Location: Valletta
Day 1 - 12 May 2018
Malta International Airport
Content: our journey commenced in spring season, we took a 12 hour Delta airlines flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Malta International Airport. The flight was smooth, airport was small and easy to navigate, ground staff is proffestional.
Grand Hotel Excelsior Malta
Content: Rented a car from the airport and took a 15 min drive to our hotel where we checked-in. Great location on the edge of Valletta, rooms were huge and spacious, staff was more then helpful and friendly.
Saint John’s Co-Cathedral
Content: Dropping off our bags and with some rest in the evening walking through the streets we headed towards Saint John’s Co-Cathedral. It is a majestic church, the interior consists of beautiful art work. Price is on the higher side.
Legligin Wine Bar
Content: Walking further we visited a local casual restaurant. The interior was attractive and cozy, we ordered traditional Maltese cuisine which was delicious and loved the service. Portion were small which can be better.
Location: Valletta
Day 2 - 13 May 2018
Grandmaster Palace Courtyard
Content: After breakfast we started exploring the capital city with a short drive we reached Grandmaster Palace Courtyard also known as Governer's palace is the official residence of the Governor of Malta. It has spectacular interior loaded with great armoury. A place worth starting day with.
Upper Barrakka Garden
Content: With a short drive headed towards Upper Barrakka Garden which offers panoramic view of the Grand Harbour. Here we took part in Valletta tradition which is the saluting battery and its daily cannon shots. which were used to greet foreign vessels.
Papannis Restaurant
Content: After the cannon shots ceremony we visited a Italian restaurant for our lunch. Restaurant with decent interior and welcoming staff. Cheese pasta is highly recommended.
Lower Barrakka Garden
Content: Later after our lunch we visited back to explore Lower Barrakka Garden. Siege Bell War Monument was great and photogenic, nice well maintained gadern.
Location: Mdina
Day 3 - 14 May 2018
Vilhena Palace
Content: We had a delicious buffet breakfast and headed towards Melieha. While enrouting after 20 min drive we took a stop at Vilhena Palace, which is a museum with a great architecture and history, it offers good views of Malta island. A must visit photogenic place.
Location: Mgarr
Day 3 - 14 May 2018
Ghajn Tuffieha Bay
Content: With a drive of about 15 min we reached Ghajn Tuffieha Bay which is a beach known for its unique rock formations, its a beautiful clean beach. Jelly fish are abundant so need to be taken care off.
Location: Mellieha
Day 3 - 14 May 2018
Mellieha Bay
Content: Heading further to Mellieha we reached Mellieha Bay which is known for its biggest sandy beach with shallow water. Water were crystal clear and shallow undoubtedly a good place to relax. Kids can access the shallow waters.
Solana Hotel & Spa
Content: Checked-in to a hotel in the city center, staff was very friendly and welcoming, rooms were spacious and clean, balcony offered beautiful view of the city.
One80 Kitchen & Lounge
Content: Took a short walk through the streets and reached a Mediterranean restaurant. Beautifully located on Mellieha bay, delicious food and staff was very well skilled and helpful. Impressed by the hospitality they offered.
Location: Marfa
Day 4 - 15 May 2018
Comino Island
Content: After breakfast we took a 10 min drive to Marfa and from there we boarded a shuttle to Comino Island. It is known for its famous blue lagoon. We took a swim in crystal clear blue lagoon water and saw many big boats sailing around. Place was crowded.
Santa Maria Bay
Content: Taking a short walk reached Santa Maria Bay which is a beach located on the Comino island itself. It is too much rocky and quiet rather then any other beach. People dumped garbage, not at all recommended.
Location: Mellieha
Day 4 - 15 May 2018
Munchies Mellieha Bay
Content: While returning back towards our hotel we took a stop at a local restaurant for lunch. We ordered pizza and pasta, toppings were perfect and taste was amazing. service took a lot of time.
