Discovering the Maltese Islands

Discovering the Maltese Islands

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Tour Overview

Embark on a captivating journey through the Maltese Islands with our "Discovering the Maltese Islands" tour. This 7-night adventure invites you to explore the unspoilt beauty of Malta and Gozo, where temperate climates and stunning landscapes await. Begin your stay in the tranquil area of St Julian's, Malta, where you'll enjoy a modern hotel with a rooftop infinity pool. Discover the historic city of Valletta, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and wander along dramatic coastlines and colorful fishing villages. Transition to the charming island of Gozo, staying in the heart of Victoria at the luxurious Duke Boutique Hotel. With a 7-day bus ticket and ferry transfers included, you'll have the freedom to explore breathtaking cliffs, azure waters, and picturesque beaches at your own pace. This tour promises a perfect blend of relaxation and exploration, offering unforgettable views and cultural experiences. ...more ...less

Highlights

  • Explore two unspoilt Mediterranean islands with a temperate year-round climate, perfect for walking.

  • Enjoy excellent coastal walking with spectacular views over dramatic coastlines and beautiful beaches.

  • Discover the fascinating and historic UNESCO World Heritage city of Valletta with awe-inspiring architecture.

  • Experience the dramatic sandstone cliffs and magnificent sea views between Marsascala and Marsaxlokk Bay.

  • Visit the remarkable neo-Romanesque basilica Ta' Pinu and explore the unique ravine-like wieds to Gharb.

  • Discover Fungus Rock and the Inland Sea on the west coast of Gozo, with its mythical atmosphere.

  • Stroll through fragrant lemon groves and vineyards to San Blas Bay, a hidden beach with ochre-coloured sand.

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Arrival in Malta

Location: St Julian's

Accommodation Name: Hotel Holms

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 in St Julian's

Day 2 : Malta's 'fish tail'

Location: Comino

Accommodation Name: Hotel Holms

Meals Included: Breakfast

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 3 : Valletta

Valletta, Malta

Location: Valletta

Accommodation Name: Hotel Holms

Meals Included: Breakfast

An impressive coastal walk of Malta's capital city with UNESCO World Heritage site status, with stunning views of its surrounding natural harbours

Hotel Holms in St Julian's - breakfast included



A shorter optional walk is also available.

Day 4 : Marsascala to Marsaxlokk Bay

Location: Marsaxlokk

Accommodation Name: Hotel Holms

Meals Included: Breakfast

Dramatic sandstone cliffs and magnificent sea views between the two fishing towns of Marsascala and Marsaxlokk Bay, famous for its Sunday Fish Market!

Hotel Holms in St Julian's - breakfast included



A shorter optional walk is also available.

Day 5 : Transfer to Gozo and Optional Ta'Pinu and Gharb walk

Location: Gozo

Accommodation Name: Duke Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

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 6 : Fungus Rock and the Inland Sea

Location: Gozo

Accommodation Name: Duke Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

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.

Duke Hotel in Victoria - breakfast included

Day 7 : Bays and Towers Walk

Location: Qala

Accommodation Name: Duke Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

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.

Duke Hotel in Victoria - breakfast included

Day 8 : Leave Gozo

Victoria, Canada
Victoria, Canada

Location: Victoria

Meals Included: Breakfast

Depart Victoria after breakfast

What's Included

  • 7 nights twin-centre accommodation

    The tour includes 7 nights of accommodation split between two locations, providing a comfortable stay throughout the trip.

  • All buffet breakfasts

    Enjoy a buffet breakfast each morning during your stay, included in the tour package.

  • Management by your local Headwater-appointed agent

    The tour is managed by a local Headwater-appointed agent to ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience.

  • Headwater Navigation App

    Access to the Headwater Navigation App is provided to assist with your walking routes and exploration.

  • 7 day bus ticket for walking transfers in Malta and Gozo

    A 7-day bus ticket is included for convenient walking transfers in Malta and Gozo.

  • Ferry ticket to Gozo

    The ferry ticket to Gozo is included, along with a taxi transfer to your hotel in Victoria.

What's Not Included

  • Transfers (if booking Land Only)

    Transfers are not included if you book the Land Only option.

