5 days Malta highlights guided tour, Valletta

About this activity

This tour will enable you to discover the highlights 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.

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At a glance

Duration: 5 days
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 50 people
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: German, Russian, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Operated by: V. Tabone Travel

Ages: Adults (13–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Included: Lunch
Included: Return airport transfers
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Breakfast
Included: Hotel accommodation in Malta on bed and breakfast basis
Included: Daily guided excursions including entrances and 1 lunch as stated
Included: Environmental Contribution (city tax) of €1.50 per person per night

Not included

Not included: Additional nights (optional at a charge and on request)
Not included: Half board dinner at the hotel (optional at a charge and on request)
Not included: Room upgrades (optional at a charge and on request)
Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Day 1 · Sunday: Pick up from Malta International Airport arrivals for transfer to your hotel in Malta

Malta

30 min

Pick up from Malta International Airport arrivals for transfer to your hotel. Please confirm arrival and departure flight details for all travellers.

Overnight at your hotel in Malta

Day 2 · Monday: Valletta half day guided excursion (4 hours approximately)

Valletta

15 min

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.
Upper Barrakka Gardens

15 min

We first enjoy a breathtaking view of the Grand Harbour from the Upper Barrakka Gardens.
St. John's Co-Cathedral

45 min Admission included

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.
The Malta Experience

45 min Admission included

Watch the Malta Experience, an audiovisual show where Malta’s history throughout the centuries is brought back to life.

Breakfast at your hotel

Overnight at your hotel in Malta

Day 3 · Tuesday: Mdina full day guided excursion (8 hours approximately)

Mdina Old City

45 min

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.
St. Cataldus Catacombs

20 min Admission included

Visit the early Christian catacombs in Rabat with your guide
Dingli Cliffs

10 min

You will visit this location with your guide for a photo stop
San Anton Gardens

30 min

You will visit this location with your guide
Ta' Qali Crafts Village

45 min

You will visit this location with your guide
Mosta Rotunda

20 min Admission included

You will visit Mosta’s majestic dome, one of Europe’s largest, with your guide.

Breakfast at your hotel · Please advise us of dietary requirements on booking and when you meet the guide and when you arrive at the restaurant

Overnight at your hotel in Malta

Day 4 · Wednesday: the Three Cities half day guided excursion (4 hours approximately)

Vittoriosa Waterfront - Birgu Waterfront

one hour Admission included

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.
Gardjola Gardens

30 min

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.

Breakfast at your hotel

Overnight at your hotel in Malta

Day 5 · Thursday: Pick up from your hotel in Malta for transfer to Malta International Airport departures

Malta

30 min

Pick up from your hotel for transfer to Malta International Airport arrivals. Please confirm departure and arrival flight details for all travellers.

Breakfast at your hotel

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Luqa Airport

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

Cancellation

Free cancellation

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

If you cancel	You get back
At least 6 days before	100%
At least 2 days before	50%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Options

Plaza Hotel (3 star) in Sliema

Plaza Hotel (3 star) in Sliema

Staying in a standard room

Including breakfast at hotel

Pickup included
DoubleTree by Hilton (4 star)

DoubleTree by Hilton(4 star)

Staying in a standard room

Including breakfast at hotel

Pickup included
Juliani Hotel (4 star)

Juliani Hotel (4 star): in St. Julian's

Staying in a standard room

Including breakfast at hotel

Pickup included
Hilton Malta Hotel (5 star)

Hilton Malta Hotel (5 star): in St. Julian's

Staying in a standard room

Including breakfast at hotel

Pickup included