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Malta Private Tour - As soon as Qrendi became a parish in 1618 the locals built a large church to serve as their parish church. However the church was demolished and the present Parish Church in Qrendi dedicated to the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary was built between 1688 and 1713

As soon as Qrendi became a parish in 1618 the locals built a large church to serve as their parish church. However the church was demolished and the present Parish Church in Qrendi dedicated to the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary was built between 1688 and 1713

Malta Private Tour - Along the tour we pass across the palace belonged to a knight of Malta Bailiff Fra Pietro De Guarena. It is situated on the way leading to the temples of Hagar Qim and Mnajdra. The palace was built in 1735-40 as a place of relaxation and retreat in the rural and relatively calm environment offered by the village of Qrendi.

Along the tour we pass across the palace belonged to a knight of Malta Bailiff Fra Pietro De Guarena. It is situated on the way leading to the temples of Hagar Qim and Mnajdra. The palace was built in 1735-40 as a place of relaxation and retreat in the rural and relatively calm environment offered by the village of Qrendi.

Malta Private Tour - Hagar Qim Temple is one of number of Icons we have on our archipelago. The temple itself has various important spots and one of them is the Summer Solstice from the side of it. On this site number of fat human stone statues were found during its excavation in 1839. It is worth visiting for its construction by unknown builders and no history evidence revealed.

Hagar Qim Temple is one of number of Icons we have on our archipelago. The temple itself has various important spots and one of them is the Summer Solstice from the side of it. On this site number of fat human stone statues were found during its excavation in 1839. It is worth visiting for its construction by unknown builders and no history evidence revealed.

Malta Private Tour - Mnajdra (Maltese: L-Imnajdra) is a megalithic temple complex found on the southern coast of the Mediterranean island of Malta. Mnajdra is approximately 500m from the Ħaġar Qim megalithic complex. Mnajdra was built around the fourth millennium BCE; In 1992 UNESCO recognized the Mnajdra complex and Hagar Qim complex as UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Mnajdra (Maltese: L-Imnajdra) is a megalithic temple complex found on the southern coast of the Mediterranean island of Malta. Mnajdra is approximately 500m from the Ħaġar Qim megalithic complex. Mnajdra was built around the fourth millennium BCE; In 1992 UNESCO recognized the Mnajdra complex and Hagar Qim complex as UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Malta Private Tour - Sir Walter Congreve served as the Governor of Malta between 1924/27. At his request, he was buried in the sea between Malta and the islet of Filfla.

Sir Walter Congreve served as the Governor of Malta between 1924/27. At his request, he was buried in the sea between Malta and the islet of Filfla.

Malta Private Tour - Leading to the Neolithic Temples of Hagar Qim and Mnajdra one encounters with a watch tower of Tal-Hamrija (in Maltese soil) Tower. It was built in 1659 by the Grand Master De Redin along the Maltese coast. This is the 13th tower from the 14th watch towers built by the Order.

Leading to the Neolithic Temples of Hagar Qim and Mnajdra one encounters with a watch tower of Tal-Hamrija (in Maltese soil) Tower. It was built in 1659 by the Grand Master De Redin along the Maltese coast. This is the 13th tower from the 14th watch towers built by the Order.

Malta Private Tour - This location is Wied iz-Zurrieq from above. The word Wied is a Maltese word means valley, here is the end of the valley from where one takes a boat to Blue Grotto. From Blue Grotto we finish here again where one may eat something like local fish from restaurants around here.

This location is Wied iz-Zurrieq from above. The word Wied is a Maltese word means valley, here is the end of the valley from where one takes a boat to Blue Grotto. From Blue Grotto we finish here again where one may eat something like local fish from restaurants around here.

Malta Private Tour - This Blue Grotto from land when by sea will not permitted due some strong waves. It is a natural cave and it seems beautiful from outside so imagine how is much worth visiting the caves from inside.

This Blue Grotto from land when by sea will not permitted due some strong waves. It is a natural cave and it seems beautiful from outside so imagine how is much worth visiting the caves from inside.

Malta Private Tour - This is from inside Blue Grotto which is access to this location only by a boat. One can swim inside the caves and also dipping your hand in the blue reflection sea of one of the cave. This trip is all year around and it is a 20 minutes boat trip and worth visiting the site.

This is from inside Blue Grotto which is access to this location only by a boat. One can swim inside the caves and also dipping your hand in the blue reflection sea of one of the cave. This trip is all year around and it is a 20 minutes boat trip and worth visiting the site.

Trekking Tour from the Village of Qrendi - Core to Outskirts

Name: Malta Guided Tours
Brand: GoWithGuide
Price: 30 USD

Day Trip

Joined 2021

Olympia S.

