Malta · 4 days · Beach · City break
Malta & Gozo
Honey-stone cities, blue lagoons and English spoken everywhere.
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Prices are estimates per person and change. Always check live prices before booking.
Day-by-day plan
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Day 1: Valletta
Bus into the capital, then the Upper Barrakka Gardens and harbour views at sunset.
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Day 2: Three Cities by ferry
€1.50 ferry to Birgu. Wander quiet lanes and eat pastizzi for under £1.
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Day 3: Gozo day trip
Public bus and ferry to Gozo. See the Citadel in Victoria and swim at Ramla Bay.
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Day 4: Mdina & home
Explore the silent city of Mdina before your flight.
Estimated cost per person
Based on 2 adults travelling together and sharing a room, in the best months below. This is a do-it-yourself trip, not a package: you book each part separately with partners.
- Flights (return)
- ~£120
- Stay
- ~£140
- Transfers & local transport
- ~£20
- Activities
- ~£60
- Estimated total
- ~£340
Prices are estimates per person and change. Always check live prices before booking.
Best months to go
April–June, October
Money-saving tips
- Get the Explore bus card for unlimited travel.
- Visit Comino's Blue Lagoon before 10am or skip it.
- Stay in Sliema or Gżira, which are cheaper than Valletta.
How do you want to book?
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- Flights: search your dates and number of travellers.
- Stay: book a hotel or apartment. Partners show the total room price, not per person.
- Transfers and tours: add the airport ride and any activities.
Travelling as a family or group? Use the "Entire homes & apartments" filter on the stay site. A flat with a kitchen often costs less per person than hotel rooms. School-holiday dates usually cost more than our estimates.
Trip essentials
Small extras that save money on the ground. Affiliate links.
Mobile data (eSIM)
Skip roaming charges, especially outside the EU (Albania, North Macedonia). Set it up before you fly.
Luggage storage
Early checkout, late flight? Drop your bags nearby and enjoy your last day hands-free.
Car hire
Handy for coastlines and islands where buses are slow, like Madeira or the Albanian Riviera.