Location: Rabat
Day 5 - 16 May 2018
Old Prison
Content: Our morning started with a 1 hour drive towards Gozo, after reaching we had our first stop at the Old Prison where we saw some ships carved into the stone wall. Interesting historic place to explore and learn about how the criminals were kept and treated.
Eugene's Restaurant Gozo
Content: It was lunch time so after visiting old prision we took a short drive to a restaurant and ordered octopus curry and tuna which was amazing. Staff was very attentive and friendly.
Azure Window
Content: Taking a short 10 min drive we reached Azure Window also known as Dwejra Window which is collapsed natural arch. Best place for experiencing blend of freshness, where blue water splashes the rocks.
Blue Hole
Content: Next to Azure window was Blue Hole. It is a naturally formed water hole sprayed from the open area by a stone barrier. We had a dive beneath the Blue hole which was an amazing experience and scary at the same time. Torch is required.
Kempinski Hotel San Lawrenz Malta
Content: Checked-in to a hotel in Gozo. Lovely hotel with clean and spacious rooms, furniture was outdated and hospitality was excellent. The view from the hotel was breathtaking. Overall a good place to be inn.
Location: Rabat
Day 6 - 17 May 2018
Wied il-Ghasri
Content: We had a excellent breakfast and begin exploring Gozo, after 15 min drive our first stop for the day was Wied Iz-Zebbug which is wedged between high cliffs and a good place for swimming and snorkeling. Here we hiked to the cliff and relaxed, unfortunately the weather was not good so we were not able to snorkel.
Marsalforn
Content: Further taking a 20 min drive we reached Marsalforn and took a walk along the salt pans. Its was truly a gem. Nothing much to explore.
Arzella Restaurant
Content: Had lunch at a Italian restaurant which offers wonderful view of Marsalforn harbour. Ordered pasta with prawns which was well garnished and taste was fantastic, even though it was crowded the service was great.
Ramla Beach
Content: Later after having lunch visited Ramla Beach which is quite wide and sandy. It is unique beacause of its golden-reddish sand which makes this beach different from others. Beautiful beach to swim or relax on brown sand.
Ta Cenc Cliffs
Content: While returning back visited Ta Cenc Cliffs After a short hike reached the cliff, the place was peaceful. We saw a beautiful sunset and returned back to our hotel.
Location: Mellieha
Day 7 - 18 May 2018
Popeye Village
Content: With a quick coffee sip we headed towards Popeye Village which was 1 hour drive from hotel it was built for the popeye movie now it is converted to an amusement park. A beautiful film set and lot of spots to click picture, amazing scenery with an epic view of beach. It is bit costly.
Location: Mdina
Day 7 - 18 May 2018
Dingli cliffs
Content: Further with a 30 min drive reached Dingli cliffs. The towering cliffs featuring panoramic views & a chapel, which marks the area's highest point. It is a small hike to cliff which offers some beautiful views, place is not developed or maintained.
Location: Zurrieq
Day 7 - 18 May 2018
Blue Grotto
Content: While on our way to Marsaxlokk after 15 min of drive we took a stop and visited Blue Grotto, the cave is famous for its intense blue water. Beautiful place with blue water.
Location: Marsaxlokk
Day 7 - 18 May 2018
Port View Guest House
Content: Checked-in to hotel at a sea facing location and near to airport, rooms were not spacious but they were clean and comfortable. Hospitality was top notch and loved the sea view from our room.
Tartarun Restaurant
Content: Walking through the street reached a local seafood restaurant for dinner. It is a heaven for fish lovers, the fish was well cooked and served with a great combination of sauces and wine. service was slow.
Location: Valletta
Day 8 - 19 May 2018
Malta International Airport
Content: Skipped our breakfast and took a 10 min drive to Malta International Airport from where we boarded a 17 hour Air Malta flight to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. Check-in was quick and smooth and crew onboard was very helpful.