See Andrea Bocelli and Joseph Calleja in magical Malta
Enjoy thrilling open-air concert in the company of MoS classical music critic David Mellor
BRIMMING with history, culture and natural beauty, Malta is one of the jewels of the Mediterranean. And on this exclusive six-day tour, you will experience its highlights, with time to discover the capital Valletta and the ancient city of Mdina, and enjoy a private wine-tasting session on the nearby island of Gozo.
However, what makes this wonderful holiday truly unforgettable is the chance to experience a thrilling one-off open-air concert performance by the legendary Italian singer Andrea Bocelli and Joseph Calleja, the brilliant tenor known as ‘Golden Voice of Malta’. The following day, Calleja will be your host at a private lunch, during which he will also give a special performance. You will be accompanied at these exclusive events by The Mail on Sunday’s classical music critic David Mellor, who will add his own knowledge and fascinating insights to what promises to be a musical and cultural experience like no other.
REASONS TO BOOK 1. Concert with Andrea Bocelli and Joseph Calleja
The unforgettable highlight of your trip will be seeing Andrea Bocelli and Joseph Calleja give a one-off open-air concert at The Granaries in Valletta. You will prepare for this wonderful musical evening in the best possible way – at a special dinner hosted by Mail on Sunday critic David Mellor.
2. Private lunch hosted by Joseph Calleja
The following day you will enjoy an exclusive private lunch hosted by Joseph Calleja, who will give a short performance for the group.
3. Discover Valletta and Mdina
During this fascinating and relaxing holiday, you will have time to explore Malta’s historic capital, Valletta, established in 1565 and now a Unesco World Heritage Site. Another highlight will be a guided tour of Mdina, which dates back more than 4,000 years and is believed to have once been home to the apostle St Paul. You will experience Mdina’s timeless atmosphere and see many of its cultural and religious treasures.
4. Wine-tasting on Gozo
After taking a boat to the nearby island of Gozo, you will enjoy a wine-tasting session at the vineyards of Ta’Mena. You will have the chance to taste local delicacies, including Gozo cheese and an extraordinary sun-dried tomato paste. 5. New album by Joseph Calleja Readers who book this trip will receive a CD of Joseph Calleja’s superb new album, Verdi, in which the tenor performs from the repertoire of the great composer.