Malta in 6 Days
Malta
Overview
Malta's small size makes it an easy, low-stress island trip: a few days based in the fortress capital Valletta, a half-day in the almost eerily quiet walled city of Mdina, and a day trip by ferry to the smaller, slower island of Gozo for its citadel and countryside.
- Duration
- 6 days
- Pace
- Relaxed
- Transport
- Mixed
- Estimated budget (comfortable)
- €1,050–€1,350
Route
1. Valletta2. Gozo
Highlights
- Valletta's Baroque St. John's Co-Cathedral
- Mdina's silent, car-free walled streets at sunset
- The Citadel in Victoria, Gozo
- Swimming at the Blue Lagoon (Comino) or Gozo's coastline
Worth knowing
- Malta gets extremely hot and crowded in peak summer
- Public buses are workable but can be slow between towns
- Mdina is very small — most visitors need only half a day
Day by day
Day 1
VallettaMain activities
- Arrive, settle in
- Upper Barrakka Gardens at sunset
Overnight: Valletta
Day 2
VallettaMain activities
- St. John's Co-Cathedral
- Fortress walls walk
Overnight: Valletta
Day 3
Valletta → MdinaMain activities
- Bus or taxi (~30min)
- Silent City walking tour
~30 minutesOvernight: Valletta
Day 4
Valletta → GozoMain activities
- Ferry (~45min)
- Victoria's Citadel
~45 minutesOvernight: Gozo
Day 5
GozoMain activities
- Coastal exploring, Ramla Bay beach
Optional additions
- Comino's Blue Lagoon boat trip
Overnight: Gozo
Day 6
Gozo → VallettaMain activities
- Ferry back for departure (~45min)
~45 minutesOvernight: Gozo
Alternatives
Shorter version · 4 days
Drop Gozo and keep to Valletta and Mdina only.
Longer extension · 9 days
Add more beach time along the northern coast and a full day diving or snorkelling.