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Malta and Gozo Discovery

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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Arrival at Malta

    Start point
    Luqa LQA 4000, Malta (Malta Airport, Arrivals Hall, 16:30)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Calypso), Hotel (Hotel Calypso (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Dinner as a group with tour leader welcome meeting
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  2. Day 2

    Gozo

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Calypso), Hotel (Hotel Calypso (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Photo stop at Xlendi
    • Walking tour of Victoria (Rabat)
    • Visit to the Citadel
    • Visit to the old Knights of Saint John prison
    • Exploration of It Tokk central square
    • Visit to Ggantija megalithic temple complex
    • Visit to Calypso's Cave
    • Walk from Calypso's Cave to Ramla Bay
    • Swimming at Ramla Bay (weather permitting)
    Landmarks
    Xlendi
    Victoria (Rabat)
    Citadel
    It Tokk
    Ggantija
    Calypso's Cave
    Ramla Bay
  3. Day 3

    Gozo to Sliema

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Marsalforn)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Plaza Hotel), Hotel (Plaza Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Dwejki (Dwejra)
    • Viewing of Fungus Rock
    • Visit to Ta Pinu Basilica
    • Drive to Zebbug
    • Walk from Zebbug to Xwejni Bay
    • Photo stop at Nadur overlooking Comino and Blue Lagoon
    • Ferry to Malta

    Optional Activities

    • Boat ride along the coast from the Inland Sea (weather permitting, €3.50)
    • Swimming at Xwejni Bay
    Landmarks
    Dwejka (Dwejra)
    Fungus Rock
    Inland Sea
    Ta Pinu Basilica
    Zebbug
    Xwejni Bay
    Marsalforn
    Nadur
    Comino
    Blue Lagoon
    Mgarr
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  4. Day 4

    Valletta

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Plaza Hotel), Hotel (Plaza Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Valletta Old City
    • Visit Saint John's Co-Cathedral
    • Explore Grandmaster's Palace State Rooms
    • View Grand Harbour from Upper Barrakka Gardens

    Optional Activities

    • Blue Grotto boat trip (8 Euros)
    • Xwejni Bay boat trip (3.50 Euros)
    • Inquisitor's Palace visit (6 Euros)
    Landmarks
    Valletta
    Saint John's Co-Cathedral
    Grandmaster's Palace State Rooms
    Upper Barrakka Gardens
    Fort Saint Elmo
    Grand Harbour
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  5. Day 5

    Three Cities and Harbour Cruise

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Plaza Hotel), Hotel (Plaza Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit to the Three Cities (Senglea, Vittoriosa, Cospicua)
    • Visit to Inquisitor's Palace
    • Visit to Gardjola Gardens
    • Harbour cruise from Sliema

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Inquisitor's Palace (€6)
    • Restaurant lunch in Marsaxlokk
    Landmarks
    Senglea
    Vittoriosa
    Cospicua
    Inquisitor's Palace
    Gardjola Gardens
    Marsaxlokk
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  6. Day 6

    Hagar Qim, Mnajdra, and Blue Grotto

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Local food specialities tasting at producer farm, including sun-dried tomatoes, local wine, vegetables, Maltese bread and olive oil)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Plaza Hotel), Hotel (Plaza Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Hagar Qim
    • Visit to Mnajdra
    • Walk between Hagar Qim and Mnajdra
    • Visit to Tal Hamrija coastal tower
    • Visit to local food producer farm
    • Walk to greenhouses
    • Wine cellar visit
    • Tasting of local food specialities

    Optional Activities

    • Blue Grotto boat trip (€8, weather permitting)
    Landmarks
    Hagar Qim
    Mnajdra
    Tal Hamrija
    Blue Grotto
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  7. Day 7

    Mdina, Mosta Dome, and San Anton Gardens

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Plaza Hotel), Hotel (Plaza Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Mdina
    • Visit to Palazzo Falzon
    • Visit to cathedral dedicated to the Conversion of Saint Paul
    • Visit to Domus Romana
    • Visit to Saint Paul's catacombs
    • Visit to Mosta Dome
    • Visit to San Anton Botanical Gardens
    Landmarks
    Mdina
    Palazzo Falzon
    Cathedral of the Conversion of Saint Paul
    Domus Romana
    Saint Paul's Catacombs
    Mosta Dome
    San Anton Botanical Gardens
  8. Day 8