  • Travel insurance

    Travel insurance is not included and should be arranged separately.

  • Single accommodation (available on request) - compulsory single supplement

    Single accommodation is available on request, but a compulsory single supplement applies.

  • Visas or vaccinations

    Visas or vaccinations are not included and should be arranged independently if required.

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Accommodation

Spend the first 4 nights in a modern hotel in St Julian's, Malta, with a rooftop infinity pool. The last 3 nights are at The Duke Boutique Hotel in Victoria, Gozo, offering luxury and comfort with excellent views and proximity to the main bus terminal.

Check out our Q&As

  • What type of transportation is included during the tour?

    The tour includes a 7-day bus ticket for walking transfers in Malta and Gozo. Additionally, a morning taxi transfer is provided to the ferry port where you catch the ferry to Gozo, and a taxi transfer will be waiting to take you to your hotel in Victoria.

  • What kind of accommodation can I expect during the tour?

    You will spend the first 4 nights in a modern and contemporary hotel in St Julian's, Malta, with a rooftop infinity pool. The last 3 nights will be at The Duke Boutique Hotel in Victoria, Gozo, which offers luxury and comfort with excellent views and is conveniently located near the main bus terminal. ...more ...less

  • Are meals included in the tour package?

    All buffet breakfasts are included in the tour package. The stay in St Julian's is on a bed and breakfast basis, allowing you to explore local dining options for dinner.

  • Is there flexibility in the daily itinerary?

    Yes, while there is a suggested itinerary, you are free to pick and choose when and where you walk on each island each day.

  • What are some of the highlights of the walking routes on Gozo?

    On Gozo, you can explore the Ta' Pinu Sanctuary, Gharb with its Baroque church, the striking cliffs of the north coast, Fungus Rock, and the Inland Sea. The Bays and Towers Walk includes visits to Dahlet Qorrot, San Blas Bay, and Nadur.

  • What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

    If you wish to make any changes to your booking, particularly if you need to alter any flights booked through us, please let us know as soon as possible. There is a booking or flight amendment fee of £40 per change and flight amendments often incur extra airline costs depending on the changes to be made and if the ticket has been issued or not.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Exodus has been trading since 1974

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    Your final joining instructions and flight details, if booked with us, will then be sent out 2 to 3 weeks before departure. If you would like a hard copy posted, or if you require these any earlier, please contact the customer operations team. We advise that if you are booking connecting travel before receiving these, please ensure you leave plenty of time.

  • Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

    Travellers are welcome to opt to share a room with a tour member of the same gender for no additional charge. If you'd like your own room, we can request a single supplement so that you will have your own room throughout.

  • Can I join the tour once it has departed?

    You are welcome to meet the group after the tour has departed however there is no reduction in rate for joining a tour after the departure date.

Reviews of this operator

Gergana Racheva  

Very helpful and prompt service

06-Jan-2023

Very helpful and prompt service. I called to check for an already booked trip and once we sorted this, the agent was ready to help me with another booking as well. He actually waited for me to book my flight tickets, answered all my questions, informed me of all my options. Exodus is a tour company I am using regularly due to the quality of their trips, ease of booking and helpfulness of their customer service team ...more ...less

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Tim Hardy  

Stunning walking. Walking the Amalfi Coast

04-Nov-2021

This trip takes you through the most beautiful parts of the Mediterranean walking with a guide and also discovering the wonders of Pompeii and Vesuvius. The hotel had a nice feel as family run, spotless and comfortable rooms, we were well looked after for breakfasts and dinner each day, and the barmen fixed some mean cocktails for us.! ...more ...less

paul green (Google Reviewer)  

Went on a tour of...

14-Jan-2022

Went on a tour of morocco in October and loved it ,mohamed the tour guide was excellent, probably go with exodus to India next year

Paul Green  

It's amazing what you can do in a week! Cycling the Dalmatian Coast.

