Gastronomic Delights of Malta

Days 1-8  Valletta  
Fly into Valletta, Malta’s charming capital, home to fantastic restaurants and quirky bars, making for the perfect foodie adventure. Begin to discover Europe’s Capital of Culture for 2018 as you admire the baroque architecture all around. With plentiful choice, enjoy dinner at one of the many local restaurants to sample your first taste of stunning Maltese cuisine.            

Spend the next week as you wish, exploring this glorious island at your own pace. With a textured history, picturesque countryside and beautiful cuisine, there is plenty to see and do. Sample an array of hand-crafted Maltese treats and learn more about the island’s food history at every turn, or perhaps delve deeper into the countryside and visit an array of small villages renowned for their rustic charm and welcoming hospitality. Find olive groves and vineyards and be sure to enjoy a traditional Maltese lunch paired with local wines whilst overlooking the Mediterranean Sea.      

Before your holiday comes to an end, enjoy The Original Valletta Walking Tour. Check out Marsaxlokk fisherman’s market, home to an array of delicious, fresh produce. Roam the market hall or perhaps pay a visit to one of Valletta’s three Michelin-starred restaurants, ION Harbour, Noni or Under Grain. Here, take in the exotic aromas and tastes of the enticing mix of Sicilian and Middle Eastern flavours you have become accustomed to, before this fantastic food experience comes to an end and you transfer back to the airport for your flight home.