SOUTH/RED TOUR TIMETABLE
Malta Sightseeing Terminus Sliema
(opp. Burger King) 0930 1030 1130 1200 1300 1400 1500
Valletta Bus Terminus 0945 1045 1145 1215 1315 1415 1515
War Museum & Fort St. Elmo 0950 1050 1150 1220 1320 1420 1520
Mediterranean Conference Centre 0955 1055 1155 1225 1325 1425 1525
Valletta Waterfront 1000 1100 1200 1230 1330 1430 1530
Tarxien Temples & Hypogeum 1015 1115 1215 1245 1345 1445 1545
Vittoriosa Waterfront 1025 1125 1225 1255 1355 1455 1555
Zejtun Parish Church 1045 1145 1245 1315 1415 1515 1615
Zejtun St. Gregory’s Church 1047 1147 1247 1317 1417 1517 1617
Marsaxlokk Fishing Village 1100 1200 1300 1330 1430 1530 1630
Ghar Dalam Cave & Museum 1110 1210 1310 1340 1440 1540 1640
Blue Grotto 1130 1230 1330 1400 1500 1600 1700
Hagar Qim & Mnajdra Temples 1140 1240 1340 1410 1510 1610 1710
Limestone Heritage 1150 1250 1350 1420 1520 1620 1720
Malta Sightseeing Terminus Sliema 1220 1320 1420 1450 1550 1650 1750Cirkewwa 0830 hrs & 0930 hrs
Mellieha 0835 hrs & 0935 hrs
Xemxija & Golden Bay 0850 hrs & 0950 hrs
Attard 0830 hrs & 0930 hrs
Bugibba every 30 minutes between 0800 hrs & 1400 hrs
St. Julian’s every 30 minutes between 0830 hrs & 1430 hrs
Sliema every 30 minutes between 0845 hrs & 1445 hrs

residential area and houses several of Malta’s most recent hotels. The coastline promenade, which runs for several kilometres from St.
Julian’s to Gzira & Ta’ Xbiex, is ideal for walkers and joggers.
2. Manoel Island (passing) – A small island fortified by Grandmaster Manoel de Vilhena, who also built the theatre in Valletta. The architect
of this project was Frenchman Françoise de Mondion, who was also the architect of Louis XIV. The island is now being conserved and
converted into an exclusive residential area.
3. Ta’Xbiex Harbour (passing) – The area is studded with beautiful villas many of which have now been transformed into embassies.
4. Msida Yacht Marina (passing) – A magnificent yacht marina with first class berthing facilities.
5. Valletta Bus Terminus – The point of entry to Malta’s capital city built by the knights of the Order of St. John in 1568 and transformed over
the years into the finest example of baroque. The city is studded with historical palaces, museums, churches, garden cafés, restaurants and
commercial outlets.
6. Valletta Harbour – A drive round Valletta’s harbour and the magnificent bastions. Valletta is one of the UNESCO world heritage sites and is
one of the few surviving inhabited walled cities.
7. Valletta War Museum – Malta suffered greatly during the wars and this museum is a testimony to the hardship of those years. Exhibits
include equipment, uniforms and photos.
8. Fort St. Elmo – The fort is at the tip of the Valletta peninsula. Historians are of the opinion that the site was fortified since the punic era (c.
200 S. C). The fort is only partially opened to the public.
9. Mediterranean Conference Centre – The building serves as a state-of-the-art conference centre. It was built by the Order of St. John as
the main hospital of the Knights. Of great importance is the long hall which served as the hospital’s medical ward and is hailed to be the
longest roofed hall in Europe. The summit between Bush and Gorbachov in 1989 which marked the end of the Cold War was hosted in this
centre.
10. Fort St. Angelo – (photo opportunity) The bus will stop for a few moments. Across the water Fort St. Angelo which for centuries guarded
the Grand Harbour. The site and Fort witnessed and withstood two Great Sieges, in 1565 by the Ottoman Empire and the other in 1944 by
the Axis command.
11. Valletta Waterfront – Serves as a cruise liner terminal. Every year this magnificent view greets tourists who arrive in Malta by sea. Within
this wharf there are a large number of commercial outlets, restaurants and cafes.
12. Hypogeum – A site not to be missed. An underground Neolithic temple complex from 2500 B.C. completes with niches, oracles altars and
wall paintings. Another UNESCO world heritage site. Entrance is restricted to those who have pre-booked. Tarxien Temples – Another
megalithic temple and a UNESCO world heritage site. Built in about 2000 B.C. the site continued to be used until the early Bronze Age (1500
B.C.). Hypogeum might be closed due to restoration.
13. Senglea Point (photo opportunity) – A unique chance to see Valletta and its bastions from the other side of the harbour.
14. Vittoriosa Waterfront – The area has recently been conserved and transformed into one of the finest marinas in the Mediterranean with
berthing facilities for super-yacht. The area also houses Malta’s Maritime Museum.
15. Bieb Is-Sultan – (passing) A magnificent triumphal gate built by Grand Master Nicholas Cotoner in 1675.
16. Żejtun Parish Church – A medium sized town in the south of Malta. Żejtun holds the title of Città Beland, which was bestowed by
Ferdinand von Hompesch zu Bolheim, Grandmaster of Knights of Malta in 1797, Beland being his mother’s surname. Żejtun takes its name
from the Sicilian Arabic for “olive”, which was one of the main productive industries in Malta. It is also known as Ħal-Bisbut, or Casal Bisbut.
17. Zejtun St. Gregory’s Church – Before the building of the present parish church of Zejtun, now at the centre of the town, this used to be
the church of the village as it was then. It was definitely the largest and one of the most interesting in the islands during the 16th Century.
Its architecture attests to its antiquity, because there is an indication that some parts were actually constructed in the 15th Century while
others were built during the 16th Century.
18. Marsaxlokk Fishing Village – A typical Mediterranean fishing village with colourful boats, market and fish restaurants. Mix with the locals
and enjoy the fresh and relaxed atmosphere.
19. St. Lucian Tower (passing) – A fine example of fortification, the watch tower was by the Order of St. John. Today it is a national aquaculture
centre and visiting is restricted.
20. Ghar Dalam Cave and Museum – One of the oldest caves on the island dating back 500,000 years. Skeletons of animals long extinct from
the island have been found in this cave. The area is also ideal for rambling.
21. Blue Grotto – A natural cave with crystal blue waters. A small fishing village from where you can take a short boat trip round this natural
wonder.
22. Hagar Qim & Mnajdra – Another two pre-historical temples which are situated in the same area with a short distance from each other.
23. Limestone Heritage – A museum which explains the importance stone always had with the island. Exhibits include tools used in bygone
eras to quarry and work stone.