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Malta Highlights 2023

8 days
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Start and end in Saint Julians
3.5
2 traveler reviews
  • Historic city with domes and a blue sea.
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Back-Roads Touring
In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Group Tour
Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 18
Ages 18+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    St Julian's

    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome meal)
  2. Day 2

    Buskett Gardens - Mdina

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Mosta Church
    • Free time in Buskett Gardens
    • Guided walking tour of Mdina with local guide
    • Wine tasting at local winery

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch at leisure in Mdina
    Landmarks
    Mosta Church
    Buskett Gardens
    Mdina
  3. Day 3

    Birgu

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional Maltese Ftira meal)

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Valletta with local guide
    • Visit to New Parliament Building area
    • Visit to Upper Barrakka Gardens
    • View of Grand Harbour
    • Visit to Grandmaster's Palace area
    • Free time at St John's Co-Cathedral
    • Traditional Maltese Ftira lunch
    • Guided walking tour of Birgu with local guide
    • Visit to Inquisitor's Palace
    • Visit to Gardjola Gardens
    Landmarks
    Valletta
    New Parliament Building
    Upper Barrakka Gardens
    Grand Harbour
    Grandmaster's Palace
    St John's Co-Cathedral
    Birgu
    Inquisitor's Palace
    Gardjola Gardens
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 4

    St Julian's

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Harbour cruise around Valletta ports
    • Swimming pool
    • Hotel rooftop terrace
    • Waterfront alfresco restaurant for local seafood
  5. Day 5

    Blue Grotto - Gozo

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided visit to Hagar Qim temples with local guide
    • Scenic cruise around Blue Grotto
    • Guided boat trip around phosphorescent bays and limestone caves
    • Photo stop at Popeye's Village
    • Speedboat transfer to Gozo
    Landmarks
    Hagar Qim temples
    Blue Grotto
    Popeye's Village
    Xaghra
  6. Day 6

    Victoria - Dreams of Horses Farm

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Delectable Maltese lunch)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Ggantija megalithic temple complex
    • Visit to Old Citadel in Victoria
    • Delectable Maltese lunch
    • Photo stop at Sannat village
    • Cheese making demonstration at Dreams of Horses Farm
    • Guided tour of equestrian therapy centre at Dreams of Horses Farm
    Landmarks
    Ggantija
    Old Citadel
    Victoria
    Sannat
  7. Day 7

    Xwejni Salt Pans - Xwejni Bay

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Final dinner together sharing stories of the week's adventures)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Fungus Rock with local guide
    • Visit to Xwejni Salt Pans
    • Refreshing swim at Xwejni Bay
    • Final dinner celebration
    Landmarks
    Fungus Rock
    Xwejni Salt Pans
    Xwejni Bay
  8. Day 8

    Gozo to St Julian's

    Meals
    Breakfast

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Back-Roads Touring

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Rating
4.5(157 reviews)
Response time
within 1 day
Response rate
92%
Cancellation policy

Traveler Moments

  • Red telephone booth next to a modern building.
  • Close-up of seafood pasta with visible octopus tentacles.
  • Pink oleander flowers with green leaves under bright sunlight.
  • Prickly pear cactus with yellow flowers against a clear blue sky.
  • Close-up of an ornate door knocker featuring a mermaid design on a wooden door.
  • Small rocky island in the middle of the ocean.
  • Ancient stone passageway with a rope guide.
  • Close-up of colorful glass art with intricate patterns.
  • Rustic metal face sculpture attached to a door.
  • Close-up of a fountain with statues of figures holding a basin.
  • Colorful fishing boats in a small harbor under a blue sky.
  • Close-up of a carved stone ornament featuring a star and floral motifs.
  • Close-up of an ornate, metallic door knocker shaped like a hand.
  • Close-up of a carved stone artifact.
  • Modern elevator structure between ancient stone walls.
  • Detailed facade of a historic building with green balconies.
  • Massive stone fortification wall under a clear blue sky.

Traveler Reviews

3.5
Overall rating based on 2 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    4.0
  • Transport
    4.5
  • Guide
    4.0
  • Accommodation
    5.0
  • Food
    5.0
  • Tour Operator
    4.5

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  • G
    June 23rd, 2022
    Until Covid clears, I would steer clear of Backroads. We were partially through their June 2020 Costa Rica tour when...
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    Traveled in June 2022
  • B
    June 4th, 2019
    The tour was great. It covered all the hotspots, wasn’t too fast paced or gruelling. Lots of free time. Agnes the...
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    • Massive stone fortification wall under a clear blue sky.
    • Ancient stone passageway with a rope guide.
    • Close-up of a carved stone ornament featuring a star and floral motifs.
    • Pink oleander flowers with green leaves under bright sunlight.
    • Close-up of colorful glass art with intricate patterns.
    • Modern elevator structure between ancient stone walls.
    • Colorful fishing boats in a small harbor under a blue sky.
    • Close-up of seafood pasta with visible octopus tentacles.
    • Close-up of a carved stone artifact.
    • Close-up of an ornate door knocker featuring a mermaid design on a wooden door.
    • Rustic metal face sculpture attached to a door.
    • Prickly pear cactus with yellow flowers against a clear blue sky.
    • Close-up of an ornate, metallic door knocker shaped like a hand.
    • Detailed facade of a historic building with green balconies.
    • Red telephone booth next to a modern building.
    • Close-up of a fountain with statues of figures holding a basin.
    • Small rocky island in the middle of the ocean.
    Traveled in May 2019
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Tour ID: 230772

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    • For any tour departing before July 16th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after July 16th, 2026, a minimum payment of $200 is required to confirm your booking with Back-Roads Touring. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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