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8-Day Adventure in Valletta: Exploring History, Culture, and Beaches

Suraj Baral

Suraj Baral

7 Nov 2023

Embark on an unforgettable 8-day journey to Valletta, Malta. Discover ancient palaces, vibrant markets, stunning gardens, and beautiful beaches. Immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of this enchanting city.

Trip to Valletta

Day 1
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$45

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$ 7

AX ODYCY Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

33 - 40 min

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Malta 5D
Cinema with a 3D movie on Maltese history & culture in many languages & an exhibit by local artists.
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
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$6
3 - 4 min

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Teatru Rjal
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$8
5 - 8 min

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Is-Suq Tal-Belt - Valletta Food Market
Upscale destination with groceries & a vibrant international food court in a 19th-century building.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$3
2 - 3 min

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Grandmaster Palace Courtyard
Central palace courtyard offering bench seating in peaceful surrounds with palm trees.
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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$6
1 - 2 min

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St. George’s Square
Main square, home to the storied President's Palace & other baroque & neoclassical buildings.
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$5
2 - 3 min

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Casa Rocca Piccola
Home to a noble Maltese family, this 16th-century palace has 50+ lavish rooms & guided tours.
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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$9
2 - 3 min

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Basilica of Saint Dominic & Porto Salvo
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM
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$4
18 - 22 min

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St. Lawrence's Catholic Church
6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
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$3
14 - 17 min

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Argotti Botanic Gardens and Resources Centre (University of Malta Section)
Early 18th-century botanical garden with Mediterranean plant collections, plus guided tours & sales.
7:00 PM - 7:45 PM
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$3
Day 2
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$42

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$ 7

AX ODYCY Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

25 - 30 min

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San Anton Palace
Construction of this palace (now presidential residence) started in 1600 & went on for 25 years.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$6
13 - 16 min

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The Saint Publius Parish Church
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
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$3
15 - 18 min

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Birgu Waterfront
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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$4
24 - 36 min

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Lower Barrakka Gardens
Compact public park with monuments, sculptures & flowers, plus sweeping harbor & sea views.
12:30 PM - 1:15 PM
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$4
8 - 11 min

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Barrakka Lift
1:45 PM - 2:00 PM
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$3
6 - 9 min

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Knisja Santa Katerina tal-Italja
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$4
2 - 3 min

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Spazju Kreattiv
16th century fort with an arthouse cinema & cultural program of music, comedy & drama, plus courses.
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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$6
4 - 6 min

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Hastings Garden Malta
Low-key park atop the city's old fortification walls offering views of the harbor & nearby towns.
5:30 PM - 6:00 PM
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$4
4 - 6 min

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Fortifications Interpretation Centre
Museum of Malta's historic military architecture exhibits, housed in a 16th-century warehouse.
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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$5
27 - 40 min

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Pjazza Tigné
8:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$4
Day 3
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$27

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$ 7

AX ODYCY Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

26 - 32 min

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Sliema Promenade
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$4
10 - 15 min

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Fort Tigné
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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$5
32 - 39 min

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Fort Rinella
Built in the 19th century, this British-built artillery battery features 2 Armstrong 100-ton guns.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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$9
7 - 10 min

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Rinella Bay
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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$3
21 - 26 min

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Parliament of Malta
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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$4
35 - 52 min

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Rock Beach
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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$3
Day 4
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$33

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$ 9

AX ODYCY Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

31 - 38 min

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Triton Fountain
Sizable landmark fountain near a bus terminal, featuring multiple bronze tritons on a stone base.
8:00 AM - 8:15 AM
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$3
15 - 18 min

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Malta Maritime Museum
Museum in an old naval bakery tracing Malta's maritime history with diverse artifacts & model ships.
8:45 AM - 10:15 AM
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$8
6 - 9 min

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Malta at War Museum
Set in former army barracks, this popular war museum narrates the story of Malta in WWII.
10:45 AM - 12:15 PM
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$8
20 - 24 min

