Customized 6 Days Best Malta Family Tour from Valletta

Day 1 · Arrival in Malta, Airport Pick-up

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   Malta

   one hour

   Welcome to choose our best Malta tours! Upon your arrival, the driver will meet you at Malta International Airport and send you to the hotel located in St. Julian’s in 20 minutes. For the rest of the day, you may adjust to the time difference in the hotel or explore the surroundings by yourself.

Mercure St. Julian's Malta (4 stars) or similar

Day 2 · Highlights of Valletta & Three Cities, Grand Harbour Cruise by Dghajsa Boat

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   Upper Barrakka Gardens

   one hour

   After breakfast, the guide will pick you up from your hotel and lead you to the Upper Barraka Gardens. The Mediterranean-style garden used to be a private place for the Knights, and now it has been the locals’ favorite spot for relaxation.

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   St. John's Co-Cathedral

   one hour Admission included

   Our next stop will be one of Valletta’s landmarks - St. John’s Co-Cathedral, which is one of the most important buildings built by the Knights of St. John.

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   Stop 3

   one hour Admission included

   Next, we’ll visit the Grand Master’s Palace, another significant cultural and architectural heritage left by the Knights in 1571.

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   Gardjola Gardens

   one hour Admission included

   In the afternoon, the guide will show you around the Three Cities, which refer to the three adjacent cities surrounding Grand Harbour. Explore the Gardjola Garden in Senglea city, where you could admire the view of Valletta through “The Eye of Horus” in the guard tower of the garden.

Mercure St. Julians (4 stars)

Day 3 · Full day tour to Mdina, Mosta Dome, Rabat, San Anton Gardens & Artisans

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   Stop 1

   one hour Admission included

   Our first attraction today is the Mosta Dome, which has the fourth largest unsupported dome in the world and the largest in Europe. During a World War II air raid, a bomb dropped through the dome and landed inside the church but did not explode, which was considered a miracle by locals.

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   Mdina

   one hour

   Then we will drive 10 minutes to the medieval town of Mdina, which sits on a plateau on the island of Malta and was once the capital of Malta. The guide will accompany you to explore quaint alleys, narrow streets, and ancient baroque buildings, cathedrals, and grand fortresses on foot.

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   St. Paul's Church

   one hour Admission included

   Our next spot is Rabat, where we’ll walk to visit St. Paul’s Church, which is a baroque Catholic church built in 1683.

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   Stop 4

   one hour Admission included

   Then, proceed to the Roman Domus, or Roman House, which is a villa of a Roman aristocratic family.

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   Stop 5

   one hour

   Later, we will continue to visit the San Anton Gardens. Wander along the trails, see San Anton Palace which is the official residence of the President of Malta, and admire tall trees, delicate flower beds, and fountains. Finally, the driver will send you back to your hotel.

Mercure St. Julian’s Malta (4 stars) or similar

Day 4 · South Malta Exploration: Blue Grotto, Hagar Qim Temple, and Marsaxlokk Fishing Village

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   Stop 1

   one hour

   After breakfast, we’ll drive 20 minutes to the Blue Grotto, one of the most enchanting natural wonders of Malta along with the Azure Window and the Blue Lagoon.

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   Stop 2

   one hour Admission included

   Next, let’s visit the nearby Hagar Qim Temple, one of the UNESCO World Heritage sites in Malta.

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   Marsaxlokk

   one hour

   After that, we’ll head to Marsaxlokk Fishing Village on the southern coast. Marsaxlokk Bay is the largest and oldest fishing harbor in Malta. If it happens to be a Sunday, you’ll have a chance to explore the weekly bustling market and indulge into the local fishing culture.

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   Tarxien

   30 min

   After self-paid lunch, we will pass Tarxien, the ruins of a temple with stone statues and steles.

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   Hal Saflieni Hypogeum

   1 h 30 min Admission included

   Then, continue our journey to the UNESCO World Heritage Site Hal Saflieni Hypogeum.

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   Stop 6

   30 min Admission included

   We'll end our today's tour with a visit to the prehistoric Ghar Dalam Cave.

Mercure St. Julian’s Malta (4 stars) or similar

Day 5 · Take a Ferry to Gozo Island, Visit Ggantija Temples, Xlendi Bay, Dwejra Bay & Victoria City

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   Island of Gozo

   25 min

   After breakfast, you’ll be picked up at the hotel, and sent to the ferry terminal to take a 25-minute ferry to Gozo Island.

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   Stop 2

   one hour Admission included

   Upon arrival, we’ll first head to the Ggantija Temples, the oldest megalithic temple in Malta.

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   Stop 3

   30 min

   Next, appreciate the natural beauty of the Calypso’s Cave, and the remarkable red sand beaches of Ramla Bay.

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   Fontana Cottage

   30 min

   Around noon, we’ll make a stop at Fontana Cottage, where you could discover some of the local delicacies and handcrafted local lace products.

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   Xlendi Bay

   30 min

   Then, we’ll go to the Xlendi Bay, a tranquil retreat surrounded by limestone cliffs.

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   Dwejra Bay

   30 min

   In the afternoon, let’s visit the Dwejra Bay. It encircles Gozo’s Inland Sea, which is connected to the Mediterranean Sea through a narrow sea cave.

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   Victoria

   30 min

   Finally, we’ll visit the Victoria City, the largest city of Gozo nestled in the heart of the island.

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   The Citadel

   one hour Admission included

   Follow your guide to climb up the highest point of the city – the Citadel. After today’s trip, we’ll return to the pier and take the ferry back.

Mercure St. Julian’s Malta (4 stars) or similar

Day 6 · Departure from Malta, Airport See-off

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   Malta

   one hour

   This best tours of Malta will be over today and you will be transferred to Malta International Airport on time. May you a nice trip home!