Malta: Neolithic to Now

Aug 30 - Sep 06, 2026

Malta has an extraordinary more than 7,000-year history beginning with the arrival of a little-known people from Sicily who became the creators of Malta’s unique Neolithic temples. That history continues with the arrival of traders and invaders across the Mediterranean from the Phoenicians and Romans to the order of maritime warrior monks known as ‘The Knights of Malta’ to both sides in the Second World War.

The Knights built a near-impregnable new city on a rocky peninsula between two harbours. This is Malta’s delightful capital, Valletta, where we stay in single lovely hotel for the week of exploration and discovery. We travel short distances across the island and to nearby Gozo, enjoying the marvellous variety of Maltese cuisine and its incredible range of wines.

The sheer diversity of sites here is sure to astound. There are the Megalithic temples, among the oldest in the world; ancient Roman villas; medieval Mdina; the Baroque splendour of Valletta; and the very modern City Gate designed by Renzo Piano.

Join UBC archaeologist Megan Daniels on this immersive discovery of Malta from the Neolithic to now.

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Tour Cost (per person):

C$6995 includes taxes and gratuities

Group Size:

12 - 16 participants

What’s included: Airport transfers on tour start and end dates; accommodations based on double occupancy in hotels listed or similar; ground transportation; all activities as described in the detailed itinerary; entrance fees; meals as specified in the detailed itinerary; porterage of one standard piece of baggage per person; gratuities for guides, driver, and included meals; all taxes; services of your alumni UBC Study Leader; fully escorted by our Maltese Tour Director

"Loved having Megan on the tour to share her knowledge with all of us. She was outstanding!" - Lynette H. on UBC Tunisia tour with Megan

"Megan was excellent and added broader historical background material to what Samy, the local guide, described". - Andy & Eileen P. on UBC Tunisia tour with Megan

Itinerary at a Glance

Day	Activity
1	Arrive to Malta
2	Valletta’s Treasures
3	The Three Cities
4	By Ferry to Gozo
5	Mdina and Rabat
6	Hal Saflieni Hypogeum / Tas Silġ
7	Archaeological sites of the southern countryside
8	Depart Malta

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Your Tour Leader

Megan Daniels has worked as an archaeologist for over 20 years. She has undertaken archaeological fieldwork in numerous countries, including Canada, Bermuda, Greece, Italy, Macedonia, Turkey, and Tunisia. She first visited Tunisia on a study tour in 2009, as a graduate student studying ancient North Africa at UBC.

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