Discover the highlights of Malta and Gozo on this eight-day tour. Explore Valletta’s historic streets, including St. John’s Co-Cathedral. Enjoy a full-day excursion to Gozo, visiting the Ggantija Temples, Victoria’s Citadel and the island’s picturesque bays. Step back in time in Mdina, Malta’s former capital, and take in panoramic views from Dingli Cliffs. Explore the Three Cities – Vittoriosa, Cospicua and Senglea – and enjoy a traditional dghajsa boat ride in the Grand Harbour. Visit the colourful fishing village of Marsaxlokk, admire the Blue Grotto (weather permitting), and wander through one of Malta’s charming rural villages.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Malta: here you will find prehistoric temples, hidden coves, fossil-studded cliffs and a history of remarkable intensity, packing glorious variety into its small archipelago.
Gozo: discover the natural and tranquil beauty of this little island and visit the most famous landmarks such as the Neolithic Ggantija Temples and salt pans.
Día 1: ARRIVAL MALTA – SLIEMA (12km – 30min)
Upon arrival at Malta Airport, meet our representative and hop on a private transfer that will take you to your hotel. Check in at the hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight in Sliema.
Día 2: SLIEMA – VALLETTA – SLIEMA (15km – 30min)
After breakfast enjoy the sightseeing tour of Valletta. Our guided tour through the vibrant streets of Valletta will allow you to discover the beauty and charm of the fortified city built by the Knights in 1566. The Order of St. John ruled over the islands for 268 years and left a unique cultural legacy of which Valletta is the prime example. We first enjoy a breathtaking view of the Grand Harbour from the Upper Barracca Gardens. Then we visit St. John’s Co-Cathedral, including the Caravaggio masterpieces in the Oratory. The Co-Cathedral houses one of the most beautiful marble inlaid floors in the world. Going down Republic Street you will walk past the Grand Masters’ Palace and the recently restored St. George’s Square before watching the Malta Experience, an audiovisual show where Malta’s history throughout the centuries is brought back to life.
Overnight in Sliema.
Día 3: SLIEMA – GOZO – SLIEMA (45km – 1.5hrs drive, 20 min by ferry)
Wake up to breakfast at the hotel and get ready for a trip to Gozo. After a short twenty-minute ferry crossing you will reach Mgarr harbour, which immediately sets the pace to Gozo’s unique atmosphere. Your guide will lead you around the Megalithic temples of Ggantija, the oldest free-standing monuments in the world, pre-dating the Pyramids of Egypt. This will be followed by visits to the medieval citadel in Victoria, the fjord-like bay at Xlendi and Dwejra. Gozo is well known for its crafts, particularly handmade lace and knitted garments. Visitors cannot fail to be impressed by the island’s lush countryside, its serene atmosphere and how different it is from the larger island of Malta. Enjoy lunch before returning to Malta.
Overnight in Sliema.
Día 4: SLIEMA – MDINA – SLIEMA (30km – 1hr)
After breakfast at the hotel set off for a half-day tour of Malta’s medieval city of Mdina, Malta’s former capital. The narrow, winding streets, dating back to the Arab period, lead to the imposing bastions, commanding a panoramic view of the islands. On the way there, you will discover different styles of architecture, including the medieval Siculo-Norman palaces, and other baroque buildings of great historical importance. Time stands still in this ‘Silent City’ which is a film-maker’s paradise. Leaving Mdina through Greek’s Gate, we proceed to the cliffs at Dingli. The tour ends with a visit to the San Anton botanical gardens situated near the Presidential Palace, which you will be able to admire from outside.
Overnight in Sliema.
Día 5: SLIEMA – VITTORIOSA – SLIEMA (20km – 1hr)
Enjoy a delightful breakfast at the hotel. Today discover the Grand Harbour area opposite Valletta, known as the Three Cities – Vittoriosa, Cospicua and Senglea, where the Knights of St John first settled in 1530. Driving past Cospicua we reach Vittoriosa for a walking tour through the narrow streets in the shade of historic buildings, including the first auberges of the various langues of the Order. At the Vittoriosa waterfront we take a typical harbour boat (dghajsa) for a tour of the colourful harbour creeks. From the Senglea Garden, situated at the tip of the peninsula, enjoy a stunning 360° view of the Grand Harbour, including the impressive Fort Sant Angelo from where Grand Master La Valette led the defence of the island during the Great Siege of 1565.
Overnight in Sliema.
Día 6: SLIEMA – MARSAXLOKK – BLUE GROTTO – SLIEMA (40km – 1.5hrs)
After breakfast at the hotel, visit the idyllic fishing village of Marsaxlokk with its colourful luzzus and unique character that make an unrivalled setting for the local market. This is the perfect place to spend a Sunday morning, where you can rub your shoulders with the locals as you browse through the various stalls. We continue our tour with a visit to the Blue Grotto (weather permitting - boat price not included) and the nearby caves. Admire the whole expanse of the blue Mediterranean and the islet of Filfla.
Later, our guide will help you explore one of Malta’s unspoilt villages. From the main square, the hub of the village with its parish church and band club, you will be led through a maze of winding, narrow streets that all have a story to be told.
Overnight in Sliema.
Día 7: SLIEMA AT LEISURE
Begin your day with a tasty breakfast at the hotel before deciding what your last day will bring.
Overnight in Sliema.
Día 8: SLIEMA DEPARTURE (12km – 30min)
Enjoy your last breakfast at the hotel and at the scheduled time depart on a private transfer to Malta International Airport.
Comfortable and light clothing is the most suitable for travelling in Malta. Visitors should not wear sleeveless shirts, shorts, short skirts, or skimpy clothing when visiting temples, religious or official buildings. Sun protection, sunglasses, a hat, and mosquito repellent can be very useful during your stay.
