What you can expect

Included Excursions

Included Excursions

Discover Malta with a range of great days out!

Seafront Hotel

Seafront Hotel

Prime location right on Sliema's seafront alongside a beautiful promenade

Spa Facilities

Spa Facilities

Wellness spa with indoor pool

About this trip...

Situated in the heart of the Mediterranean Sea lies the island of Malta. Rich in history, which has left its mark through the centuries and evident through stunning architecture. Our week in Malta will take in all the highlights this island has to offer, such as the Valetta, Mdina and Rabat. We even hop over to Gozo for a full day tour! We stay in the year-round seafront resort of Sliema which provides a great base for our weeks touring.
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What's Included

  • Airport transfers
  • Sea View Twin/double room for sole use
  • Half Board; Breakfast & Dinner daily plus 1 lunch
  • Welcome drink & Information meeting
  • Excursion programme: Cities & Marsaxlokk Village, Valletta, A capital experience, Mosta, Rabat & Mdina, Gozo Full Day Tour.
  • Accompanying Solos Tour Leader

Passport, visa & entry requirements

  • International flights are not included
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips & drinks
  • Meals when not included in the itinerary
  • Activities when not included in the itinerary
  • Eco tax – €0.50 per night payable locally at the end of your stay

Itinerary

  • Arrive in Malta
  • Valletta, a capital experience
  • Mosta, Rabat and Mdina
  • Day at leisure
  • Gozo Full Day Tour
  • Three Cities & Marsaxlokk Village
  • Day at leisure
  • Depart Malta

What you'll be doing

Day One: Arrive in Malta

Day One: Arrive in Malta

Welcome to Malta! We will take our transfer to our hotel in Sliema where we can spend the rest of our first day exploring our surroundings or simply relax at the hotel whilst making the most of the available amenities.  In the evening we will meet for dinner in the hotel restaurant.
  • Dinner Included
Day Two: Valletta, a capital experience

Day Two: Valletta, a capital experience

Our tour starts with a visit to Malta’s capital city the picturesque Valletta. The capital of Malta offers both culture and relaxation. Our day continues with a short walk that will take us to the “Upper Barakka” gardens with wonderful panoramic views over the grand harbour and across the 3 cities of Senglea, Vittoriosa and Kalkara. From the Barakka Gardens, the tour proceeds to St. John Cathedral where we will enter this magnificent building and be thrilled with its beauty and history. Enjoy some free time before our final stop on our Valletta tour, the Malta Experience show which is an audio visual show that tells the dramatic story of the islands 7000 year history. It is situated in a purpose-built panoramic auditorium. 
 
The show chronicles Malta’s unique history in just 45 minutes. A must-see audio-visual treat, The Malta Experience will enrich your understanding of the islands, its people and the places you’ll see on your visit.
Once back at the hotel, the rest of the day is at leisure before meeting for dinner.
  • Breakfast & Dinner Included
Day Three: Mosta, Rabat and Mdina

Day Three: Mosta, Rabat and Mdina

Our tour today starts with a visit to Mosta Basilica, a miraculous survivor of a direct bomb hit during World War II. The Sanctuary Basilica of the Assumption of Our Lady, commonly known as the Rotunda of Mosta or the Mosta Dome dedicated to the Assumption of Our Lady in Heaven. We will journey on to Mdina and Rabat where we will visit St Pauls Cathedral from outside in Mdina. We then take a walking tour inside Mdina - one of Europe's finest examples of an ancient walled city and extraordinary in its mix of medieval and baroque architecture. The rest of our afternoon is at leisure before meeting for dinner in the evening.

  • Breakfast & Dinner Included

Day Four: Day at leisure

Day Four: Day at leisure

Today is at our leisure where we can make the most of the facilities at our hotel including the indoor pool and spa or perhaps sitting on the terrace with a cup of coffee watching the world go by! If you fancy getting out and about then the resort of Sliema with its shops, bars and restaurants is on our doorstep.

  • Breakfast & Dinner Included

Day Five: Full Day Gozo Tour

Day Five: Full Day Gozo Tour

Today is an earlier start as we are travelling over to Gozo. There's no better way to discover the sights of Gozo than on this full day tour. We'll explore all four corners of the island, taking in attractions such as the Qala Point, Xlendi Bay, the Inland Sea and the Victoria Citadel among others. You'll get the chance to see some of the island's famous landmarks. The Neolithic Ggantija Temples and the medieval magic of the capital, Victoria. We'll also visit the salt pans and limestone quarries as well as a craft centre and the famous Inland Sea Lagoon. 

