Malta Tours in June 2026

I gave the Plaza Regency (Regency Plaza) a "good" rating only bc the staff was not customer oriented & did not go out of their way. We had a few issues (showers not draining, towels not left in rooms on a daily basis), but there was a major issue, especially with management (specifically a female manager) bc we had picked THIS hotel bc we were coming in early before going to meet the group on our tour date. We had prior communications with the hotel requesting to leave our suitcases in the baggage hold for 2 days while going to Gozo as part of the tour & afterwards the tour would return to this hotel & we'd pick up said luggage. There were 3 of us. (We had been on a prior tour for 2 weeks with another company & didn't want to haul our luggage to Gozo.) The hotel responded positively that we could store our luggage for the 2 days, YET once there there insued a 2 day argument with management ensued whereby they refused to hold our larger luggage. Because one of our members knew the name of the person from previous correspondence, management finally relented, allowed the holding of our luggage, however, they would not take responsibility for it & they promised to reprimand the person giving the initial permission to hold our luggage. (This should not have been communicated to us, very unprofessional. ) This was a stressful beginning to our Malta excursion. Honestly, I have put this ordeal on Social Media with Expedia, Booking.com, Trip Advisor and on Facebook. I only mentioned the hotel, not the travel company. The travel company was excellent & had nothing to do with the luggage issue. What a shame bc there was nothing wrong with the hotel physically and it was in an excellent locale, it's just that the management was so bad. I travel 3-4 major trips around the world each year & have never encountered such abhorrent behavior on the part of any hotel.

Scorching heat notwithstanding, I really enjoyed the Gozo and Malta trip. So much history! Beautiful sea caves! Excellent food! Itinerary was packed but well-paced, with some free time as well. I feel I got a thorough taste of the country. The thing that really made the trip unforgettable was our amazing guide Chantelle, with her encyclopedic knowledge, great organization, fun demeanor, and ready smile.

This was a great experience with an absolutely outstanding guide (Anthea Mifsud) and friendly and helpful drivers. The itinerary was strenuous and packed though rewarding. We felt the omission of the Grand Master's Palace in Valetta was a shame (but we went back under our own steam after the tour).

A week exploring Malta and Gozo has been nothing short of remarkable. From the grandeur of Valletta’s harbour and fortifications to the architectural wonder of Mosta’s dome and the timeless streets of Mdina, every stop revealed layers of rich history and culture. But the standout element? Our tour leader, Chantelle. Exceptionally well-informed, effortlessly witty, and full of infectious enthusiasm, she brought every destination to life. Her choice of local restaurants was impeccable—authentic, welcoming, and always delicious. Gozo offered tranquil contrast, with breathtaking coastlines and quiet charm. A superbly curated journey, made unforgettable by Chantelle’s expertise and warmth. A true highlight.

This was one of the best trips I’ve done with Explore-there have been many. A bit of a new experience for me though as it was my first as a single Explorer. Any anxiety I felt soon disappeared. Explore trips are great for single travellers and I made friends with others from day 1. Being centred in two hotels made this a more relaxing trip than I’ve experienced before. Even so, there was still a full and fascinating experience each day. Some might say a little too full on occasion as we had no time to enjoy the hotel facilities or linger in some places like Mdina which needed more than 2 hours. We were out from 9 until 5 most days which was quite tiring. However there was a lot to pack in. All this was made possible by wall to wall sunshine and our outstanding guide, Althea. Much of Malta’s attractions and history is complex and not immediately obvious and it pays to have a good guide. Althea was very knowledgeable, excellent at making sense of the historical facts, and shared her love of her country with us so enthusiastically that we all want to return. Importantly she was also patient and kind with all of us, especially those needing a little extra help. Can’t speak more highly of her. She is a huge asset to Explore! I loved this trip and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it to others.

This was one of the few organised tours that I have participated in. I thought that it was excellently managed and the the tour guide was superb with delivery of her knowledge of Maltas history. She kept all participants engaged regardless of hour tired they were.