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Valletta and the Hidden Gems of Malta

From £1,524
Duration 8 Days
Departures from: Apr 2025 - Nov 2025
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From £1,524
Duration 8 Days
Departures from: Apr 2025 - Nov 2025

Tour Overview

Malta’s history is firmly in focus on this fascinating tour, which includes trips to Valletta, the fishing village of Marsaxlokk and the city of Mdina, considered to be the jewel of Malta.
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  • relaxing tour Relax & Discover
  • meals included tour All Breakfasts
  • flight choices Flight Choices

Your Holiday Includes

  • Just You Holiday Director as your host
  • Return flights from London
  • 7 nights in a 4-star hotel
  • A guaranteed twin or double room of your own
  • 11 included meals: 7 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 3 dinners including a special Folklore dinner show, a cultural celebration through dance.
  • Overseas transfers, other transportation & porterage

Included Holiday Highlights

  • Visit to the saluting battery & experience the firing canon
  • Valletta city tour on foot
  • The fishing village of Marsaxlokk & the Blue Grotto
  • Taste pastizzi, a tradtional savoury pastry
  • Naxxar, Mdina & Mosta by coach
  • A folklore dinner show

Itinerary

Day 1 UK - Malta

Today you fly to Malta. On arrival, we'll transfer to your hotel. A welcome meeting followed by dinner at the hotel, offers a chance to get to know your Holiday Director and travelling companions. Meals included: D
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Day 2 Valletta

Today's tour of Valletta will unfold the history of this magnificent city which was built by the Knights of St John during the 16th and 17th centuries. Valletta is often referred to as 'one big open air museum', and this is evident as you start to explore and discover something different around every corner. Our walking tour of Valletta includes the Upper Barraka Gardens, which offer stunning views of the Grand Harbour and its magnificent fortifications. You'll also enjoy the amazing experience of the saluting battery, which is fired every day at noon. A talk by enthusiastic, costumed guides who explain how the cannon is loaded and fired is not to be missed, and visitors may even get to help load the cannon. Walking down the main street lets us also admire numerous historical buildings built by the Knights of St John including the Auberges, Palazzos and St John's Co-Cathedral – home to Caravaggio's masterpiece 'Beheading of St John' amongst other treasures. Meals included: B
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Day 3 Naxxar, Mdina & Mosta

Today's tour takes us to the picturesque town of Naxxar, home to Palazzo Parisio. Touring this 18th century stately home offers a great insight to Malta's historic nobility and their enchanting way of life. We will also visit Mdina, Malta's ancient capital that sits majestically on the hilltop at the centre of the island and which is considered to be one of the jewels of Malta. This ancient walled city is one of the best examples of medieval fortifications, and the quiet, narrow streets are full of atmosphere and are great for exploring. The city provides some magnificent views of the entire Maltese landscape. A light snack is included in this tour where you will taste the delicious 'Pastizzi', a traditional savoury pastry. And then, to round off our Historical visits, we will stop in at the city of Mosta, home to the Basilica of the Assumption of Our Lady, that boasts one of the largest unsupported dome roofs in the world. A small stop at The Buskett Gardens will be made along the way, which is located in the fertile valley of Wied il-Luq, Siggiewi. Meals included: B
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Day 4 Folklore Dinner Show

After a free day to explore and relax at your leisure, we head out for an evening of folklore dancing & dinner, featuring six dancers who lure you into a jovial story of Maltese history told through dance. At some point, you may be hand-picked to join them on the dancefloor - a truly unforgettable night! Meals included: B,D
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Day 5 Blue Grotto & Marsaxlokk

Our first stop on today's tour includes a visit to Wied iz-Zurrieq (Valley of Zurrieq) and a visit to the Blue Grotto. Further on, we will arrive into the quaint fishing village of Marsaxlokk, characterised by its low lying buildings and colourful traditional fishing boats known as 'luzzu'. Today's lunch is in Dingli, where you'll have a unique opportunity to be guests at a restaurant of the Diar Il-Bniet Estate, a third generation family-run agrifarm of 600 acres. On the way home, we will be visiting the San Anton Botanical Garden near the presidential palace before heading back to the hotel. Meals included: B,L
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Day 6 at Leisure

Today is free for you to explore at your leisure. Alternatively, there is an optional excursion available. In the morning, we'll travel to Cirkewwa in the north of Malta where you'll board a ferry for a short crossing to the island of Gozo. You'll notice that Gozo is much greener than Malta and has certain differing characteristics. On arrival, we will be met by a Local Guide and start our tour that includes a visit to shrine of Ta' Pinu. This important church is set in a stunning location on the edge of a ridge in open countryside, and provides beautiful views of the surrounding area. Another stop is the area known as 'Dewjra'. Here, you'll explore interesting geological sites including Dwejra Bay and the Inland Sea – a lagoon of seawater accessible to the open sea via a small tunnel through the cliff. Another of Dwejra's geological delights is the Admiral's Rock or as it is better known, Fungus Rock, a special plant is said to grow here which has various medical cures. We will be stopping off along the journey for lunch and to spend time wandering through the Craft villages on the island. where you can view local handmade pottery, mouth-blown glass, Gozo lace and silver filigree. Ideal if you want to pick up a souvenir. There will be a short walk through the busy little city of Victoria, known locally as Rabat and the Cittadellla - a small walled city within the city, where only a small number of families still live. Upon return to the ferry port of Gozo, we will pass through some small villages, and if time allows, stop at Qala Belvedere where there is an amazing scenic view of the landscape cascading down to the coast, with the smallest island of Comino in the distance. Our tour will then head back to the ferry for our return to Malta and transfer back to the hotel. Meals included: B
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Day 7 at Leisure

Today choose to enjoy the hotel facilities or why not join our optional excursion to The Three Cities of Senglea, Cospicua and Vittoriosa, located to the south of Valletta, which form part of the magnificent Grand Harbour. Meals included: B,D
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Day 8 Malta to UK

Today we'll transfer to the airport for your return flight to the UK.

