The Mediterranean Jewel: Malta

Tour Itinerary

DAY 1: HO CHI MINH CITY ✈ VALLETTA

Main activities: Departing for the Mediterranean jewel

• The Vietravel tour leader meets guests at Tan Son Nhat Airport and assists with check-in for the flight to Malta (transit depending on the airline).
• Overnight on the plane.

DAY 2: VALLETTA (Lunch, dinner)

Main activities: Arriving in Malta and exploring the capital Valletta

• The flight lands at Malta International Airport.
• Guests are arranged early check-in at the 5-star The Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux to rest and relax after the long journey.
• Enjoy lunch at Palazzo Preca – a renowned family restaurant in the heart of Valletta, known for seafood and Maltese-Mediterranean cuisine.
• Begin exploring Valletta with: St. John's Co-Cathedral – a solemn-looking building with a splendid Baroque interior of marble, gilded details and precious works of art; stroll along Republic Street – the main historic and commercial thoroughfare of the capital; St George's Square – a central space surrounded by ancient buildings; Upper Barrakka Gardens – where you can gaze over the Grand Harbour and the Three Cities.
• Enjoy a welcome dinner at Ta’ Marija Restaurant – a long-established restaurant since 1964, combining traditional Maltese cuisine with a distinctive folk music and dance show, giving the journey a lively and richly local start.
• Overnight in Valletta.

DAY 3: VALLETTA – COMINO – GOZO – VALLETTA (Breakfast, lunch, dinner)

Main activities: Cruising Malta, Comino and Gozo on a private yacht

• Enjoy a private voyage on a luxury yacht – where all the space and services are designed exclusively for you and your companions to explore the islands of Comino and Gozo. The yacht glides along the Maltese coast, opening up views of ancient fortifications, Marsamxett harbour or the northern coastline.
• On Comino island, stop at the Blue Lagoon – a bay famous for its turquoise water – or the Crystal Lagoon – a quiet space surrounded by impressive limestone cliffs – with activities such as snorkelling, swimming, sunbathing on the deck or relaxing in the Mediterranean atmosphere.
• The yacht continues to Gozo – an island with a slow pace of life; admire the scenery of Dwejra and visit Victoria – the historic capital of Gozo, with its traditional villages and the island's distinctive countryside
• Enjoy lunch at one80 Kitchen – a restaurant by the Mgarr marina serving Mediterranean cuisine made with local ingredients, overlooking Gozo harbour.
• Return to Valletta by yacht.
• Enjoy dinner at ION Harbour – a 2-Michelin-star restaurant with spectacular views of the Grand Harbour, known for its modern cuisine and carefully selected local ingredients.
• Overnight in Valletta.

Note: The cruise route, swimming stops and landing times will be adjusted by the captain according to the weather, sea conditions and your comfort.

DAY 4: VALLETTA – DINGLI CLIFFS – MARSAXLOKK – MOSTA (Breakfast, lunch, dinner)

Main activities: Vintage car experience and Malta's classic landscapes

• Begin exploring Mdina – the former capital of Malta, often known as the “Silent City”, with cobbled streets, historic gates, old squares, noble mansions and Baroque buildings in a distinctive honey-gold colour.
• Enjoy a vintage car ride recreating classic Maltese style and creating memorable moments
• Stop at Dingli Cliffs – one of the most beautiful natural viewpoints in Malta, where high cliffs open up a wide view of the Mediterranean Sea.
• Continue to Marsaxlokk – a famous fishing village with colourful traditional boats, a peaceful harbour and a distinctive maritime atmosphere. Guests have time to stroll along the Marsaxlokk waterfront, watching the boat harbour and the simple daily life of local residents.
• Enjoy lunch at Liska Restaurant in Marsaxlokk – an upscale restaurant specialising in top-quality Mediterranean seafood in a typical Maltese fishing-village seaside setting.
• Visit the Mosta Rotunda – a prominent neoclassical basilica with one of the largest unsupported domes in the world, along with its historical stories.
• Enjoy dinner at de Mondion – a 1-Michelin-star restaurant located in The Xara Palace, known for modern Mediterranean cuisine with French influences.
• Overnight in Valletta.

DAY 5: VALLETTA – TA’ BETTA WINE ESTATES – SLIEMA (Breakfast, lunch, dinner)

Main activities: The art of Maltese wine and the coastal lifestyle

• Travel to Ta’ Betta Wine Estates – a boutique winery set in countryside scenery and terraced vineyards, with signature activities: visit the vineyard and production area, learn about the winemaking process and Ta’ Betta's philosophy, and enjoy a guided tasting of 4 signature wines served with cold cuts, cheese, sauces, Ta’ Betta olive oil and a light lunch.
• Continue to Sliema, a modern seaside area famous for shopping, dining and a fashionable lifestyle.
• Free shopping at The Point – one of Malta's main shopping centres, with fashion brands, accessories, cosmetics and lifestyle stores.
• Enjoy dinner at The Chophouse – a Michelin Guide-selected restaurant known for grilled meats, grilled fish and a terrace with beautiful views of Valletta.
• Overnight in Mdina.

