Malta Events - Good Friday Processions in Malta

The Easter Celebrations in Malta start a week before Easter on Palm Sunday, with processions around various parishes remembering the triumphal  entrance of Jesus to Jerusalem. The following week is referred to as the Holy Week. On Maundy Thursday it’s a custom that Maltese visit churches and Last Supper displays. Good Friday, the Friday preceding Easter Sunday, is one of the most important religious holidays in Malta observed primarily by Christians commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and his death at Calvary. Good Friday is a Holy Day for Catholics, where Christians fast and make sacrifices.

On Good Friday at 3pm, the time when Jesus died, a special mass is celebrated in churches around the Maltese islands. During the afternoon, one can attend one of the Good Friday processions held in different towns and villages. This is a very solemn procession of statues, each of which represents a particular episode in the Passion of the Christ, carried by the devout public. Between one statue and another there are biblical characters represented by people wearing epic costumes. Also, in many processions one can see men in penitence bearing a cross and dragging chains tied to their bare feet, as an act of penitence.

If you will be spending your Easter Holidays in Malta contact Our Chauffeur Driven Service and they will advise you on Where to Go and What to Do in Malta during your holidays.

Image provided by the Malta Tourism Authority.



Learning Malta Holidays - English Courses in Malta

Would you like to enjoy a quick break in Malta whilst learning English at the same time?

Improve your English skills during your holidays in Malta. Add some English lessons to your accommodation package.

Private and semi-private courses in General and Business English are offered in-house at the Excelsior Hotel Malta by Britannia College Tutors, a Ministry of Education accredited English Language School.

Packages starting from € 700.00… choose from a variety of options.

 Should you require further information about English Courses in Malta kindly contact us on sascha.sammut@excelsior.com.mt or on 00356 21250520.

Terms and Conditions Apply.

Photo Courtesy of the Britannia College.

Comino - The Beauty of the Maltese Islands!

Discover the most beautiful parts of our Maltese Islands.

The tiny Island of Comino is situated right in the middle of the channel which separates mainland Malta from the island of Gozo. The unspoilt island is a haven for all those who love swimming, snorkelling, diving, wind surfing and other water sports. The Blue Lagoon, with its crystal clear blue sea, provides one of the most spectacular sights of the Maltese archipelago. The natural caves surrounding the Island are also awe inspiring and are not to be missed.

Departure from Marfa by ferry boat - 9.00 till 15.00 hrs (every hour)

Departure from Comino by ferry boat - 9.30 till 18.00 hrs (every hour)

Transfer to ferry -

€35.00 each way (2-4 Persons)

€40.00 each way (5-6 Persons)

 

Should you wish to experience a day in Comino during your holidays in Malta kindly contact our transport desk on 00356 23192229 to book your transport.



Malta Events - Antonello Venditti to perform at Ta’ Qali

Vendetti will be supported by local band Winter Moods, in a top Malta concert organised by Standout Events.

Speaking at a press conference announcing the concert, Venditti - who had performed in Malta in 2001 - described the island as being "one of the most important countries in the world".

You can speak any language in the world when you're in Malta, and you'll be understood. It's a magical place, and it's a place where people can live well - which is rare, because out in the world, people aren't living well," he said, adding that he has a good relationship with his supporting act, Winter Moods.

"They're a great band, and we're good friends. In them I see a joie de vivre that seems typical of Malta, a willingness to express solidarity."

Venditti also divulged that unlike his 2001 concert, which was more orchestral-based, the upcoming gig will be a rock performance.

Boasting of a long career which began in the early 70s, Antonello Venditti can boast of a multi-generational fan base, partly thanks to his perceptive satirical lyrics which express a love-hate relationship with his country of origin, and particularly his birth city: Rome.

Antonello Venditti will be visiting Malta as part of his 'Unica 2012' tour.

 

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72 hours in Malta

300 days of sunshine, crystal clear Mediterranean waters, 7,000 years of history, thriving local traditions and laid-back rural villages, delicious cuisine and a vibrant nightlife – Welcome to Malta!

Stay at the Grand Hotel Excelsior, two minutes away from Valletta, and relive the Knight’s of St. John legacy. Visit the medieval city of Mdina, one of Europe’s finest examples of an ancient walled city and extraordinary in its mix of medieval and baroque architecture. Head north to enjoy Mediterranean sun, sand and sea. Experience Gozo where tranquillity is still a way of life. Enjoy Malta’s religious ‘festas’, adorned churches and glittering firework displays. Discover megalithic temples, rugged countryside and dramatic cliffs or submerge into a diver’s paradise. Wine and dine in stylish surroundings and party in lively evening venues.

