| OPTIONAL
EXCURSIONS AND SOCIAL PROGRAMME
Tuesday,
16th September 2008
half day
tour (morning) : 09:00/09:30 - 13:30*
Valletta
- City of the Knights - 24Euros
The tour
starts with a walk to the Barrakka Gardens for a panoramic view of the
Grand Harbour. Then on to St John's Co-Cathedral, Malta's greatest treasure
that includes the famous paintings of Caravaggio, the St. Jerome and the
Beheading of John The Baptist. The tour proceeds to the Grand Master's
Palace, which today houses Parliament, the offices of the President of
Malta and the Armoury.
Wednesday,
17th September 2008
half day
tour (morning) : 09:00/09:30 - 13:30*
Three
Cities - 24Euros
Discover
the historical area known as the Three Cities : Vittoriosa, Senglea and
Cospicua. A drive through Cospicua to Vittoriosa where we walk through
the narrow streets. From the old quay we take a typical harbour "fregatina"
for a tour of the Grand Harbour.
Sunday,
21st September 2008
full day
tour : 08:00/08:30 - 17:00*
Gozo,
Malta's Sister Island - 40Euros
Although
Gozo shares Malta's history, it has a character all of its own. After a
twenty-minute ferry crossing, the tour starts with a visit to the Ggantija
Prehistoric Temples. We proceed to Dwejra to see the 'Azure Window', Fungus
Rock and the Inland Sea. We will also visit the Citadel in the Capital
of Victoria, and the bay of Xlendi where we will have time to stop for
lunch.
* Pick
up time will depend on which hotel delegates are staying in.
THE HYPOGEUM
The Hypogeum
in Hal-Saflieni, Paola, Malta, is a subterranean structure excavated c.
2500 B.C. Thought to be originally a sanctuary, it became a necropolis
in prehistoric times. It is the only prehistoric underground temple in
the world. In 1980, it was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Between
1992 and1996 extensive restoration works were carried out.
It was discovered
by accident in 1902 when workers cutting cisterns for a new housing development
broke through its roof. The study of the structure was first entrusted
to Father Manuel Magri of the Society of Jesus, who directed the excavations
on behalf of the Museums Committee. Unfortunately, Magri died in 1907,
before the publication of the report. Following Magri's sudden death, excavation
resumed under Sir Temi Zammit. Zammit later went on to excavate the Tarxien
Temples. He was Professor of Chemistry and subsequently, Rector of the
University of Malta between 1920 and 1926. He is also renowned for the
part he played in the identification of the goat as the reservoir of the
bacteria that causes Brucellosis.
If you would
like to visit this unique archaeological site you may book online at the
following URL:
http://www.heritagemalta.org/maltashop.html
It is very
difficult to obtain tickets for this prime site at short notice.
WELCOME
RECEPTION
Wednesday,
17th September 2008
There will
be a Welcome Reception which is included in the Registration Fee, after
the conference opening ceremony in the Aula Magna of the Old University
building in Valletta. Today, this is the seat of the Malta University Holding
Company which also comprises the Foundation for International Studies Ltd.
EAA ANNUAL
PARTY
Thursday,
18th September 2008
There will
also be the EAA Annual Party which is included in the Registration Fee.
This is to be held at Castello Zammitello, a unique 300 year old
Norman style castle on the outskirts of Mgarr on the way to picturesque
Gnejna Bay. Now a venue for social events, in the late 20th century,
it was the home of the noble Sant Cassia family.
OPTIONAL
GALA DINNER
Saturday,
20th September 2008
20:30
Conference
Dinner at Villa Bighi - 48 Euros.
Today, the
seat of the Malta Council for Science and Technology, Villa Bighi was formerly
a naval hospital. It is sited overlooking Grand Harbour on The Three Cities
side and by night has a spectacular view of the floodlit Valletta fortifications.
PRE or POST
CONFERENCE STAYS IN GOZO
If you would
like to get away from it all, why not spend a few days in Gozo either pre-or-post
conference? You can stay at either Ta' Cenc or the Cornucopia Hotel (see
hotel info) and discover more of Gozo. You can see the stalagmites and
stalactites at Xerri's Grotto and visit the sanctuary of Ta'Pinu. You can
also see the spectacular views overlooking Ramla Bay and the fishing village
of Marsalforn as well as view Comino's Blue Lagoon from Hondoq Bay.
PRE &
POST CONFERENCE VISIT TO SICILY
Nearby Sicily
also offers a wealth of archaeological remains at places like Agrigento.
Dominated by Mount Etna, the island has many places of interest such as
its capital Palermo and also spots of natural beauty as in the case of
the hilltop town of Taormina.
Day Trip
Tuesday,
16 September 2008
Departing
Malta 09:15hrs returning at 23:30hrs
Two-Day
Trip
Sunday,
21 September 2008 - Tuesday, 23 September 2008
Departing
Malta Sun. 20:35hrs returning Tues. 23:30hrs
If you would
like to spend a few days in Sicily, email: sales@traveldeals.com.mt
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