How many nights do I need?

We suggest 4–7 nights. Our Malta packages can be extended or shortened to suit you.

Can I combine Malta with another destination?

Yes. Many travellers pair it with a neighbouring destination — use the trip builder or mention it in your inquiry.

Valletta skyline with the Carmelite Church dome and St Paul's spire across the harbour at sunset

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Malta

Q: Do I need a visa?

Requirements depend on your nationality. Please check official government guidance; we can point you to the right resources.

Honey-stone fortresses and clear blue lagoons

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Why go to Malta

A compact archipelago where 7,000 years of history meets sunny coves and some of Europe’s clearest water.

Most travellers begin in Valletta. Our specialists typically suggest 4–7 nights to see the highlights without rushing — longer if you’d like to combine regions or add beach time.

Best time: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
Suggested length: 4–7 nights
Packages from: $1,209 pp
Main gateway: Valletta
Time zone: UTC+1
Currency: Euro (EUR)

Malta at a glance

Republic of Malta

Capital: Valletta
Region: Southern Europe, Europe
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Languages: English, Maltese
Dialling code: +356
ISO codes: MT · MLT · 470
Local time: —Europe/Malta

Country details are maintained by our travel specialists. Live weather is provided by an external service and updates automatically.

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Valletta

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Best time to visit

Recommended: Apr–Jun, Sep–OctPossible, with trade-offs

Key attractions & experiences

Valletta

Malta's walled capital, founded by the Knights of St John in 1566, packs some 320 historic monuments into a grid of honey-coloured streets above the Grand Harbour. It has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1980.

Mdina

A small fortified city on a ridge in central Malta, Mdina was the island's capital until the knights arrived in 1530. Its quiet lanes, noble palaces and Baroque cathedral make it one of Malta's most atmospheric places to walk.

Gozo

The second-largest island of the Maltese archipelago, Gozo is hillier, greener and slower-paced than Malta, with the walled Cittadella in Victoria, the Ġgantija temples and dramatic coastline. Ferries cross from Ċirkewwa in about 25 minutes.

Swimmers in the turquoise water of the Blue Lagoon on Comino, with rocky islets beyond

Blue Lagoon, Comino

A sheltered channel of clear, shallow water over white sand between the small island of Comino and the islet of Cominotto. It is a classic day trip by boat from Malta or Gozo, and very busy in summer.

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Landmarks, sacred sites, islands, parks and food streets — each with its story, the best time to go and what’s nearby.

10 places in Malta

City

Valletta, South Eastern Region

St John's Co-Cathedral

Behind a plain, fortress-like façade, the former church of the Knights of St John hides a dazzling Baroque interior of carved gilded stone, painted vaults and marble tombstones, along with Caravaggio's Beheading of St John the Baptist.

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A row of black cannons on the Saluting Battery terrace, overlooking the Grand Harbour and the fortified Three Cities

Viewpoint

Valletta, South Eastern Region

Upper Barrakka Gardens & Saluting Battery

Laid out in 1661 on top of a 16th-century bastion, the Upper Barrakka Gardens offer one of the finest panoramas in Malta, across the Grand Harbour to the Three Cities. Below, the Saluting Battery fires its guns daily at noon and 4 pm.

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Senglea's fortified peninsula seen from across the Grand Harbour, with its bastions, waterfront houses and the Gardjola watchtower

Heritage

Cospicua, South Eastern Region

The Three Cities - Birgu, Senglea, Cospicua

Birgu (Vittoriosa), Senglea (Isla) and Cospicua (Bormla) occupy the peninsulas and creeks across the Grand Harbour from Valletta. Older than the capital, they are full of fortifications, waterfront promenades and quiet residential lanes.

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Rock-cut chambers inside the Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum, Malta (historic photograph)

Heritage

Paola, South Eastern Region

Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum & Tarxien Temples

Carved into the rock beneath Paola, the Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum is a three-level prehistoric burial complex with red ochre paintings and strictly limited entry. The Tarxien Temples, a short walk away, add elaborately carved megalithic architecture.

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Upright limestone slabs and walls inside the Ġgantija temples, with yellow spring wildflowers in the foreground

Heritage

Xagħra, Gozo Region

Ġgantija Temples, Gozo

Built from massive limestone blocks around 3600 to 3200 BC, the twin Ġgantija temples on Gozo are part of the UNESCO-listed Megalithic Temples of Malta. Visits begin at an interpretation centre on Gozo's prehistory.

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BeachCulture

Malta · 6 nights4★ Hotel

Malta & Gozo Island Break

Valletta walking tour
Blue Lagoon
Gozo jeep safari

Includes accommodation · private transfers · daily breakfast · guided sightseeing

Indicative from

$1,209 pp

LuxuryCity break

Malta · 4 nights5★ Boutique

Valletta Boutique Luxury

Palazzo hotel
Mdina by night
Private harbour cruise

Includes accommodation · private transfers · daily breakfast · guided sightseeing

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$1,559 pp

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Sample itinerary

Malta & Gozo Island Break

7 days · 4★ hotel · indicative from $1,209 pp. Every day can be adjusted.

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Day 1
Arrive in Valletta
You’re met on arrival and taken by private transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is free to settle in — your travel specialist will have left a welcome pack with local tips.
Day 2
Valletta
A fortified Baroque capital overlooking the Grand Harbour. Your local guide shares context and stories along the way, with time to explore independently afterwards.
Day 3
Mdina
The silent walled city on a hill above Rabat. Your local guide shares context and stories along the way, with time to explore independently afterwards.
Day 4
Gozo
Rural island of salt pans, cliffs and Ġgantija temples. Your local guide shares context and stories along the way, with time to explore independently afterwards.
Day 5
Day at leisure
A free day to explore at your own pace. Suggested: diving, boat trips, harbour walks. Optional excursions can be pre-booked as add-ons.
Day 6
Valletta
A fortified Baroque capital overlooking the Grand Harbour. Your local guide shares context and stories along the way, with time to explore independently afterwards.

Food, culture & things to do

Food

Pastizzi, rabbit stew, ftira

Culture

Village festas and Caravaggio in St John’s

Shopping

Filigree silver and Mdina glass

Activities

Diving, boat trips, harbour walks

Practical information

Language: Maltese, English
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Time zone: UTC+1
Gateway: Valletta
Best for: History, Islands, Food & drink, Photography

Entry requirements depend on your nationality. Please check official government guidance before you travel — your specialist can point you to the right resources.