12 days in Turin & Malta Itinerary

A city of technology and industry, Turin is in northwestern Italy, a one-hour drive from the French border and slightly more than that from the Mediterranean Sea.

Go for a jaunt from Turin to Venaria Reale to see La Venaria Reale about 38 minutes away. And it doesn't end there: see the interesting displays at Museo Nazionale del Cinema, test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, get engrossed in the history at Egyptian Museum of Turin, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Basilica di Superga.

For ratings, other places to visit, where to stay, and tourist information, read our Turin custom trip planner.

Valletta, Malta to Turin is an approximately 5-hour combination of bus, flight, and train. You can also do a combination of bus and train; or take a bus. Prepare for slightly colder weather when traveling from Valletta in February: high temperatures in Turin hover around 9°C and lows are around 2°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Sun) so you can travel to Mellieha.

A growing town in the northwestern section of Malta, the lively tourist destination of Mellieha sits perched between two picturesque bays.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Mellieha: Fort Rinella (in Kalkara), Marsaxlokk Bay (in Marsaxlokk), Blue Grotto (Il-Hnejja) (in Zurrieq), Malta Falconry Centre (in Siggiewi), Malta Self Drive Boats (in Sliema), Valletta (Saluting Battery, Upper Barrakka Gardens, & more), Mnajdra (in Qrendi) and Spinola Bay (in Saint Julian's). Spend the 26th (Sun) exploring nature at Il-Majjistral Nature and History Park. The adventure continues: appreciate the extensive heritage of Mdina Old City, steep yourself in history at Mellieha Air Raid Shelter, pause for some serene contemplation at Church of Saint Paul's Shipwreck, and enjoy the sand and surf at Mellieha Beach.

To see traveler tips, reviews, other places to visit, and other tourist information, you can read our Mellieha holiday planner.

Do a combination of train, flight, and bus from Turin to Mellieha in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and bus; or take a bus. Traveling from Turin in February, things will get somewhat warmer in Mellieha: highs are around 17°C and lows about 10°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Sun) to allow time to drive back home.