Walking on Gozo - Calypso's Isle Tour with 11 Reviews by Exodus Adventure Travels

8 daysDuration

Private TourPrivate experience, no group joining

6 peopleMaximum group size

12 - 99 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

Moderate

Involves sustained activity requiring a reasonable level of fitness and endurance.

Starts

Gozo, Malta

Ends

Gozo, Malta

Highlights

Unspoilt Mediterranean island, temperate year round climate, perfect for exploring on foot

Secluded 5 star hotel: private rocky cove, swimming pools, tranquil gardens

Magnificent coastal paths, breathtaking views, colourful fishing villages

Exotic Mediterranean flora: lemons, figs, peaches, poppies

Itinerary

Gozo’s mystical landscapes and tranquil pace set the scene for "Walking on Gozo – Calypso’s Isle," an eight-day self-guided trekking tour tailored for experienced travelers seeking relaxation and discovery. From your base at a top island hotel, explore coastal trails, sleepy towns brimming with baroque architecture, and secluded stretches where time seems to stand still.

Moderate hiking unveils Gozo’s legendary status as Calypso’s island from Homer’s Odyssey, with highlights including Ramla Beach and the charming village of Qala. The flexible itinerary allows you to wander at your own pace, discovering hidden gardens, churches, and authentic Gozitan cuisine.

What makes this tour package unique is the combination of independence and comfort—immersing you in Gozo’s peaceful beauty while providing all the support you need for a seamless walking adventure.

day 1 - Start Gozo

Arrive at your hotel in Sannat. The evening is at your leisure to settle in, unpack and enjoy your first dinner.

Meals:Dinner

day 2 - Mgarr and the Raiders' Cove

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.

Meals:Breakfast, Dinner

day 3 - Ta'Pinu and Gharb

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.

Meals:Breakfast, Dinner

day 4 - Xlendi Bay and Layercakes Cliffs

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.

Meals:Breakfast, Dinner

day 5 - Free day for independent exploring

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.

Meals:Breakfast, Dinner

day 6 - Fungus Rock and the Inland Sea

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.

Meals:Breakfast, Dinner

day 7 - Bays and Towers Walk

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.

Meals:Breakfast, Dinner

day 8 - End Gozo

The tour ends in Gozo after breakfast.

Meals:Breakfast

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All buffet breakfast and 7 dinners

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Arrival & departure transfers - subject to 2 people traveling (if booking Flight Inclusive)

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