Discover Malta

Overview

Sample the culture, cuisine, and ancient heritage of the sun-kissed island of Malta.

Highlights

• Return flights from Gatwick (British Airways) or Heathrow (Air Malta)
• 7 nights in a 4-star hotel
• 11 meals: 7 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 3 dinners (with drinks) + welcome drink
• Travelsphere Tour Manager & Specialist Local Guide
• Overseas transfers, local transportation, porterage

Itinerary

Day 1: UK – St Paul’s Bay
Fly to Malta and transfer to your hotel in St Paul’s Bay.

• Hotel has sea views and faces a private beach.
• Free time to settle in before dinner.

Day 2: Valletta

• Guided tour of Valletta, Malta’s capital (UNESCO World Heritage Site).
• Visit Barrakka Gardens and the Saluting Battery, with exclusive access and a live cannon firing at noon.
• Walking tour of Valletta’s historic streets.
• Visit St John’s Co-Cathedral, home to Caravaggio’s Beheading of St John the Baptist.

Day 3: At Leisure (Optional: Gozo Island)
Optional full-day excursion to Gozo:

• Ferry past Comino and Santa Maria Fort.
• Visit Ta’Pinu Shrine, Dwejra lagoon, and Fungus Rock.
• Optional boat ride on the lagoon.
• Local craft shopping at Fontana Cottage Crafts Village.
• Lunch on a private estate with wine and traditional food.
• Visit Victoria and the restored Cittadella.
• Final photo stop at Qala Belvedere.

Day 4: At Leisure (Optional: Marsaxlokk & Blue Grotto)
Optional excursion to:

• Marsaxlokk, a fishing village with a vibrant seafood market.
• Time for a seaside lunch.
• Visit the Blue Grotto caves — optional boat trip available.

Day 5: Dingli

• Visit a 600-acre family farm in Dingli.
• Tour vegetable gardens and olive groves.
• Learn about traditional olive oil production.
• Lunch with local specialities: garlic potatoes, baked rice, pies, cheeses, and lemonade made from homegrown lemons.

Day 6: Three Cities & Mdina

• Walking tour of Vittoriosa, Cospicua, Senglea (The Three Cities).
• Visit Vittoriosa waterfront and Grand Harbour viewpoint in Senglea.
• Stop at Mosta Church, site of the unexploded WWII bomb.
• Visit Ta’Qali craft village – glassblowing and souvenirs.
• End the day in Mdina, Malta’s ancient walled capital.

Day 7: At Leisure + Farewell Dinner
Free time to relax, swim, or explore.

• Evening: Farewell dinner with live traditional Maltese music and dance in a local village.

Day 8: St Paul’s Bay – UK
Transfer to the airport and return flight to the UK.