Discovering the Maltese Islands

8 Days Excluding Flights From

8 Days from

£ 809

£ 909

Walking & Trekking

Activity Level

Easy & Moderate

Ways to Travel :

Self-Guided Holidays

Activity :

Walking & Trekking

Ages :

12+

Trip Code :

W07GM

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 to tantalise your tastebuds.

This holiday gives the perspective on two different Maltese islands, Malta being the largest of the two, only 27km long and 14.5km wide so you’ll see plenty of breath taking sea views with dramatic sandstone cliffs, time worn salt pans and perfect fishing villages where the traditional and colourful Luzzo boats can be seen bobbing around in the bays. In Malta you are based just outside Valletta in St Julian’s, your 7 day bus pass allows you to make the most of your time on the islands enabling you to access the start of the walks and return at the end. Walk around Malta’s ‘fish tail’ where the watch towers along the coast are evident of its history and where there are stunning views across to Gozo and Comino. Enjoy the sites of the capital Valletta, the smallest capital in Europe and recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage site. It’s full of narrow streets, impressive architecture, fountains and ancient city walls, however if you need a rest, there are plenty of cafes, restaurant and bars in which to stop and watch the world go by.

Your hotel in Malta is based in the quieter side of St Julian’s just 350m away from the front at Balluta Bay and is tucked away in a quiet, narrow alley. A modern and contemporary hotel with striking decor, it’s rooftop infinity pool is a perfect place to relax after a days walking. Your stay here is on a B&B basis as there are so many excellent restaurants nearby for you to find the best spot for dinner. Valletta is also just a short taxi ride away should you wish to spend an evening in the capital.

On day 5 of your holiday you are transferred to Gozo to discover your second island and the second largest of the three Maltese islands. At only 14km by 7km at its widest point, nowhere in Gozo is too far away, making it the ideal choice for a walking holiday. The slow pace of life along with the air of tranquillity also makes Gozo the perfect place to relax. Rich in history and culture you there is plenty to see on your walks around the island taking in exceptional coastal views as you go. The walks guide you around the island’s impressive coastline and through the cobbled streets of the traditional towns and villages.Its rugged landscape ensures spectacular views including Fungus Rock, a natural stone outcrop in the centre of Dwejra Bay, and the Inland Sea. Between autumn and late spring, the countryside bursts into life, revealing an incredible wealth of flora and fauna, with colourful wildflowers and scented herbs.

Your hotel in Gozo is based in the capital Victoria. An elegant hotel in which you can relax, however being in the heart of Victoria there are a plethora of bars and restaurants to entertain you. Explore the medieval citadel with impressive walls and be enchanted by the far reaching views from the top across the entire island.

Highlights

Explore two unspoilt Mediterranean islands, temperate year-round climate, perfect for exploring on foot
Excellent coastal walking with spectacular views over dramatic coastlines, beautiful beaches, colourful fishing villages and azure Mediterranean waters.
Discover the fascinating and historic UNESCO World Heritage city of Valletta with awe inspiring architecture.
Based on our popular 7 night, Secrets of Malta Walking

Key Information

7 nights single centre accommodation
6 days centre-based walking
Walk as little or as much as you like
Low altitude throughout
Self-guided holiday.

Countries visited: Malta

What's Included

7 nights twin-centre accommodation
All buffet breakfasts
Management by your local Headwater-appointed agent
Headwater Navigation App
7 day bus ticket for walking transfers in Malta and Gozo

What's Not Included

Transfers (if booking Land Only)
Travel insurance
Single accommodation (available on request) - compulsory single supplement
Visas or vaccinations

6 Days of Walking & Trekking

Day 2

15 km / 9.3 miles

Day 3

10 km / 6.2 miles

Day 4

15 km / 9.3 miles

Day 5

15 km / 9.3 miles

Day 6

13 km / 8.1 miles

Day 7

13 km / 8.1 miles

Sustainability and Impact

As a certified B Corp, we’re on a mission to improve our social and environmental impact across all our adventures.

We do this through our innovative Thriving Nature, Thriving People plan.

This ‘nature positive’ approach is designed to help nature and communities thrive in harmony through practical solutions, such as reducing carbon and waste on our trips, supporting conservation projects through the Exodus Adventure Travels Foundation, and rewilding 100 square metres for every Exodus traveller.

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For flights call us on 0203 733 5948 or enquire when booking online

Regional flights available

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Itinerary

St Julians Victoria London London

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

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.

Distance covered: 9mi (15km)

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.

