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
Itinerary
If you’re captivated by the Mediterranean, Discovering the Maltese Islands is an ideal walking trip for travelers eager to experience the best of Malta and Gozo. Over 8 days, explore UNESCO-listed Valletta, dramatic coastal cliffs, and tranquil fishing villages, all while enjoying excellent gastronomy and a deep sense of history.
Your journey begins with scenic walks around Malta’s ‘fish tail’ peninsula, where coastal watchtowers and ancient city walls tell stories of the past. Stay in a modern hotel near Balluta Bay, and revel in the lively yet relaxing ambiance of St Julian’s. Midway, transfer to Gozo for a slower pace: stroll cobbled streets, marvel at Fungus Rock, and unwind in Victoria’s elegant heart.
The unique selling point of this trip is its dual-island focus—offering both the lively culture of Malta and the peaceful retreat of Gozo, making it a walking tour package that balances adventure with relaxation.
day 1 - 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 in St Julian's
day 2 - 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 3 - Valletta
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
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
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
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
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
Depart Victoria after breakfast
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