DAY 6: MDINA – BAKING EXPERIENCE ✈ HO CHI MINH CITY (Breakfast, lunch)

Main activities: Ftira bread-making experience and farewell to Malta

• Travel to Diar il-Bniet – a rural culinary space in Dingli, known for local produce and traditional Maltese culture.
• Traditional Ftira bread-making experience – learn about Maltese bread culture, seasonal ingredients and traditional preparation techniques, and prepare ftira yourself – a rustic bread tied to local life and food culture.
• Enjoy a farewell lunch at Diar il-Bniet with Maltese dishes prepared according to the “farm to table” philosophy.
• A private coach takes guests to Malta International Airport to check in for the flight back to Vietnam (transit depending on the airline).
• Overnight on the plane.

DAY 7: HO CHI MINH CITY

Main activities: Returning to beloved Vietnam

• Arrive at Tan Son Nhat Airport, where the Vietravel tour leader helps guests collect their luggage, concluding a premium and experience-rich Malta journey.

Pricing for Children

• Children under 2 years old: 30% of the adult tour price.
• Children from 2 to under 12 years old: 85% of the adult tour price (no private bed).
• Children from 2 to under 12 years old: 100% of the adult tour price (with a private bed).
• Children 12 years old and above: 100% of the adult tour price.

Tour Change and Cancellation Policy

- After payment, if you wish to transfer/cancel the tour, please bring your Travel Ticket, receipt and ID (of the paying guest) to the tour registration office to complete the transfer/cancellation procedure in accordance with Vietravel's regulations. Or you can contact a Vietravel consultant for guidance on the procedure.
- For tours still within the cancellation period but for which a visa has been processed, please pay the visa fee; after the tour deposit is paid and before Vietravel submits the visa fee, the airline ticket deposit fee is non-refundable; if a visa application is refused, visa fees and services are non-refundable.
- Tour cancellation time is counted in working days from Monday to Friday, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, public holidays and Tet.
- If a Schengen visa is refused, the non-refundable fee is VND 5,500,000 per guest - Cancelling or transferring to other tours 20 days before the departure date (for Southeast Asia tours) and 30 days before the departure date for all other tours: no charge.
- Cancelling or transferring to other tours 15-19 days before the departure date (for Southeast Asia tours) and 25-29 days before the departure date for all other tours: the transfer/cancellation fee is 50% of the tour deposit.
- Cancelling or transferring to other tours 12-14 days before the departure date (for Southeast Asia tours) and 20-24 days before the departure date for all other tours: the transfer/cancellation fee is 100% of the tour deposit.
- If the trip is cancelled right after the Embassy/Consulate has issued the visa (for countries requiring a visa): the tour cancellation fee is 100% of the tour deposit.
- Cancelling or transferring a trip 08-11 days before the departure date (for Southeast Asia tours) and 14-19 days before the departure date for all other tours: the tour cancellation fee is 50% of the tour price.
- Cancelling or transferring a trip 05-07 days before the departure date (for Southeast Asia tours) and 10-13 days before the departure date for all other tours: the tour cancellation fee is 70% of the tour price.
- Cancelling or transferring a trip 02-04 days before the departure date (for Southeast Asia tours) and 02-09 days before the departure date for all other tours: the tour cancellation fee is 90% of the tour price.
- Cancelling or transferring a trip within 01 day before the departure date: the tour cancellation fee is 100% of the tour price.

Cancellation Policy for Public Holidays and Tet

- Cancelling or transferring to other tours 30 days before the departure date (for Southeast Asia tours) and 45 days before the departure date for all other tours: no charge.
- Cancelling or transferring to other tours 25-29 days before the departure date (for Southeast Asia tours) and 34-44 days before the departure date for all other tours: the transfer/cancellation fee is 50% of the tour deposit.
- Cancelling or transferring to other tours 20-24 days before the departure date (for Southeast Asia tours) and 25-33 days before the departure date for all other tours: the transfer/cancellation fee is 100% of the tour deposit.
- If the trip is cancelled right after the Embassy/Consulate has issued the visa (for countries requiring a visa): the tour cancellation fee is 100% of the tour deposit.
- Cancelling or transferring a trip 17-19 days before the departure date (for Southeast Asia tours) and 20-24 days before the departure date for all other tours: the tour cancellation fee is 50% of the tour price.
- Cancelling or transferring a trip 08-16 days before the departure date (for Southeast Asia tours) and 11-19 days before the departure date for all other tours: the tour cancellation fee is 70% of the tour price.
- Cancelling or transferring a trip 02-07 days before the departure date (for Southeast Asia tours) and 02-10 days before the departure date for all other tours: the tour cancellation fee is 90% of the tour price.
- Cancelling or transferring a trip within 01 day before the departure date: the tour cancellation fee is 100% of the tour price.