Malta in 7 Days: Day-by-Day Itinerary

Trip at a glance

Route and overnight bases

Valletta (day 1–2); Mdina (day 3–5); Gozo (day 6–7)

Approximate cost of activities and meals

330–430 EUR per person for the whole trip, excluding flights and accommodation. Prices are estimates.

Getting between places

Valletta -> Mdina (about 60 min); Mdina -> Gozo (about 60 min)

Day 1: Valletta

• 12:00 Airport → Hotel transfer — Transfer from the airport to your hotel. Consider taxi, shuttle, or public transport.
• 14:00 Hotel Phoenicia Malta — A luxurious stay with rich culture and fine dining options, perfect for couples seeking a romantic getaway.
• Afternoon St. John's Co-Cathedral — St. John's Co-Cathedral: 4.8★ (27,056 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Evening San Paolo Naufrago — San Paolo Naufrago: 4.6★ (5,303 reviews), good budget fit, conveniently located nearby

Day 2: Valletta

• Morning Fort St Elmo and the National War Museum — Fort St Elmo and the National War Museum: 4.5★ (9,657 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence, fits the city's character
• Afternoon Zero Sei Trattoria Romana — Zero Sei Trattoria Romana: good budget fit, 4.5★ (5,767 reviews), conveniently located nearby
• Afternoon Is-Suq Tal-Belt - Valletta Food Market — Is-Suq Tal-Belt - Valletta Food Market: 4.3★ (8,578 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence, fits the city's character
• Evening Ta' Nenu Valletta — Ta' Nenu Valletta: good budget fit, 4.5★ (3,994 reviews), conveniently located nearby
• Evening Valletta Food Tour — Valletta Food Tour: 4.9★ (788 reviews), well-reviewed with high confidence, fits the city's character, good budget fit

Day 3: Mdina

• 09:00 Hotel Phoenicia Malta — A luxurious stay with rich culture and fine dining options, perfect for couples seeking a romantic getaway.
• 10:00 Valletta -> Mdina — Travel from Valletta to Mdina. Short hop (~10km). Train, bus, or rideshare are all fine.
• 15:00 The Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux — A historic hotel with exquisite dining, perfect for a romantic and cultural stay.
• Afternoon Mdina Gate — Mdina Gate: 4.8★ (46,640 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Evening Ta' Kris Restaurant — Ta' Kris Restaurant: good budget fit, 4.4★ (8,126 reviews), well-reviewed with high confidence

Day 4: Mdina

• Morning Is-Serkin - Crystal Palace Bar — Is-Serkin - Crystal Palace Bar: 4.6★ (4,019 reviews), good budget fit, conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Morning Mdina and Rabat Walking Tour inc. Catacombs and St. Paul's Grotto — Mdina and Rabat Walking Tour inc. Catacombs and St. Paul's Grotto: 4.9★ (533 reviews), well-reviewed with high confidence, fits the city's character
• Afternoon AX ODYCY Hotel — AX ODYCY Hotel: 4.8★ (5,983 reviews), well-reviewed with high confidence, fits the city's character
• Afternoon Malta National Aquarium — Malta National Aquarium: 4.3★ (30,133 reviews), well-reviewed with high confidence, fits the city's character
• Evening Café del Mar Malta — Café del Mar Malta: 4.5★ (9,817 reviews), well-reviewed with high confidence, fits the city's character, great for your group
• Evening Mellieha Bajja — Mellieha Bajja: 4.5★ (6,407 reviews), well-reviewed with high confidence, fits the city's character

Day 5: Mdina

• Morning Mdina Film Tour also featuring GoT — Mdina Film Tour also featuring GoT: 5.0★ (2 reviews), fits the city's character, good budget fit
• Afternoon Lunch on your own — try a local spot nearby — Lunch on your own — try a local spot nearby
• Afternoon Mosta Rotunda — Mosta Rotunda: 4.7★ (15,116 reviews), well-reviewed with high confidence
• Evening Dinner on your own — ask your hotel for recommendations — Dinner on your own — ask your hotel for recommendations
• Evening Mdina the Silent City Self Guided Walking Tour — Mdina the Silent City Self Guided Walking Tour: 5.0★ (11 reviews), fits the city's character

Day 6: Gozo

• 09:00 The Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux — A historic hotel with exquisite dining, perfect for a romantic and cultural stay.
• 10:00 Mdina -> Gozo — Travel from Mdina to Gozo. Short hop (~22km). Train, bus, or rideshare are all fine.
• 15:00 Hotel San Andrea — A cozy hotel near the beach, perfect for a relaxed end to your trip with local dining options.
• Afternoon Xerri's Grotto — Xerri's Grotto: 4.6★ (899 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Evening Roża | Restaurant — Roża | Restaurant: 4.7★ (3,322 reviews), good budget fit, well-reviewed with high confidence

Day 7: Gozo

• Morning Karamelli Brunch Cafe — Karamelli Brunch Cafe: 4.9★ (1,728 reviews), good budget fit, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Morning Malta: Private Boat Trip to Comino, Blue Lagoon & Gozo — Malta: Private Boat Trip to Comino, Blue Lagoon & Gozo: 4.9★ (147 reviews), well-reviewed with high confidence, fits the city's character
• 11:00 Hotel San Andrea — A cozy hotel near the beach, perfect for a relaxed end to your trip with local dining options.
• 12:00 Hotel → Airport transfer — Head to the airport. Allow plenty of time for check-in, security, and any last-minute shopping.

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