Dwejra Bay, Gozo Island, Malta
Malta, Malta · 3 days itinerary

Malta in 3 Days

Photo: Diego Delso, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Day one covers Valletta, day two heads inland to Mdina and the Dingli Cliffs for sunset, and day three takes in the south: the Blue Grotto, Marsaxlokk and the Hypogeum. Each day stays in one part of the island, so bus rides stay short. Start on a Friday so the cathedral is open on day one and the Sunday market is on day three.

3 daysHistoryIncludes HypogeumCoastalBy travli· Updated November 8, 2026, checked by the travli team
Malta, 2010
· Photo: Bengt Nyman, CC BY 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons
This media is about Maltese cultural property with inventory number 00898.
· Photo: Diego Delso, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Swimmers enjoying clear turquoise water at a rocky beach
· Photo by Lawrence Chismorie on Unsplash

Day by day

Day 1

Valletta and its forts

  1. 9:00VallettaSight
  2. 11:45VallettaSight
  3. 12:30VallettaSight
  4. 14:00Lunch on Merchants StreetVallettaFood
  5. 15:30VallettaSight
Day 2

Mdina and the west

  1. 9:00MdinaTransfer
  2. 9:45MdinaWalk
  3. 11:30RabatSight
  4. 13:00Lunch in RabatRabatFood
  5. 17:30DingliSight
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Day 3

The south coast

  1. 9:00Wied iż-ŻurrieqSight
  2. 11:00MarsaxlokkSight
  3. 12:30MarsaxlokkFood
  4. 15:00PaolaSight
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Questions about this trip

Is 3 days enough for Malta?

Yes, for Valletta, Mdina and the south coast. Add a day if you want to visit Gozo or Comino.

How far ahead should you book the Hypogeum?

As early as you can, ideally two to three months ahead, on the Heritage Malta website. Entry is in small timed groups and there are few last-minute tickets.

Do you need a car in Malta?

No. Buses reach everywhere on this trip, and traffic and parking make driving slow.

Is the Blue Grotto boat trip worth it?

Yes, on a calm morning. Boats do not run in rough seas, so check conditions before you go.

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