Three Cities Tour & Wine Tasting
Excursion Overview:
The Three Cities is a collective term used to describe the fortified cities of Cospicua, Vittoriosa, and Senglea. During this tour, you will explore Cospicua, the largest of the three, a historic port city with double fortifications. Cospicua was also known as Città Cottonera, although this name is now mistakenly used to refer to the entire region.
Next, you will arrive in Vittoriosa, a strategically significant city with a long history of maritime, mercantile, and military activities. Before Valletta became Malta’s capital, securing control of Vittoriosa was essential for anyone seeking to govern the Maltese Islands, due to its prime location within the Grand Harbour.
The third city, Senglea, also known as Civitas Invicta, earned its name for successfully resisting the Ottoman invasion during the Great Siege of 1565. Named after Grand Master Claude de la Sengle, the city was originally connected to Cospicua by a land bridge built during the era of the Knights of St. John, giving it the shape of a peninsula. As you walk through its narrow streets, shaded by historical churches and grand buildings, you will get a glimpse of Malta’s rich heritage.
After exploring the Three Cities, the tour continues to Ir-Razzett l-Antik in Qormi, where your wine tasting experience will begin. The visit starts with a historical introduction, surrounded by authentic artifacts, followed by a detailed explanation of grape pressing, fermentation, and the transformation of local grapes into exquisite Maltese wines.
The wine tasting session takes place in the restaurant, where expert staff will guide you through a selection of premium Maltese wines, each paired with traditional local delicacies, including Maltese bread, savory dips, cheeses, and other regional specialties. At the bar, you will also have the opportunity to purchase locally produced wines to take home.
The price includes:
✔ Half-day tour of the Three Cities
✔ Wine tasting at a local winery
✔ Multilingual guide