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Discovering the Maltese Islands

From

CAD 1,795

Duration

8 days

Countries

Malta

Activity

easy

The adventure

The Maltese islands have played host to the Phoenicians, the Romans, the Knights of St John, Napoleanic and the British Empires whose influences can be seen all over the island. The awe inspiring architecture is clearly evident, especially in the UNESCO world heritage site of Valletta, Malta's capital city. With so many rich and colourful traditions and excellent gastronomy, there is plenty on these islands

At a glance

Duration

8 days

Route

→

Countries

Malta

Activity level

easy

Style

Beach & Islands, Culture & History, Food & Drink, Multi-Country / Grand Tour

Group size

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Flights

Not included

Solo travellers

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Day by day

Your journey through

Malta

Day 1Arrival in MaltaArrive at your hotel in the quieter area of St Julian's. Below is a suggested itinerary for your stay on each island, however you are free to pick and choose when and where you walk on each island on each day. Hotel Holms**** or The Waterfront Hotel**** in St Julian's

JetTime airplane taxiing on the runway at an airport, clear sky, sunny day.

Arrival in Malta

Arrive at your hotel in the quieter area of St Julian's. Below is a suggested itinerary for your stay on each island, however you are free to pick and choose when and where you walk on each island on each day. Hotel Holms**** or The Waterfront Hotel**** in St Julian's

Day 2Malta's 'fish tail'Discover Malta's 'fish tail' with breath taking cliffs beautiful beaches and stunning views to Comino and Gozo. A shorter optional walk is also available.

Fishermen working in the scenic Marsaxlokk harbor, Malta with colorful boats and clear blue skies.

Malta's 'fish tail'

Discover Malta's 'fish tail' with breath taking cliffs beautiful beaches and stunning views to Comino and Gozo. A shorter optional walk is also available.

Day 3VallettaAn impressive coastal walk of Malta's capital city with UNESCO World Heritage site status, with stunning views of its surrounding natural harbours A shorter optional walk is also available.

Valletta

An impressive coastal walk of Malta's capital city with UNESCO World Heritage site status, with stunning views of its surrounding natural harbours A shorter optional walk is also available.

Day 4Marsascala to Marsaxlokk BayDramatic sandstone cliffs and magnificent sea views between the two fishing towns of Marsascala and Marsaxlokk Bay, famous for its Sunday Fish Market! A shorter optional walk is also available.

A stunning aerial view of Marsaxlokk harbor with traditional boats in Malta.

Marsascala to Marsaxlokk Bay

Dramatic sandstone cliffs and magnificent sea views between the two fishing towns of Marsascala and Marsaxlokk Bay, famous for its Sunday Fish Market! A shorter optional walk is also available.

Day 5Transfer to Gozo and Optional Ta'Pinu and Gharb walkToday a morning taxi transfer is provided to the ferry port where you catch the ferry (ticket included) for Gozo where a taxi transfer will be waiting to take you to your hotel in the capital Victoria where you will stay for the next three nights. On arrival you can either relax, explore Victoria or do the optional walk to the Ta Pinu Santuary finshing in Gharb. This north western corner of the island is only accessible on foot, along easy to navigate farm tracks. First stop is the remarkable neo-Romanesque basilica Ta' Pinu, a huge national shrine built on the site of a miracle in 1923. Your route then leads through unique ravine-like wieds (streams) to Gharb with a stunning Baroque church dating from 1699 and traditional stone houses. The final stretch takes you along the striking cliffs of the north coast where you are rewarded with fantastic views across Gozo's famous salt pans. Duke Hotel**** in Victoria - breakfast included A shorter optional walk is also available.

Today a morning taxi transfer is provided to the ferry port where you catch the ferry (ticket included) for Gozo where a taxi transfer will be waiting to take you to your hotel in the capital Victoria where you will stay for the next three nights. On arrival you can either relax, explore Victoria or do the optional walk to the Ta Pinu Santuary finshing in Gharb. This north western corner of the island is only accessible on foot, along easy to navigate farm tracks. First stop is the remarkable neo-Romanesque basilica Ta' Pinu, a huge national shrine built on the site of a miracle in 1923. Your route then leads through unique ravine-like wieds (streams) to Gharb with a stunning Baroque church dating from 1699 and traditional stone houses. The final stretch takes you along the striking cliffs of the north coast where you are rewarded with fantastic views across Gozo's famous salt pans. Duke Hotel**** in Victoria - breakfast included A shorter optional walk is also available.

Day 6Fungus Rock and the Inland SeaTo the west coast of Gozo and the fascinating Punic burial site at Wardija Point. There's a mythical feeling here, like being on the edge of the world. Narrow stone-walled lanes lead down to bamboo groves and to Fungus Rock (named after the 'magic' plant which grew there), the former site of the Azure Window and the Inland Sea.

To the west coast of Gozo and the fascinating Punic burial site at Wardija Point. There's a mythical feeling here, like being on the edge of the world. Narrow stone-walled lanes lead down to bamboo groves and to Fungus Rock (named after the 'magic' plant which grew there), the former site of the Azure Window and the Inland Sea.

Day 7Bays and Towers WalkBeginning at Qala, it's an easy stroll to Dahlet Qorrot, a tiny harbour with gaily coloured boat houses. Then it's on through fragrant lemon groves and vineyards and past fig and peach trees to San Blas Bay, a hidden beach with gorgeous ochre-coloured sand. Your final stop is Nadur where the spectacular views at the end of the day are a great finale to your week.

A stunning view of Valletta and its historic harbor, showcasing the blend of modern and ancient architecture.

Bays and Towers Walk

Beginning at Qala, it's an easy stroll to Dahlet Qorrot, a tiny harbour with gaily coloured boat houses. Then it's on through fragrant lemon groves and vineyards and past fig and peach trees to San Blas Bay, a hidden beach with gorgeous ochre-coloured sand. Your final stop is Nadur where the spectacular views at the end of the day are a great finale to your week.

Day 8Leave GozoDepart Victoria after breakfast