The Catenian Association Malta & Gozo Area. to a rejuvenated. Malta Week November Full Cost per person in Sterling.

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1 The Catenian Association Malta & Gozo Area Proudly welcomes you to a rejuvenated Malta Week November 2018 The island of Malta may be small, but what it lacks in size, it makes up for in experiences, making it one of the best holiday destinations. Malta s capital, Valletta is not only a UNESCO World Heritage Site, but it has also been crowned the European Capital of Culture for This means that if you re planning to attend Malta Week 2018, you will be spoilt for choice when it comes to cultural adventures, entertainment, and fun things to see and do. Malta has enjoyed a rich past full of influences from many cultures. The Phoenicians, Carthaginians, Romans, Byzantines, Arabs, Normans, Knights of St. John, French and the British have all made their mark on the island and this has created a rich tapestry of historical and cultural treasures. So, what are you waiting for? It s time to book your flights and experience one of the best holiday destinations in the warmth, friendly and hospitable presence of the Maltese Catenians. Early flight booking is recommended to secure the best prices. What the Package price includes: 8 Nights stay in one of the official Malta Week hotels (7 in Malta and 1 in Gozo) Bed and Full Buffet Breakfast All transfers in Malta and Gozo during Malta Week Transport to and from official Malta Week hotels for all functions. All tours, lunches and dinners as on programme overleaf. Ferry boat trip Malta / Gozo / Malta All local taxes, except for the recently introduced Environment Contribution, amounting to 0.50 per night up to maximum of 5, payable at the hotel upon arrival. Full Cost per person in Sterling Sharing Twin Room Single Room Each additional night Pre or Post Malta Week (subject to availability) Sharing Twin Room Single Room Sterling Sterling Sterling Sterling Corinthia Hotel (St. George s Bay, St. Julian s) 5 Star Cavalieri Art Hotel (St. Julian s) 4 Star Hotel Calypso (Gozo) 4 Star n/a n/a 43 53

2 Grandmaster s Palace Valletta The Grandmaster s Palace officially known as The Palace occupies a city block in the centre of Valletta, and it is the largest palace in the city. It was built between the 16 th and 18 th centuries as the palace of the Grand Master of the Order of St. John, who ruled Malta, and was also known as the Magisterial Palace. It eventually became the Governor s Palace, and it currently houses the Office of the President of Malta. The Palace State Rooms When not hosting functions of state, the magnificent halls at first floor are open to the public. The Council Chamber is home to a rare collection of exotic Gobelin tapestries depicting hunting scenes from different continents. The State Dining Room is adorned with portraits of the Presidents of Malta and one painting of Queen Elizabeth II as Queen of Malta. The Supreme Council Hall is decorated with a cycle of twelve frescoes by Mattia Perez d Aleccio depicting the Great Siege of The Ambassador s Hall and main corridors are lined with portraits of European monarchs and Grand Masters of the Order. The Palace Armoury The Age of Chivalry comes alive in one of the most prominent arms collections, with weapons and armour that provide a human context to the Great Siege of Malta, and the military provenance of the Knights of St. John. Highlights include the personal armour of Grand Master La Valette, the dazzling parade armour of Grand Master Alof de Wignacourt, and a collection of weapons used by the Ottomans during the Great Siege of Malta Maritime Museum Housed within the Old Naval bakery, the Malta Maritime Museum charts Malta s maritime history and lore within a Mediterranean context. It also illustrates the global nature of seafaring and its impact on Malta s society. The museum houses numerous artefacts highlighting the different epochs of Malta s history that is inadvertently tied to the sea. The Museum aims at illustrating Malta s maritime history from prehistory to the present day and to illustrate the fascination of the sea within a Mediterranean context, without neglecting the overall global nature of seafaring. These aims are achieved by the constant search for, identification, and acquisition of artefacts related to the museum s mission. This task has been aided by the constant donations over these past years by the Maltese general public, foreign individuals, companies, corporate bodies, foreign maritime and naval museums, foreign navies, and Maltese and foreign ambassadors and high commissioners. This is a large achievement when one considers that the museum didn t even have one single artifact in Today the museum houses a unique collection of over 20,000 artefacts belonging to Malta s Maritime past. Nowadays the museum is proud to showcase some unique artefacts including the largest known roman anchor in the world, the earliest known ex:voto on the island, the largest ship model belonging to the Order of St John, the largest collection of cannon on the island, the Napoleonic figure head of the 110 gun ship HMS Hibernia, a 1950s working marine steam engine, and a collection of 60+ boats. The Malta Maritime Museum at the Marina Grande helps visitors chart 7,000 years of history under one roof.

