Michelin Malta

Get set to eat your way through a day of Maltese cuisine and rural delicacies as we take you off the beaten path to understand the culture and food of rural Malta, meeting a host of charming characters along the way. 

Your private transfer will take you into the countryside to a bijou olive farm that has been lovingly created and attributed to the Maltese rural tourism project, enhancing local traditions for the better of the countryside. Starting with a fun hands-on experience as you learn how to make the famous Maltese snack, pastizzi. Hot, flaky savory pastries traditionally filled with either ricotta or curried mushy peas. With the king of pastizzi himself, master baker Gilinu who has been making these delicious snacks for a lifetime, will take you through this century’s old creation. After a welcome drink with Gilinu and his wife Nancy, they will demonstrate how to make these tasty morsels before having a go yourself, there is a lot of fun to be had as you learn this special art! With many tastings to be had while you are there.  

While your creations are being baked it will give you a chance you explore this little oasis as you wander through the olive grove and grounds, where you may also get the chance to chat with the owner and farmer, Charlie as you understand his vision for the farm and enhancing the local produce of the area.  With your pastizzi freshly baked you can enjoy a delicious rustic farmer’s lunch in a quiet spot on the farm, sampling an array of produce direct from the farmers and straight to your plate, paired with local wine and coffee. After lunch you will be taken to one of the most respected vineyards on the island, Ta’ Betta, for a private tasting of their fabulous fine wines. Ta’ Betta Wine Estate comprises of 4 hectares of terraced land situated 200 meters above sea-level, with the medieval town of Mdina as a backdrop. With 15,000 vines planted on site and around 200 olive trees and other fruit trees, all nestled amongst indigenous Maltese flora, this is a wonderful way to while away the afternoon.  

You now have an exceptional and unique evening experience ahead of you in the medieval old city of Mdina, where you will spending your final night in Malta. You will feel the power as you enter the old capital city and fall in love with it in as much as the many noble families who continue to live here. You will find a range of architecture that includes Baroque, Norman and Arabic features. If you're a Game of Thrones fan, you will recognize the main gates immediately. As night falls you will be stunned by the stillness that engulfs this ‘silent city’ and get swept away with the history and families that have resided here for generations. Noble families have occupied Mdina well before the Knights of St. John arrived in Malta.  

Having walked the silent streets, you will arrive at the beautiful courtyard of the Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux hotel, ready for you next Michelin dining experience. Nestled in the ancient city walls of Mdina with far reaching views over Malta, you will firstly be wowed by this majestic setting to then arrive at the rooftop restaurant oozing a decadent style and surrounds. The tasting menu at De Mondion is absolutely stunning with impeccable service to match and is consistently rated amongst the top restaurants in Malta. Set atop Mdina's centuries-old bastions you will get to enjoy breath-taking views as you savor every aspect of this fine dining experience. Here your experience continues as you spend your final night in one of the stunning suites, with vast panoramic views overlooking the Maltese countryside, this is very much a special sight to wake up to.  


Bid a fond farewell to Malta as you transfer to the airport, ready for you onward flight.