Tour overview

This 8-day escorted holiday is a great-value introduction to Malta and Gozo, with flights, half board and a full programme of excursions included, from one comfortable hotel. The price covers return flights, airport transfers, coach travel and the Gozo ferry, and a tour director looks after you throughout. You stay seven nights with breakfast and dinner daily, and all local accommodation taxes are included; where the hotel has a pool, it opens in the summer months. Groups have up to 25 travellers aged 18 and over.

Your first excursion explores Valletta, built by the Knights of St John after the Great Siege of 1565. A guided walk takes you through its Baroque streets to St John's Co-Cathedral, home to Caravaggio's The Beheading of St John the Baptist, and the Malta Experience presents the island's long history. You can stay on for the Archaeological Museum, the Grand Master's Palace or the War Museum at Fort St Elmo. Fort St Elmo, scene of the fiercest fighting of the Great Siege, guards the tip of the peninsula.

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On Gozo you visit the capital, Victoria, and its Citadel, the coastline at Dwejra Bay and the prehistoric temples of Ġgantija, among the oldest free-standing structures on Earth. After a free day for the pool or the seafront, a short drive takes you to Rabat, where St Paul's Catacombs hold the earliest archaeological evidence of Christianity in Malta, and on to the walled former capital of Mdina, the Silent City.

A free morning, perhaps for a long seafood lunch, leads to an afternoon vineyard visit and tasting. The final excursion heads to the south coast for the sparkling waters of the Blue Grotto and the clifftop temples of Ħaġar Qim, before a last dinner and the flight home.

The physical rating is low. This holiday suits travellers who want an easy week of sunshine and history at a good price, with dinners, flights and excursions arranged and a tour director on hand. Departures run through autumn and spring, when the weather is pleasantly warm for sightseeing.

Trip highlights

  • Caravaggio in St John's Co-Cathedral (Day 2)
  • Gozo's Citadel and the Ġgantija temples (Day 3)
  • St Paul's Catacombs and Mdina (Day 5)
  • A vineyard visit and tasting (Day 6)
  • The Blue Grotto (Day 7)
  • The temples of Ħaġar Qim (Day 7)

Your route

9 stops from Malta (hotel) to Vittoriosa

8-day holiday: Malta, with trips to Valletta, Gozo, Mdina, the Blue Grotto and Ħaġar Qim
  1. Malta (hotel) Days 1–8
  2. Valletta Day 2
  3. Victoria (Gozo) Day 3
  4. Rabat Day 5
  5. Mdina Day 5
  6. Blue Grotto Day 7
  7. Hagar Qim Day 7
  8. Marsaxlokk Day 7
  9. Vittoriosa Day 7

Why choose this tour

Flights, half board and five excursions at a very good price. One hotel all week, with a tour director looking after everything.

Best suited to

  • Travellers on a budget
  • Couples and friends looking for autumn or spring sun
  • First-time visitors to Malta
  • Solo travellers looking for company
A Baroque altar inside St John's Co-Cathedral

Day-by-day itinerary

8 days from Malta to Malta

  1. Day 1 · Malta Arrive in Malta

    Fly to Malta and transfer to your hotel.

    Hotel
    Hotel, half board
    Meals
    Dinner
  2. Day 2 · Valletta, St John's Co-Cathedral Valletta

    A guided walk, St John's Co-Cathedral and the Malta Experience.

    Hotel
    Hotel, half board
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
  3. Day 3 · Victoria, Dwejra Bay, Ġgantija Gozo

    Explore Gozo's capital, coast and prehistoric temples.

    Hotel
    Hotel, half board
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
  4. Day 4 · Malta Free day

    Relax by the pool or explore on your own.

    Hotel
    Hotel, half board
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
  5. Day 5 · Rabat, Mdina Rabat and Mdina

    Visit St Paul's Catacombs and the Silent City.

    Hotel
    Hotel, half board
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
  6. Day 6 · Vineyard Vineyard visit

    A free morning, then a vineyard tasting.

    Hotel
    Hotel, half board
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
  7. Day 7 · Blue Grotto, Ħaġar Qim Blue Grotto and Ħaġar Qim

    See the Blue Grotto and the clifftop temples.

    Hotel
    Hotel, half board
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
  8. Day 8 · Malta Fly home

    Transfer to the airport for your flight home.

    Meals
    Breakfast
The main gate of Mdina

Where you stay

  • Malta (7 nights) Hotel, half board

Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.

What's included

Included

  • Return flights
  • Accommodation 7 nights with breakfast and dinner
  • Airport transfers, coach travel and the Gozo ferry
  • Valletta guided tour, St John's Co-Cathedral and the Malta Experience
  • Gozo tour, Rabat, St Paul's Catacombs and Mdina
  • Vineyard visit, the Blue Grotto and Ħaġar Qim
  • Local accommodation taxes
  • Tour director throughout

Not included

  • Lunches
  • Optional museum entries
  • Tips, travel insurance and personal spending
Colourful fishing boats in a Maltese harbour

This trip might not be for you if…

Honest disclaimer — please read

  • You want a small group — groups can reach 25
  • You want to tour every day — some time is free
  • You want a stay on Gozo — it is a day trip
  • You want to arrange your own flights — flights are part of the price

Good to know

Traditional Maltese balconies

In pictures

Departures & prices

From £1,099 per person, including flights. 37 upcoming departures.

