Tour Overview
Embark on an unforgettable journey with the "Walking on Gozo - Calypso's Isle" tour, where you'll explore the unspoiled beauty of Malta's hidden gem. With its temperate climate, Gozo is perfect for a walking adventure along magnificent coastal paths, offering breathtaking views and charming fishing villages. Discover historical treasures like the 18th Century Fort Chambray and the neo-Romanesque Basilica at Ta' Pinu. Experience the dramatic cliffs near Xlendi Bay and the mythical allure of Fungus Rock and the Inland Sea. Stroll through fragrant lemon groves and vineyards to the stunning San Blas Bay. Enjoy the tranquility of Ta'Cenc, your home for seven nights, complete with luxurious amenities including swimming pools, a Jacuzzi, and a private cove. With all buffet breakfasts and seven dinners included, this tour promises a perfect blend of nature, culture, and relaxation on the unspoilt island of Gozo. ...more ...less
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Start Gozo
Location: Sannat
Accommodation Name: Ta'Cenc
Meals Included: Dinner
Arrive at your hotel in Sannat. The evening is at your leisure to settle in, unpack and enjoy your first dinner.
Day 2 : Mgarr and the Raiders' Cove
Location: Mgarr, Fort Chambray, Mgarr ix-Xini
Accommodation Name: Ta'Cenc
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Mgarr is Gozo's port, full of traditional and colourful luzzu fishing boats and dominated by the 18th Century Fort Chambray, built by the Knights of St John. The path from here hugs the coast as far as the narrow creek of Mgarr ix-Xini, where Turkish raiders landed in 1551 - the perfect place for a picnic and swim. From here you follow an old mule track up through the hotel's rocky grounds with fine views across to Malta, stopping to explore the remains of a Copper Age temple and Neolithic dolmen.
Day 3 : Ta'Pinu and Gharb
Location: Ta' Pinu, Gharb, Gozo Salt Pans
Accommodation Name: Ta'Cenc
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
The north-western corner of the island is only accessible on foot, along easy farm tracks. The first stop is the remarkable neo-Romanesque Basilica at Ta' Pinu, a huge national shrine built on the site of a miracle in 1923. Your route then leads through unique ravine-like wieds (wadis) to Gharb with its stunning Baroque church (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. Two walking options: 3.5hr, distance 12km/7.5mi or 4hr, distance 14km/9mi.
Day 4 : Xlendi Bay and Layercakes Cliffs
Location: Sannat, Xlendi Bay
Accommodation Name: Ta'Cenc
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
The cliffs near Sannat are the highest and most dramatic cliffs on Gozo and in late spring they are alive with Mediterranean shearwaters. The route takes you past breathtaking views towards Comino and Malta and down through tamarisk trees to the gorgeous Xlendi Bay. Then it's up through the terraced fields, bright with poppies and fields of gladioli cultivated in rows like Provencal lavender. Two walking options: 2.5hr, distance 9km/5.5mi or 3hr, distance 10km/6mi.
Day 5 : Free day for independent exploring
Location: Xaghra, Ggantija Tombs, Calypso's Cave, Ramla Bay, Victoria, Citadel
Accommodation Name: Ta'Cenc
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Today you could perhaps take a ride on one of Gozo's quirky buses to Xaghra to start your morning, as you head towards the Ggantija Tombs, a massive free-standing temple of 6m-high monoliths, and Calypso's Cave. Lunch on Ramla Bay, undeniably the best beach on the island, then perhaps head on to the lively capital of Victoria for the afternoon. The bustling market square, used as a meeting place since Roman times, is dominated by the mediaeval citadel, with spectacular views over the whole island. But the real charm lies in the maze of tiny back streets clustered around the Basilica, with carved stone balconies, flower-decked doorways and statuettes of the Madonna in street-corner niches.
Day 6 : Fungus Rock and the Inland Sea
Location: Wardija Point, Fungus Rock, Inland Sea
Accommodation Name: Ta'Cenc
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
The walk today takes you to the west coast 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) and the Inland Sea.
Day 7 : Bays and Towers Walk
Location: Qala, Dahlet Qorrot, San Blas Bay, Nadur
Accommodation Name: Ta'Cenc
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Starting from 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, 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 8 : End Gozo
Location: Gozo
Meals Included: Breakfast
The tour ends in Gozo after breakfast.
What's Included
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All buffet breakfast and 7 dinners
All buffet breakfasts and 7 dinners are included in the tour package.
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Accommodation for 7 nights
Accommodation for 7 nights is included in the tour package.
