Hagar Qim temple (UNESCO), Limestone Heritage & Marsaxlokk Market guided tour
Overview
Malta's ancient quarries and the renowned Hagar Qim site reveal the island's rich history and craftsmanship in limestone use. This guided tour showcases these remarkable landmarks, along with breathtaking coastal views.
- 🏛️ Visit one of Malta’s oldest quarries, transformed into a tourist attraction that highlights traditional limestone building skills.
- 🌊 At Hagar Qim, Malta’s main pre-historic UNESCO site, enjoy stunning views of the Mediterranean and Filfa islet.
- 🚤 Weather permitting, take an optional boat trip to the Blue Grotto (boat price not included), known for its crystal clear waters.
- 🍽️ After lunch, explore the local market in Marsaxlokk, set along its picturesque waterfront.
- 🕵️♂️ Visit Ghar Dalam cave, where archaeologists have found evidence of Malta’s connection to the European landmass.
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The experience offers several options. This price includes:
Pickup included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Lunch
- Gratuities
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The Limestone Heritage Park & GardensThe tour starts with a visit with your guide to one of Malta’s oldest quarries which has been transformed into an attraction for tourists and locals alike and which provides a vivid account of one of Malta’s leading skills – the use of limestone for building purposes, a skill that goes back thousands of years.
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Hagar Qim & Mnajdra Archaeological ParkThe magic of Malta’s antiquity will be explained by your guide at Hagar Qim, Malta’s main pre-historic site and a UNESCO World Heritage Site (one of the seven Megalithic Temples of Malta), overlooking the wide expanse of the blue Mediterranean and the islet of Filfa.
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Wied iz-ZurrieqFrom here you can take a boat trip to the Blue Grotto, renowned for its crystal clear waters, weather permitting – boat price not included.
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Marsaxlokk HarbourAt the idyllic fishing village of Marsaxlokk you will have time to stroll through the local market set out on its waterfront.
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Ghar DalamYou will visit this cave with your guide where archaeologists have unearthed ample proof that Malta once formed part of the European landmass.