MT Malta · 10 regions · 40 places

Explore Malta

  • Archaeology 10 places
  • Museum 9 places
  • Coast 9 places
  • Prehistory 7 places

Ready-made Malta trips

Choose a route, then make it yours. Every day is already in a sensible order.

3 days

Valletta and Grand Harbour

Valletta · Birgu

Valletta and Grand Harbour links complementary places at a pace that leaves time for interpretation, short walks and changes of base. Current site access, sea conditions and transport arrangements should be checked before each travel day.

  • 10 stops
  • Walking, ferry
  • Culture
2 days

Mdina, Rabat and Central Malta

Mdina · Rabat and central Malta

Mdina, Rabat and Central Malta links complementary places at a pace that leaves time for interpretation, short walks and changes of base. Current site access, sea conditions and transport arrangements should be checked before each travel day.

  • 7 stops
  • Walking, driving
  • History
3 days

Malta Prehistory

Valletta · Qrendi and Paola · Tarxien and Birżebbuġa

Malta Prehistory links complementary places at a pace that leaves time for interpretation, short walks and changes of base. Current site access, sea conditions and transport arrangements should be checked before each travel day.

  • 7 stops
  • Driving, walking
  • Archaeology
2 days

South-west Landscapes

Qrendi and Wied iż-Żurrieq · Dingli

South-west Landscapes links complementary places at a pace that leaves time for interpretation, short walks and changes of base. Current site access, sea conditions and transport arrangements should be checked before each travel day.

  • 4 stops
  • Driving, walking
  • Coast

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Central MaltaCentral Malta

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Central GozoCentral Gozo

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Travelling in Malta

How the days actually work here — seasons, transport, pace and what to do when the weather turns.

Planning the first days

  • Valletta and the Grand Harbour form the clearest opening cluster for first-time historical context.
  • Mdina and Rabat fit naturally on a separate day because their archaeology and street scale differ from Valletta.

Prehistoric sites

  • The National Museum of Archaeology helps establish chronology before the major temple complexes.
  • Ħal Saflieni has capacity-controlled access; the current official booking arrangement should be checked well in advance.
  • Outdoor temple visits are exposed to heat, wind and rain, so current weather matters.

Gozo and Comino

  • Gozo merits more than a transit stop because its citadel, prehistoric monuments and coasts are geographically dispersed.
  • Marine connections can change with weather and operating schedules; current services should be confirmed with official operators.
  • Comino is predominantly an outdoor island day and has limited shelter away from developed landing areas.

Coastal visits

  • Cliffs, bays and rocky shorelines can be affected by wind, swell and heat. Current conditions should guide plans.
  • Natural sites do not have uniform accessibility; surface and approach information should be checked individually.

Where to arrive

Malta International Airport

Valletta · Ċirkewwa

Best time to visit

spring. autumn.

Milder periods are often more comfortable for archaeology and coastal walking. Summer heat, wind and seasonal demand can materially change conditions, so current weather and access guidance should be checked before travel.

Suggested duration

4 to 10 days

12 ready-made routes

Regions

10 regions

Valletta