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Route notes and maps
Route notes and maps are provided for the tour.
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Flights from London (if booking Flight Inclusive)
Flights from London are included if you book the Flight Inclusive option.
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Arrival & departure transfers - subject to 2 people traveling (if booking Flight Inclusive)
Arrival and departure transfers are included if you book the Flight Inclusive option and are traveling with at least two people.
What's Not Included
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Transfers (if booking Land Only)
Transfers are not included if you book the Land Only option.
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Travel insurance
Travel insurance is not included in the tour package.
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Single accommodation (available on request) - compulsory single supplement
Single accommodation is not included and requires a compulsory single supplement.
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Visas or vaccinations
Visas or vaccinations are not included in the tour package.
Food
All buffet breakfasts and 7 dinners are included.Meals are usually served in the restaurant or al fresco on the patio under a 200-year-old carob tree. Breakfast is an enormous hot and cold buffet and dinner is a 4-course affair offering a mouth watering selection of Gozitan and Italian specialities.Please be aware that, as Gozo has no rivers, lakes or reservoirs, the majority of drinking water is produced via reverse osmosis – essentially, the desalination and filtration of sea water. Tap water is perfectly safe and drinkable, although you may notice it has a very slightly salty aftertaste which can vary between hotels, restaurants and cafes depending whether they have additional filtration systems in place. If you still have concerns, or are put off by the taste, bottled water is widely available although please consider the environmental impact of buying and disposing of plastic bottles.
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Accommodation
Set in 400 acres of private grounds, the Ta'Cenc offers tranquility with air-conditioned stone buildings, each with a terrace. Enjoy two swimming pools, a Jacuzzi, fitness centre, tennis courts, and a private swimming cove. Beauty treatments and WiFi in public spaces are available.
Mode of Transport
Transport includes flights from London if booking Flight Inclusive, with arrival and departure transfers subject to two people traveling. Transfers are not included if booking Land Only.
Check out our Q&As
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What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?
The accommodation is at Ta'Cenc, set in 400 acres of private grounds. It offers tranquility with air-conditioned stone buildings, each with a terrace. There are two swimming pools, a Jacuzzi, fitness centre, tennis courts, and a private swimming cove. Beauty treatments and WiFi in public spaces are also available. ...more ...less
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Are meals included in the tour package?
Yes, all buffet breakfasts and 7 dinners are included in the tour package. Meals are usually served in the restaurant or al fresco on the patio under a 200-year-old carob tree.
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What is the transport arrangement for the tour?
Transport includes flights from London if booking the Flight Inclusive option, with arrival and departure transfers subject to two people traveling. Transfers are not included if booking the Land Only option.
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What are some of the key highlights of the tour?
The tour includes exploring the 18th Century Fort Chambray, visiting the neo-Romanesque Basilica at Ta' Pinu, discovering the highest cliffs on Gozo near Xlendi Bay, experiencing the mythical feeling at Fungus Rock and the Inland Sea, and strolling through lemon groves and vineyards to San Blas Bay. ...more ...less
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Is there a free day for independent exploration during the tour?
Yes, there is a free day for independent exploring where you can visit places like Xaghra, the Ggantija Tombs, Calypso's Cave, Ramla Bay, and the capital Victoria.
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What are the walking options available on the tour?
There are various walking options throughout the tour. For example, on Day 3, you can choose between a 3.5-hour walk covering 12km or a 4-hour walk covering 14km. On Day 4, options include a 2.5-hour walk covering 9km or a 3-hour walk covering 10km.
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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.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Exodus has been trading since 1974
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Exodus Adventure Travels allows you to transfer existing payments to a future tour to avoid cancellation fees if you can't travel and inform exodus adventure travels, 43 days before departure.
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Low Deposit
Exodus Adventure Travels requires a minimum deposit of 25% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 90 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of exodus adventure travels charges.
Up to 70 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
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Walking on Gozo - Calypso's Isle
8 Days Starting and ending in Gozo, Malta
Visiting: Sannat, Mgarr, Fort Chambray, Mgarr ix-Xini, Ta' Pinu, Gharb, Gozo Salt Pans, Xlendi Bay, Xaghra, Ggantija Tombs, Calypso's Cave, Ramla Bay, Victoria, Citadel, Wardija Point, Fungus Rock, Inland Sea, Qala, Dahlet Qorrot, San Blas Bay, Nadur, Gozo ...more ...less
Tour operator:
Tour code:
W07GO
Group Type:
Independent
Guide Type:
Self Guided
Age range:
12-99
Special diets catered:
Please inform Exodus of specific dietary requirements
