8 days best of Malta guided tour
This tour will enable you to discover the best of Malta.
The Maltese islands include the main islands of Malta, Gozo and Comino. The islands lie at the cross-roads of the Mediterranean and are filled with history and colour.
Malta’s capital city Valletta is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as are Malta’s famous Megalithic Temples and the Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum. Valletta is described by UNESCO as “one of the most concentrated historic areas in the world.” Valletta has also been listed in CNN’s 20 most beautiful World Heritage Sites.
ItineraryDay 1: Sunday: Pick up from Malta International Airport arrivals for transfer to your hotel in MaltaStop At: Malta, Malta
Pick up from Malta International Airport arrivals for transfer to your hotel. Please confirm arrival and departure flight details for all travellers.
Duration: 30 minutes
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at your hotel in Malta
Day 2: Monday: Valletta half day guided excursion (4 hours approximately)Stop At: Valletta, Valletta, Island of Malta
Pick up from your hotel in the morning (afternoon between October and June) for a half day guided tour. 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.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Upper Barrakka Gardens, Battery Street, Valletta, Island of Malta VLT 1220 Malta
We first enjoy a breathtaking view of the Grand Harbour from the Upper Barrakka Gardens.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: St. John's Co Cathedral and Musuem, St. John Street, Valletta, Island of Malta Malta
Then we visit St. John’s Co-Cathedral, including the Caravaggio masterpieces in the Oratory, the Flemish tapestries and the church museum. The Co-Cathedral houses one of the most beautiful marble inlaid floors in the world.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: The Malta Experience, Mediterranean Street St. Elmo Bastions, Valletta, Island of Malta VLT 1253 Malta
Watch the Malta Experience, an audiovisual show where Malta’s history throughout the centuries is brought back to life.
Duration: 45 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Breakfast at your hotel
Accommodation included: Overnight at your hotel in Malta
Day 3: Tuesday: Mdina full day guided excursion (8 hours approximately)Stop At: Mdina Old City, Pjazza San Publiju, Mdina, Island of Malta Malta
Pick up from your hotel in the morning for a full day guided tour. Your guide will lead you through the medieval fortified city of Mdina, Malta’s former capital city. The narrow, winding streets, dating back to medieval times, lead to the imposing bastions, commanding a magnificent panorama of the island. On the way there, you will discover different styles of architecture, including 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.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: St. Cataldus Catacombs, Bir Ir-Riebu, Rabat, Island of Malta Malta
Visit the early Christian catacombs in Rabat with your guide
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Dingli Cliffs, Panoramic Road, Dingli, Island of Malta Malta
You will visit this location with your guide for a photo stop
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: San Anton Gardens, 7 St. George's, Attard, Island of Malta Malta
You will visit this location with your guide
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Ta' Qali Crafts Village, Attard, Ta' Qali, Island of Malta Malta
You will visit this location with your guide
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Mosta Rotunda, 1, Triq il-Bazilika Rotunda Square, Mosta, Island of Malta MST 2015 Malta
You will visit Mosta’s majestic dome, one of Europe’s largest, with your guide.
Duration: 20 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Breakfast at your hotel
• Lunch: Please advise us of dietary requirements on booking and when you meet the guide and when you arrive at the restaurant
Accommodation included: Overnight at your hotel in Malta
Day 4: Wednesday: the Three Cities half day guided excursion (4 hours approximately) Stop At: Vittoriosa Waterfront - Birgu Waterfront, Xatt II - Forn, Island of Malta Malta
Pick up from your hotel in the morning for a half day guided tour. 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.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Gardjola Gardens, Senglea, Island of Malta Malta
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.