    Departure

    End point
    248 Tower Road, Sliema, Malta (Plaza Hotel, Hotel reception, 09:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Airport transfer to Malta International Airport (MLA)
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4.5
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    4.6
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    4.4
  • Guide
    4.9
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  • Malta and Gozo Discovery reviewer 1
    October 23rd, 2025
    5
    I was part of a group of 15 people. Most were above the age of 60, with only a few under 50. As a result, our guide...
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    Traveled in October 2025
    Reply from: Explore!
    Thank you for taking the time to leave such a detailed review of your time in Malta and Gozo with us! We are so appreciative when customers spend time writing us such lovely feedback like yours. We have passed on your kind words to Chantelle, our Local Partners and the rest of the team behind this discovery trip. I am so glad to see you were able to discover the wonderful history of this region and taste some of the amazing food. We hope you decide to explore some more beautiful parts of the world with us!
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  • P
    June 3rd, 2025
    4
    Our tour guide Chantelle was exceptional. Her knowledge of Malta's history, culture, flora and fauna and current life...
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    Traveled in May 2025
    Reply from: Explore!
    Thank you so much for your detailed feedback. We're delighted to hear that Chantelle made such a positive impact on your trip — it’s wonderful to know her knowledge, care, and support were so appreciated. We’re truly sorry to hear that the accommodation in Malta fell short of expectations, particularly given the length of your stay and the nature of your travels. This clearly caused unnecessary frustration, and we understand how disappointing that must have been, especially on a trip you were so looking forward to. Please be assured that we’re reviewing your comments closely and your feedback is incredibly valuable to us so thank you again.
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  • R
    November 5th, 2024
    5
    Wonderful trip. Our guide Chantal was very knowledgeable, friendly and caring.
    Traveled in October 2024
    Reply from: Explore!
    Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re happy to hear you had a wonderful trip and that Chantal made such a positive impression. We hope to welcome you on another adventure soon!
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  • C
    September 16th, 2024
    5
    What an amazing experience. Chantelle was a fabulous guide, who looked after us extremely well. She went beyond the...
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    Traveled in September 2024
    Reply from: Explore!
    Thank you so much for leaving your review. I am thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our Malta & Gozo Discovery tour so much. I will certainly make sure that Chantelle sees your feedback.
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  • Malta and Gozo Discovery reviewer 5
    March 8th, 2024
    5
    Great trip. Very detailed.
    Traveled in February 2024
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    March 4th, 2024
    5
    Five star five star 5
    Traveled in February 2024
    Reply from: Explore!
    Thanks for sharing your feedback, and we hope for the chance to see you again soon!
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  • A
    March 4th, 2023
    4.3
    All things historical……but not all open for the first trip of the new season ☹️
    Traveled in February 2023
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  • A
    March 5th, 2023
    4.7
    For me, the architecture of the historic areas on the islands were the highlights along with the completely amazing...
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    Traveled in February 2023
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  • A
    March 5th, 2023
    4.2
    St Johns Co-Catherdral and the carvagio painting inside.
    Traveled in February 2023
    Review collected by Explore!
  • A
    March 25th, 2023
    4.5
    Old Valletta Mdina The Inland Sea and the Blue Grotto boat rides. The salt pan walk of all the walks.
    Traveled in March 2023
    Review collected by Explore!

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    Ben

    Asked on January 31st, 2026

    I am looking at your Malta and Gozo discovery tour starting on the 21st of March however it appears to be sold out. Is that the case or do you still have vacancy for one traveller?

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten February 2026

      Unfortunately the 21st March departure is sold out as we can only take a maximum of 16 travellers, however we do have 1 space left on 28th March departure if your flexible with your dates?

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    Allison

    Asked on January 12th, 2026

    We'd like to combine a tour of Malta with a tour of Sicily. It looks like this could work if we do Sicily first. Our target dates for the entire trip are within the window of April 20-May20, 2025.

