The tours listed below can be customised to your specifications
Hagar Qim Temples
Our first stop is at the UNESCO World Heritage Site Hal Saflieni Hypogeum. This unique ancient underground monument is 12 metres below street level. It consists of a network of passages, chambers and caves cut on three levels, similar to the interior of a megalithic temple. The most impressive part of the temple is the "Holy of Holies" and one of the most important prehistoric masterpieces known as the "Sleeping Lady" was also found here.
Just a few streets away, we can find the Tarxien Temples. Tarxien was the first temple site to be excavated scientifically and it offers a unique collection of circa. 3000 BC sanctuaries. Stone idols and tablets, domestic animals carved in relief, altars and screens decorated with spiral designs and other patterns, oracular chambers and riches enhance the attractions of these temples.
We continue to the beautiful Wied iz-Zurrieq, famous for the magnificent Blue Grotto. This tiny hamlet sits in a valley and has a very picturesque harbour. We will stop here for a lunch break, where you can try typical Mediterranean seafood, fresh fish or other cuisine is available. If the sea conditions are suitable, you will also have some free time to enjoy an optional boat trip to the grotto and neighbouring system of sea caves which are home to brilliant phosphorescent marine life. The 25-minute boat trip explores the incredible beauty of this natural wonder and is considered by many as a "must-do".
Our final stop will be the UNESCO Hagar Qim temple site and visitor's centre. Set in a rural area this ancient temple is particularly interesting as it has the largest and heaviest megaliths out of all the temple sites around the Maltese Islands, some slabs weighing a staggering 20 tons. We will delve into the history of this incredible culture dating back to 3600BC.
This tour starts at 0915hrs and is available from Monday to Saturday.
If you would like to do this tour on Sunday, or customize the tour to your specifications, complete the How to Book/Make an Enquiry form below.
Prices are based on the group size and are not per person. The size of transport is provided based on the number of passengers in your party.
2025 Tour Prices
Includes private transport with driver and guiding services:
eur540 for *1 to 3 passengers
eur680 for 3 to 6 passengers
eur890 for 7 to 11 passengers
eur1,100 for 12 to 16 passengers
Contact me for a larger group of 17 to 50+
*The 1 to 3 passenger rate is suitable for 2 adults or 2 adults and a young child, using a sedan type vehicle. 3 adults must calculate using the 3 to 6 passenger rate, which is for a small van.
Supplements
Tours on Sundays and Public Holidays are subject to a eur45 supplement.
Not Included
Hypogeum - This site requires an advanced reservation. Tickets range from eur20 to eur35 per person. Details will be provided.
Other entrance fees - To save unnecessary time-wasting and queuing we can include your entrance fees. Allow eur14 per person for Hagar Qim, Tarxien Temples.
Blue Grotto - if you would like to do the Blue Grotto caves boat trip (recommended), allow eur10 per person.
Food, drinks and lunch.
How to Book
To book, click on How to Book/Make an Enquiry below, complete the form and send. I normally reply within 48 hours confirming my availability.
You can check Confirming, Payment & Cancellation Policy here
LOW Season Discounts
If you are visiting between December 1 and 22 or January 5 and March 7 a discount is available on this tour.
For 2026/27 rates and bookings send an enquiry via the How to Book/Make an Enquiry form below.
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