3 Tour of the Outskirts of Mdina by Karozzin The Inquisitor s Palace The Inquisitor s Palace, situated in the heart of Vittoriosa, is one of the very few surviving palaces of its kind which, in the early modern period could be found all over Europe and South America. Many of these palaces simply succumbed to the ravages of time or were victims of the anti-reactionary power unleashed by the French Revolution. Fortunately, the Maltese Inquisitor s Palace, throughout its five centuries of history, always hosted high-ranking officials representing the main powers on the island, who therefore ensured its survival. Mgr Pietro Dusina arrived in Malta in 1574 as the first general inquisitor and apostolic delegate of the Maltese Islands. The Grand Master offered him the unused palace as an official residence. Almost all successive inquisitors sought to transform the palace into a decent mansion. They all shared the same cultural values of clerical baroque Roman society, and by the mid-18th century they had managed successfully to transform the building into a typical Roman palace. The palace also managed to survive through the bombings of the Second World War and the threat of modern development. It is today the only Inquisitor s Palace open to the public in the world and an architectural gem, representative of the chequered history and European heritage of the Maltese islands. We will commence the day by a tour of the outskirts of Mdina by Karozzin a Maltese traditional mode of transport consisting of a carriage pulled by a horse. Mdina is a fortified medieval town enclosed in bastions, located on a large hill in the centre of Malta. The town was the old capital of Malta, and with its narrow streets, few inhabitants and beautiful views over the Island it is truly a magical town. Mdina is referred to as the Silent City by Maltese and visitors alike - no cars (except those of a limited number of residents) have permission to enter Mdina and the town provides a relaxing atmosphere among the visitors walking its narrow streets and alleyways. Mdina has a small population of around 250 people who live in 0.9km 2, within the city walls. In contrast, outside the city walls, the village of Rabat is just a step away, and has a population of over 11,000 people. The medieval town of Mdina presents a mix of Norman and Baroque architecture and is the home to many palaces, most of which today serve as private homes. The large and striking Cathedral of the Conversion of St. Paul stands in the main square of the town. Mdina was first inhabited and fortified around 700 BC by the Phoenicians and was at that time called Maleth. Mdina benefits from its good location on the island s highest point, far away from the sea. Under the Roman Empire the Roman governor built his palace in Mdina and it is said that even St. Paul stayed there after he was shipwrecked in Malta. It was the Normans who surrounded the city with its thick defensive fortifications and they also widened the moat around Mdina. After an earthquake in 1693, there was the need to redesign parts of the city. This introduced Baroque designs within the city, and the Knights of Malta rebuilt the cathedral as well as the Magisterial Palace and Palazzo Falson.

4 Palazzo Falson A Historic House Museum The splendid Palazzo Falson, which is one of the oldest surviving homes in Malta, built in the 13th century, has a dazzling and extensive private collection on display, including furniture, watches, silver, jewellery, oriental rugs, paintings, armoury and books. The Palazzo is named after its 16th century owner Vice Admiral Michele Falsone, although the amazing collection was brought together by researcher, philanthropist and artist Captain Olof Gollcher O.B.E. ( ), who bought the Palazzo in Capt. Gollcher s interest in weaponry is evident through the extensive collection on display in the Armoury. The walls are hung with an interesting array of swords, polearms, pistols and guns. The paintings collection is made up of more than 200 works which include a number of portraits, including family ones, biblical and mythological scenes, and some marine-themed ones, which reflect the fact that the Gollcher family business was in shipping. There are a number of significant 17th century paintings in this collection, including ones attributed to Sir Anthony Van Dyck, David Teniers the Younger, Nicolas Poussin, Bartolomé Esteban Murillo and Mattia Preti. The impressive silver collection of more than 800 items includes some noteworthy and significant pieces of Maltese, Continental and British silver, most of which are on display in the Strongroom, where Gollcher used to lock up his silver when he went away. Palazzo Falson has an impressive collection of over eighty Oriental rugs from different areas such as Azerbaijan, Afghanistan and Turkmenistan, and a selection of these are displayed in the Carpet Gallery. The wealth of the collections held at the palazzo offer the visitor the enriching experience of a museum visit, but within the intimate setting of a private house. Dress Code JACKET & TIE FOR HOLY MASS, GOZO CIRCLE MEETING AND FAREWELL DINNER DANCE INFORMAL ATTIRE FOR ALL OTHER FUNCTIONS. Travel Insurance You are strongly advised to take out travel insurance to include cancellation charges and medical costs.