Duration: 30 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Breakfast at your hotel
Accommodation included: Overnight at your hotel in Malta
Day 5: Thursday: Gozo island full day guided excursion (9 hours approximately)Stop At: Island of Gozo, Island of Gozo
Pick up from your hotel in the morning for a full day guided tour. After a short twenty-minute ferry crossing you will reach Mgarr harbour, which immediately sets the pace to Gozo’s unique atmosphere. 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.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Ggantija, Xagħra, Malta
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.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: The Citadel, Victoria, Victoria, Island of Gozo Malta
You will visit this location with your guide
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Xlendi, Xlendi, Island of Gozo
You will visit this location with your guide
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Dwejra Bay, San Lawrenz, Island of Gozo Malta
You will visit this location with your guide
Duration: 30 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Breakfast at your hotel
• Lunch: Please advise us of dietary requirements on booking and when you meet the guide and when you arrive at the restaurant
Accommodation included: Overnight at your hotel in Malta
Day 6: Friday: Hagar Qim Temple, Limestone Heritage and Marsaxlokk market full day guided excursion (8 hours approximately)Stop At: The Limestone Heritage Park & Gardens, Mons. M. Azzopardi Street, Siggiewi, Island of Malta SGW 2050 Malta
Pick up from your hotel in the morning for a full day guided tour. The tour starts with a visit with your guide to one of Malta’s oldest quarries which has been transformed into an attraction for tourists and locals alike and which provides a vivid account of one of Malta’s leading skills – the use of limestone for building purposes, a skill that goes back thousands of years.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Hagar Qim Temples, Hagar Qim Street, Qrendi, Island of Malta QRD 2501 Malta
The magic of Malta’s antiquity will be explained by your guide at Hagar Qim, Malta’s main pre-historic site and a UNESCO World Heritage Site (one of the seven Megalithic Temples of Malta), overlooking the wide expanse of the blue Mediterranean and the islet of Filfa.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Wied iz-Zurrieq, Qrendi, Island of Malta Malta
From here you can take a boat trip to the Blue Grotto, renowned for its crystal clear waters, weather permitting – boat price not included.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Marsaxlokk, Marsaxlokk, Island of Malta
After lunch, we drive through local vineyards right up to the idyllic fishing village of Marsaxlokk. You will have time to stroll through the local market set out on its waterfront.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Ghar Dalam Cave and Museum, Ghar Dalam Road, Birzebbuga, Island of Malta BBG 9014 Malta
We will visit Ghar Dalam cave where archaeologists have unearthed ample proof that Malta once formed part of the European landmass.
Duration: 45 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Breakfast at your hotel
• Lunch: Please advise us of dietary requirements on booking and when you meet the guide and when you arrive at the restaurant
Accommodation included: Overnight at your hotel in Malta
Day 7: Saturday: Full day at leisureStop At: Island of Malta, Island of Malta
Full day at leisure to relax at your hotel or go out for the day independently or go out for the day, perhaps on a boat trip to Blue Lagoon on the island of Comino (at an optional supplement)
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Breakfast at your hotel
Accommodation included: Overnight at your hotel in Malta
Day 8: Sunday: Pick up from your hotel in Malta for transfer to Malta International Airport departuresStop At: Malta, Malta
Pick up from your hotel for transfer to Malta International Airport arrivals. Please confirm departure and arrival flight details for all travellers.
Duration: 30 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Breakfast at your hotel
No accommodation included on this day.
Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Stroller accessible"
"Near public transportation"
"Infants must sit on laps"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability"
Hora de Inicio:
Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
Juliani Hotel (4 star)
2/25/2024 - 3/24/2024| Sunday : | 09:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
3/31/2024 - 4/21/2024| Sunday : | 09:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
4/28/2024 - 5/19/2024| Sunday : | 09:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
5/26/2024 - 6/23/2024| Sunday : | 09:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
6/30/2024 - 9/29/2024| Sunday : | 09:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
10/6/2024 - 10/27/2024| Sunday : | 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM |
DoubleTree by Hilton (4 star)
5/4/2024 - 5/19/2024| Sunday : | 09:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
5/26/2024 - 6/23/2024| Sunday : | 09:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
6/30/2024 - 7/21/2024| Sunday : | 09:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
7/28/2024 - 8/25/2024| Sunday : | 09:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
9/1/2024 - 9/29/2024| Sunday : | 09:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
10/6/2024 - 10/27/2024| Sunday : | 09:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
Grand Hotel Excelsior (5 star)
1/3/2024 - 3/24/2024| Sunday : | 09:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
3/31/2024 - 10/27/2024| Sunday : | 09:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
Plaza Hotel (3 star) in Sliema
2/25/2024 - 3/24/2024| Sunday : | 09:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
3/31/2024 - 4/21/2024| Sunday : | 09:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
4/28/2024 - 6/23/2024| Sunday : | 09:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
6/30/2024 - 9/29/2024| Sunday : | 09:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
10/6/2024 - 10/27/2024| Sunday : | 09:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
Duración: 8 Days
Lugar de comienzo: Traveler pickup is offered
Please confirm your arrival and departure flight/cruise details for all passengers so that we can arrange for transport at the airport/port arrivals area on your arrival and from your hotel 3 hours prior to your departure
Airports- Luqa Airport, Valletta, Island of Malta Malta
Ports- Valletta Cruise Port, Vault 1, Upper Floor, Pinto Wharf Valletta, FRN 1913, Malta
Cancelaciones y devoluciones:
If you cancel at least 7 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.
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