08-Oct-2021

This holiday was extremely enjoyable. The itinerary is well planned and the route takes you to a variety of destinations. Not having been to Croatia before I didn't know there were so many beautiful small islands and I loved the ferry and catarmaran rides. The coastal route we took was dramatic and the World Heritage sites in Split and Dubrovnik very interesting and worth visiting. The Adriatic Sea was warm, blue and inviting, good for swimming even in October. The hotels we stayed in varied in size from medium to large. I particularly liked the one just outside Dubrovnik as I had a sea view. Tourists were plentiful in Split and Dubrovnik but in the other places we stayed there was an end of season feel and it was quiet on the roads and in the resorts. The food was good and our guide was always able to recommend a nice restaurant for our evening meal. The weather in October was good for cycling - not hot, partly cloudy most days and one day it rained! ...more ...less

Roger Wells (Google Reviewer)  

We have just returned from...

12-Feb-2025

We have just returned from a 2 week Exodus trip to Egypt, Alexandria to Aswan. We had a great time, enjoyable company, with an excellent guide, Sayed. All worked out as described. The 3 day Red Sea extension was relaxing. Even the train journey, Cairo to Aswan, was a great part of the experience ...more ...less

Mrs Y Morrison  

Fabulous company and trip

06-Jan-2023

We went overland from Cape Town to Zimbabwe through Botswana and Namibia. What a fantastic trip. Our first time with Exodus although we have travelled extensively around the world. We would highly recommend this company for such a brilliant trip - we got everything and more all at a good price. Thanks to everyone involved. We are looking at our next trip! ...more ...less

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Alison Payton (Google Reviewer)  

I've done 8 trips in...

17-May-2023

I've done 8 trips in the last 14 years with Exodus, and have been rewarded with a 10% discount on all future bookings. I feel very confident that I'll receive pleasant, efficient service, and have the unusual holiday experience that I'm looking for each time. I've trekked to the top of snow-capped peaks, wild-camped in the desert, seen amazing spectacles of nature, visited 4 capital cities in a week, and learned about local culture and experienced local hospitality in a way that I simply wouldn't on a conventional holiday. The quality of the accommodation and guides can vary, but this is mainly down to cultural differences and things that Exodus can't control. I've only ever complained once, my complaint was taken seriously, and I was sent a discount voucher - you can't say fairer than that. I remain a loyal customer. ...more ...less

David (Google Reviewer)  

Exodus are generally a good...

21-Aug-2024

Exodus are generally a good travel company. Things tend to run smoothly and trips well organised. Their customers tend to be at retirement age. Trips are a bit overpriced. I would also avoid trips in Europe, as these often focus on more coffee stops and meals, rather than walking. I would also recommend making sure your guide records any accidents you have, hopefully not applicable. I had one on Sierra de Aitana which the guide saw and knew about, but he and Exodus said it never happened when I followed up after the trip. I wasn’t putting in a claim, just suggested a safety improvement. They have since apologised and acknowledged this as an error. They are a good reliable option for outside of Europe trips. ...more ...less

Jacquelyn Moore (Google Reviewer)  

Food came quickly. Staff very...

07-Mar-2024

Food came quickly. Staff very friendly and polite . However the chef or person preparing the food did not seem to read the menu! If it says a meal should come with vegetables, you should not have to ask for them. They served shepherds pie with garlic bread! The munchies ice cream sundae said it should come in a glass with a flake but came in a little bowl with just a few munchies! When asking the staff were happy to replace and correct but customer should get what they order and what menu says first time round!! ...more ...less

johanna leonor (Google Reviewer)  

If you like to be...

07-Sep-2023

If you like to be mistreated Exodus is perfect for you. If you enjoy terrible choices for hotels and pseudo restaurants Exodus is perfect for you. Careless about their clients and loveless about their propositions. Exodus has been a dissatisfaction and disappointment about every dealing i and my group have had with him. Especially a man called Simone who just cares about the money he can get from you couldn’t care less about service. ...more ...less

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Discovering the Maltese Islands

8 Days Starting in St Julians, Malta and ending in Victoria, Malta

Visiting: St Julian's, Comino, Valletta, Marsaxlokk, Gozo, Qala, Victoria

Tour operator:

Exodus Adventure Travels

Tour code:

W07GM

Guide Type:

Self Guided

Physical rating:

Easy & Moderate

Age range:

12-99

Activities:

Sightseeing, Walking

From: $1460 (USD)

NB: Prices correct on 14-Mar-2025 but subject to change.

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