5 The Cittadella Gozo A visit to the Citadel should not be missed. Before you have fully passed under the archway into the Citadel, you will be welcomed by the majestic sight of Gozo Cathedral, across the small square at the top of a wide flight of steps guarded by two 17th-century bronze cannon. A walk along the fortified ramparts is rewarded with a breathtaking 360-degree panorama of Gozo s hills and valleys, villages and churches with Malta in the distance across the sea. Only a couple of families live within the Citadel walls today. In the square you will find the magnificent baroque Cathedral of Gozo dedicated to Santa Marija, or more precisely the Assumption of the Virgin Mary; as well as the Law Courts and the Bishop s Palace. The Old Citadel (also called the Cittadella or Kastell) rises dramatically above ir-rabat (Victoria). Built at a perfect strategic vantage point, it defiantly dominates the skyline exactly as intended by the military architects who built it. The Citadel has been at the centre of activity on the island since possibly Neolithic times, and was certainly fortified during the Bronze Age around 1500 BC. It was later developed by the Phoenicians and in Roman times, it was a complex Acropolis. Gozo was a privileged Roman Municipality, independent of Malta and the Citadel was the centre of its administrative as well as its military and religious life. An important temple to the goddess Juno stood where the Cathedral now stands. The north side of the Citadel dates back to the period of the Aragonese, while the south flank, overlooking Ir-Rabat (Victoria), was re-constructed under the Knights of St. John between 1599 and This rebuilding came towards the end of Gozo s darkest period, when for two centuries, marauding Turks and Berber corsairs had harassed and pillaged the Maltese Islands. For this reason, until 1637, the entire population of Gozo was required by law to spend the night within the Citadel for their own safety. The climax of the Turkish raids on Gozo came in A strong Ottoman naval force, after an unsuccessful attack on Malta, turned its attention to the less well protected Gozo. After a short siege the crumbling medieval walls of the Citadel were overwhelmed and the defenders begged for an honourable capitulation. Tragically for the population, (then numbering around 5000), the surrender terms were far from honourable. With the exception of just 40 elderly and disabled citizens, the entire population of Gozo was chained and taken into slavery. It took nearly 50 years to re-populate the island and rebuild the Citadel in its present layout. During our impressive visit of the Cittadella, we shall also visit the Gozo Museum of Archaeology, the Gran Castello Historic House, the Gozo Nature Museum and the Old Prison.

