Malta itinerary: Valletta, Mdina, Gozo and the Blue Lagoon
Malta is small enough to see a lot in a few days, but buses can be slow and the Blue Lagoon is packed by late morning. This prompt has your todo.is agent plan Valletta, Mdina, the temples and a day on Gozo in a sensible order, with ferry times, the Hypogeum booking reminder and swims for every day.
The prompt
- Plan a Malta itinerary for [NUMBER OF DAYS] days, [TRAVEL DATES], for [WHO IS TRAVELLING]. We're staying in [BASE]. Include Valletta (St John's Co-Cathedral, Upper Barrakka Gardens and the noon gun), the Three Cities by traditional boat, Mdina and Rabat, the Blue Grotto, Marsaxlokk on a Sunday if our dates allow, and one full day on Gozo. Add Comino's Blue Lagoon at the quietest time of day. Tell me if the Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum needs booking weeks ahead. We'll get around by [TRANSPORT]. Our interests: [INTERESTS]. Send a PDF day by day with ferry and bus info, one place to eat per day and links. Don't book anything.
What to change
- [NUMBER OF DAYS]: E.g. "5". Four to six days covers Malta, Gozo and Comino comfortably.
- [TRAVEL DATES]: E.g. "12 to 17 May". Spring and autumn are warm without the August heat.
- [WHO IS TRAVELLING]: E.g. "couple", "family with a teenager", "two friends who dive".
- [BASE]: E.g. "Valletta", "Sliema", "St Julian's" or "suggest one".
- [TRANSPORT]: E.g. "bus and ferries", "rental car (they drive on the left)", "bus plus a few taxis".
- [INTERESTS]: E.g. "history, swimming, snorkelling, food".
Example result
- Malta in 5 days, couple, based in Valletta
- History, swimming, food · mid-May · bus and ferries
- Day 1: Valletta
- • Morning: St John's Co-Cathedral and its two Caravaggio paintings.
- • Noon: Upper Barrakka Gardens for the saluting battery and the view of the Grand Harbour.
- • Afternoon: Grandmaster's Palace area, Fort St Elmo and the War Museum.
- • Evening: aperitivo on Strait Street, dinner of stuffat tal-fenek (rabbit stew).
- Day 2: The Three Cities
- • Morning: lift down from Upper Barrakka, then a dgħajsa (water taxi) across to Birgu.
- • Walk Birgu's lanes, Fort St Angelo, then the Gardjola gardens in Senglea.
- • Afternoon: ferry back, swim at the rocky lido below Valletta's walls or in Sliema.
- Day 3: Mdina, Rabat and the south
- • Morning: bus to Mdina, the quiet walled city. Then St Paul's Catacombs in Rabat; grab pastizzi for the road.
- • Afternoon: Ħaġar Qim and Mnajdra temples, then the Blue Grotto viewpoint (boats run in calm seas).
- • Sunday option: Marsaxlokk fish market and lunch by the colourful luzzu boats.
- Day 4: Gozo
- • Morning: bus to Ċirkewwa, ferry to Mġarr (about 25 min), or the fast ferry from Valletta.
- • Victoria's Citadella, then Ġgantija temples.
- • Afternoon: Ramla Bay's red sand, or Dwejra and the Inland Sea.
- • Back on a late ferry. Try a Gozo ftira.
- Day 5: Comino and departure
- • Early boat to Comino: swim in the Blue Lagoon before the day-trip boats fill it (usually by 10:30).
- • Walk to the Santa Marija tower, then back for a late lunch.
- Good to know
- • The Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum has very few tickets a day and often sells out weeks ahead. Check the official Heritage Malta site early.
- • Get a Tallinja bus card for cheaper fares. Buses can be slow at peak hours.
- • Cars drive on the left. Parking in Valletta is hard.
- • Ferry and boat times are in the PDF with links; confirm on the operators' sites.
How to do it with todo.is
- Copy the prompt and fill in your days, dates, group, base and how you'll get around.
- Send it to your agent in todo.is, on the Today screen or by WhatsApp or Telegram.
- You get a PDF itinerary with ferry and bus info and a link for every sight.
- Ask for changes ("add a dive day", "move Gozo to Saturday") and book tickets and boats yourself.
Tips for a better result
- Book the Hypogeum first. It's the one sight in Malta that sells out weeks ahead.
- Plan Gozo as a full day, or better, stay one night. Day-trippers rarely get past Victoria.
- Take the first boat to Comino. The Blue Lagoon is calm and clear before 10:00 and crowded after.
- Base in Valletta for character and ferries, or Sliema for more hotels and a seafront walk.
Malta itinerary: FAQ
- How many days do you need in Malta? Four to five days covers Valletta, Mdina, the temples, Gozo and Comino. A week adds diving, more beaches or a night on Gozo.
- Is Valletta or Sliema better to stay in? Valletta has the history and the ferries to the Three Cities and Gozo. Sliema and St Julian's have more hotels, nightlife and a seafront promenade, with a short ferry to Valletta.
- Can I do Malta without a car? Yes. Buses reach most sights, and ferries link Valletta, Sliema, the Three Cities, Gozo and Comino. A car helps on Gozo.
- When is the best time to visit Malta? April to June and September to October are warm with swimmable sea. July and August are very hot and busy.
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