36 days in Malta Itinerary

Malta's capital city, Valletta preserves most of its medieval architecture, built in the 16th and 17th centuries by the Knights Hospitaller, once a powerful military order.

Explore Valletta's surroundings by going to Mellieha (Popeye Village Malta, Picture This Gallery, &more), Ta' Hagrat Temples (in Mgarr) and Malta National Aquarium (in Qawra). Next up on the itinerary: admire the landmark architecture of St. John's Co-Cathedral, admire the natural beauty at Lower Barrakka Gardens, explore the galleries of Casa Rocca Piccola, and delve into the distant past at Hal Saflieni Hypogeum.

For where to stay, reviews, traveler tips, and tourist information, go to the Valletta day trip planning site.

Manchester, UK to Valletta is an approximately 6.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of train and bus; or do a combination of train, bus, taxi, and ferry. The time zone difference moving from Greenwich Mean Time to Central European Standard Time is 1 hour. Traveling from Manchester in May, expect Valletta to be a bit warmer, temps between 28°C and 18°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 10th (Sat) so you can catch the ferry to Comino.

While it is not the largest island of the Maltese archipelago, Comino serves as an oasis of serenity for many reasons other than its picturesque Mediterranean location.

Comino is known for nature and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: explore the activities along Blue Lagoon and enjoy breathtaking views from St. Mary's Tower.

To see maps, photos, ratings, and tourist information, read our Comino trip website.

You can ride a ferry from Valletta to Comino in 1.5 hours. In June, daytime highs in Comino are 33°C, while nighttime lows are 22°C. On the 16th (Fri), you're off to Victoria.

The city of Victoria on the island of Gozo boasts an outstanding collection of Baroque architecture.

Victoria is known for historic sites, museums, and shopping. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: steep yourself in history at Ggantija Archaeological Park, take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. George's Basilica, tour the pleasant surroundings at Dwejra Bay, and do a tasting at Tal-Massar Winery.

For reviews, more things to do, ratings, and tourist information, use the Victoria trip builder.

Traveling by combination of ferry and taxi from Comino to Victoria takes 2 hours. In June, daily temperatures in Victoria can reach 33°C, while at night they dip to 22°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Mon) so you can travel back home.