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Saturday, January 16, 2016 - Depart Vancouver

DAY 1 - Sunday, September 2, 2018: Depart North America

Depart on overnight flight to Europe, connecting to Malta. Please note: flights are additional cost. (Meals on flights)

DAY 2 - Monday, September 3, 2018: Birkirkara

Arrival in Malta - Transfer to hotel for check-in. Bus tour which brings you straight to the heart of Malta, visiting an imposing baroque basilica. Welcome Mass in a local parish. Welcome dinner in a historic 17th century palazzo followed by a casual evening stroll through the old medieval capital, beautifully illuminated at night. Included: D

DAY 3 - Tuesday, September 4, 2018: Mdina, Rabat

We start our day in Mdina with Mass at the lovely Carmelite Church, followed by a visit to the baroque cathedral of Saint Paul and museum. Lunch in outdoor terrazza overlooking the bastions. Walk through Mdina and Rabat's winding streets, making a special visit to Saint Paul's Grotto, the birthplace of Christianity in Malta, where it is believed St. Paul lived for three years around 60 AD. Visit the catacombs and be amazed. Transfer to Malta's exceptional wine country to visit a winery estate, tasting the local wines and enjoying the country views. Following dinner, an optional relaxing walk through Valletta, the city built by the Knights. Included: B,D

DAY 4 - Wednesday, September 5, 2018: Paola, Birgu

Our day will start with Mass in Paola, which bears the name of the Grand Master who founded it, in a church dedicated to one of the greatest saints of the Order of Malta. After Mass, we will move to the Grand Harbor area to enjoy the sea breeze and views. We visit the Three Cities, specifically Vittoriosa, the city which withstood victorious the onslaught of the Ottomans during the Great Siege of 1565. In an adjacent oratory, we will venerate a medieval icon brought over from Rhodes, and we will see the sword and cap used by Grand Master La Vallette during the Great Siege. Following lunch at the Vittoriosa waterfront, we will visit Castel Sant'Angelo, originally the medieval Castrum Maris, and now the Maltese seat of the Order in Malta. This fortification allows for breath-taking views of the surrounding Grand Harbor. Following dinner, we end our day with a relaxing walk through Saint Julian’s and a drink by the sea. Included: B,D

DAY 5 - Thursday, September 6, 2018: Valletta

We will start our day in one of Valletta's oldest churches, Saint Augustine's, followed by a short walk to the Monastery Church of St. Ursula, home to a female branch of the Order of Malta. Here will venerate the relic of the head of Blessed

Gerard, the founder of the Knights of Malta. From there we move to the Order's Conventual Church, now Saint John's Co-Cathedral. Hidden behind its austere facade, lies Malta's most precious architectural gem, from the ornate marble tombstones of the Knights, hailed as being the most beautiful floor in Europe, to the rich vault decorated by the Knight-Artist, Mattia Preti. In the adjacent museum, we will see Malta's two very rare Caravaggio paintings. After lunch, we will visit the National Library, which holds the Order's archives, followed by a tour of a 16th century palace, still home to a Maltese noble family. We will end our evening with a traditional dinner, where one can taste a selection of local cuisine. Included: B,D

DAY 6 - Friday, September 7, 2018: Gozo, Rabat

This morning we make our way to Gozo - the island of Calypso, mentioned in Homer's Odyssey. Enjoy the boat ride, passing the picturesque St Paul's Bay and the magnificent view of Saint Paul's Islands, traditionally held to be the place of Paul's shipwreck. Visit to the famous Ta' Pinu Basilica, Malta's most venerated Marian shrine. Mass will be followed by a walk through Gozo's imposing Cittadella, a fortified city, as well as a visit to the nearby Saint George's Basilica. See the famous lace-making craft in Gozo. Following a relaxing lunch in one of the most beautiful bays of the island, we will continue for the afternoon to see a prehistoric complex which is said to be about a few thousand years old, making it the world’s second oldest standing religious structure. Xagħra will be celebrating its feast day, which will allow us to end the day by attending Solemn Vespers at the local basilica dedicated to the Nativity of the Virgin. Included: B

DAY 7 - Saturday, September 8, 2018: Valletta Celebration Our Lady of Victories, Senglea

We begin this special day in which Malta celebrates its victory over the Turks in 1565 with Mass at the Chapel of Fort Saint Elmo, a place made sacred by the blood of the martyrs of the Great Siege. This will be followed by a special visit to the fort as well as the interesting museum. We will then walk up the hill to visit the Grand Master's Palace and Armory. Following lunch, we will transfer for a relaxing afternoon at Malta's most beautiful beach, ending our day by immersing ourselves into a local festa in the village of Senglea, participating in the local celebration in honor of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Included: B

Day 8 - Sunday, September 9, 2018: Marsaxlokk, Birkirkara

A relaxing Sunday morning, we set out along Malta's coastline admiring the beauty of the Mediterranean Sea. Visit a traditional fishing village in a rural hamlet. Boat ride to the Blue Grotto. Lunch on the seashore. Visit St. Peter’s Pool, an enchanting bay on the sea with natural rock formations. Sung Mass at St. Paul’s church in Birkirkara, home of the Extraordinary Form of the Roman Rite in Malta. Included: B,D

Planned Tentative Itinerary

Day 9 - Monday, September 10, 2018: Free Day

Free day for exploration, shopping, rest or leisure. Morning Mass at St. Juliana's old parish church. Enjoy an afternoon at the hotel pool or re-visit some favorite sites. Final farewell dinner. Included: B,D

Day 10 - Tuesday, September 11, 2018: Depart Malta

Return flights home to North America. Included: B

B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner

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