cul-de-sac, located in the outskirts of the village of Birżebbuġa.The cave contains the bone remains of animals that were stranded and subsequently became extinct in Malta at the end of the Last Glacial Maximum, such as the dwarf elephant, hippopotamus, giant swan, deer, and bear, which have not lived on the Maltese islands for thousands of years. It is also here that the earliest evidence of human settlement in Malta, some 7,400 years ago, was discovered. Due to its paleontological and archaeological significance this site is viewed as one of Malta's most important national monuments.
1 hour 5 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Malta
A lunch (fixed menu) with a glass of wine is included during one of our stops.
1 hour 20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travellers with mobility impairments
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- The time shown on the website or on your ticket is the approximate start time of the activity and not the time when you will be picked up from your hotel (or closest meeting point). At least a few days before the date of your activity, you need to make sure to contact the tour operator to confirm your pick-up location and pick-up time. Your pick-up time can be anytime between 8:30 AM and 9:15 AM, depending on where you are staying.
- The tour will be guided in the language you have booked, however please note that at times, depending on operational circumstances, the commentary might be provided by a multilingual guide (limited to a maximum of 2 languages).
- The tour in Spanish will be conducted by either a Spanish-speaking guide (subject to availability) or an English-speaking guide together with a Spanish-speaking host serving as a translator.
- The boat trip at the Blue Grotto is optional (to be paid on location), and it’s always subject to favourable weather conditions. The fee for the boat trip is around €10 for adults and €5 for children (the fee can change without any prior notice).
- The provider reserves the right to change the order of the visits without any prior notice.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 52 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
(6)Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Prehistoric Temples and Highlights of the South Full-Day Tour?
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
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Activity code: C-6089P36
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Frequently Asked Questions (6)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Boat Tours customers.
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Q:
What is the cancellation policy for the Prehistoric Temples and Highlights of the South Full-Day Tour?
A:Apr 2025
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).
Q:
What's included in the price?
A:
Apr 2025
The following is included:
- All transportation during the tour in an airconditioned coach or bus.
- Admission ticket to the Limestone Heritage Park and Gardens.
- Admission ticket to the Megalithic Temples of Ħaġar Qim.
- Lunch (fixed menu) including a glass of wine.
- Pick-up and drop-off transfers (choose your preferred location from one of our meeting points).
- Admission ticket to the Għar Dalam Prehistoric Cave.
- Licenced tour guide.
The following is NOT included:
- The optional boat trip at the Blue Grotto (to be paid on location), the cost is around €10 p/person.
- Any extra drinks consumed during lunch (apart from a glass of wine no other drinks are included).
- Gratuities (optional).
Q:
What is the minimum age for this tour?
A:
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025
Q:
My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
A:
If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025
Q:
Is this an accessible tour?
A:Apr 2025
Accessibility information for the Prehistoric Temples and Highlights of the South Full-Day Tour is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travellers with mobility impairments
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Q:
Where is the meeting point for this activity?
A:
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Prehistoric Temples and Highlights of the South Full-Day Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- All transportation during the tour in an airconditioned coach or bus
- Admission ticket to the Limestone Heritage Park and Gardens
- Admission ticket to the Megalithic Temples of Ħaġar Qim
- Lunch (fixed menu) including a glass of wine
- Pick-up and drop-off transfers (choose your preferred location from one of our meeting points)
- Admission ticket to the Għar Dalam Prehistoric Cave
- Licenced tour guide
- The optional boat trip at the Blue Grotto (to be paid on location), the cost is around €10 p/person
- Any extra drinks consumed during lunch (apart from a glass of wine no other drinks are included)
- Gratuities (optional)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travellers with mobility impairments
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- The time shown on the website or on your ticket is the approximate start time of the activity and not the time when you will be picked up from your hotel (or closest meeting point). At least a few days before the date of your activity, you need to make sure to contact the tour operator to confirm your pick-up location and pick-up time. Your pick-up time can be anytime between 8:30 AM and 9:15 AM, depending on where you are staying.
- The tour will be guided in the language you have booked, however please note that at times, depending on operational circumstances, the commentary might be provided by a multilingual guide (limited to a maximum of 2 languages).
- The tour in Spanish will be conducted by either a Spanish-speaking guide (subject to availability) or an English-speaking guide together with a Spanish-speaking host serving as a translator.
- The boat trip at the Blue Grotto is optional (to be paid on location), and it’s always subject to favourable weather conditions. The fee for the boat trip is around €10 for adults and €5 for children (the fee can change without any prior notice).
- The provider reserves the right to change the order of the visits without any prior notice.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 52 travelers
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