Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Malta
You'll arrive at Malta Airport and pick up your rental car for the drive to Sliema. After checking into your hotel, the rest of the day is yours to settle in and explore at whatever pace feels right. It's a good time to grab dinner nearby and get oriented to your surroundings.
- Start point
- LQA, Luqa, Malta (Car pick up at Malta International Airport)
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Plaza Regency), Hotel (Waterfront Hotel), Hotel (Preluna Hotel)
- Day 2
Valletta
Start your day in Valletta with an optional 30-minute harbour cruise featuring gondolas if you're interested. Head to Upper Barrakka Gardens and time it to see the Gun Salute at noon, which gives you views across the Grand Harbor. You'll walk through the city past Castille Palace and Parliament Building, then spend time at St John's Co Cathedral where you can see Caravaggio's artwork. Later that evening, catch the Malta Experience audio-visual show that covers the islands' 7000-year history.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Plaza Regency), Hotel (Waterfront Hotel), Hotel (Preluna Hotel)
Optional Activities
- 30 minutes harbour cruise with gondolas
- Visit Upper Barrakka Gardens with lift
- Watch Gun Salute at Upper Barrakka Gardens (noon)
- Walking tour of Valletta (approximately 1 hour and a half) - past Castille Palace, Parliament Building and Entrance to St John's Co Cathedral
- Visit St John's Co Cathedral - featuring Caravaggio's 'Beheading of St John the Baptist'
- Malta Experience audio-visual show
- Tour of La Sacra Infermeria (Holy Infirmary)
Landmarks Upper Barrakka Gardens Grand Harbor St John's Co Cathedral Castille Palace Parliament Building La Sacra Infermeria 
- Day 3
Ta'Qali - Mdina
Drive to Mosta and visit the Basilica with its enormous unsupported dome, the third largest in Europe and a building that survived bombing in World War II. From there, head to Ta'Qali crafts village and stop at Mdina Glass Factory to watch artisans work. Then explore Mdina, the old capital, wandering through its Baroque buildings and past the cathedral, with time to walk the bastion walls for nice views.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Plaza Regency), Hotel (Waterfront Hotel), Hotel (Preluna Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Visit Mosta Basilica
- Visit Mdina Glass Factory to watch artisans at work
- Shopping at Ta'Qali crafts village
- Walk through Mdina - old capital city
- Visit St Paul's Cathedral in Mdina
Landmarks Mosta Basilica Ta'Qali Crafts Village Mdina St Paul's Cathedral - Day 4
Marsaxlokk
Drive south to Vittoriosa, one of the oldest towns on the islands, and walk through its historical streets to the Church of St. Lawrence. Check out the Inquisitor's Palace from the Knights of St John era. Later, head to Marsaxlokk fishing village where you'll see the traditional colorful boats. If you're visiting on Sunday, the seafront market is running and worth spending time around.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Plaza Regency), Hotel (Waterfront Hotel), Hotel (Preluna Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Walk through Vittoriosa (Birgu)
- Visit Church of St. Lawrence
- Visit Inquisitor's Palace
- Explore Marsaxlokk fishing village
- Browse Marsaxlokk market (Sundays)
Landmarks Vittoriosa Church of St. Lawrence Inquisitor's Palace Marsaxlokk 
- Day 5
Hagar Qim Temples - Dingli Cliffs
Head to Wied iz Zurrieq to see the Blue Grotto from the plateau, and if conditions allow, take an optional boat ride into the grotto and caves. Continue to Hagar Qim Temples, a UNESCO site with unique architecture sitting on a hilltop overlooking the sea. End your day at Dingli Cliffs, the highest point on Malta at over 250 meters, where the views extend far across the water.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Plaza Regency), Hotel (Waterfront Hotel), Hotel (Preluna Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Photo stop at Blue Grotto viewpoint
- Optional boat ride into Blue Grotto and surrounding caves (weather dependent)
- Visit Hagar Qim Temples - UNESCO World Heritage site
Landmarks Blue Grotto Hagar Qim Temples Dingli Cliffs - Day 6
Gozo Island
Take the ferry to Gozo (ferry ticket separate) and start with Ggantija temples, the world's oldest free-standing temples still standing. Visit the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Ta Pinu, a major spiritual site on the island. Spend time in Xlendi, a quiet bay town, then explore Victoria, the capital, and its Cittadella fortified city for island views. Dwerja Bay has caves worth exploring before you catch the ferry back to Malta.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Plaza Regency), Hotel (Waterfront Hotel), Hotel (Preluna Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Visit Ggantija temples
- Visit Sanctuary of Our Lady of Ta Pinu
- Explore Xlendi bay town
- Visit Victoria capital city
- Visit Cittadella in Victoria
- Explore Dwerja Bay and caves
Landmarks Ggantija Temples Sanctuary of Our Lady of Ta Pinu Xlendi Victoria Cittadella Dwerja Bay 
- Day 7
Departure
Have breakfast at your hotel, then drive to Malta International Airport at your scheduled departure time. Return your rental car and head to your gate.
- End point
- LQA, Luqa, Malta (Car drop of at Malta International Airport)
- Meals
- Breakfast
