Temples Hagar Qim Tour

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Tour Times: 8:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 9:30 AM, 12:00 PM, 12:30 PM

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4 hours (approx.)

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Overview

The tour will commence to the first site of the temples of Hagar Qim. Malta's famous prehistoric site The Temples of Hagar Qim (c. 3600 - 3200 BC) stand on a hilltop overlooking the sea and the islet of Filfla.

The views out across the sea from here are beautiful - remember to bring your camera! The temple itself consists of a single temple unit, although it is not clear if it was originally constructed as a four or five-apse structure.

Other temple ruins stand a few meters away from the main temple and the forecourt and façade follow the pattern typical of temples across the Islands. Particularly noteworthy are the larger orthostates at the corners, which are notched to take the second of the horizontal courses above.

Various items of interest have been unearthed at Hagar Qim, notably a decorated pillar altar, two table-altars and some of the 'fat lady' statues which are now on display in the National Museum of Archaeology.

Leaving Hagar Qim you travel towards the western coast of Malta to visit Wied iz-Zurrieq. From here you will board a boat to visit the Blue Grotto, a deep sea cave where the waters are renowned for being so pure and beautiful. The Blue Grotto area is steep and precipitous, but in places there are gaps in the cliffs that slope down to sea level.

One of these gaps (small fjord) is Wied iz-Zurrieq, this narrow arm of the sea is an anchorage for boats in calm weather. The boats at Wied iz-Zurrieq were, and still are, used for fishing. Many of the fishermen today also use their boats to take visitors to see the deep sea cave - the boat fee is paid locally on the day.

After your memorable visit, your tour concludes with a scenic coach ride back to the port.

Please note:
Churches and cathedrals are closed to tourists on Saturday afternoons and Sundays. Therefore the order of itineraries may change according to the days of the week selecting. The Cathedrals are also closed on Mondays and Thursday. The order of the site visits can be changed at the discretion of the guide and subject to entrance timings.

All Heritage Malta Sites (most museums and sites) are closed on the following days: 24,25 and 31 December, 1 January and Good Friday.

What's Included

Air conditioned transportation
English speaking professional guide
Hagar Quim ticket
Wied iz-Zurrieq (boat is an extra cost)

Considerations

Refreshments are not included.
Bring cash/local currency for any additional purchases on the day.
Gratuities/Tips are not included in your tour, if you would like to leave a tip, please bring cash.
Wied iz-Zurrieq (boat is an extra cost approximately 12 euro per person to be payable locally)

Special Instructions

There are opportunities to souvenir shop in the various villages, ask your guide on the day for advice on where to shop.
Dress for the weather and wear comfortable walking shoes.
Bring everything you need for a half day of touring - sunglasses, sunhat, sunscreen, water bottle and camera.

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup and Dropoff at the Cruise Port Included.

Tour Times: 8:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 9:30 AM, 12:00 PM, 12:30 PM

Hassle-free

Cancellation

4 hours (approx.)

Private Tour

Moderate

Temples Hagar Qim Tour

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What's Included

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Meeting and Pickup

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