Malta and Gozo Walking

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A walking holiday in the Mediterranean sunshine on the welcoming islands of Malta and Gozo. Never far from the sea, we hike through a rugged scrub landscape beside dramatic cliffs, past idyllic bays, and along rural inland paths. Discover Malta's fascinating heritage including Victoria's Citadel, medieval Mdina, 5000-year old Hagar Qim temple and Roman cataco...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate

Highlights

    • Hike the coastal trails of Gozo and Malta in the Mediterranean sunshine
    • Discover Valletta, Mdina and Victoria - beautiful medieval settlements
    • Explore the rural beauty and stunning coastline of Malta's unspoilt sister island Gozo

What's this trip about?

    A walking holiday in the Mediterranean sunshine on the welcoming islands of Malta and Gozo. Never far from the sea, we hike through a rugged scrub landscape beside dramatic cliffs, past idyllic bays, and along rural inland paths. Discover Malta's fascinating heritage including Victoria's Citadel, medieval Mdina, 5000-year old Hagar Qim temple and Roman catacombs and salt pans. Gozo - Explore the rural beauty and stunning coastline of Malta's unspoilt sister island Valletta - Admire a fine city with impressive fortifications, imposing churches and bustling Grand Harbour Megalithic Temple - Visit the remarkable bronze-age, UNESCO-Listed Hagar Qim temple

Details

Itinerary focusOff the Beaten Path
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 20 people
Age range16 to 85 years
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityMalta International airport
End CitySt Julian's

Travel Themes

  • Trekking & Expeditions

Destinations

  • Europe
  • Malta

Attractions

  • Gozo
  • Grand Harbour
  • Marsaxlokk
  • Mdina
  • Rabat
  • Sliema
  • Valletta

Activities

  • Trekking

Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1 Join trip at Malta International Airport. Drive and ferry to Gozo Island

Our trip begins at Malta International Airport (MLA) at 4.30pm. If you would like to join this complimentary airport transfer, the latest your flight can arrive is 4pm. We will then drive together as a group for about an hour to catch the ferry to the island of Gozo, ...

Day 2 Gozo coastal walk from Gharb to Marsalforn

After breakfast this morning we start our exploration of Gozo. Only 15 kilometres/9.30 mile in length and 7 kilometres/4.40 mile wide, it is quick to get around the island and on our drive to the start of today's walk we will stop to visit a couple of places of intere...

Day 3 Gozo coastal walk from Xlendi to Mgarr. Ferry and drive to Malta

We check out of the hotel this morning and your main luggage will be taken directly to the hotel on Malta. Driving south across the island we soon reach Xlendi, a small seaside village where we commence our walk. Following the coastal path on the south on the island w...

Day 4 Visit Mdina walled city. Coastal walk and visit to Hagar Qim UNESCO Temple

After breakfast we drive inland to Mdina - a fine example of an ancient walled city with a mix of medieval and baroque architecture. After a walk around the ancient city we continue to neighbouring Rabat to visit St. Catald`s Catacombs - one of the best-preserved site...

Day 5 Walking tour of UNESCO Valletta and the Three Cities

The historic Three Cities of Senglea, Vittoriosa and Cospicua are considered to be 'the cradle of Maltese history' as settlers, traders and rulers from the Phoenicians to the British all made use of the natural defences and deep harbour here. The Three Cities have ret...

Day 6 Walk from Mgarr to Selmun Tower through Majjistral Nature Park

After a short drive we start our walk from Lippija Tower which was built in 1637 on the edge of Wardija Ridge overlooking Gnejna Bay on the North West coast of Malta. The tower has Ghajn Tuffieha and Nadur Towers in its line of sight and we walk in this direction soon...

Day 7 Coastal hike through seaside villages

For our final walk we head to Marsaskala - a sea-side town in the southeast of the island with origins as a fishing village. Our walk starts here and mainly follows the coast that has in parts been beautifully sculpted by the wind and waves. Starting along the promena...

Day 8 Trip ends in Silema

The trip ends after breakfast in Sliema. There are no activities planned today, so you are free to depart from Sliema at any time. If your flight is departing later in the day luggage storage facilities are available at our hotel. If you would like an airport trans...

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Dates & Availability

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Price per day$229
Last Updated: 4/29/2024
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Transportation & Flights

Bus, Boat, Ferry, On Foot,

Transportation & flights

Bus, Boat, Ferry, On Foot
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Cancellation policy
These conditions are applicable to Discovery & Wildlife, Cycling, Walking and Family Trips. These conditions were updated November 2022. Booked a Polar trip? Please refer to our Polar booking conditions. To make it easy to know the detail of our flexibility, we’ve put it in a grid (these terms apply to all trips apart from our Polar Voyages.) Standard cancellations or changes within 69 days of travel If you’re getting closer to your trip, cancellation charges will apply as follows: For trips confirmed by 31st December 2022: 59-42 days before trip start date – 30%, or loss of deposit if higher 41-28 days before trip start date – 60% 27-14 days before trip start date – 90% Less than 14 days before trip start date – 100% For trips confirmed from 1st January 2023: 69 -42 days before trip start date – 30%, or loss of deposit if higher 41-28 days before trip start date – 60% 27-14 days before trip start date – 90% Less than 14 days before trip start date – 100%
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Health & Safety
Nothing required. Tetanus recommended. Please check the latest requirements with your travel clinic or doctor prior to departure. The above is not an exhaustive list. Further information regarding vaccinations and travel health advice can be found by following the NHS and NaTHNaC links at <a href="https://www.explore.co.uk/essential-information/know-before-you-go/travel-health">Explore Travel Health</a> and from your local healthcare provider. Visa and vaccination requirements are subject to change and should be confirmed by you before travelling.
Meals Included
  • Breakfast : 7
Age Requirements
16 to 85 years
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