 
Gozo is known for its many natural beauty spots and this excursion packs a lot into one day!

Once back at the hotel we will meet for our final evening meal in the hotel restaurant.
  • Breakfast, lunch & dinner included
Day Six: Three Cities & Marsaxlokk Village

Day Six: Three Cities & Marsaxlokk Village

After breakfast we set out on our first excursion beginning with a drive to the famous ‘Cottonera’ region of Malta, known as the ‘3 cities’. We stop at ‘Vittoriosa’, one of the oldest localities on the Maltese islands. After a short walk along the promenade we will enjoy a guided walk through this historical city, past its main square and to the church of ‘St. Lawrence’. From the main square we will also enjoy a guided visit to the famous palace of the ‘Inquisitor’. This ancient building from the period of the Knights was the dreaded holding place for those plotting against the state. 

 
Most who entered never came out again! From 'Vittoriosa', we continue further south to the beautiful fishing village of ‘Marsaxlokk, famous for the many multi-coloured Maltese ‘Dhajsa' fishing boats in the harbour. Stroll around the port of Marsaxlokk and enjoy the free time. 

  • Breakfast & Dinner Included
Day Seven: Day at Leisure

Day Seven: Day at Leisure

Spend your final day in Malta at leisure enjoying the facilities of the hotel and seafront resort.

  • Breakfast & Dinner Included

Day Eight: Depart Malta

Day Eight: Depart Malta

After breakfast we check out and transfer to the airport for our onward flight.

  • Breakfast Included

Accommodation

4* Preluna Hotel

Situated right on the Sliema promenade, this sought after hotel is a perfect escape for a Winter sun break. With a fabulous surrounding, we can find bars and restaurants all close by.

Facilities include

Facilities include four restaurants, cocktail bar, lobby bar and cafe. Wellness spa (additional charges apply) heated indoor swimming pool, gym and WIFI.

Room includes

Our comfortable rooms include air conditioning, TV, Tea & coffee making facilities, telephone, hairdryer, safe and free WiFi

Dates & Prices

Departure Return Nights Price from Other Info Regional flights
3 Nov 2025 10 Nov 2025 7
$1549
 
22 Dec 2025 29 Dec 2025 7
$1849
 
29 Dec 2025 5 Jan 2026 7
$1869
 
26 Jan 2026 2 Feb 2026 7
$1479
 
2 Mar 2026 9 Mar 2026 7
$1549
 
6 Apr 2026 13 Apr 2026 7
$1945
 

Essential Information

Transfer Time
The transfer from the airport to the hotel is approximately 20 minutes.
Important Information
A reasonable level of fitness/mobility is required as we include plenty of sightseeing/travelling, some with early starts. The order of the itinerary and events may be subject to change. Please note that during winter months outdoor leisure facilities will not be open.
Dress Code
Medium weights for Winter. Casual “layers” for the autumn and spring months and a warm jacket is recommended for the cool mornings and evenings. Comfortable shoes are a “must” for sightseeing. The hotel prefers reasonably smart dress for dinner – gentlemen are asked to wear long trousers and a formal shirt.
Gratuities
There is often confusion on the question of gratuities, since it frequently depends on the type of holiday, location and, of course, your attitude towards tipping, as to what is normally expected. In order to give you a rough idea, we have given appropriate guidance below. Your Tour Leader will be on hand to offer advice or suggestions if required but gratuities are offered entirely at the sole discretion of the individual. We suggest a group collection to cover drivers, porters and hotel staff of €30.00. 
 
Your Tour Leader will collect this on your behalf and distribute it accordingly, thus relieving you of the burden of who, when and how much to tip. The tipping of housekeeping will be left to your individual discretion (a small amount left in your room on departure should cover this and would be much appreciated). As is customary, ‘the hat’ will be passed around for the driver and guide on all optional excursions. For any meals that are not included in your itinerary, or taxi fares, your Tour Leader can advise of an appropriate add on.
Passports and visas

We recommend that you check passport and visa requirements for the country you are visiting at the State Department if you have a U.S. Passport. Most countries require that your passport have at least six months validity when traveling internationally, and many require that you have one to two blank visa pages for either an entry stamp or visa. As a general rule, please check that your passport has six months validity beyond your planned trip, and if not, please renew your passport with plenty of time to provide Solos with your updated passport information by the final payment due date.

Health requirements

We recommend that you check if vaccinations are required for your destination at the CDC’s recommendations for your visited destination(s). We also recommend you purchase travel protection. A travel protection plan can often assist with medical emergencies and reimburse costs that are covered by the plan. Please verify coverage details with Solos before you travel.

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