Malta's Scenic Tour Visiting Palazzo Parisio, Clapham Junction, Dingli Cliffs and Buskett Gardens
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Malta's Scenic Tour Visiting Palazzo Parisio, Clapham Junction, Dingli Cliffs and Buskett Gardens
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Malta's Scenic Tour Visiting Palazzo Parisio, Clapham Junction, Dingli Cliffs and Buskett Gardens

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Palazzo Parisio: Located in the heart of picturesque Naxxar, this 18th Century Palace is a place of wonder that begs to be explored. On your visit you will discover the intricate nuances of Malta’s historic nobility and their enchanting way of life. Touring this stately home offers great insight and sparks the imagination – whether you find yourself seeking inspiration from the grand Ballroom, the detailed Family Chapel or the fabulous walled Gardens and Orangery.
Your next stop is Clapham Junction. Clapham Junction is covered with very puzzling and mysterious groove in the rock. They appear to be ancient roadways of some sort. They do not appear to be directly linked to the building of any of Malta's megalithic and they do cross the small island and seem to be found on the higher and rockier surfaces. There can be many of them in the same area, beside each other. Sometimes they are a solitary pair that can go on for miles. One of the mysteries and frustrations of Malta's ancient and magnificent history is that there are no records left of it by those people. No written word or pictorial guide was left by the Temple Builders and Cart Rut users.
Your will then drive to The Buskett Gardens, located in the fertile valley of Wied il-Luq, Siggiewi. The gardens are at their best in Spring but they offer shade from the harsh mid- Summer sun and offer a quiet place for a walk in the Winter months. Verdala Palace, an official residence of the President of Malta, is located on the edge of the Gardens. A coffee break is also included in this tour where you will taste the delicious and traditional “Pastizzi”.
Your final stop is Dingli Cliffs, located less than a kilometer to the south west of the village of Dingli. The cliffs are 220 meters high and are the highest point in Malta! An isolated chapel makes for a charming landmark. Built in the 17th century, the Chapel of St. Mary Magdalene offers some of the most beautiful views you can get from these cliffs. From here you can also see the tiny uninhabited islet of Filfla.
During this excursion you will tour onboard a Vintage Bus, a bus that is now rare to see on the Maltese Islands.
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Included
  • Local taxes
  • Snacks
  • Live commentary on board
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Entry/Admission - Dingli Cart Ruts (Clapham Junction) and Caves
  • Entry/Admission - Palazzo Parisio & Gardens
Not included
  • Gratuities
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  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Features
Tourism
90%
Cultural
70%
Reviews
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Christine K
5 | 2017-10-25

We had an enjoyable morning and this tour plus two routes of the Hop on Hop off bus allowed us to see a great deal of the island. The tour leader was very informative.

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Marilyn
5 | 2017-08-27

This was almost enjoyable day. Our tour guide was very good. The places were good to visit. Recommend the tour.

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David P
4 | 2017-05-30

This was a most unusual tour but it was really enjoyable. We went off in an old fashioned boneshaker bus and took in most of the island starting with the interesting Parisio Palace and ending with coffee and pastries in the Buskett Gardens. The guide was very informative and gave us plenty of time to look around. The only minor downside was that we didn't see Clapham Junction - it was not mentioned and we have no idea where it was as we later realised we'd forgotten to ask!

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