Malta, Measured: Valletta, Mdina, Gozo
Discover Malta’s timeless beauty in style, from candlelit palace dining to private yacht cruising through the Blue Lagoon. Wander Baroque Valletta and the quiet streets of Mdina with expert guides, and explore prehistoric temples set against sweeping sea views. Each moment is thoughtfully tailored by your Destination Expert to match your pace, passions, and sense of discovery.
- Duration
- 8 days, 7 nights
- Route
- Valletta · Mdina · Gozo
- Style
- Private and tailor-made: your own guide and driver throughout
- From
- $7,370 per person, hotels, guides and transfers included
- Savor a delightful meal at a 19th-century palace known as Malta’s “mini-Versailles.”
- Discover Valletta’s fortified gates and Mdina’s noble palaces with your private guide.
- Uncover Gozo's ancient Ggantija Temples, a UNESCO site with origins predating the Pyramids.
- Sail Gozo’s coast by private yacht, swimming in aquamarine bays and hidden lagoons.
- Relish a journey of comfort, with bespoke stays handpicked for you by a Destination Expert.
Every day, already yours.
Here we Go!
Meet your private English-speaking assistant outside of airport customs. Waiting with a sign with your name on it, they will direct you to your awaiting private transfer, and accompany you to your hotel for check-in.
- Private Airport Transfer with Meet & Greet
- Malta Welcome Package
- Private Car Service & Dinner Reservation at Palazzo Parisio (4 hrs)
Sights and Insights
This morning, step into the history of Valletta on this private walking tour with your expert guide, exploring the UNESCO-listed capital and bringing its stories to life. Wander through charming cobblestone streets, taking in the vibrant colors of limestone buildings and the lively hum of Republic Street.
- Valletta in Depth: Walking Tour of Malta’s UNESCO Capital (6 hrs) - Private
- Golden Hour Views & Harbour Walk - Self-Guided
At leisure
Meet your private driver and vehicle for a transfer to Mdina. Approximate travel time is 15 minutes.
- Valletta to Mdina, 15 min - Private Transfer
- 1/2 Day Mdina and Rabbat Walking Tour with Mdina Cathedral (3.5 hrs) - Private
It’s All Ancient History
Meet your private driver and guide for a half-day tour of the UNESCO-listed megalithic temple complex of Hagar-Qim and Mnajdra. The temple of Hagar-Qim, excavated for the first time in 1839, dates between 3600-3200 BCE, and is considered one of the oldest religious sites on Earth. Discover its stone remains which stand on a hilltop overlooking the sea and the islet of Filfla.
- UNESCO Temples of Hagar-Qim & Mnajdra (4 hrs) - Private Tour
Island Time
Meet your private driver and vehicle for a transfer to Gozo. Approximate travel time is 1 hour, including a 30 minute ferry ride.
- Transfer - Private - Mdina - Gozo [1 hr] - Vehicle/Driver & Ferry
- Authentic Gozitan Dinner & Wine Tasting (2.5 hrs) - Shared, with Private Transfers
Island Time
Gozo feels like a living time capsule, where prehistoric temples and dramatic coastlines shape a journey through deep history. Meet your private guide and begin at the Ġgantija Temples, a UNESCO site dating to 3600 to 3200 BC and among the world’s oldest freestanding monuments. Visit Ta’ Kola Windmill, with restored living quarters and a workshop showcasing traditional island tools.
- Timeless Gozo: Temples, Cliffs and Island Legends (6 hrs) - Private Tour
Sail the Seas
Gozo’s western coast unfolds in shimmering coves, hidden caves and turquoise lagoons that feel made for slow cruising and sun-drenched swimming. Meet your private driver for a transfer to the Mgarr marina, where your skipper and yacht await. Set off along the rugged coastline with your first stop at Mġarr ix-Xini, a quiet inlet made famous by the film By the Sea.
- Western Coast Yacht Cruise (8 hrs) - Private Tour
Safe Travels!
Meet your private driver and vehicle for a transfer to Malta International Airport, near Valletta. Approximate travel time is 1.5 hours, including a 30 minute ferry ride.
- Transfer - Private - Gozo - Valletta [Airport, 1.5 hrs] - Vehicle/Driver & Ferry
Where you will wake up.
Iniala Harbour House & Residences
Located on St Barbara Bastion overlooking the spectacular Grand Harbor, Iniala Harbour House & Residences has brought an unprecedented level of luxury and experiential travel to the Maltese Islands.
The Xara Palace
A 17th-century Relais and Chateaux Xara Palace hotel is a baroque-style historic residence and boutique resort settled peacefully within the walls of the Silent City of Mdina. Experience the nobility under its ancient roof and soak in the unparalleled views of the beautiful Maltese countryside.
Kempinski Hotel San Lawrenz
Located on Malta’s idyllic sister island, Gozo, the Kempinski Hotel San Lawrenz is a beautiful hideaway resort in the middle of the Mediterranean. Surrounded by nearly 8 acres of semi-tropical gardens, the Kempinski offers 137 elegantly designed guestrooms and suites, providing ideal comfort and style.