Enjoy the Adventure
Are you looking for an adventure of a lifetime? Join us on an unforgettable journey through Valletta, Malta's magnificent fortress capital and a UNESCO World Heritage City built by the Knights of St. John. This stunning baroque masterpiece on a peninsula between two harbors offers grand palaces, ornate churches, impressive fortifications, rich military history, and golden limestone architecture glowing in Mediterranean sunshine. Our expertly curated tours immerse you in this captivating destination, with opportunities to explore the Grand Master's Palace, discover St. John's Co-Cathedral treasures, walk along massive bastions, experience harbor views, and embrace the unique blend of European and Mediterranean cultures in Europe's smallest capital city. A range of activities are available suited to every traveler, from historical tours and museum visits to harbor cruises, cultural experiences, and nearby explorations. Guide services, when available, can be added as optional enhancements to your package. Valletta Cityscape, St. John's Co-Cathedral, and Grand Master's Palace are all within easy reach. Our experienced guides will lead you through each destination, sharing their passion for Valletta's most incredible heritage. We offer a range of activities suited to every traveler, from cultural exploration and lakeside leisure to mountain adventures and heritage visits.
We offer a range of accommodationoptions in Valletta and surrounding Malta to suit your preferences and budget. Hotel selection, amenities, and specific features depend on your chosen package and booking preferences. For detailed information about specific properties, facilities, and services available during your stay, please contact us to customize your accommodation based on your requirements. Join us on a journey of discovery and exploration through this remarkable fortress city.
What's Included & Optional Add-ons
To help you plan your trip, here's what's included in your base package and the optional add-ons available to enhance your experience.
Included in Base Package:
- Return flights from UK airports (London, Manchester, Birmingham, Glasgow, Edinburgh)
- 5 nights accommodation in selected hotels
Optional Add-ons to Enhance Your Experience:
- Airport transfers from Malta International Airport
- Board basis options: Room Only, Bed & Breakfast, Half Board, Full Board
- Grand Master's Palace State Rooms and Armory
- St. John's Co-Cathedral and Caravaggio paintings
- Upper Barrakka Gardens and views
- National Museum of Archaeology
- Fort St. Elmo and War Museum
- Grand Harbour boat cruise
- Three Cities boat and walking tour
- Mdina Silent City day trip
- Gozo and Comino island excursion
- Hypogeum underground temples (advance booking essential)
- Blue Grotto boat trip
- Traditional Maltese dining experiences
- Walking tour of Valletta streets
- Lascaris War Rooms visit
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses and tips
Tour Map
This comprehensive map is designed to guide you through an exciting journey filled with remarkable destinations and captivating experiences.
Itinerary Guide
This comprehensive itinerary is designed to guide you through an exciting journey filled with remarkable destinations and captivating experiences in Valletta.
Arrive at Malta International Airport and transfer to your accommodation in or near Valletta (20 minutes). Enter the fortified city through the impressive City Gate designed by Renzo Piano. Walk along Republic Street, Valletta’s main thoroughfare lined with shops, churches, and palaces. Visit the Upper Barrakka Gardens for spectacular panoramic views over the Grand Harbour and Three Cities. Watch the noon cannon salute. Explore the elegant streets and limestone buildings. Enjoy dinner at a restaurant with harbor views.
Visit St. John’s Co-Cathedral, the Knights’ baroque masterpiece featuring an ornately decorated interior with gilded stone carvings, marble floor tombs, painted vault ceiling, and Caravaggio’s “Beheading of St. John the Baptist.” Tour the Grand Master’s Palace with its opulent State Rooms, Gobelin tapestries, armor collection, and Council Chamber. Explore the Palace Armory showcasing one of the world’s finest collections of arms and armor from the Knights’ period.
Visit Fort St. Elmo, the star-shaped fortress that withstood the Great Siege of 1565, now housing the excellent National War Museum. Walk along Valletta’s massive fortifications and bastions built by the Knights. Take a boat across the Grand Harbour to explore the atmospheric Three Cities (Vittoriosa, Senglea, Cospicua) with their narrow streets, historic buildings, maritime heritage, and Fort St. Angelo. Traditional dghajsa water taxi ride around the creeks offers unique harbor perspectives.
Take a day trip to explore Malta beyond Valletta. Visit Mdina, the “Silent City,” Malta’s ancient fortified capital with medieval streets, baroque architecture, and stunning views from the bastions. Continue to Rabat to see Roman remains and catacombs. Alternatively, take a ferry to Gozo island to see the Azure Window site, Ggantija temples, Victoria Citadel, and dramatic coastline. Another option is visiting the prehistoric Hypogeum and Tarxien Temples (book well in advance).
Visit the National Museum of Archaeology showcasing Malta’s prehistoric temple treasures and artifacts. Explore the Lascaris War Rooms, the secret underground headquarters used during WWII. Walk through the charming streets discovering hidden corners, palaces, auberges, and churches. Shop for lace, filigree jewelry, and local products. Visit MUZA national art museum or Casa Rocca Piccola palace. Enjoy a final harbor cruise watching the fortifications glow golden at sunset. Farewell dinner with Maltese specialties.