If you have only three days in Malta, do not attempt to see it all. Although the area covered by the Maltese Islands is just 316 km², there is plenty to see and do so we recommend you experience just a few of Malta’s highlights to get a feeling of the island’s character.

We will start by giving you information about Things to do in Malta on Day 1.

Day 1 – Valletta & Sliema

With the Grand Hotel Excelsior as your home, the Capital Valletta, is probably the most obvious place to start. With the entire city declared a UNESCO World Heritage site, walking through its streets is nothing short of walking through an open-air museum. Walk along Republic Street to St John’s Co-Cathedral, the jewel of Valletta, with its gilded interior enough to make one’s jaw drop. Look out for the Caravaggio’s only signed painting, The Beheading of St John. Exit the Catheral and dive into the open-air market in Merchants’ Street. All in all, Valletta is also a great place for shopping.

Do take the time to wander through the alleyways, up and down the lopes and stairways, and to sit under the sun with a coffee watching the pigeons. In whichever order you choose to do these, try to be at the Upper Barrakka Gardens at noon for the re-enactment and shooting of the cannon, and enjoy one of the most spectacular views in Malta, that of the Grand Harbour.

For the afternoon we recommend a Harbour Cruise which takes you to see the the Three Cities from a unique perspective and which offers an insight to the essence of Maltese History.

Tomorrow we will be giving you some tips on what to do in Malta on Day 2. So visit the Blogs of the Grand Hotel Excelsior Malta to stay updated.

Should you wish to experience one of our exclusive tours during your Holidays in Malta kindly contact our chauffeur driven service on: +356 21250520 or on transport@excelsior.com.mt.

Photos courtesy of the Malta Tourism Authority.



Things to do in Malta: Bird Park & Salini Park Nature Tour

The Bird Park is now open to the general public.

Nestled within Salina, Bird Park Malta so far has been Malta’s best kept secret! Home to over 200 species of birds and animals, the park is a must for all nature-lovers. Flamingos, pelicans, swans, storks, owls, cranes, parrots and many other amazing birds from around the world thrive happily with kangaroos, wallabies, antelope, meerkats, deer, genets, marmosets and more… This nature-themed leisure park is a first for Malta and offers a unique experience.

Salini Park

This site is one of the last remaining salt marshes in the Maltese Islands. The remarkable landscape is also home to a variety of native flora and fauna.

The tour starts from 11.30hrs till 14.30hrs and is available from Wednesday to Sunday including Public Holidays.

This package includes the following:

• 3 hour Tour with our Executive Chauffeur Driven Service

• Entrance to the Bird Park Malta

• A visit to The Salini Park where you can enjoy a small snack offered by this Luxury Malta Hotel

Price for 2 persons 140.00 Euros

Price for 3 persons 160.00 Euros

Price for 4 persons 180.00 Euros

Should you wish to experience one of Our Exclusive Tours during your Holidays in Malta kindly contact our transport office on: +356 21250520 or on transport@excelsior.com.mt.

Welcome Autumn - Exclusive October Online Offer

There is still time to enjoy some nice weather!

Looking for a special place to spend your holidays in Malta? Malta is bursting with exciting events and the Grand Hotel Excelsior awaits you to celebrate and relax in elegance and luxury.

Benefit from Our October Exclusive Offer available only when booking through Our Official website...

For stay dates 4th till 11th & 23rd till 31st October book a Deluxe Inland Room on Bed & Breakfast Basis and get a FREE Room Upgrade to a Deluxe Partial Sea View Room. And if you stay 3 nights or more you can benefit from a discount off your rate. The average nightly rate includes the % discount for stays from 3 nights.

Rates start from 155 Euro per room per night.

For more information visit the Grand Hotel Excelsior Malta Website.

APRIL LAST MINUTE DEAL!

"Take advantage of the Excelsior Malta's April Upgrade Offer... It's available during the Easter Weekend!

For stay dates during April book a Deluxe Room on Bed and Breakfast Basis & get a FREE Room Upgrade to a Deluxe Sea View Room! Offer is valid when Booking through Our Hotel Website. And if you stay for three nights you get a discount of 10% or 15% if you stay 4 nights and over!..."

For more information please have a look at this Special Malta Holiday Offer on our Website: http://bit.ly/hY0arV

 

Terms and Conditions:

•Kindly note that this offer is limited and thus can be withdrawn at any time.

•Offer is only available for stay dates in April and not extending into May.

•Above offer is on Bed and Breakfast Basis.

•Use of our leisure facilities throughout your stay and complimentary parking for in house guests apply.

•Quoted Rates are inclusive of tax and availability is subject to change at time of booking.

•Kindly note that other rates apply should a client opt for an earlier departure than otherwise booked with the above mentioned offer.