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THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION
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Malta, GC
28 September - 4 October 2010

MALTA
PROVISIONAL ITINERARY

Day 1 Tuesday 28 September
  Flight from London to Valletta.
Day 2 Wednesday 29 September
  Tour of Valleta.
Day 3 Thursday 30 September
  Tour of Mdina and Mosta.
Day 4 Friday 1 October
  Visit Ta'qali and Mtarfa War Cemetery.
Day 5 Saturday 2 October
  Day trip to Gozo.
Day 6 Sunday 3 October
  Free time.
Day 7 Monday 4 October
  Flight from Valletta to London.
  
Map of tour
 
Carrier arrives at Valletta harbour (IWM A 023400)
 
Valletta, view from Senglea (photo: Miriam Thyes)

Tour Code B2MT01

Malta played a pivotal role in World War II as the only British-held harbour between Gibraltar and Alexandria. It was crucial in supplying the naval convoys which reinforced the Allies in the Western Desert.

Besieged from 1940 until the Axis surrender in North Africa in May 1943, Malta survived thanks to the fighter squadrons based on the island and the convoys that ran the gauntlet.

From March to April 1942, Malta absorbed twice the tonnage of bombs dropped on London during the Blitz: 1,493 citizens were killed and 3,784 wounded. 

In 1942, King George VI awarded the island the George Cross - Britain's highest civilian award for bravery.

Highlights include:
  • Tour of Valletta including the historical Malta Experience exhibition, visit the once secret Lascaris War Rooms and the War Museum in St Elmo's Fort
  • The medieval walled city of Mdina and the church at Mosta with the world's largest unsupported dome
  • Visit Ta'qali, a key RAF airstrip in the defence of Malta and Mtarfa War Cemetery
  • Day tour to the neighbouring island of Gozo with its baroque churches and old stone farmhouses
  • Optional cruise of Valletta's Grand Harbour
  • Social function with the RBL Malta branch (subject to confirmation)
 

COST

£729 per person sharing
£107 single supplement
£100 deposit

All entrance fees included (except optional visits).

ACCOMMODATION & MEALS

6 nights hotel accommodation in Valletta on a bed & breakfast basis, plus 1 dinner and 1 lunch.

TRAVEL

  • Return flights from London to Valletta including all taxes and service charges
  • Transport by coach throughout tour

GUIDE

Tour led by experienced Guild of Battlefield Guide.

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