An Unforgettable Experience Awaits
A music trip to Malta will delight choirs, orchestras and school bands with stunning natural landscapes and ancient buildings to perform in and around.
Trip Highlights
The crystalline waters of the Blue Grotto
Europe’s oldest buildings, the Ggantija Temples
Performing outdoors – even in Autumn!
Singing in one of the local Churches
Performance venues
Parish Church, Naxxar
We recommend a performance in the Parish Church of Naxxar where the priest invites choirs to perform at Mass and on the church steps after Mass. Expect a very welcoming audience.
Upper Barrakka Gardens, Valletta
Every day at midday a cannon shot is fired from the gardens to commemorate the Siege of Valletta and numerous tourists flock to the gardens to witness the ceremony. Performances take place right after midday for a guaranteed audience.
Parish Church, Mosta
Sing in the church of St Mary with its unusual circular shape and impressive dome – the fourth largest in the world! The church is famous for an incident that happened in 1942 when a bomb pierced the dome, landed in the church and slid across its floor without exploding!
Baystreet Shopping Complex St Julian
St Julian’s is the tourist capital of Malta – busy, vibrant and young with plenty of cocktail bars, nightclubs, restaurants and smart hotels. The shopping complex is in the centre of the resort and performances are arranged on the open air stage in the central plaza.
Bay Square, Bugibba
Bugibba is a pleasant resort popular with families. Bay Square is right on the water’s edge and lined with cafés, bars and restaurants. Groups with a popular and upbeat repertoire are especially welcome here.
St John’s Co-Cathedral, Valletta
Choirs have the opportunity to sing in the splendid setting of St John’s, built in the high Baroque style as testament to the wealth and power of the Knights of St John. The Cathedral’s highly ornate interior is truly awe-inspiring.
Recommended excursions
Valletta
Malta’s capital city takes its name from its founder Jean Parisot de la Valette, Grand Master of the Order of St John. Completed in only 15 years in the XVI century, Valletta is a Fortress City which still bears many signs of its past: historic buildings, city walls, narrow ancient alleyways, statues, fountains. The city is best explored on foot.
The Malta Experience
This educational audio-visual show opened in 1980. Through the use of authentic imagery and gripping commentary, the island’s 7000 years of turbulent history are brought to life in 45 minutes.
Blue Grotto, Malta
One of the natural wonders of the island, the system of 6 caves surrounded by high cliffs and a massive arch is an extremely popular site with tourists and has been featured in the 2004 movie ‘Troy’. The light reflecting on the minerals in the underwater rocks creates the spectacular colour which gives its name to the main cave.
Mdina
“The Silent City” is an extraordinary example of ancient walled city with over 4,000 years of history. Discover the timeless charm of Mdina and its many cultural treasures whilst exploring on foot: the almost total lack of cars adds to the peaceful atmosphere.
Marsaxlokk
This picturesque fishing village in the south of the island is very popular with tourists and has a number of fish restaurants lining the harbour. The main attraction is without doubt the typical “Luzzus” – very colourful, traditional fishing boats.
Tip: The village is extremely popular with tourists. Arrive early in order to avoid the crowds!
Mediterraneo Marine Park
Enjoy a fun and educational day at this Marine Park and learn about dolphins, sea lions, exotic birds and reptiles. The main attraction is no doubt the Dolphinarium where visitors are able to enjoy daily shows and even interact with the dolphins.
Gozo
Malta’s neighbouring island is well worth the trip. Smaller and greener than Malta itself, Gozo is steeped in history with Neolithic temples, old forts and splendid baroque palaces and churches. A regular ferry service connects it with the main island of Malta.
Ggantija Temples
The two temples are located on the island of Gozo. Built between 3600 and 3200 BC, they have been included in the UNESCO World heritage List and represent some old the oldest free standing monuments in the world – they precede Stonehenge and the Egyptian Pyramids. The on-site Interpretive Centre provides visitors useful information on life in the Neolithic and is home to a number of archaeological artefacts.
Typical accommodation
Park Hotel, Malta ★★★★
Why groups like it:
- In the heart of the resort of Sliema
- Rooftop pool and terrace, Indoor swimming pool
- CCTV in public areas
Facilities:
- Free Wi-Fi in lobby and bar
- Modern rooms with air con
- Luggage storage
Bayview Hotel, Malta ★★★
Why groups like it:
- Seafront location
- Outdoor and indoor swimming pools
- Games room and buffet style meals
Facilities:
- 24-hour-internet café
- Modern rooms with air con
- Restaurant, bar
Itinerary suggestion
1 Fly to Malta
1 Breakfast
2 Visit Valletta
3 Lunchtime performance in the Upper Barrakka Gardens
4 Town trail and show of “The Malta Experience”
5 Evening meal
1 Breakfast
2 Morning in Mdina, the “Silent City”
3 Afternoon visit to Marsaxlokk and boat trip to the Blue Grotto
4 Evening meal
5 Performance on Bay Square in Bugibba
1 Breakfast
2 Visit Mediterraneo Marine Park
3 Perform in Baystreet Shopping Centre
4 Evening meal
1 Breakfast
2 Flight to the UK
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I will certainly recommend Travelbound to any of my professional colleagues who are considering tours for their choirs.
Carlisle Cathedral Choir
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