Valletta to Mdina and Dingli: Private day trip

Step into Malta's magnificent Silent City, where medieval and baroque architecture create atmospheric journeys through 4,000 years of history. 

Main attractions

• Mdina Gate, a huge Baroque gateway that elevates your arrival experience

• St. Paul’s Cathedral, with its massive dome and intricately decorated interior

• Pjazza Mesquita, a charming historic square that appears in “Game of Thrones”

What to try

• Maltese classics like rabbit stew (“Stuffat tal-Fenek”) and Pastizzi, a ricotta or pea-stuffed pastry

Continue to Malta's most spectacular viewpoint, where limestone cliffs rise 250 meters above the Mediterranean, providing panoramic vistas extending to Sicily on clear days.

Main attractions

• Walking paths along Dingli Cliffs for awe-inspiring views across the sea in one direction and the traditional countryside in the other

• Rural chapels and active farms using centuries-old practices, including terraced fields

Take note

• The weather can be variable along the windy-swept cliffs, pack sun protection and an extra layer of clothing