Best of Malta
4-star beach escape with tours
Discover the beauty of Sliema at a 4-star hotel, all while being transported to Westeros. Enjoy included tours of Valletta, Mdina, and Gozo, featuring stops at various Game of Thrones filming locations. Once the tours are complete, enjoy free time to explore or relax on scenic beaches at leisure.
What's Included
- Round-trip economy class airfare into Malta (MLA)
- Round-trip airport transfers
- 5 nights in Sliema at the Preluna Hotel Sliema, or similar
- Valletta City Tour (half-day)
- Mdina Tour, including lunch (full-day)
- Gozo Tour, including lunch (full-day)
- Breakfast daily
**Note: The Maltese Government has imposed an Eco Contribution Tax of .50 Euro per person per night, up to a maximum of 5 Euro per person per stay, payable directly to your hotel.
***Note: When entering churches in Malta, women are asked to cover their shoulders, and not to wear short shorts or skirts. Men are asked not to wear shorts.
Great Ways to Explore
Visit some of your favourite Game of Thrones filming sites!
Head to the gates of Mdina and walk through the gate of King's Landing.
Explore Gozo, where Daenerys and Drogo's wedding scene was filmed.
Visit the exact location where the fight between Jaime Lannister and Ned Stark occurred.
See the San Anton Palace and its gardens, which appeared in Season One.
Experience a wonderful 7-night holiday in the Mediterranean country of Malta. Enjoy trips to islands of the archipelago and marvel at ancient temples, scuba dive off the coast through cerulean waters, explore historic museums, and capture photos of the breathtaking scenery that surrounds you.
During your time in Sliema, feel free to take advantage of all of the shopping, dining, and sightseeing opportunities here! Enjoy days on the beach soaking up the sun or cooling off in the sea. Be sure to visit the nearby cities of Valletta and Comino to experience more of the unique country!
Take a tour through Gozo, off of the main island. Then take your time and explore more of Malta's gorgeous scenery before your holiday comes to an end!
Helpful links for travel to Malta:
Visa & Passport Info
Vaccines & Medications Info
Please note that some recommendations in the following suggested itinerary may not be included in your package. Check What's Included above for full details on inclusions.
- Round-trip economy class airfare into Malta (MLA)
- Round-trip airport transfers
- 5 nights in Sliema at the Preluna Hotel Sliema, or similar
- Valletta City Tour (half-day)
- Mdina Tour, including lunch (full-day)
- Gozo Tour, including lunch (full-day)
- Breakfast daily
**Note: The Maltese Government has imposed an Eco Contribution Tax of .50 Euro per person per night, up to a maximum of 5 Euro per person per stay, payable directly to your hotel.
***Note: When entering churches in Malta, women are asked to cover their shoulders, and not to wear short shorts or skirts. Men are asked not to wear shorts.
Visit some of your favourite Game of Thrones filming sites!
Head to the gates of Mdina and walk through the gate of King's Landing.
Explore Gozo, where Daenerys and Drogo's wedding scene was filmed.
Visit the exact location where the fight between Jaime Lannister and Ned Stark occurred.
See the San Anton Palace and its gardens, which appeared in Season One.
Experience a wonderful 7-night holiday in the Mediterranean country of Malta. Enjoy trips to islands of the archipelago and marvel at ancient temples, scuba dive off the coast through cerulean waters, explore historic museums, and capture photos of the breathtaking scenery that surrounds you.
During your time in Sliema, feel free to take advantage of all of the shopping, dining, and sightseeing opportunities here! Enjoy days on the beach soaking up the sun or cooling off in the sea. Be sure to visit the nearby cities of Valletta and Comino to experience more of the unique country!
Take a tour through Gozo, off of the main island. Then take your time and explore more of Malta's gorgeous scenery before your holiday comes to an end!
Helpful links for travel to Malta:
Visa & Passport Info
Vaccines & Medications Info
Please note that some recommendations in the following suggested itinerary may not be included in your package. Check What's Included above for full details on inclusions.
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Day 1. Welcome to Malta!
Welcome to Malta! Located off the coast between North Africa and Sicily, this perfect island country is lined with delightful beaches, unforgettable coastlines, fortresses, megalithic temples, and more!
Transfer to hotel
Check-in - Preluna Hotel Sliema
Set on the stunning Sliema seafront on the island of Malta, this luxurious hotel features a private beach, multiple pools, restaurants, and over 250 spacious rooms. Each room comes with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, and Wi-Fi. Relax by the hotel's glorious pools, lounge in the hot tubs, play on the private golf course, and sunbathe on the roof terrace offering stunning views of the Mediterranean Sea.
