Grand Baltic Explorer
- Return flights
- 9 nights in 4-star hotels
- 13 meals: 9 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 3 dinners
10 days from
£2,149
was £2,249
Discover Malta
From £1,299
Duration 8 Days
Departures from: Apr 2025 - Oct 2025
From £1,299
Duration 8 Days
Departures from:
Apr 2025 - Oct 2025
Tour Overview
Get to know sunny Malta on this relaxing tour, which encompasses food, culture, heritage and the island's dazzling coastline. Wander the narrow streets of the capital Valletta, visit Barrakka Gardens and witness the saluting battery, and get a taste of delicious rustic cuisine. Tour fascinating medieval sites and shop for artisanal handicrafts, all while enjoying plenty of free time unwinding with good food, wine and views of the sparkling Mediterranean. You can also take in even more of the island's natural beauty on optional day trips to the Blue Grotto sea caves and the unspoilt island of Gozo.
Your Holiday Includes
- Return flights from London
- 7 nights in a 4-star hotel
- 11 meals, 7 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 3 dinners and welcome drink
- Travelsphere Holiday Director and Specialist Local Guide
- Overseas transfers, other transportation and porterage
Included Holiday Highlights
- Valletta city tour including the Saluting Battery
- Traditional Maltese meal
- Walking tour of the three cities of Senglea, Cospicua and Vittoriosa
- Explore ancient Mdina
- Visit to the well-preserved catacombes of Rabat
- Marvel at Mostas domed Church of Santa Maria
- Evening of traditional food, folk music and dance
Itinerary
Day 2 Valletta
After breakfast, you'll get to know Malta's capital Valletta, a World Heritage City brimming with historical sites. First, you'll head to the Barrakka Gardens, which are laid out on part of the city's old fortifications and offer magnificent views of the famous Grand Harbour. You'll then visit the Saluting Battery, where one of eight replica cannons is fired daily at midday. It promises to be a very special experience, as we meet the volunteer responsible for firing the gun and they tell us a little more about the history of this ritual. Then, as midday approaches, you may be invited to help prepare the cannon, and we'll watch and listen as it is fired - you may need to cover your ears! Afterwards, we'll explore Valletta's main streets on foot. You'll see many historic buildings built by the Knights of St John, such as the Auberges and the magnificent St John's Co-Cathedral, where Caravaggio's masterpiece 'Beheading of St John the Baptist' is on display. Meals included: BDay 3 Folklore Dinner Show
Today, take the opportunity to discover more of the island on our optional tour to Marsaxlokk, a fishing village on the island’s south coast with a picturesque harbour filled with colourful boats. Next, enjoy a visit to the Blue Grotto Caves, a series of dramatic sea caves. You can experience this spectacular natural wonder up close by boat if you wish, for a fantastic photo opportunity. Otherwise, feel free to relax or explore at your own pace today before this evenings fabulous dinner at a traditional restaurant, enjoying authentic Maltese dishes whilst watching a jovial story of Maltese history told through dance. Meals included: B,DDay 4 Qawra - at Leisure
Today is a free day, so it's entirely up to you how you spend it. If you're so inclined, join us on an optional excursion to the pretty green island of Gozo, just a short ferry ride away. During the crossing, we'll pass the small island of Comino and on top of one of the rugged cliffs you'll see the Santa Maria Fort, which appeared in the movie 'Count of Monte Cristo'. After stepping ashore on Gozo, we will explore some of the island's highlights. We will visit the shrine of Ta'Pinu, a church set amid beautiful countryside, and Dwejra, where an inland lagoon of saltwater is linked to the sea by a small arch-like tunnel. If time allows, you can take an optional cruise on the lagoon and through the tunnel before it continues to Admiral's Rock. Better known as Fungus Rock, a unique plant with medicinal properties is said to have once grown there. There's a chance to shop for local handicrafts including pottery, glass and lace at the Fontana Cottage Crafts Village. Then we will enjoy lunch at the private estate, overlooking the medieval village of Gharb. There will be a selection of Gozitan wines served with traditional local bread and sheep's cheese. In the afternoon we'll explore the medieval city of Victoria on foot and visit the Cittadella, a walled city within the city, which has recently been restored. If you choose to walk along the walls here, you'll enjoy breathtaking views across the island. Finally, we'll make a stop at the Qala Belvedere to take photos of the incredible view towards the coast, with the islands of Malta and Comino in the distance. Meals included: BDay 5 Qawra - at Leisure
You’re free to relax or explore at your own pace today. Meals included: BDay 6 Rabat, Dingli & Mdina
Start today with a visit to the historic town of Rabat, famous for its well-preserved catacombs that date back to the Roman times. Following this, lunch will be in the village of Dingli, prepared with ingredients freshly picked from the family-run farm located 200m away. Also, we will learn about their traditional process of making olive oil. This unique experience will give you a moving, heart-warming taste of rural and family life on Malta. After lunch, our final destination will be Mdina, famously referred to as the Silent City. This former capital city is essentially a living museum, enveloped entirely by fortified walls and boasting a labyrinth of narrow passageways adorned with elegant Patrician homes, baroque churches, convents, and opulent palaces. A leisurely walk through this city of contrasting shadows and brilliant illumination will provide us with a deeper insight into the captivating history of Malta.
Meals included: B,LDay 7 Three Cities & Mosta
A full day of exploration starts with a walking tour of Vittoriosa, Cospicua and Senglea. Collectively known as the Three Cities, they were built and fortified by the Knights of Malta and their narrow streets are home to historic buildings and churches. At Vittoriosa's waterfront you'll see the former Palace of the General of the Galleys and the Order of St John's Treasury. Then in Senglea you can enjoy spectacular views from the lookout situated in the centre of the Grand Harbour.
Next, we will drive to Mosta Village and marvel the domed roof of the Church of Santa Maria, the fourth largest in the world, modelled on Rome's Pantheon. The church became famous during the Second World War when a bomb crashed through its dome, but miraculously failed to explode. Step inside to see the damaged tiles and a replica of the 200kg bomb. Your tour continues to Ta'Qali craft village, where you can watch the art of glass-blowing. You'll also have time to shop for souvenirs before heading back to the hotel.
Meals included: B,D
Day 8 Malta - UK
Transfer to the airport for your return flight to the UK.
Meals included: BAdditional Information
Please note: On certain departure dates the running order of your itinerary may change.
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 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 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 experiences to your holiday before you set off. Take a look below at the extra trips you can enjoy on this tour
Malta - Blue Grotto and Marsaxlokk
Visit the traditional fishing village of Marsaxlokk in the South Eastern region of Malta. Take time to explore the picturesque harbour lined with traditional luzzus - traditional fishing boats painted in bright colours with a pair of eyes decorated on the bow. You’ll also visit the Blue Grotto. Facing the little deserted islet of Filfla, the site got its name from a British soldier who thought that since the area looks like the Grotta Azzurra in Capri, it deserved the same name. The Blue Grotto consists of a huge 30m arch and six additional caves (please note entrance to the Blue Grotto site is an additional cost).
Visit the traditional fishing village of Marsaxlokk in the South Eastern region of Malta. Take time to explore the picturesque harbour lined with traditional luzzus - traditional f...
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