Arrive at Malta International Airport and proceed immediately to the car rental kiosks to pick up your 6-passenger vehicle for the day's journey.
Begin your drive toward the historic town of Rabat, navigating through the island's central plains while enjoying your first views of the Malta countryside.
Enjoy a late lunch at The Fork and Cork in Rabat, a highly-rated restaurant offering refined Mediterranean dishes perfect for a group of six.
Walk through the majestic Mdina Main Gate to enter the "Silent City," exploring narrow limestone alleys and admiring the architecture of St. Paul's Cathedral.
Head to the Mdina Bastions for sweeping panoramic views of the Maltese Islands, where you can see all the way to the coast on a clear day.
Relax with a gentle walk through Howard Gardens, the largest public garden in Rabat, which serves as a lush green border between the town and the walls of Mdina.
Indulge in a slice of famous chocolate cake at Fontanella Tea Garden, enjoying the sunset and the twinkling lights of the island from its perch atop the Mdina Bastions.
Begin the drive back toward the airport, pausing at a petrol station in Luqa to refuel your rental car before returning it to the Malta International Airport car hire hub.
Check into your flight and navigate the Malta International Airport departures terminal, perhaps browsing the local shops for Maltese delicacies like honey rings before your 8:50 PM departure.