8 days tour

Walking On Gozo - Calypso’S Isle

Walking On Gozo - Calypso’S Isle

This tour includes:

Transport

The hotel provides a regular shuttle service (complimentary) to the island’s capital of Victoria, but nowhere on the island is far to walk. When flights are arranged through us, transfers are included from Malta Luqa airport at 15:35 to Gozo (including ferry) and back to Malta Luqa airport at 11:15. For Land Only bookings, transfers can be arranged for a supplement.

Others

Route notes and maps

Accommodation

Set in 400 acres of private grounds and built in harmony with the natural surroundings, the Ta’Cenc offers complete tranquility, a friendly atmosphere and delicious Maltese cuisine. Guests stay in tastefully furnished, air-conditioned single-storey stone buildings, each with its own terrace. There are two enormous swimming pools, a hydro-massage Jacuzzi, a fitness centre, tennis courts and a private (rocky) swimming cove. Beauty treatments are also available, as well as WiFi in public spaces. All prices are based on 2 persons sharing, so if there is an odd number of people travelling in your party or you are travelling alone, there will be a compulsory single room supplement for sole occupancy of a twin/double room for the tour duration.

Meals

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.

Not included:

Guide

Although the minimum age of clients on this trip is 12 years, younger children may also be accepted on request; please enquire for details and child prices.As this is a self-guided holiday there is no group and no leader.

Insurance

Insurance is not included

Others

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

Flights

International flights are not included

Optional

Other activities and services not included

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Itinerary of your trip Walking On Gozo - Calypso’S Isle

  • Day 1 Day 1: Start Gozo (Dinner)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Start Gozo (Dinner)

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

  • Day 2 Day 2: Mgarr And The Raiders’ Cove (Breakfast,Dinner)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Mgarr And The Raiders’ Cove (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 Day 3: Ta’Pinu And Gharb (Breakfast,Dinner)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Ta’Pinu And Gharb (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 Day 4: Xlendi Bay And Layercakes Cliffs (Breakfast,Dinner)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Xlendi Bay And Layercakes Cliffs (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 Day 5: Free Day For Independent Exploring (Breakfast,Dinner)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Free Day For Independent Exploring (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 Day 6: Fungus Rock And The Inland Sea (Breakfast,Dinner)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Fungus Rock And The Inland Sea (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 Day 7: Bays And Towers Walk (Breakfast,Dinner)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Bays And Towers Walk (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 Day 8: End Gozo (Breakfast)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: End Gozo (Breakfast)

      The tour ends in Gozo after breakfast.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but you’re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

You’ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 12 / Max: 99

Age range allowed for this experience.

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