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Malta

A fusion of cultures
Delve into Malta’s captivating melting pot of cultures and extraordinarily rich heritage, which spans from the Neolithic Age to WWII. Highlights include an ancient temple complex, the dramatic harbour of Valletta and the iconic walled city of Mdina. Choose to stay in the historic heart of the UNESCO-listed capital, Valletta, or in the relatively quieter, more traditional town of Naxxar, famed for its old-world charm.
What is included
  • 3 nights
  • 3 breakfasts
  • taxi & ferry from Gozo to Malta
  • taxi to Malta airport
  • detailed documentation
  • Malta
    A fusion of cultures
  • Views over the grand harbour
  • The beautiful entrance gates to Mdina
  • Discover Valetta with our town trail
What is included
  • 3 nights
  • 3 breakfasts
  • taxi & ferry from Gozo to Malta
  • taxi to Malta airport
  • detailed documentation

Holiday information

Historic Malta

Having changed hands many times down the ages due to its location and strategic value, Malta is nowadays a fascinating fusion of Carthaginian, Roman, Arab and British cultures. Its rich heritage spans from prehistoric times to WWII, and includes Neolithic temples that are believed to predate the famous pyramids of Giza in Egypt by around a thousand years.
You will not want to miss the iconic waterfront of Valletta, the stunning city built by the Order of Knights of St John’s; the atmospheric back streets of Vittoriosa; the Neolithic temple; and the beautiful walled city of Mdina, the island’s former capital.


Walking & more

If, having explored Gozo on foot, you wish to do the same on Malta, we suggest a walk in our route notes, but you may prefer to spend your time sightseeing instead.
  • Valletta, Vittoriosa & ancient sites
    Valletta (and hence Vittoriosa) is easily accessed by bus from Naxxar or from the doorstep of your accommodation in Valletta:

    Valletta town trail
    Highlights of our full-day self-guided walking tour include the cathedral of St John and an occupied nobleman’s house brimming with family bric-a-brac accumulated over the decades that provides a fascinating insight into life on the island. Vittoriosa We recommend arriving here by water taxi from Valletta so that you can fully appreciate the spectacular waterfront where leisure craft mingle with luzzu, the traditional, multi-coloured fishing boats. The town was the seat of the Knights of St John, and the back streets are still dotted with devotional statues. It’s worth spending a day here so that you have time to visit the Maltese War Museum and Inquisitor’s Palace, perhaps finishing with a harbour cruise.

    Hagar Qim Temple Complex
    The main temple, which is surrounded by three additional megalithic structures, dates from around 3600-3200 BC, and is truly remarkable.

    Hal Saflieni Hypogeumm
    Dating back to approximately 3000 BC, this is the only known example of a Bronze Age subterranean temple. Its labyrinth of burial chambers is therefore of exceptional prehistoric value. Entry to the site is very limited and you have to book weeks (and sometimes months) in advance to secure a place.

    Mdina
    The island’s former capital is now a car-free haven known as the ‘Silent City’. You enter the city walls through a grand baroque gate and follow cobbled lanes to highlights including St Paul’s Cathedral, home to gilded altars and frescoes, as well as Palazzo Falson, a museum about the island’s former elite. You can easily reach Mdina by bus (journey time from Valletta is about 20 minutes or 30 minutes from Naxxar).
  • 10.5km, 3.5hrs; longer option 15km, 5hrs
    From the starting point of this route, a bus ride from your accommodation, you follow a country lane to the pretty Bingemma Chapel, perched on the edge of a gorge. From here, the British-built Dwejra Lines, a defensive wall which practically divides the island in two, acts as your guide for a while, before you leave it to walk along country lanes to Mosta, whose huge church dome is visible from some distance away. After visiting the town, catch a bus back to Valletta or Naxxar (it’s also possible to walk back to Naxxar).

Accommodation

You have a choice of either Naxxar – dominated by ornate churches and with a choice of bars and restaurants – or the bustling capital, Valletta. In Naxxar, you stay in its oldest quarter, amid quiet, winding backstreets, while in Valletta you’re in the heart of the historic centre.
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  • 3 nights, Chapel 5 Suites: 01 January 2026 - 04 July 2026, 29 August 2026 - 31 December 2026, 01 January 2027 - 04 July 2027 & 29 August 2027 - 31 December 2027

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