6 The Programme Malta Week 2018 IN LINE WITH THE CURRENT THEME OF PROVIDING A LESS FORMAL APPROACH TO MALTA WEEK 2018, THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMME OF EVENTS HAS BEEN CAREFULLY PREPARED OFFERING A MIXTURE OF CATENIAN SOCIALISING, SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME FOR RELAXATION NOVEMBER 2018 SATURDAY 10 Arrival at Malta International Airport and transfer to Corinthia Hotel St. George s Bay, St. Julian s or to Cavalieri Art Hotel, St. Julian s Evening: Welcome Buffet Dinner SUNDAY 11 Morning: Holy Mass at Our Lady of Sorrows, St. Paul s Bay followed by Lunch Evening: Free MONDAY 12 Morning: A visit to the magnificent Grand Master s Palace, the Palace Armoury and the Palace State Rooms in Valletta followed by a light lunch Evening: Free TUESDAY 13 Morning: A visit to the Three Cities boarding a water taxi dghajsa from Valletta across the Grand Harbour to Vittoriosa. We will visit the Malta Maritime Museum and the Inquisitor s Palace, followed by a light lunch. Evening: Free WEDNESDAY 14 Free Day - Free transport will be available from the hotels to Sliema / Valletta at specific hours. THURSDAY 15 Morning: Tour of the outskirts of Mdina by karozzin a Maltese traditional mode of transport consisting of a carriage pulled by a horse or pair of horses. In Mdina we will visit Palazzo Falson the former home of Capt Olof Frederick Gollcher OBE ( ), the son of a prosperous shipping merchant of Swedish descent. We will end the half day tour by visiting the famous Serkin pastizzeria to savour this traditional little bar which specialises in pea and cheese pastizzi Evening: Home / Circle Hosting FRIDAY 16 Morning: Transfer to Gozo by ferry followed by a tour of the recently restored and fortified town commonly known as Cittadella in Rabat, Gozo. During our visit we shall call at the Gozo Museum of Archaeology, the Gran Castello Historic House, the Gozo Nature Museum and the Old Prison, followed by a light lunch. Afternoon: Check-in at the Calypso Hotel, in Marsalforn. Evening: Gozo Circle Meeting followed by a Farewell Dinner Dance. SATURDAY 17 Morning: Return to Malta by ferry. Check-in at the Corinthia Hotel St. George s Bay, St. Julian s or the Cavalieri Art Hotel, St. Julian s Evening: Free (unless departing today) SUNDAY 18 Morning: Transfer to Malta International Airport The Hotels CORINTHIA HOTEL - ST. GEORGE S BAY, ST. JULIAN S ***** Situated at the water s edge, Corinthia Hotel St George s Bay is a majestic spectacle overlooking the entrance to a wide, sweeping bay. With stunning, panoramic views over the sparkling Mediterranean and a spacious, stepped lido, this hotel is the perfect place to enjoy the glorious Maltese sunshine. Luxury and elegance abound in this beautiful sea-view hotel, where the warmth of genuine Maltese hospitality greets every guest. This property is 4 minutes walk from the beach. Right on the waterfront of St. George s Bay and a 5-minute walk from the sandy beach, the Corinthia is a 5-star hotel with an on-site spa and 5 swimming pools set on luxurious sea-view terraces. Corinthia Hotel St. George s Bay features spacious, airconditioned rooms with a large balcony, most overlooking the sea. Fine dining at the Corinthia includes a generous daily buffet breakfast, plus 9 restaurants serving Mediterranean cuisine, all with beautiful views. The charming Vinotheque Bistro offers a wide selection of fine wines. Cavalieri Art Hotel St. Julian s **** The Cavalieri Art Hotel is a four star hotel set in a quiet and unique location directly overlooking the popular and picturesque St. Julian s Bay. The property is also located on the doorstep of the Portomaso Yacht Marina and within easy walking distance to the most important points of interest. These attractions include Malta s most popular nightlife area, the Dragonara Casino and Spinola Bay the heart of St. Julian s. The seafront and beautiful promenade with its many bars, restaurants and shops as well as the main bus routes to Valletta and Sliema and Gozo ferry terminal are all close by. Calypso Hotel Marsalforn, Gozo **** The Calypso is a lovely 4 star hotel located directly on the water s edge in the peaceful fishing village of Marsalforn with the Mediterranean sea and the beautiful Gozitan countryside surrounding this hotel on all sides. Marsalforn on Gozo s north eastern coast is an idyllic Gozitan village. With charm and character, this little town located by the sea is a super resort for a peaceful and tranquil Gozo vacation. Victoria which is the capital city of Gozo is only a short bus ride from Marsalforn making this locality accessible to all areas of Gozo.. There are 4 restaurants at the hotel, serving a range of Mediterranean, Italian and Oriental cuisine. The café is open all day for tea, coffee and cakes. The Calypso Hotel is a 3 km walk from the red sandy beach of Ramla Bay. For Further details Contact the Malta Week Booking Co-ordinator Bro. Joe Caruana Letter: Clarach, Triq San Gwann L-Evangelista, Bahar ic-caghaq, NXR 5203 Malta joe@clarach.com.mt Telephone: Mobile: