Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival
You'll make your own way to the hotel this evening. Once you arrive, there's a welcome meeting with your Holiday Director to get oriented and meet the group.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Day 2
Valletta
A walking tour takes you through Valletta, the 16th-17th century city built by the Knights of St John. You'll head to the Upper Barraka Gardens for views over the Grand Harbour, catch the daily noon saluting battery firing, and walk past historic Auberges and Palazzos. St John's Co-Cathedral is on the route too, where you can see Caravaggio's masterpiece inside.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Valletta
- Visit Upper Barraka Gardens
- Saluting battery experience and cannon firing demonstration
- Explore St John's Co-Cathedral and view Caravaggio's 'Beheading of St John'
Landmarks Upper Barraka Gardens Grand Harbour St John's Co-Cathedral - Day 3
Mdina - Mosta
Starting in Naxxar, you'll check out Palazzo Parisio to see how 18th century Maltese nobility lived. From there, head to Mdina, the ancient walled capital with medieval fortifications and narrow streets that give you views across the whole island. You'll taste traditional Pastizzi pastry, visit the Basilica of the Assumption in Mosta with its massive unsupported dome, and stop at The Buskett Gardens.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Tour of Palazzo Parisio
- Exploration of Mdina ancient walled city
- Tasting of traditional Pastizzi pastry
- Visit to Basilica of the Assumption of Our Lady, Mosta
- Stop at The Buskett Gardens
Landmarks Palazzo Parisio Mdina Basilica of the Assumption of Our Lady The Buskett Gardens - Day 4
Free Day & Evening Folklore Show
The day is yours to explore and relax however you'd like. Later in the evening, join a folklore dancing and dinner experience with six dancers performing traditional Maltese history through dance. There's a chance you might be invited to join them on the dancefloor if you're up for it.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Folklore dancing and dinner evening)
Included Activities
- Folklore dancing and dinner evening
- Day 5
Marsaxlokk - Dingli - San Anton
You'll visit the Wied iz-Zurrieq valley and the Blue Grotto, then head to Marsaxlokk, a quaint fishing village with distinctive colorful traditional boats. Lunch happens at a restaurant on the Diar Il-Bniet Estate, a 600-acre family-run agrifarm. Before heading back to the hotel, you'll stop at the San Anton Botanical Garden near the presidential palace.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Diar Il-Bniet Estate restaurant)
Included Activities
- Visit to Blue Grotto
- Exploration of Marsaxlokk fishing village
- Lunch at Diar Il-Bniet Estate restaurant
- Visit to San Anton Botanical Garden
Landmarks Wied iz-Zurrieq Blue Grotto Marsaxlokk San Anton Botanical Garden - Day 6
Free Day or Optional Gozo Excursion
This is a free day to relax at the hotel and do what you want. If you're interested, there's an optional excursion to Gozo. You'd travel to Cirkewwa in north Malta for a ferry crossing to this greener island, visit the shrine of Ta' Pinu, see Dewjra's geological sites including Dwejra Bay and the Inland Sea, check out Fungus Rock, wander through craft villages, explore Victoria (Rabat) and the Cittadella walled city, and visit Qala Belvedere for coastal views before the ferry ride back.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Gozo island including ferry crossing
- Visit to shrine of Ta' Pinu
- Exploration of Dwejra geological sites - Dwejra Bay and Inland Sea
- Visit to Fungus Rock (Admiral's Rock)
- Exploration of craft villages with local pottery, glass, lace and silver filigree
- Walking tour through Victoria (Rabat) and Cittadella walled city
- Stop at Qala Belvedere for scenic landscape views
Landmarks Cirkewwa Ta' Pinu Shrine Dwejra Bay Inland Sea Fungus Rock Victoria Cittadella Qala Belvedere - Day 7
Free Day or Optional Three Cities Excursion
Another free day to use the hotel facilities and relax at your own pace. Alternatively, you can take an optional excursion to the Three Cities of Senglea, Cospicua, and Vittoriosa. These are located south of Valletta as part of the Grand Harbour area.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Excursion to the Three Cities of Senglea, Cospicua and Vittoriosa
Landmarks Senglea Cospicua Vittoriosa - Day 8
Departure
Your trip ends today. You'll say goodbye to your fellow travelers and head home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
