Itinerary
- Day 1
Malta Arrival
You'll arrive at the airport and get picked up for transfer to your hotel. After dropping your bags and freshening up, the rest of the day is yours to wander around the local area and get oriented to the island. No scheduled activities, so you can move at your own pace.
- Start point
- Valletta, Malta (Malta International Airport)
Optional Activities
- Explore local area on foot
- Day 2
Blue Grotto - Qrendi
Your hotel pickup happens early morning before heading to Marsaxlokk, the fishing harbor where the open-air market fills with locals and tourists. The colorful traditional boats make for great photos. From there you'll see the Blue Grotto sea caves, then walk through the village of Qrendi with a guide before returning to Valletta by evening.
- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Marsaxlokk fishing harbor visit and market exploration
- Blue Grotto panoramic viewing
- Guided walking tour of Qrendi village
Optional Activities
- Boat ride into Blue Grotto (at extra cost)
Landmarks Marsaxlokk Blue Grotto Wied Iz-Zurrieq Qrendi 
- Day 3
Valletta
An expert guide walks you through Valletta's medieval streets and Baroque palaces, taking in the UNESCO World Heritage atmosphere. You'll head to Upper Barrakka Gardens for views across the harbor, then tour St. John's Co-Cathedral or use that time however you prefer. The day wraps with an audio-visual presentation covering Malta's 7,000 years of history, then free time to explore more or head back to your accommodation.
- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Valletta UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Upper Barrakka Gardens visit with panoramic views
- Audio-visual show - Islands' Epic Story
- St. John's Co-Cathedral visit (for those who chose this option)
Optional Activities
- Free time to roam Valletta's streets independently
Landmarks Valletta Upper Barrakka Gardens Grand Harbour St. John's Co-Cathedral 
- Day 4
Rabat - Dingli Cliffs - San Anton Gardens - Ta' Qali - Mosta
Start in medieval Mdina wandering narrow streets and checking out the grand palaces. Next you'll visit the St. Cataldus Catacombs in Rabat, then drive to Dingli Cliffs at Malta's highest point for the views. After lunch you'll stroll through the green San Anton Gardens, watch craftspeople in Ta' Qali Craft Village, and finish at Mosta Church to see its massive unsupported dome.
- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Mdina medieval city
- St. Cataldus Catacombs exploration in Rabat
- Dingli Cliffs panoramic viewing
- San Anton Gardens stroll
- Ta' Qali Craft Village visit and artisan observation
- Mosta Church (Mosta Dome) visit
Optional Activities
- Purchase handcrafted items at Ta' Qali
Landmarks Mdina Rabat St. Cataldus Catacombs Dingli Cliffs San Anton Gardens Ta' Qali Craft Village Mosta Church 
- Day 5
Leisure Day
This day's completely flexible. Sleep in or wake early, have a relaxed breakfast whenever suits you. From there, you can head to Valletta or Sliema for local shops and cafes, or grab a beach day at Mellieha Bay or St. Peter's Pool. If museums interest you, they're available, or climb the city walls. Evening might be sunset drinks and dinner by the harbor if that appeals to you.
Optional Activities
- Explore Valletta or Sliema independently
- Visit local markets
- Swim or snorkel at Mellieha Bay
- Swim or snorkel at St. Peter's Pool
- Museum visit
- Climb city walls
- Discover fishing villages
- Maltese wine and pastries tasting
- Sunset cocktails or dinner by the harbor
- Maltese nightlife experience
Landmarks Valletta Sliema Mellieha Bay St. Peter's Pool 
- Day 6
Gozo
Ferry rides take you to Gozo for the day, where you'll see the Ggantija Temples, which predate both Stonehenge and the pyramids. Victoria's Citadel offers medieval fortifications and panoramic views of the island. You'll relax at Xlendi Bay and then witness the dramatic Inland Sea with its 65-meter sea tunnel at Dwejra before ferrying back to Malta.
- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Ferry ride to Gozo
- Ggantija Temples visit (UNESCO-listed, c. 3600-3200 BC)
- Victoria Citadel exploration
- Xlendi Bay seaside visit
- Dwejra natural wonders viewing including Inland Sea and sea tunnel
- Ferry ride back to Malta
Landmarks Ggantija Temples Victoria Citadel Xlendi Bay Dwejra Inland Sea 
- Day 7
Malta Departure
Your driver picks you up from the hotel at the pre-arranged time for departure. The air-conditioned vehicle takes you to the airport with time to spare for check-in. You'll get one last look at Malta's landscapes on the drive over.
- End point
- Valletta, Malta (Malta International Airport)
