Valletta Private Tour: The City of the Knights

The capital of Malta is one of the rare urban inhabited sites that has preserved in near entirety its original features. It is inextricably linked to the history of the military and charitable Order of St John of Jerusalem. Within the confines of the fortified peninsula of Valletta, which constitutes one of the most attractive natural sites of the Mediterranean, dominating the two ports of Grand Harbour and Marsamxett Harbour, the density of the buildings dating from the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries is impressive. The buildings of the order are harmoniously integrated within the uniform grille of the streets: the Cathedral of St John, Palace of the Grand Master, the Auberges, the theatre and Infirmary of the Order. Valletta is indeed a special city home to only 5, 000 people. I am one of the lucky ones to have been brought up in the City of the Knights!

Visit to the Barraka Gardens which offer stunning views of the Grand Harbour and magnificent fortifications. See the historic center, where one can admire numerous historical buildings built by the Knights of St. John including: - the Auberges, - the Grand Masters Palace - St. John's Co. Cathedral, the church of the Order and also home to Caravaggio's masterpiece "Beheading of St. John" amongst other treasures. A private tour to a 16th Century Palazzino can also be arranged. This is a suggested itinerary, let me know what you would like to see and do and I will customize the tour accordingly!