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Malta

English, Maltese (Native)

4 hours 30 min

Private tour (only you and Olympia S.)

Up to 10 people

This tour starts from the lovely village of Qrendi and ends by a ride on a boat! We will go through old agricultural areas and visit the beautiful Maqluba sinkhole full of endemic and indigenous trees and plants. Continue towards the Bali Guarena Palazzo to enjoy beautiful views and smell the fresh breeze coming from the Mediterranean Sea. We pass by two World Heritage sites of Hagar Qim and Mnajdra Temples and lastly we visit the Blue Grotto by boat. Not to be missed!

Itinerary

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10:00 AM

Meeting Point

At Qrendi Parish Church

10:00 AM

Meeting place at Qrendi Parish Church

As soon as Qrendi became a parish in 1618 the locals built a large church to serve as their parish church. However the original church was demolished and the present Parish Church in Qrendi dedicated to the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary was built between 1688 and 1713

10:20 AM

Sanctuary of Our Lady of Mercy

This baroque church was built on the site of a medieval Church which has developed over the years as a result of its growing spiritual attraction. The church is decorated with paintings as tokens given for graces received. Fra Philipp-Wolfgang von Guttenberg a Knight of the Order of St. John was a great donator to it. In fact he built his summer residence and as a retreat palace in front of the church.

10:40 AM

Il-Maqluba sink hole

Here we have beautiful natural scenery of the sink hole connected with the medieval chapel and the surroundings. Amazing legend connected with our local geological system on our islands is delivered by the local guide. Then we will visit the sink hole to enjoy the beauty of our endemic and indigenous trees and shrubs.

11:10 AM

Bali Guarena Palace

Along the tour we pass across the palace that belonged to a knight of Malta Bailiff Fra Pietro De Guarena. It is situated on the way leading to the temples of Hagar Qim and Mnajdra. The palace was built in 1735-40 as a place of relaxation and retreat in the rural and relatively calm environment offered by the village of Qrendi.

11:20 AM

Hagar Qim Temple

Ħaġar Qim is a megalithic temple complex found on the Mediterranean island of Malta dating from the Ġgantija phase. The Megalithic Temples of Malta are among the most ancient religious sites on Earth, described by the World Heritage Sites committee as "unique architectural masterpieces."

12:00 PM

Mnajdra Temple

Mnajdra (Maltese: L-Imnajdra) is a megalithic temple complex found on the southern coast of the Mediterranean island of Malta. Mnajdra is approximately 500m from the Ħaġar Qim megalithic complex. Mnajdra was built around the fourth millennium BCE. In 1992 UNESCO recognized the Mnajdra complex and Hagar Qim complex as UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

12:00 PM

Tal-Hamrija Tower

12:00 PM

Sir Walter Congreve Memorial

Sir Walter Congreve served as the Governor of Malta between 1924/27. At his request, he was buried in the sea between Malta and the islet of Filfla. While we going down or up the track to Mnajdra Temple we can see the Memorial of Sir Walter Congreve.

01:10 PM

Wied iz-Zurrieq and Blue Grotto

Blue Grotto is located on the southwest of the island. A destination visited by around 100,000 visitors a year.This location is highly popular due to the grotto caves which can be accessed only by a boat. There is a 20-minute boat trip that is worth taking. From here one may eat some local fish from restaurants in this area.

02:20 PM

Will be back at the meeting point from where one may catch the bus to Valletta.

Ending Point

At Qrendi Parish Church

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Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

guide fee

What‘s not included

Entrance Fees:

Hagar Qim and Mnajdra Temples - 11.30 USD (€10) for Adults, 8.48 USD (€7.50) for under 12 yrs.

Blue Grotto boat trip 9.04USD (€8)

Transportation

Food and Drinks

Tour Important Information

-This is a trekking tour, therefore, a comfortable walking shoes is highly suggested.

-In the summer time sun screen and water are recommended.

-In winter time a wind breaker and an umbrella is sufficient.

-Children must be accompanied by an adult. The tour is not wheelchair friendly. This is a private tour/activity

Important message from the supplier

I am available any day of the week

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time

Joined 2021

Olympia S.

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About Tour Guide Olympia S.

I am a registered and licenced Maltese Tour Guide and Tour Organiser, working as a freelancer in Malta.

As a person I'm very easygoing with an extreme passion for my country; be it, nature, history, food, culture among others.

I will ensure that your experience in my tours will be a unique one and will try my best to accomodate your needs to make the tours as tailor-made to the tour group as possible. As a result, you will not only be listening to what you can easily find through a quick google search, but additional interesting (and maybe even funny :D ) personal experiences and stories in relation to some particular areas visited.