Malta
May, October
Day
1
Upon arrival, a representative will meet and greet you before transferring you to your accommodation. After check-in, the remainder of the day is at leisure to relax or begin exploring the island at your own pace.
Day
2
Explore Valletta on a private guided tour, beginning at Upper Barrakka Gardens with panoramic views over the Grand Harbour. Visit St. John’s Co-Cathedral, home to Caravaggio’s The Beheading of St. John the Baptist, before continuing to Casa Rocca Piccola to discover Maltese noble heritage. Conclude with The Malta Experience, an immersive journey through 7,000 years of history. Evening at leisure.
Day
3
Travel to the south of Malta and enjoy a boat trip to the Blue Grotto (weather permitting). Continue to Marsaxlokk, a traditional fishing village known for its colourful boats, before lunch. In the evening, take a traditional Maltese boat across the Grand Harbour to the Three Cities, where you will explore Vittoriosa and its historic landmarks linked to the Knights of Malta.
Day
4
Visit Ħad-Dingli for scenic views before heading to Mdina, the “Silent City,” where you will walk its cobbled streets and enjoy traditional Maltese refreshments including pastizzi and Kinnie. Continue to Ta’ Qali to explore a local wine estate, then visit Palazzo Parisio in Naxxar, known for its elegant gardens and interiors, before returning to your hotel.
Day
5
Check out and transfer to Mgarr Port for your ferry to Gozo. Enjoy scenic views during the crossing before checking into your hotel. The afternoon is free to relax and explore at leisure.
Day
6
Explore Gozo with visits to Ta’ Pinu Basilica, set against open countryside, and the Ggantija Temples, among the oldest freestanding structures in the world. Continue to Ramla Bay, known for its red sand, and Xlendi Bay for lunch and optional swimming. End the day at Dwejra Bay, home to dramatic coastal formations, the Inland Sea, and the Blue Hole.
Day
7
Transfer to Mgarr Harbour and board a private boat to explore Comino and the Blue Lagoon. Spend time swimming and relaxing in the lagoon’s clear turquoise waters, surrounded by natural rock formations and peaceful island scenery before returning to Gozo.
Day
8
Check out and transfer to Mgarr Harbour for the ferry back to Malta, followed by a transfer to Malta International Airport for your departure.