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Malta in 3 Days: The Complete Itinerary

Three days in Malta covers the capital, the islands and the south coast. Here is how to spend three perfect days based in Valletta — with the best-rated tours and day trips to book for each.

At a glance

  1. 1Day 1: Valletta
  2. 2Day 2: Gozo & Comino
  3. 3Day 3: Three Cities & Blue Grotto
  4. 4Maltese evenings

Day 1: Valletta & Mdina

Explore the capital, the Co-Cathedral and the Silent City.

Day 2: Gozo & Comino

Boat to the Blue Lagoon and Gozo’s citadel and temples.

Day 3: harbour & south

See the Three Cities, the Blue Grotto and Marsaxlokk.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Valletta — prices per person.

Malta Hoogtepunten Tour – Blauwe Grot, Rabat, Mdina, Mosta Volledige dag
Malta
Malta Hoogtepunten Tour – Blauwe Grot, Rabat, Mdina, Mosta Volledige dag
5.0(12)·8 uur
vanaf$93/ persoon
via Viator
Malta: Privé boottocht naar Comino, Blue Lagoon & Gozo
Malta
Malta: Privé boottocht naar Comino, Blue Lagoon & Gozo
5.0(54)·4 uur
vanaf$250/ persoon
via Viator
Valletta & Three Cities Harbor Cruise
Malta
Valletta & Three Cities Harbor Cruise
4.1(263)·2 uur
vanaf$23/ persoon
via Viator
Malta Privétour: 5 uur Mosta Dome, Mdina, Dingli Cliff's & Blue Grotto
Valletta
Malta Privétour: 5 uur Mosta Dome, Mdina, Dingli Cliff's & Blue Grotto
4.8(45)·5 uur
vanaf$337/ persoon
via Viator
Mdina en Rabat Insider's Tour
Malta
Mdina en Rabat Insider's Tour
5.0(553)·3 uur
vanaf$23/ persoon
via Viator
Privéboottochten naar Comino, Blue Lagoon & Gozo
Malta
Privéboottochten naar Comino, Blue Lagoon & Gozo
5.0(33)·5 uur
vanaf$225/ persoon
via Viator
Grand Harbour Cruise
Malta
Grand Harbour Cruise
3.7(22)·2 uur
vanaf$23/ persoon
via Viator
Hagar Qim-tempel (UNESCO), Limestone Heritage & Marsaxlokk Market rondleiding
Valletta
Hagar Qim-tempel (UNESCO), Limestone Heritage & Marsaxlokk Market rondleiding
4.1(11)·8 uur
vanaf$87/ persoon
via Viator

Malta in 3 days — FAQ

Is 3 days enough to see Malta?
Three days is ideal — Valletta and Mdina, Gozo and the Blue Lagoon, and the Three Cities with the Blue Grotto and Marsaxlokk, covering the islands’ highlights.
What is the best day trip in Malta for 3 days?
Gozo and the Blue Lagoon are the most beautiful, Mdina the most atmospheric, and the Blue Grotto with Marsaxlokk the most scenic of the south coast.
How do I plan a 3-day Malta itinerary?
Spend day one in Valletta and Mdina, day two on Gozo and Comino, and day three on the Three Cities, Blue Grotto and Marsaxlokk, booking boat trips ahead in summer.

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