7-Day Malta Itinerary

1. Day 1: Valletta
   30 minutes (5.2 km) from Malta International Airport

   Explore the capital city of Malta. Visit St. John’s Co-Cathedral, Upper Barrakka Gardens, and enjoy the panoramic view of Grand Harbour.

2. Day 2: Marsaxlokk and Blue Grotto
   1 hour 10 minutes (20.5 km) from Valletta

   Visit the traditional fishing village, take a boat ride to Blue Grotto sea cave, and witness the stunning natural rock formations.

3. Day 3: Mdina and Rabat
   25 minutes (10 km) from Marsaxlokk

   Experience the medieval town of Mdina, witness the amazing view from the walls, visit the St. Paul's Cathedral, and the Roman Villa and Museum in Rabat.

4. Day 4: Gozo Island
   20 minutes (3 km) from Malta

   Take a ferry to Malta's sister island of Gozo and visit the natural attractions like Azure Window, Ramla Bay, and Ggantija Temples, one of the world's oldest free-standing structures.

5. Day 5: Comino Island
   1 hour (39 km) from Gozo Island

   Enjoy the crystal clear blue waters of Blue Lagoon and visit St. Mary's Tower and Santa Marija caves.

6. Day 6: Sliema and St. Julian's
   30 minutes (9.5 km) from Comino Island

   Visit Sliema promenade, Spinola Bay, and Paceville's nightlife in St. Julian's.

7. Day 7: Mellieha and Golden Bay
   15 minutes (6.5 km) from Sliema

   Relax on the Golden Bay beach, explore Popeye Village, and enjoy the panoramic view from Mellieha Parish Church.

Time and Costs Estimates

• St. John's Co-Cathedral (1-2 hours, €10)
• Boat ride to Blue Grotto (20-30 minutes, €8)
• Ggantija Temples (1-2 hours, €10)
• Ferry to Gozo Island (25 minutes, €4.65)
• Boat ride to Blue Lagoon (10-20 minutes, €10)
• Popeye Village (1-2 hours, €15)
• Total Estimated Costs: €57.65

Useful Tips

For more time, explore Malta's prehistoric sites like Hagar Qim and Mnajdra Temples or azure sea of Pretty Bay. For less time, skip Comino Island or go for a half-day trip to Gozo Island and Mdina.