Distance covered: 6mi (10km)

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.

Distance covered: 9mi (15km)

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.

Distance covered: 9mi (15km)

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

Distance covered: 8mi (13km)

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

Distance covered: 8mi (13km)

Meals included: Breakfast

Depart Victoria after breakfast

Meals included: Breakfast

Essential Info

Is this trip for you?

The walking is suitable for anyone who is reasonably fit and healthy, enjoys the occasional weekend walk and can walk 2-5 hrs per day.

The terrain is moderate with some small hills and the walking is often along ancient roads and old farm tracks. There are some steep descents to the coast and the occasional rough, stony section.

As this is a self-guided holiday there is no group and no leader. There may be others on the same departure date as you, but you will not be organised together. You are provided with route notes for each day, which begin with an overview of the walk and advice on lunch, followed by detailed instructions. The route notes contain a 24 hour emergency assistance telephone number should you need it and in emergencies, the hotel is normally able to dispatch a taxi or pick you up themselves. They may wish to charge for this service.

Joining Instructions

Your trip normally starts at our hotel in St Julians on the evening of Day 1 of the itinerary. Arrival and departure transfers are included in the price of the tour for flight inclusive bookings from Malta Luqa Airport to the hotel in St Julians, and vice versa for the return. Transfers can also be arranged for land only bookings for a supplement. Please ask your Sales Consultant for further details.

Flights:
Flights can be arranged from most UK airports, with connecting transfers as required, prices and details on request. The above prices include our standard flights/transfers: Arrival – Air Malta Heathrow to Malta Luqa 11:25/15:35, transfer to ferry port (35 mins) then ferry to Gozo 18:00/18:25. Transfer to hotel from ferry port (10mins).
Return – Transfer to ferry port (10 mins), ferry to Malta 12:00/12:25, transfer from ferry port to airport (35 mins) then Malta Luqa to Heathrow 16:55/19:25.

Business/club/first class seats are available on request.

Full joining instructions including local emergency numbers will be sent to you as part of our Final Joining Instructions. If you do not receive these at least a week before departure, or require them earlier please contact our office or your travel agent.

Location start: St Julians
Location end: Victoria

Transfer Details

When flights are arranged through us, transfers are included from Malta Luqa airport at 15:35 to St Julians and back to Malta Luqa airport at 12:00 For Land Only bookings, transfers can be arranged for a supplement.

Vaccinations and Health

Malta

There are no required vaccinations. However, you may want to consider vaccinations for tetanus and rabies (bat lyssavirus). Please confirm with your doctor or travel clinic.

Visa

Malta

Travellers from the UK, US and EU normally do not need a visa to enter Malta. Please note, visa requirements often change and it is your responsibility to obtain any required visas for this trip. Therefore, we recommend that you check with the nearest embassy or consulate of your chosen destination(s), including any countries you may be transiting or transferring through.

Some local governments provide guidance on what visas their citizens need. To help, we’ve gathered a selection of useful links below.

Australia: www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/europe/malta
Canada: www.travel.gc.ca/destinations/malta
United Kingdom: www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/malta/entry-requirements
USA: www.travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Malta.html

Weather

Malta and Gozo are blessed with a subtropical Mediterranean climate; summers are generally hot and dry, winters mild, and autumns warm and sporadically wet. Malta’s average annual temperature of 18-19°C is amongst the highest in Europe, and significant temperature fluctuations are rare. Being islands however, they can face strong winds coming off the sea, particularly in the springtime, which can make it feel a little chilly.

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Discovering the Maltese Islands

You will spend the first 4 nights of the trip in St Julien’s, Malta.

The Hotel is based in the queiter side of St Julian’s just 350m away from the front at Balluta Bay and you will find your hotel tucked away in a quiet, narrow alley. A modern and contemporary hotel with striking decor, it’s rooftop infinity pool is a perfect place to relax after a days walking. Your stay here is on a B&B basis as there are so many excellent restaurants nearby for you to find the best spot for dinner. Valletta is also just a short taxi ride away should you wish to spend an evening in the capital.

The last 3 nights of the trip will be spent on the small island of Gozo.

The Duke Boutique Hotel is situated right in the heart of Victoria, the capital city of Victria and enjoy excellent views all around. The Headwater room overlook the Villa Rundle Gardens.All bedrooms and suites are designed with luxury and comfort in mind. The Duke Boutique Hotel is also the perfect spot from which to discover the stunning island of Gozo as it is within 200m from the main bus terminal.