Malta – Exploring 7,000 years of history.

Malta is a unique gem in the Mediterranean with 7000 years of history and yet its people live passionately in the present. When visiting Malta you will span the millennia of time with an astonishing array of things to discover. Wherever you go the Islands’ scenery and architecture provide a spectacular backdrop.

The Maltese Islands have been described as one big open-air museum. What makes them unique is that so much of their past is visible today. Delve into the Islands’ mysterious prehistory, retrace the footsteps of St. Paul or see where the Knights of St. John defended Christianity.

Malta is holidaying as the mood takes you.  And with near year-round sun, you can indulge in outdoor living at its best.

In just 48 hours and a kilometre or two, you can try a new sport, laze on an island cruise and tour the most important historic sites, and still have time to join in the nightlife. That’s the real advantage of a stay here.

The Islands offer plenty of specialist holidays for those seeking to learn a new skill, discover history or get fit. If you’re interested in sports, we cater as much for the seasoned enthusiast as the casual first-timer. Malta has wellness and spa facilities at the luxury hotels and club resorts.  Sea and land lend themselves to activities from rock-climbing to gentle rambling.

For a tempo and scene change from Malta itself, hop to the sister islands of Gozo and Comino. Here, you’ll holiday within a holiday and at the most relaxed of Mediterranean paces.

Nightlife and shopping areas of Sliema and St. Julians are easily accessible by bus or hotel water taxi within 10 to 20 minutes.  As well the unique Mediterranean Conference Centre (MCC) and the VISET Cruise Terminal and the Valletta Waterfront are just 5 minutes away from this leading Malta hotel.

Valletta – A City built by gentlemen for gentlemen

The Grand Hotel Excelsior is blessed to be located at the doorstep of Valletta, Malta’s capital and a World Heritage site. Valletta is nothing short of an open-air museum. It is a living experience of Baroque architecture, a monument donated by the Knights of St John nearly five centuries ago. Throughout the years, Valletta has welcomed emperors, heads of state, artists and poets and is now the permanent seat of the Maltese government.

Dotted with quaint cafés and wine bars, the city is today one of Malta’s main tourist attractions, hosting among others, the majestic St John’s Co- Cathedral, the imposing bastions and a treasure of priceless paintings. It also provides a stunning snapshot of Malta’s Grand Harbour, often described as the most beautiful in the Mediterranean.

The city’s unique setting nowadays plays host to a series of cultural events, from theatre in English, to concerts by leading opera singers.

A hive of business activity during the day, the city switches to a slower gear for the night. Use it to your advantage to get away from the noise and take a stroll to admire the magic of the fortified capital amplified by the gentle lighting. Admire the bastion walls, the dense clusters of worn limestone buildings, the timber balconies, and imposing Churches.