SOCIAL PROGRAM
Welcome Party: June 1, 2026 (Monday), Paradise Bay Resort Hotel
Conference Banquet: June 4, 2026 (Thursday) 19:15, Paradise Bay Resort Hotel
There is no cost to attend the Welcome Cocktail and Conference Banquet for registered participants and accompanying persons who paid for full board accommodation at Paradise Bay Hotel. The other participants will be charged a fee of €50 to attend the Welcome Cocktail and Conference Banquet.
Excursions: All tours below will take place on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, between 13:00 and 19:00.
Boat Tour: An unforgettable half-day adventure on the beautiful Hera boat. This journey offers relaxation, stunning scenery and swimming in crystal-clear waters. There are full facilities on board such as bar (serving snacks & beverages), showers, toilettes, sun mats, snorkeling equipment (available for rent).
Price: 60 euros per person (includes a complimentary welcome drink [wine or beer] and mineral water throughout).
Prehistoric Temples Tour: Step into a time machine and embark on a unique journey to ancient. Uncover the secrets of the awe-inspiring megalithic Ħagar Qim, Mnajdra and Tarxien Temples with a local guide and discover intricately carved stonework dating back to 3,600-3,200 BC. Venture into the legendary Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum, an outstanding underground burial complex that bears testimony to a civilization that has disappeared. This temple tour guarantees an unforgettable experience that will transport you more than 5,000 years back in time.
Price: 80 euros per person. The tour is limited to 20 people.
Malta City Sightseeing Tour (Blue Grotto, Ħagar Qim and Mnajdra Acheological Site, Mdina): Go on a local boat ride to experience the awe-inspiring beauty of the Blue Grotto up close, marvelling at its vivid colours and formations and visit the blue water caves along the coast (weather permitting). Swim in crystal-clear waters. Visit the awe-inspiring megalithic Ħagar Qim and Mnajdra Temples over 5,000 years old with a local guide. Discover Mdina, ‘The Silent City’ with a local licensed guide. With its honey-hued stone walls and narrow winding streets, Mdina is every bit as atmospheric now as it was during its Moorish heyday. Soak up palaces, churches, monuments and convents.
Price: 60 euros per person. The tour is limited to 52 people.
