Malta School Trip | Ages 13–16 | 4 nights

Malta with your class

Malta is one of Europe’s most quietly extraordinary school trip destinations. A small island with an outsized historical footprint, Megalithic temples older than Stonehenge, a UNESCO capital city, Second World War tunnels carved deep into the limestone, and an entire sister island that feels like it has barely changed in five centuries. English is widely spoken throughout, making it unusually accessible for younger groups.

Trip highlights

01 Guided tour of Valletta

Guided tour of Valletta, a UNESCO World Heritage Site built by the Knights of St John in the 16th century, followed by a visit to the Lascaris War Rooms, the underground Allied headquarters from which the defence of Malta in World War II was coordinated

02 Full-day excursion to the island of Gozo

Full-day excursion to the island of Gozo, Malta's smaller, quieter sister island, taking in the Citadel, traditional villages, and a landscape that feels genuinely timeless

03 Hands-on Maltese traditional cooking workshop

Hands-on Maltese traditional cooking workshop, students learn to prepare local dishes, engaging directly with Maltese food culture and the island's blend of Arabic, Italian, and British influences

Curriculum links

History

Citizenship & Social Studies

Geography

Biology

Religious Studies

Classical Studies

Practical information

TransportTravel arranged to suit your school's location.

Accommodationa centrally located student-friendly hotel or hostel with breakfast included

Local currency is Euro (€); spending money recommended for lunches and personal purchases
Year-round; spring and autumn recommended for comfortable temperatures
On the Move is the officially accredited school trips provider for the European Schools in Belgium; every trip has a dedicated project manager with 24/7 emergency support.

A day by day

Day 1

Arrival & Malta by Night Arrive and transfer to the accommodation. Once settled, evening walk through Valletta or the Three Cities, illuminated fortifications and baroque streetscapes after dark. A gentle but atmospheric introduction.

Day 2

Valletta & the Lascaris War Rooms Full morning guided tour of Valletta, covering St John's Co-Cathedral, the Upper Barrakka Gardens, and the history of the city. Afternoon descent into the Lascaris War Rooms. Free evening.

Day 3

Msida & Traditional Cooking Workshop Morning tour of Msida and the surrounding area. Afternoon hands-on Maltese traditional cooking workshop. Free evening.

Day 4

Full Day on Gozo Full day excursion by ferry to Gozo. Guided visit to the hilltop Citadel of Victoria, the inland villages, and the dramatic coastline. Evening activity, bowling, a disco, or a group option agreed with teachers. Return by ferry.

Day 5

Archaeological Museum & Departure Final morning visit to the National Museum of Archaeology in Valletta. Transfer to the airport and return journey.

✏️ This is an example timetable: we can adapt the destination, programme, duration and budget to suit your group.

Students come home with…

a much richer sense of how small places can carry enormous historical weight, and a genuine curiosity about a part of Europe most of their peers have never considered.

In pictures

Cultural School Trips - your questions

History, art, civics, languages and religious studies all benefit. Bastogne suits primary P5 groups studying WWII; The Hague suits civics and international relations; Berlin, Aachen and Málaga are ideal for secondary history and arts groups.

Yes. We arrange expert local guides for museums, monuments and walking tours, in English or French as you prefer.

The Belgian Ardennes: Bastogne programme is specifically designed for P5 (ages 10–11), with content pitched carefully for that age. Other destinations in this category suit secondary groups.

Return travel, central accommodation, all entries and guided visits, supervision, insurance and your On the Move coordinator.

Cultural trip to Malta