Join Take Me To Europe Tours for an unforgettable 8‑day, 7‑night archaeological and cultural journey — Malta: Megalithic Temples & Maritime Fortresses — and discover the extraordinary history, landscapes, and legends of this small but mighty Mediterranean nation.
Our luxury small‑group tour combines Malta’s unique prehistoric wonders with its rich maritime and military heritage. Staying in the heart of Valletta in a beautifully restored 17th‑century baroque palace, you’ll be moments from UNESCO‑listed treasures, harborside views, and atmospheric streets.
More than just sightseeing, this is a warm, immersive experience led by passionate, knowledgeable local guides and an eminent Maltese archaeologist who has excavated many sites across the island. Their insider knowledge, combined with our friendly tour leaders’ personal touches, ensures you see Malta through both expert and local eyes.
Solo travellers are especially welcome — if you’d like to share a room, we’ll match you with a compatible room buddy and waive the single supplement. All you need is curiosity; we make Malta’s deep history accessible and engaging so that every guest, whether a seasoned history enthusiast or a first‑time archaeology traveller, feels involved and inspired.
Why Tour Malta with Take Me To Europe Tours?
- Unmatched expert access — private, in‑depth tours with an eminent archaeologist at Malta’s megalithic temples and UNESCO landmarks
- Only 12 guests — genuine conversations, flexibility, and a close‑knit travel community
- Luxury & location — one stylish Valletta base for the week, with no hotel changes and more time to unwind
- Culinary immersion — seafood harborside lunches, vineyard tastings, and Maltese dinners in historic settings
- Welcoming atmosphere — warm, experienced local leaders who create connections with people and places
Highlights of Your Malta Journey
- Exclusive access to Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum — the incredible underground prehistoric necropolis
- Expert‑led exploration of Ħaġar Qim & Mnajdra, Ħal Tarxien, and Ta’ Ħaġrat Temples — older than Stonehenge and the Egyptian Pyramids
- Ferry to Gozo to tour the Ġgantija Temples, explore the Gozo Museum of Archaeology, and stroll the Citadel of Victoria
- Walk the cobbled streets of Valletta — St. John’s Co‑Cathedral, the Palace of the Grand Master, Fort St. Elmo, auberges of the Knights, and the Saluting Battery
- Cross Grand Harbor by traditional dgħajjes boats to The Three Cities — Vittoriosa, Senglea, and Cospicua — and step into WWII tunnels, medieval fortresses, and the Inquisitor’s Palace
- Wander atmospheric Mdina after sunset, when the crowds vanish
- Discover lesser‑known sites like Victoria Lines, dolmens, and prehistoric cart ruts along Malta’s dramatic limestone ridges
Your Experience
This isn’t a race through a checklist — it’s a deep dive into Malta’s 7,000‑year story, with time to absorb it all. You’ll share laughs over seafood feasts, sip local wines overlooking the harbor, feel the sea breeze from a Gozo ferry, and stand in awe in temples built before the Egyptian Pyramids.
No prior expertise is required — just pack your curiosity, and we’ll take care of the rest.