Flights from UK airports.

20 Oct 2026 Twin share Incl. flights
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£1,699pp
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26 Oct 2026 Twin share Incl. flights
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£1,649pp
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27 Oct 2026 Twin share Incl. flights
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£1,699pp
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29 Oct 2026 Twin share Incl. flights
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£1,529pp
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01 Nov 2026 Twin share Incl. flights
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£1,319pp
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05 Nov 2026 Twin share Incl. flights
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£1,319pp
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10 Nov 2026 Twin share Incl. flights
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£1,398pp
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17 Nov 2026 Twin share Incl. flights
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£1,199pp
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22 Nov 2026 Twin share Incl. flights
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£1,199pp
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24 Nov 2026 Twin share Incl. flights
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£1,099pp
Flights from UK airports
18 Feb 2027 Twin share Incl. flights
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£1,209pp
Flights from UK airports
09 Mar 2027 Twin share Incl. flights
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£1,309pp
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17 Mar 2027 Twin share Incl. flights
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£1,329pp
Flights from UK airports
06 Apr 2027 Twin share Incl. flights
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£1,449pp
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13 Apr 2027 Twin share Incl. flights
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£1,449pp
Flights from UK airports
28 Apr 2027 Twin share Incl. flights
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£1,449pp
Flights from UK airports
01 May 2027 Twin share Incl. flights
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£1,509pp
Flights from UK airports
10 May 2027 Twin share Incl. flights
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£1,509pp
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12 May 2027 Twin share Incl. flights
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£1,509pp
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20 May 2027 Twin share Incl. flights
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£1,559pp
Flights from UK airports
10 Jun 2027 Twin share Incl. flights
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£1,629pp
Flights from UK airports
18 Jun 2027 Twin share Incl. flights
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£1,629pp
Flights from UK airports
31 Aug 2027 Twin share Incl. flights
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£1,669pp
Flights from UK airports
02 Sep 2027 Twin share Incl. flights
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£1,669pp
Flights from UK airports
07 Sep 2027 Twin share Incl. flights
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£1,669pp
Flights from UK airports
13 Sep 2027 Twin share Incl. flights
Not sold tour only on this date
£1,669pp
Flights from UK airports
16 Sep 2027 Twin share Incl. flights
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£1,669pp
Flights from UK airports
23 Sep 2027 Twin share Incl. flights
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£1,669pp
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25 Sep 2027 Twin share Incl. flights
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£1,669pp
Flights from UK airports
02 Oct 2027 Twin share Incl. flights
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£1,579pp
Flights from UK airports
07 Oct 2027 Twin share Incl. flights
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£1,539pp
Flights from UK airports
11 Oct 2027 Twin share Incl. flights
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£1,539pp
Flights from UK airports
17 Oct 2027 Twin share Incl. flights
Not sold tour only on this date
£1,539pp
Flights from UK airports
19 Oct 2027 Twin share Incl. flights
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£1,539pp
Flights from UK airports
28 Oct 2027 Twin share Incl. flights
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£1,389pp
Flights from UK airports
04 Nov 2027 Twin share Incl. flights
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£1,249pp
Flights from UK airports
11 Nov 2027 Twin share Incl. flights
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£1,249pp
Flights from UK airports

Frequently asked questions

How do I book this tour?

Tap any "Enquire" button on the page and one of our travel specialists will be in touch within 24 hours (often same day). We'll confirm availability on your preferred date, run through anything you need to know, and only ask for the deposit once you've decided.

What financial protection do I get?

Every Travelisto booking is 100% financially protected. Your money is held in a ring-fenced Trust account until you return from your trip, and we are members of the Protected Trust Services scheme (PTS 6035). Most tours also include ATOL protection where flights are part of the package.

Are flights included?

Yes, return flights and airport transfers are included.

Which meals are included?

Breakfast and dinner every day.

Are excursions included?

Yes. Valletta, Gozo, Rabat and Mdina, a vineyard, the Blue Grotto and Ħaġar Qim are all included.

Is the hotel pool open?

Where the hotel has a pool, it opens in the summer months, weather permitting.

What is the minimum age?

The minimum age is 18.

How many people travel together?

Up to 25 travellers, with a tour director.

Can you tailor the trip?

Yes — every escorted tour can be modified into a private tailor-made version with your own dates, adjusted pace, upgraded hotels and add-on extensions. Tell us what you'd like changed when you enquire and we'll quote it both ways so you can compare.

What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?

If your international flight is part of your booking through us, we re-book at no cost. If you've booked flights separately, the tour's local team holds your transfer slot until you arrive. We strongly recommend a comprehensive travel insurance policy that includes delay and cancellation cover.

ATOL protected 100% financially protected in a Trust bank account PTS 6035 4.7 on Trustpilot
Tailor-made option

Not quite the right fit? Make it tailor-made.

If this group tour doesn't match your ideal trip, our specialists will turn it into a private tailor-made journey — your own dates, your own pace, upgraded hotels where you want them, and the parts you don't love swapped out. Same destinations, just rebuilt around you.

Contact us for a tailor-made version of this itinerary
From, incl. flights £1,099
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