The ‘Jewel in the Mediterranean’, Malta is home to a vibrant culture that has been influenced by the many invaders that have conquered the islands throughout the centuries. Ensembles who take a school music tour to Malta will love the diverse performance opportunities here, whether it is a music festival, a recital in an historic church or in the midst of a lively square.
With over seven millennia of history to discover, Malta has, quite rightly, been described as an ‘open-air museum’. The country is famous for its megaliths, medieval towers and some of the oldest known human structures in the world. This lovely Mediterranean beauty exudes a majestic tranquillity which belies centuries of invasions that saw the islands come under the control of the Phoenicians, Romans, Byzantines, Muslims, Normans, Aragonese, Knights Hospitalier, Napoleon and the British, before finally achieving independence in 1964.
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The Great Siege Square
Located between St. Lucia Street and Republic Street, this is an iconic place to perform and is ideal for bands and...

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Mdina
The beautiful former capital, Mdina exhibits a strong Arabic influence, giving visitors a glimpse into the past - the history of Mdina...

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Bay Street Shopping Centre
This central shopping centre is located in St. George's Bay and offers a programme of daily entertainment, which your...

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Parish Church of Our Lady of Sorrows
This church has always been an important part of Malta's history and heritage. Located in the famous summer destination...
Sample Itinerary
Tour price includes:
- 4 nights' half-board accommodation
- Return flights inclusive of tax
- Transfers to & from airport
- Meet & greet at the airport
- 3 x full day coach hire for visits and venue transfers
- Free staff place ratio 1:10
- Detailed information pack
- Arrangement of 3 concerts including publicity & advertising
- Itinerary planning service
- Comprehensive travel & medical insurance
- VAT
Morning Summary | Afternoon Summary | Evening Summary | |
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Day 1 |
Flight from UK to Malta |
Meet local representative and transfer to accommodation Check in and local familiarisation on foot |
Meet local representative and transfer to accommodation Check in and local familiarisation on foot |
Day 2 |
Full-day visit to Valetta - walk around the fortifications, Upper Barraka Gardens and theGreat Siege Bell |
Concert performance in a local church or the Great Siege Square |
Return to hotel for evening meal |
Day 3 |
Full-day Gozo tour - visit Qala Belvedere, Victoria and Citadella, Dwerja and Xlendi fishing village and view the high cliffs and turquoise water |
Performance in Gozo or back on Malta |
Performance in Gozo or back on Malta |
Day 4 |
Full-day visit to the 'silent city' of Mdina |
Visit to St Mary's Church, with possible performance here or in nearby Siggiewi for choirs |
Evening band performance at the Bay Street shopping centre |
Day 5 |
Final souvenir shopping |
Coach transfer from the hotel to the airport for return flight back to UK |
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We had a really wonderful few days and thoroughly enjoyed singing in the venues selected. The highlight of the trip was the Last Post Ceremony and the Menin Gate. We were asked to sing a an additional piece of music which meant that they could hold an extended version of the Ceremony.– Excelsis Choir
Recommended Accommodation

Sunflower Hotel
This 3 stars hotel has 108 rooms over 6 floors. All bedrooms have ensuite facilites and balconies overlooking the bay.The hotel has a restaurant, bar , outdoor/indoor swimming pool, wifi and 24h reception…
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Excursions

Eden Cinemas
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The Eden SuperBowl
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The Eden SuperBowl is Malta’s biggest and best tenpin bowling centre. The SuperBowl is a fully air-conditioned, computerised Tenpin Bowling centre offering 20 lanes of bowling and a variety… Read More

Badger Karting
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This visit will consist of 2 karting sessions, one being a practice run, with the second being a qualifying session for each driver followed by a final for the fastest 8… Read More

Upper Barrakka Gardens
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The Upper Barrakka Garden is a public garden in Valletta. It offers a panoramic view of the Grand Harbour and over to the Three Cities. The origins of the Upper Barrakka… Read More

Great Siege Bell
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The 10 ton bronze Great Siege Bell at Valletta was inaugurated in 1992 by Queen Elizabeth and the President of Malta, as a memorial to those who lost their lives in… Read More

Mosta Dome
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Mosta (or Il-Mosta) is a town situated in the middle of the island of Malta, to the north-west of Valletta. Built in the late 19th Century, The Mosta Dome… Read More

Dingli Cliffs
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The village of Dingli lies on a plateau some 250 metres above sea level, which is the highest point of Malta. The area provides not only open sea views over the… Read More

Birgu
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Birgu is the oldest of the so-called ''Three Cities'' adjacent to the Grand Harbour in Malta. Fort St Angelo, at the tip of its peninsula and Birgu itself were used… Read More

Marsaxlokk
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Marsaxlokk is a traditional fishing village located in the south-eastern part of Malta. Marsaxlokk is the foremost fishing village and, perhaps, the most picturesque seaside village in Malta. The sight… Read More

Gozo (full day excursion)
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A full day tour of the island of Gozo takes in visits to Qala Belvedere, Victoria and Cittadela, and also the fishing village of Xlendi. Ferry tickets are included in the… Read More

Ta'Qali Crafts Village
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Ta'Qali Crafts Village is situated on part of an historic World War II airbase in central Malta. Nearby there is the National Park, the Malta Aviation Museum and a busy… Read More

Senglea
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Senglea is a fortified city in the east of Malta, mainly in the Grand Harbour area. It is one of the Three Cities, with the other two being Cospicua and Vittoriosa… Read More

Mdina
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The history of Mdina goes back more than 4000 years. According to tradition, it was here, in 60 AD, that St. Paul is said to have lived after being shipwrecked on… Read More

Mediterraneo Marine Park
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Experience the magic of the sea and its enchanting creatures at close quarters at the Mediterraneo Marine Park. Ever dreamt of swimming with dolphins? Being kissed by sea lions? Or maybe… Read More

Sweethaven Village
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'SWEETHAVEN VILLAGE', the Film Set of the 1980 Musical Production “Popeye”, also known as 'POPEYE VILLAGE' was constructed in Anchor Bay during the last 7 months of 1979. To construct this… Read More

Mgarr Second World War Shelter
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The Mgarr shelter is one of the largest undergound locations of its kind in Malta reaching a depth of 12 m and extending to an overall length of over 255m. This… Read More