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

Holiday information

- Holiday type
  
  Add-on
- To be combined with
  
  Gozo's Coastal Trails
- Average carbon footprint
  
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  14kg CO₂e per person, excluding travel
- Nights
  
  3
- Accommodation
  
  Guesthouse, 3* hotel or 4* hotel
- Meals
  
  Breakfast every day
- Price
  
  From £279pp
- Travel
  
  Includes transfer Gozo-Malta, & to Malta airport
- Start
  
  Any day
- When you can travel
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  The season for this holiday is:
  01 January 2026 - 04 July 2026
  29 August 2026 - 30 November 2026
  01 January 2027 - 03 July 2027
  29 August 2027 - 31 December 2027

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.

Sightseeing

Valletta, Vittoriosa & ancient sites

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).
Explore on foot

10.5km, 3.5hrs; longer option 15km, 5hrs

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.

Hotel 1 of 2
Chapel 5 Suites
Naxxar
- guesthouse
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Built around a central courtyard, this three-hundred-year-old house in the winding alleyways of Naxxar offers just a handful of bedrooms, all featuring stylish décor and incorporating an eclectic mix of furniture and art. The beautifully renovated guesthouse also has a rooftop terrace with sun loungers and a small splash pool. Breakfasts of cheese, ham, and pastries are served in the courtyard, while there is a choice of restaurants in the Old Quarter of Naxxar, just a short walk away.

Meal arrangements: breakfast only
Hotel 2 of 2
The Village Boutique & Spa
Naxxar
- boutique hotel
Just 700 steps away from Naxxar’s main square is The Village hotel, nestled in amongst the town’s maze of alleyways. Step inside and you’re transported to a light-filled space, complete with garden, outdoor pool surrounded by palm trees, lounge, bar, and terrace. Despite its historic location, the hotel has been modernised with a sleek spa space to unwind in and The Village Kitchen restaurant serving a fusion of cuisines. The comfortable rooms look out on to either the courtyard or alleyway, some with mountain views.

Meal arrangements: breakfast only
Hotel 1 of 2
La Falconeria
Valletta
Located in the very heart of Valletta, La Falconeria is a special place to stay – with a special link to the city’s patchwork history, too. The name harks back to when the Knights of the Order sent a Maltese falcon as an annual fee to Charles V of Spain, King of Sicily. The hotel’s street – once known as Strada del Gran Falconiere – is where they kept their falcons. Nowadays, its elegant Rococo exterior gives way to an equally elegant yet modernised interior (some was destroyed during WWII), complete with bar, courtyard, and lounge. There are 43 rooms in total, each decorated with traditional Maltese tiles – some with views over Valletta’s golden rooftops.

Meal arrangements: breakfast only
Hotel 2 of 2
The Gomerino Hotel
Valletta
This 17th-century palazzo – once home to the Testaferrata Abela family – is now a refined hotel with 44 rooms in the historic centre of Valletta. Rooms are comfortable and classic in style – overlooking the traditional courtyard – providing a relaxing, calming place to escape the bustle of the city. However, it’s the rooftop pool, lounge, and bar area that will capture your attention, where the views over Grand Harbour – from the comfort of the pool – stretch out for miles. Inside you’ll find an indoor pool, sauna, and spa area, too.

Meal arrangements: breakfast only

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3 nights, Chapel 5 Suites: 01 January 2026 - 04 July 2026, 29 August 2026 - 30 November 2026, 01 January 2027 - 03 July 2027 & 29 August 2027 - 31 December 2027

Start any day | End by latest date(s) shown above

Starting	Price *
1 - 30 Sep 2026	From £308
1 - 31 Oct 2026	From £308
1 - 27 Nov 2026	From £279
1 - 28 Dec 2026	From £281
1 - 31 Jan 2027	From £289
1 - 28 Feb 2027	From £327
1 - 31 Mar 2027	From £323
1 - 30 Apr 2027	From £323
1 - 31 May 2027	From £323
1 Jun - 1 Jul 2027	From £323
29 - 31 Aug 2027	From £323
1 - 30 Sep 2027	From £323
1 - 31 Oct 2027	From £323
1 - 30 Nov 2027	From £296
1 - 31 Dec 2027	From £296

* Final price is subject to change due to the customisable nature of our holidays and is dependent on accommodation availability for the dates selected. We will contact you to confirm the final price. Single supplements are applicable on many of our holidays. Please contact us for full details.

Price per person based on 2 sharing. Includes accommodation, meals and travel to the hotel as described.

Prices may be different if you are not arranging your transfers for your main holiday through Inntravel or have your own car; please contact us for a quotation.

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