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Valletta, Mdina, Gozo and the Three Cities
Malta, 8 Days · Stay with excursion
Enjoy the beauty of Malta
Departure date:Departures from February 2026 till April 2026
Departures from:Dublin, Knock, Galway, Shannon, Donegal, Cork, Kerry County
Travel details
City of origin - Valletta - Malta
Day 1: Departure with destination Valletta. Arrive and transfer to the hotel. Rest of free time. Accommodation.
Malta - Mdina - Malta
Breakfast
Lunch
Day 2: Breakfast. Today's full day excursion takes us to the central part of Malta dominated by the medieval fortress of Mdina, the ancient capital of Malta. Its narrow streets dating back to medieval times lead us to the imposing bastions that command magnificent views of the island. Walking along its streets you can see the different architectural styles of its grand buildings including Norman and Baroque. Time does not seem to pass in the Silent City which is like a film producer's paradise. Leaving Mdina through the Greeks Gate, we stop to visit the Christian catacombs in Rabat, before heading towards the Dingli cliffs. Lunch. After lunch, we visit the San Anton Gardens, located near the Presidential Palace, which you can admire from outside. We will have the opportunity to visit the craft centre of Ta Qali and to end the tour we can marvel at the church of Mosta with one of the largest domes in Europe. Overnight stay. The itinerary shown is for arrivals on Monday for guidance purposes, see in important notes the days of operation of the visits.
Malta – Valleta - Malta
Breakfast
Day 3: Breakfast. Our half-day tour begins walking along the bustling streets of Valletta, allowing you to discover the charm and beauty of this fortified city built by the Knights of St. John in 1566. The Order of the Knights ruled the islands for 268 years leaving a unique cultural heritage with Valletta being the prime example. We first visit the Upper Barrakka Gardens where you can admire the view of the Grand Harbour. Walking down Republic Street we pass by the GrandMaster's Palace and St. George's Square, recently restored, before concluding with the audiovisual show "The Malta Experience", where you can learn more about the history of Malta through the centuries and which you can relive here. Remainder of the time to be spent at your leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Malta – Gozo – Malta
Breakfast
Lunch
Day 4: After breakfast, departure for a full day excursion with lunch included. After a short journey of about 20 minutes, we moor at the port of Mgarr which immediately gives you that unique taste of Gozo. Your guide will take you to the megalithic temple complex of Ggantija, the oldest buildings of their kind in the world. They are said to be older than the pyramids of Egypt. Then we visit the Citadel in Victoria, Xlendi Bay and the inland sea in Dwejra. Gozo is well known for its handmade crafts, especially for its lace and bobbin lace. Those who visit this island are surely struck by the greenery of its countryside, its serenity and the stark contrast with the larger island of Malta. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Malta
Breakfast
Day 5: Breakfast. Free day. Overnight stay.
Malta – Three Cities – Malta
Breakfast
Day 6: Breakfast. Departure for the half-day excursion to the Three Cities. Discover the area of the Grand Harbour opposite Valletta known as the Three Cities: Vittoriosa, Cospicua and Senglea. The Knights of St. John settled here in 1530. Passing in front of Cospicua we reach Vittoriosa to stroll through its narrow streets shaded by historic buildings, including the first hostels in the different languages in which the Order of Knights was divided into. From Vittoriosa's marina we will take a dgahjsa, a typical Maltese boat, for a mini cruise around the colourful bays of the Grand Harbour. From the Gardens of Senglea located at the tip of the peninsula we can enjoy a 360-degree view of the Grand Harbour including the impressive Fort Saint Angelo, from which the Grand Master Valletta led the defence of the islands during the Great Siege in 1565. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Malta
Breakfast
Day 7: Breakfast. Free day. Overnight stay.
Malta - City of origin
Breakfast
Day 8: Breakfast. Transfer to airport. Flight with destination the city of origin. Arrival. End of the trip and our services.
Your trip includes
Return flight.
Accommodation in selected hotels or similar category.
Transfers as per itinerary.
Visits in a guided tour that are detailed in the program and not considered as optional.
English-speaking local guides, during visits.
Diet: 7 breakfasts, 2 lunches.
Your trip doesn't include
Local taxes.
Any other service not previously mentioned as included.
Insolvency protection.
Reviews Valletta, Mdina, Gozo and the Three Cities
MARIO ALUNNO
Malta, una bella scoperta, belle spiagge ,acqua cristallina, visite molto interessanti con guide competenti. Struttura buona cena ok, pranzi discreti.
Isabel Pérez
La puntualidad, las Sras. guías , el respeto y la calidez
Francisco Delgado
Para mí es casi perfecto, tanto aéreo, h otel y excursiones
Spelta Marinella
Ci siamo trovati bene
Expected Hotels (or similar)
In this section you will find a selection of hotels according to the category specified in the itinerary.
The Preluna Hotel
124 Tower Road, Sliema
Important remarks
- Babies up to 2 years old in Malta must share the bed with adults. In case you need a cot, or any other additional service, you will have to request it at each hotel and it will be a direct payment.
- Triple rooms in Europe are generally rooms with twin beds or a double, in which a folding bed is installed to accommodate the third person. Due to the inconvenience this causes, we advise against using this option as far the possible.
- During congresses and special events, the confirmed hotels and other accommodations may be different to those indicated.
- During the circuit by Europe, only one suitcase and one carry-on bag per person are allowed.
- Check-in time at the hotel on the day of arrival depends on each establishment, but in no case will it be before 3:00 p.m., unless otherwise indicated.
- The half-board option is dinner at the hotel.
- Mandatory gala dinners are included on a Half Board basis.
- The order of the visits varies depending on the day of arrival: Mdina: Tuesday and Friday, Three Cities: Wednesday and Saturday, Valletta: Monday and Wednesday, Gozo: Saturday and Thursday.
- The order of the itinerary may be altered for logistical reasons, without prior notice, but no scheduled trips will be cancelled (except in the case that adverse weather conditions prevent its realisation).
- A credit card is considered a guarantee, so sometimes you will need one for check-in at hotels.
- Prices are calculated based on admission fees to the sights as of the date of publication. If there is an increase in these prices, you will be promptly informed.
- If you are a person with reduced mobility, please contact us to confirm the suitability of the trip.
- Consult the necessary documentation to enter the destinations visited and for transit in the countries where air stopovers are made.