Tenth ISSEI Conference “The European Mind: Narrative and Identity” Introduction and Conference Topic Call for Chairs List of Workshops Call for Papers University of Malta, Foundation for International Studies Registration Form Conference Programme Malta Hotels Information Historical/Cultural Tours Tours Registration Form History of ISSEI Journal: The European Legacy Reduced subscription rate for conference participants

THE TENTH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF ISSEI International Society for the Study of European Ideas The European Mind: Narrative and Identity 24–29 July 2006 Historical Cultural Tours Please note that all our excursions are directed by professional guides and include all entry tickets and transportation to and from the hotels. TOURS REGISTRATION FORM Morning Tour: Monday 24^th July Valletta – ‘a city built by gentlemen for gentlemen’ Sir Walter Scott The tour begins with a visit to the historic Grandmaster’s Palace and The Houses of Parliament, following by a stop at ‘St. John’s Co-cathedral’ which houses the largest Caravaggio painting. The tour ends with the presentation of the audio visual ‘The Malta Experience’ and a visit to the lower Barracca gardens. Lm12 (equivalent to Euro 30) Morning Tour: Tuesday 25^th July Mdina / Rabat (the ancient city of Malta) The tour begins by roaming the ramparts of Mdina. In Mdina we shall visit St. Paul’s co-cathedral. The tour continues with a visit to Rabat that will include the Catacombs of St. Paul, and St. Paul’s grotto. Time permitting the tour will end with a short stop to the crafts village in Ta’ Qali. Lm12 (equivalent to Euro 30) Full Day: Wednesday 26^th July Hypogeum / Tarxien temples The tour begins at the Hypogeum – an underground prehistoric temple, followed by The Tarxien temples with a stop at Marsaxlokk, time permitting. Since the Hypogeum takes only 10 persons at a time, it is suggested that booking is done ASAP. Lm 15 (equivalent to Euro 36) Evening Cruise: Thursday 27^th July Participants will assembly at the Sliema Ferriers at 6pm. The boat will sail along the east coast of Malta and will stop for dinner at Cirkewwa the Northern most tip of Malta. Dinner will be buffet style. We will sail back towards the grand harbour and return to berth by midnight. Lm18 (equivalent of Euro 42) Friday 28^th July, 2006 – GALA DINNER The gala dinner will take place on Friday 28th July at Villa Bighi. The land on which the villa is built once belonged to Fra Giovanni Bichi who was the nephew of Pope Alexander VII. Fra Bichi was in the naval service of the order and eventually gained command of the Papal fleet. However, he did not survive to see the villa finished as he died of plague. In 1827 Lord Nelson suggested that it be used as a hospital during the battle of Navarino, and of course King George IV gave his permission. The dinner will take place in the garden of this beautiful villa, a part of Kalkara creek which overlooks the historical Grand Harbour and stands testimony to the 1565 Great Siege. The special price of Lm22 includes a splendid 3 course meal with the best local wine and water. A special entertainment programme is scheduled for the event. Transport to and from the hotels is available. Full Day Tour: Saturday 29^th July F/D Gozo (Malta’s sister island) Departure will be at approx 7.30 am from hotel to the Cirkewwa terminal for the Ferry crossing to Gozo. The visit on Gozo will include: The Ggantija Temples and the Traditional Windmill, and Gozo’s capital city – Rabat, and the historical ‘Citadella’. There will be a stop for lunch. The tour will end with a trip to Dwejra and a final stop at the Ta’ Pinu sanctuary (time permitting). Lm22 (equivalent to Euro 52)

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