About The Port Of Valletta
Valletta, one of Europe's smallest capitals, rises on a peninsula overlooking the Grand Harbor, its walls and bastions raised by the Knights of St. John in the 16th century. Within its compact grid of limestone streets, the city holds a concentration of palaces, museums, and churches that earned it UNESCO World Heritage status, including the richly decorated St. John's Co-Cathedral, home to works by Caravaggio. Ornate facades and shaded courtyards give the whole city a lived-in grandeur rarely found in so small a footprint.
Most sites cluster within an easy walk of the harbor, making the old town readily explored on foot. Beyond the walls, the fortified skyline and waterfront have drawn filmmakers and photographers alike, while nearby coastal towns offer a glimpse of Malta's wider seafaring history. Whether wandering the bastions or pausing at a harborside café, travelers find a capital shaped by centuries of maritime and religious history.
Pavlus Recommendations
How our planners would spend a day in Valletta.
Visit St. John's Co-Cathedral
Step inside to see Caravaggio's masterpieces and a marble-inlaid floor of knights' tombs beneath a gilded Baroque interior. Set aside about an hour; modest dress is required and lines form early.
Walk the Upper Barrakka Gardens
This terraced garden atop the bastions delivers sweeping views over the Grand Harbor and the Three Cities across the water. A short uphill walk from the waterfront, it's a natural spot to catch the midday saluting battery cannon fire.
Wander Republic Street
Valletta's main artery cuts straight through the old grid, lined with palaces, cafés, and shops housed in honey-colored limestone facades. Easy to follow end to end on foot, it ties together most major sights within about 20 minutes.
Last Minute Cruise Deals From Valletta
| Departs | Cruise Line | Ship | Itinerary | Nights | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 12, 2026 | Viking Ocean Cruises | Viking Vela | 15 | $14,299 | ||
| Oct 17, 2026 | Emerald Yachts | Emerald Azzurra | 10 | $12,345 | ||
| Oct 17, 2026 | Emerald Yachts | Emerald Azzurra | 21 | $23,310 | ||
| Oct 19, 2026 | Celebrity | Celebrity Eclipse | 11 | $1,693 | ||
| Oct 19, 2026 | Royal Caribbean | Brilliance of the Seas | 7 | $1,516 | ||
| Oct 20, 2026 | Celebrity | Celebrity Equinox | 10 | $1,822 | ||
| Oct 20, 2026 | Princess | Enchanted Princess | 11 | $1,939 | ||
| Oct 22, 2026 | Ponant Cruises | Le Dumont D'urville | 7 | $18,020 | ||
| Oct 27, 2026 | Viking Ocean Cruises | Viking Vesta | 15 | $8,999 | ||
| Oct 29, 2026 | Ponant Cruises | Le Dumont D'urville | 9 | $10,750 | ||
| Oct 30, 2026 | Celebrity | Celebrity Equinox | 10 | $1,523 | ||
| Oct 31, 2026 | Ponant Cruises | Le Bougainville | 10 | $11,330 | ||
| Nov 5, 2026 | Oceania | Oceania Sirena | 7 | $8,599 | ||
| Nov 7, 2026 | Silversea | Silver Spirit | 15 | $8,700 | ||
| Nov 7, 2026 | Oceania | Oceania Allura | 10 | $6,699 | ||
| Nov 8, 2026 | Ponant Cruises | Le Champlain | 8 | $7,800 | ||
| Nov 9, 2026 | Celebrity | Celebrity Equinox | 10 | $1,480 | ||
| Nov 13, 2026 | Silversea | Silver Nova | 10 | $8,800 | ||
| Nov 15, 2026 | Oceania | Oceania Marina | 25 | $10,049 | ||
| Nov 15, 2026 | Oceania | Oceania Marina | 10 | $5,037 |
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