🗺️ Malta Short Breaks

Malta is the perfect short break destination — everything is close together yet there is endlessly more to discover

Malta Short Break Itineraries

2 Days in Malta

The Essential Malta Weekend

⏱️ 48 hours

Arrive Friday, leave Sunday. Day 1: Valletta — St Johns Cathedral, Grand Harbour cruise, Upper Barrakka Gardens, dinner in Strait Street. Day 2: Mdina morning, afternoon at Golden Bay beach, sunset dinner in Sliema.

Perfect for European weekenders flying in on Friday evening

3 Days in Malta

Malta and Gozo in 3 Days

⏱️ 3 days

Day 1: Valletta and Three Cities. Day 2: Gozo — Citadel, Dwejra, Ramla Bay, Ta Frenc dinner. Day 3: Blue Lagoon Comino boat trip, afternoon at leisure, evening flight home.

Add a Comino boat trip to the classic Malta weekend

4 Days in Malta

The Complete Island Experience

⏱️ 4 days

Day 1: Valletta. Day 2: Mdina and Dingli Cliffs. Day 3: Full Gozo day — overnight in Gozo farmhouse. Day 4: Blue Lagoon, south Malta coast, Marsaxlokk fish market.

For those who want to see a little of everything

5 Days in Malta

Relax and Explore

⏱️ 5 days

The above plus a full beach day at Golden Bay and Ghajn Tuffieha, a food tour of Valletta, diving or snorkelling, and a village festa if timing allows.

Our recommended minimum for first-time visitors to Malta

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