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten January 2026

      We actually have a combination tour for our Malta & Gozo tour that adds our Classical Sicily tour with it. Our itinerary does the Malta & Gozo tour first, and then we provide a flight to Catania to participate in our Classical Sicily tour. We do have an April 25th - May 10th 2026 departure for this trip.

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    Yvonne

    Asked on November 25th, 2025

    Can you offer a sale price on this Oct departure?

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten November 2025

      The Black Friday sale that we have is only on selected tours and departures, regretfully it's not available to include on most October departures for this tour I am sorry. The nearest one with a discount would be 19 September or 31 October.

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    Bill

    Asked on September 25th, 2025

    What time does the day 7 excursions usually end? We may need to leave that night

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten September 2025

      The activities on day 7 finish at 20:00 at the hotel. So if you were to leave that night it would have to be a very late flight or you may have to miss activities on the final day.

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    Helen

    Asked on August 25th, 2025

    Please can you offer one more spot. My husband and I are wanting to travel. I contacted Tour Radar and asked them to reserve 2 spots while we wait for confirmation as there were spots. They said not to worry and the spaces would be available. Now you say there is only one space left?????

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten August 2025

      I am currently holding a space for yourself as the last space available. There are 2xpax who have not paid a deposit yet to confirm their booking so I am keeping an eye on that one for you and will let you know if they get released to us.

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      Helen

      TravelerWritten August 2025

      When will you be able to confirm if the other spot is available? I didn't think you could hold a position without a deposit? I can pay a deposit as soon as you advise the position is available.

    • Explore!OperatorWritten August 2025

      I am afraid the other passengers confirmed their booking overnight. They are British passengers who booked via a travel agent in the UK. I will release the single space I am holding for you currently as we are unable to confirm 2xpassengers for this tour and date.

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    Joshua

    Asked on August 9th, 2025

    What is the basic price for this tour in October 2025 for a single traveller? I am aged 81, reasonably fit and healthy, living alone and looking after myself and my home. I am able to walk a moderate distance at a moderate pace, further with rest stops, but my balance is suspect, I'm not very confident on inclines and steps without handrails, and I use sticks for reassurance. Is this tour likely to be feasible/suitable for me?

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten August 2025

      We have the below departures operating, currently there limited spaces available as this is a really popular trip: 11th October to the 18th October 2025: 1 space currently available. £2048 per person in a single room. 25th October to the 1st November 2025: 3 spaces currently available: £1698 per person in a single room. There's nothing that would be a concern however please be aware that this is a moderate paced tour with some walking on most days with walking tours of Victoria, Zebbug and Mdina. On day 4, there is a guided walking tour (approx 5-6 hours) of Valletta Old Town.

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    Kristin

    Asked on April 15th, 2025

    I'm interested in attending your tour with my Mum (sharing a twin bed room) during 2-5 May inclusive, whether you would be able to implement this itinerary for us?

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten April 2025

      We cannot make any modifications to our itineraries, these are set itineraries that must be stuck too. Please let us know if you are still interested in joining one of our tours.

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    Oliver

    Asked on March 27th, 2025

    What is the extra cost for a single traveller in an single accommodation?

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten March 2025

      The cost of the single room would be USD$440/CAD$590 on top of the twin share price.

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    Richard

    Asked on March 19th, 2025

    Would probably want to add extra days at end (2 or 3 extra nights). Would we do that on our own or through you?

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten March 2025

      We can book pre/post-night accommodation for you to extend your stay around the trip dates. Is there a date that you are interested in? I will be happy to generate a quote for you based off your preferred departure date.

    • Explore!OperatorWritten April 2025

      We have a great 20% off sale on this trip on dates from June through October. If you are still interested, I can generate a quote for you on your preferred date.

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    Natalie

    Asked on February 10th, 2025

    how much of the room supplement for this tour?

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      Natalie

      TravelerWritten February 2025

      can you tell me how much of single room supplement for this tour?

    • Explore!OperatorWritten February 2025

      Total price in a twin share per person - $2730.00 AUD. Total price in a solo room - $3360.00 AUD.

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