A 6-day itinerary to explore Malta, covering the main highlights of the island and its sister islands:
Day 1: Valletta and Sliema
Morning: Arrive in Valletta. Explore the Upper Barracca Gardens for panoramic views of the Grand Harbour.
Midday: Visit St. John’s Co-Cathedral and the Grand Master’s Palace.
Afternoon: Stroll along Republic Street and Merchant Street. Have lunch at a local café.
Evening: Take a ferry or a boat ride to Sliema. Enjoy the promenade and dine at a seaside restaurant.
Day 2: Mdina and Rabat
Morning: Head to Mdina, the "Silent City." Explore its medieval streets, the Mdina Dungeons, and St. Paul's Cathedral.
Afternoon: Visit nearby Rabat. Explore St. Paul's Catacombs and the Wignacourt Museum.
Evening: Return to Valletta or Sliema for dinner.
Day 3: The Three Cities
Morning: Take a boat or ferry to the Three Cities (Vittoriosa, Senglea, and Cospicua). Start with Vittoriosa, visit Fort St. Angelo and the Inquisitor’s Palace.
Afternoon: Explore Senglea and its Gardjola Gardens, and then Cospicua for its historical sites.
Evening: Return to Valletta or Sliema for the night.
Day 4: Gozo
Morning: Take a ferry from Cirkewwa to Gozo. Visit the Azure Window (if it was not affected) and the Inland Sea.
Afternoon: Explore Victoria (Rabat) and its Citadel. Visit Ta' Pinu Sanctuary.
Evening: Return to Malta and relax in your accommodation.
Day 5: Comino
Morning: Take a boat trip to Comino. Enjoy the Blue Lagoon, renowned for its crystal-clear waters.
Afternoon: Explore Comino Island or relax at the Blue Lagoon.
Evening: Return to Malta and have dinner in one of the local towns.
Day 6: Marsaxlokk and Beach Time
Morning: Visit Marsaxlokk, a traditional fishing village. Explore the market and enjoy the colorful luzzu boats.
Afternoon: Head to a nearby beach like St. Peter's Pool or Golden Bay.
Evening: Enjoy a final dinner in Valletta or another favorite spot.
*) Tips:
Transportation: Malta has a good public bus network, but renting a car might be more convenient for reaching various attractions.
Weather: Malta is sunny and warm for most of the year, so pack accordingly.
Dining: Try local Maltese cuisine, including pastizzi, rabbit stew, and seafood.
Heya! It's my first time I'm organizing a trip on this app, So I'm totally open to plan and discuss accordingly. I've traveled to 13 EU countries so far and certainly Malta was in my next list! Looking forward to meet fellow travellers
Plan is to book an Airbnb accommodating around 4-5 people! And ideally share the additional food and travel costs within ourselves. I'd be looking for a fully functional apartment and possibly private rooms for everyone. Malta can be covered entirely by car in 1.5hrs so it's easily manageable to travel. Hence a centrally by sea apartment would be nice!
Any questions about the trip? You can let me know in the Q&A section!