09 Apr 2023
We arrived on a cruise. Booking on Viator was easy. Our guide communicated with us and arranged a meeting spot close to the port entrance. Mindaugas Statkus spoke excellent English and was very knowledgeable. Many museums and attractions were closed because it was Good Friday however many historic sites are outdoors and we were able to see them from a different vantage point. The weather was sunny with a cool breeze.
We began our tour with a short drive up to the center of Valletta where we walked for about 50 minutes while Mindaugas pointed out the history and culture of Malta. From the harbor overlook we saw the historic fortifications and the 4 cruise ships visiting that day. While we explored the garden on our own, Mindaugas retrieved his car and met us at the entrance. He did this at several sights to ease excursion.
Our lunch was at a roof top restaurant [meal not included in the price of the trip] which was a delight. After finding out our preferences Mindaugas' recommendations enhanced our dining pleasure.
After lunch we visited a few small churches. Mindaugas explained that it was a tradition to visit seven small churches on Good Friday. We toured Rabat, Mdina and Marsaxlokk too. By 1600 we were tiring and Mindaugas delivered us back to the port entrance.