Malta and Gozo Discovery

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  Susanne4.3•November 2025
  Walking along the coast with the salt pans. Also Valletta and the farm visit for the bard! Valletta was particularly...
  Walking along the coast with the salt pans. Also Valletta and the farm visit for the bard! Valletta was particularly good because our tall leader Chantelle gave us a great tour in the morning and ensured that we were set up brilliantly to continue by ourselves and make our own way back to the hotel. So we were all able to do what we wanted with confidence and et cetera, except to independently explore.Show more
  Traveled in March 2025

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  Anthony4.8•April 2025
  Citadel, Cathedrals. Harbour Tour.
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  Barbara4.7•April 2025
  Going to the farm. Tasting there great produce and then seeing how it’s grown.
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  Lesley4.5•March 2025
  Excellent informative guide
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  Lynda5.0•September 2025
  Our guide, Chantelle Shaw, was absolutely fantastic! We have done 10 excursions with Explore and have always been...
  Our guide, Chantelle Shaw, was absolutely fantastic! We have done 10 excursions with Explore and have always been pleased with our guides but Chantelle is in a class of her own! It isn’t just her vast knowledge of the history, geography and customs of Gozo and Malta…..it is her passion and pride in her country that is so impressive.Show more
  Traveled in September 2025

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  Jennifer4.5•September 2025
  Seeing the wonderful colour of the water inside the caves. Quite extraordinary. Also very interesting tours of the...
  Seeing the wonderful colour of the water inside the caves. Quite extraordinary. Also very interesting tours of the megalith temples and archaeological museum in Valletta.Show more
  Traveled in September 2025

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  David4.5•October 2025
  Valletta and its harbours are breath-taking. Malta and Gozo have a remarkable range of sites, with little travelling...
  Valletta and its harbours are breath-taking. Malta and Gozo have a remarkable range of sites, with little travelling between them.Show more
  Traveled in April 2025

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  Pat5.0•March 2026
  This was a wonderful trip. Not only did we have a group of people who got along with each other, we also had a very...
  This was a wonderful trip. Not only did we have a group of people who got along with each other, we also had a very wonderful Maltese guide, Althea. She was well-educated, energetic, positive and well-prepared for her role and was liked and respected by all of the travelers. We covered a vast amount of historic, natural and cultural establishments and actually got to see Maltese falcons soaring over the cliffs above the Blue Grotto (a treat I had not anticipated). I was so pleased to meet her and the wonderful people I travelled with and very happy to have finally made to one of my "bucket list countries.Show more
  Traveled in March 2026
  

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  Thank you for sharing such a lovely review of your trip and I am pleased you got to tick off a bucket list destination. We are delighted to hear that you had such a wonderful experience and that the group dynamic added to your enjoyment. It’s especially pleasing to know how highly you thought of Althea, we will be sure to pass on your kind words as she will be thrilled to hear she made such a positive impression on you. Thank you again for choosing to travel with us, and we hope to welcome you on another adventure in the future.

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  Paula5.0•October 2025
  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...
  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 gave us plenty of in-depth information about all aspects of religious and cultural life of the Malt0ese and the people that came to inhabit the Islands before. We visited both Gozo and Malta. This tour covered the coastlines, the inner cities and the many churches and burial sites of prehistoric settlers. We also covered the farming area and tasted local cuisine. All the hotels were quite comfortable and clean, albeit a little noisy on the weekend. I would say that this tour would be most suited to persons who love history and all the accompanying stories and details. I thought our guide Chantal had an amazing wealth of information that she shared with us daily. I'm not sure how she kept all the details in her head. As a group we shared many a meal together, so the tour is suitable for solo travelers as well as couples.Show more
  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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  Prudence4.0•June 2025
  Our tour guide Chantelle was exceptional. Her knowledge of Malta's history, culture, flora and fauna and current life...
  Our tour guide Chantelle was exceptional. Her knowledge of Malta's history, culture, flora and fauna and current life was more than comprehensive. Her passion, kindness and care was greatly appreciated by all on the tour. The only downfall for this tour was the poor quality accommodation on the island of Malta. The rooms were tiny (we didn't even have enough space to open our suitcases) - couples were given the same size rooms as singles. When you are staying at a hotel for 5 days, you should not be without tea and coffee making facilities, or a fridge - especially when there is no room service or a communal area to make yourself tea and coffee 24/7. All in our group agreed we would happily have sacrificed our stunning ocean views for a kettle, fridge and more space.Our bathroom had major problems - the toilet lifted from the floor at the base, the wall tiles finished inches from the door frame exposing the insulation and the hairdryer base lifted off the wall when you tried to get the hairdryer off. We asked for a room change within 20 minutes of getting to our room and realising it was far from acceptable for 2 people. Our guide Chantelle was very supportive of our situation and helped us deal with the hotel staff who even tried to tell us we should have ordered a bigger room. That was not within our power, that was Explore's job. We had even contacted the hotel 3 days prior to our arriving, to say we were on the end of a 6 week journey and had a large amount of luggage (we had booked an extra night there after the tour as we couldn't get a flight out on the day our tour ended.) It took 2 days and many conversations with the hotel duty manager to get the room changed. The second room was much better. Honestly, we loved the tour itself and the guide but the hotel in Malta wasn't much better than a youth hostel. The size and quality of the room and its lack of basic amenities really soured a dream trip.Show more
  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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