Explore Malta 4 Days, Self-Drive

Upon arrival at Malta Airport, pick up your car and drive to the hotel. Check in and spend the rest of the day at leisure. Overnight in Sliema area.

Today we suggest you explore Valetta by walking. You will be amazed by the culture, beauty and charm. Often referred to as ‘the city built by gentlemen for gentlemen’, the capital of Malta offers both culture and relaxation. You can start your day with a 30 minutes harbour cruise with gondolas. You can then visit Upper Barrakka Gardens with the lift. At noon time you can enjoy the Gun Salut at Upper Barrakka Gardens with wonderful panoramic views over the Grand Harbor and across to the 3 cities of Senglea, Vittoriosa and Cospicua. From the Upper Barrakka Gardens, a walking tour can follow for about 1 hour and a half consisting of the Valletta Past Castille Palace, Parliament Building and Entrance to St John’s Co Cathedral – one of the top attractions of the Maltese islands, boasting a number of ornate riches, including stone wall designs, as well as a painted vaulted ceiling. One of the most famous artworks in all of Europe is housed here – Caravaggio’s “Beheading of St John the Baptist”. A walk for about 15 minutes will lead you towards to Malta Experience show. The Malta Experience is an audio-visual show that tells the dramatic story of the islands’ 7000 year history. Educational, informative and entertaining, the show runs through the turbulent history of a small island nation that has overcome almost unimaginable odds to survive and prosper. Malta’s Knights of St John are famous for repelling an invasion and their military exploits abroad. But their origins were actually those of peace and caring for the sick. This noble past is revealed on a tour of “La Sacra Infermeria” (Holy Infirmary). Overnight in Sliema area.

Today we suggested visiting Mosta, a central town famous for its Basilica. The dome of this Basilica is the third largest unsupported dome in Europe, it was built in the 18th century and became famous in 1942 when during World War II a bomb pierced the dome failing to explode, thus sparing the lives of 300 people. Your next stop can be Ta’ Qali also known as the crafts village. Here you shall visit the Mdina Glass Factory to watch the local artisans at work blowing elaborate glass art pieces, this is the perfect place to pick up some unique souvenirs. Continue your tour with a visit to the old capital city of ‘Mdina’ with its old Baroque buildings, cathedral and magnificent bastion walls that dominate the rural skyline. While in Mdina you can visit the 17th century masterpiece of St Paul’s Cathedral designed by well renowned Lorenzo Gafa. Overnight in Sliema area.