Meals included: B

Accommodation (as specified or similar)

AX Odycy Hotel

Welcome to Odycy, a new, world-class destination in Qawra, overlooking breath-taking views of the Mediterranean Sea. Located near the town of Bugibba, where you can find different shops of all kinds, as well as St. Pauls Bay, originally a fishing village where it is believed that St. Paul’s shipwreck had occurred. Whilst walking along the promenade here you can get a very clear view of the beautiful St Paul’s Islands. Qawra itself is a more modern town, but very close to the AX ODYCY are the Salina Salt Pans built by the Grand Master La Vallette of the Knights of St. John during their rule over Malta. The AX Odycy Hotel is known to be one destination with endless possibilities, offering many rooms each with various amenities including a minibar, bath & shower products, daily housekeeping, free Wi-Fi, central air conditioning and more. ODYCY is also home to some interesting food and beverage outlets. With exquisite dining and laid-back seaside restaurants there is something on the menu for everyone. And there is also their panoramic Lido which spans the entire length of the property. If you wish to upgrade to a room with a sea view or a side sea view for a supplement please call and our Holiday Advisors will be happy to assist.




Welcome to Odycy, a new, world-class destination in Qawra, overlooking breath-taking views of the Mediterranean Sea. Located near the town of Bugibba, where you can find different shops of all kinds, as well as St. Pauls Bay, originally a fishing village where it is believed that St. Paul’s shipwreck had occurred. Whilst walking along the promenade here you can get a very clear view of the beautiful St Paul’s Islands. Qawra itself is a more modern town, but very close to the AX ODYCY are the Salina Salt Pans built by the Grand Master La Vallette of the Knights of St. John during their rule over Malta. The AX Odycy Hotel is known to be one destination with endless possibilities, offering many rooms each with various amenities including a minibar, bath & shower products, daily housekeeping, free Wi-Fi, central air conditioning and more. ODYCY is also home to some interesting food and beverage outlets. With exquisite dining and laid-back seaside restaurants there is something on the menu for everyone. And there is also their panoramic Lido which spans the entire length of the property. If you wish to upgrade to a room with a sea view or a side sea view for a supplement please call and our Holiday Advisors will be happy to assist.




Optional Excursions

Experience even more of your destination by adding one or more optional excursions to your holiday before you set off. Take a look below at the extra trips you can enjoy on this tour.

Tour of Gozo

Tour of Gozo

Visit the scenic island of Gozo. As we arrive to this picturesque island by ferry, you will notice that the landscape of Gozo is much greener than that of Malta. Highlights of the day include a visit to the National Shrine of the Blessed Virgin of Ta'Pinu, Dwerja Bay and Victoria - the Capital of Gozo, whilst also stopping off along the journey for lunch and to spend tome wandering through a Craft village on the island.

Full Day – Moderate/Strenuous – Breathtaking & Historical
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Discover the Three Cities

Discover the Three Cities

Senglea, Cospicua and Vittoriosa, more commonly known as the Three Cities, form part of the magnificent Grand Harbour and have so much history for you to explore, from the Great Seige of 1565 to the endless bombardments during WWII. On this half-day tour you will be able to enjoy an introduction to these unique cities along with their history, heritage and people. The tour will begin with a visit to Senglea which originally was built on a peninsula and could only be accessed by a bridge on one side and from the sea on the other side, but today is the perfect place to enjoy views of the harbour. The next of the Three Cities is Cospicua where it's maritime history can be traced back to the Phoenicians era of 600BC. The final stop is the oldest and most important of the cities, Vittoriosa. More commonly known as Birgu, the history is heavily linked to the knights of St John where the area was fortified and palazzos, hospitals, churches and the Castle of St Angelo were built. Today this city forms the heart of the Grand Harbour and is now lined with super yachts from all over the world.
Senglea, Cospicua and Vittoriosa, more commonly known as the Three Cities, form part of the magnificent Grand Harbour and have so much history for you to explore, from the Great Se...

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Further Information

Deposit information

When you book a holiday, you will be asked to pay a deposit, this will be made clear at the time of booking. In most cases we will charge the following deposit amount;

  • UK Holidays - £150 per person
  • European Holidays - £200 Per person
  • Worldwide Holidays - £250 or 10% whichever is the greater

On some holidays we may charge a slightly higher deposit, to cover any costs we have to pay immediately to secure your booking with our suppliers. This will be made clear at the time of booking.

If you choose a tour that is within 84 days of departure you will need to pay the full balance when you book.

Our cancellation policy

If you decide to cancel your confirmed booking you must notify us (or your travel agent) in writing, as soon as possible. Since we incur costs in cancelling your arrangements, you will have to pay the applicable cancellation charges up to the maximum shown below.

  • More than 75 days before departure - Loss of deposit only
  • 43 - 74 days - 50% of tour price
  • 29 - 42 days - 75% of tour price
  • 15 - 28 days - 90% of tour price
  • Day of Departure - 14 days - 100% of tour price

Our full cancellation policy can be found in our booking terms and conditions, section 8.

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It is important to remember that passport, visa and health requirements can change before departure; therefore, we recommend you regularly familiarise yourself with the latest requirements before you travel. If you cannot travel because you have not complied with any passport/entry/immigration requirements, we are unable to accept any responsibility.

For some destinations, it is not always discernable that a visa is required for entry at the border.  For example, for some customers, to travel to the United States, an ESTA may be required. For Canada, an ETA and to India, an e-visa may be needed. Please do check your requirements to avoid any unnecessary cost and delays.