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National War Museum - Fort St Elmo
Opened in 1975, this restored museum explores Malta's military history through artifacts & exhibits.
12:45 PM - 2:15 PM
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$8
9 - 14 min

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National Library of Malta
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
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$5
22 - 27 min

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Qui-Si-Sana Beach
4:15 PM - 6:15 PM
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$3
Day 5
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$45

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$ 7

AX ODYCY Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

27 - 33 min

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MedAsia Playa
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$5
20 - 24 min

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Siege Bell War Memorial
Colonnaded memorial commemorating the WWII Siege of Malta with a vast bell & Grand Harbour vistas.
10:30 AM - 10:45 AM
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$4
10 - 15 min

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St. John's Co-Cathedral
Elaborately adorned place of worship, completed in 1578 & filled with marbles & European masters.
11:15 AM - 1:15 PM
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$13
4 - 5 min

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Chocolate District
1:45 PM - 2:15 PM
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$5
3 - 4 min

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Saluting Battery
2:45 PM - 3:15 PM
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$5
2 - 3 min

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Upper Barrakka Gardens
Photography is popular at this public square & garden with a cafe & harbor views.
3:45 PM - 4:30 PM
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$4
4 - 6 min

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Valletta City Gate
A pair of giant sloped stone blocks designed by Renzo Piano which open the city walls.
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM
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$4
19 - 23 min

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Manoel Island
Small island in the middle of Marsamxett Harbour with a fort from the 1720s & a yacht marina.
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
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$6
Day 6
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$34

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$ 7

AX ODYCY Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

26 - 32 min

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Sliema beach
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$3
22 - 27 min

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St. Elmo Heritage building
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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$6
7 - 9 min

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Grand Harbour
In use for over 2000 years, this fortified natural harbour is Malta's main maritime gateway.
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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$13
50 - 75 min

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The Valletta Waterfront
Converted 1700s port warehouses featuring global restaurants, bars & views of cruise ship activity.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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$5
14 - 21 min

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National Museum of Archaeology
Prehistoric artifacts, weapons & sculptures displayed in a baroque 16th-century structure.
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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$8
Day 7
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$42

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$ 7

AX ODYCY Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

34 - 41 min

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The Malta Experience
Educational audio-video show telling the story of around 7,000 years of Maltese history.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$10
17 - 21 min

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Inquisitor's Palace
This seat of the Maltese inquisition for 200 years now features restored rooms & museum exhibits.
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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$8
8 - 12 min

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Fort St. Angelo
Restored medieval fort on a peninsula with scenic harbor views & historical displays.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$8
27 - 40 min

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The Lascaris War Rooms
Historical museum with preserved military artifacts in World War II–era underground tunnels.
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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$6
6 - 9 min

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Trabuxu Wine Bar
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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$4
23 - 28 min

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Aqualuna Malta
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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$6
Day 8
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$43

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$ 7

AX ODYCY Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

33 - 40 min

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Bażilika Santwarju tal-Madonna tal-Karmnu
Religious landmark rebuilt after WWII, with a prominent dome, marble floors & a virgin painting.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$5
4 - 6 min

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Saint-John's Cathedral Museum
Grand, 16th-century church offering a museum with baroque architecture, artwork & many artifacts.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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$6
20 - 24 min

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Esplora Interactive Science Centre
Center for hands-on science & tech exhibits, with a planetarium & educational theater programs.
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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$13
18 - 22 min

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Il-Berġa ta' Kastilja
Baroque inn from the 1740s, now flanked by historic cannons & housing the prime minister’s office.
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$10
2 - 3 min

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MUZA - Museum of Fine Arts
Medieval to contemporary Maltese art & Baroque masterpieces on display in a 1760's knight's palace.
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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$9

Budget breakdown: $361 In total

Activities & Food:$308
Transport:$54