Found in the center of Malta, this upscale resort is the perfect location for exploring the city and shopping around the bustling centers. There are multiple beaches, shopping centers, and parks withing a couple of miles from the hotel, and the Malta International Airport is just about 4 miles away.
Day 2. Sliema
Go for a stroll through the stunning capital city of Valletta. Due to the abundance of museums, palaces, and grand churches, it's in your best interest to bring a camera to snap pictures of this beautiful city.
A Tip For Your Trip: Please note you will receive documents upon arrival in Malta with the confirmed date of this tour within your itinerary as the order of the 3 included tours may vary.
Valletta City Tour (half-day)
Discover the beauty and charm of the fortified city built by the Knights of St. John in 1566 - the capital of Malta, Valletta. The Order of St. John ruled over the islands for 268 years and left a unique cultural legacy of which Valletta is the prime example. Take in the beautiful views over the Grand Harbor from the Upper Barrakka Gardens before heading out to visit St. John's Co-Cathedral. Admire Flemish tapestries, the church museum, Caravaggio masterpieces in the Oratory, and the beautiful marble inlaid floors.
Going down Republic Street, walk past the Grand Master's Palace and the recently restored St. George's Square before enjoying an audio-visual show of Malta's history.
Day 3. Sliema
Journey through the fortified city of Mdina today on a full-day tour. Located in the centre of Malta, this city once served as the capital of the nation during the medieval period. Experience the many wonders this city has to offer, from winding catacombs to cathedrals and fortresses.
A Tip For Your Trip: Please note you will receive documents upon arrival in Malta with the confirmed date of this tour within your itinerary as the order of the 3 included tours may vary.
Mdina Tour, including lunch (full-day)
This excursion takes you to the central part of Malta, dominated by the medieval fortified city of Mdina, Malta’s former capital city. The narrow, winding streets, dating back to medieval times, lead to the imposing bastions, commanding a magnificent panorama of the island. On the way there, you will discover different styles of architecture, including Siculo-Norman palaces and other baroque buildings of great historical importance. Enter the city through the Mdina Gate, which was filmed as the gate of King's Landing in the popular television show, Game of Thrones. It was through these gates Catelyn and Ser Rodrik Cassel ride through the gates of Mdina (or King's Landing) to investigate the attack on Bran. Once inside the city, you will visit another well-known location for a thrilling scene - Pjazza Mesquita where the fight between Jaime Lannister and Ned Stark took place. Time stands still in this ‘Silent City’ which is a film-maker’s paradise. Leaving Mdina through Greek’s Gate, we stop at the early Christian catacombs in Rabat before proceeding to the cliffs at Dingli.
After lunch we will visit the San Anton botanical gardens situated near the Presidential Palace, which you will be able to admire from outside. Relax and shop through the crafts center at Ta' Qali before stopping at one of Europe's largest dome, the majestic Rotunda of Mosta.
Day 4. Sliema
Today, make your way to the island of Gozo. Here, you can find rural hiking paths along the countryside, Ggantija Temple ruins that are strewn about historical sites, and beaches that adorn the coastline.
A Tip For Your Trip: Please note you will receive documents upon arrival in Malta with the confirmed date of this tour within your itinerary as the order of the 3 included tours may vary.
Gozo Tour including lunch (full-day)
Take a short, 20-minute ferry ride to Malta's sister island, Gozo - arriving in Mgarr Harbour, which immediately sets the pace for Gozo's unique atmosphere. Your guide will lead you around the Megalithic temples of Ggantija, the oldest free-standing monuments in the world, pre-dating the Pyramids of Egypt. This will be followed by visits to the medieval citadel in Victoria, and the fjord-like bay at Xlendi, and the site where the Azure Window once stood before its collapse at Dwejra. Fans of the wildly popular show, Game of Thrones, will enjoy a tour of the location where the scene of Daenerys and Drogo's wedding was shot in the first season. The area was transformed for the screen by covering the ground in mesh and covering it with sand to create a desert-like environment.
Gozo is well-known for its crafts, particularly handmade lace and knitted garments. You will also be impressed by the island's lush countryside, its serene atmosphere, and how different it is from the larger island of Malta.
Day 5. Sliema
Make the most of your final full day in Malta by exploring more Sliema! Visit the luxurious pools at the Roman Baths or take an adventure on a red motor-powered dinghy on the harbor!
Alternatively, you can check out the Fort Tigné or the 17th-century watchtower, Julian’s Tower, to learn more about the culture of the island. End the day shopping for pieces of Malta that you can bring home with you.
Malta Port Town
Day 6. Depart Malta
Pack all of your belongings and head to the airport. Your holiday in Malta has come to an end!
Transfer to Malta Airport (MLA)
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