Hagar Qim, Limestone Heritage and Local Market (full day)

The excursion to the south of the island starts with a visit to an insight of Maltese history. Bringing old and new together you are enjoying an extensive feature within a modernized quarry that explains one of Malta’s foremost trades of quarrying and stone decoration always using the limestone that gives its name to this spectacle called ‘The Limestone Heritage’. You proceed by a visit to the most complex and elaborated temples of Hagar Qim, Malta’s foremost prehistoric site, which where excavated for the first time in 1839. Theses temples stand on a hilltop where you can admire the breathtaking view of the sea and the islet of Filfla. Leaving Hagar Qim you will proceed to Wied iz-Zurrieq where there will be the possibility to take a boat trip that will take you to admire the Blue Grotto, renowned for its azure sea. (Boat fee is not included – weather permitting). After Lunch you will pas varied agricultural land and vineyards up to idyllic fishing village of Marsaxlokk. Admire the waterfront lined with luzzus painted in traditional colours that add colour to the serene bay once site of landings by both Turkish and French troops during Malta’s heroic past. Time will be given to you to browse around the well known local market held daily in this village. Your day comes to an end when you will be guided through the cave of Ghar Dalam, one of the first habitats of these islands.