Walking on Gozo - Calypso's Isle

Enjoy self-guided walking on the island of Gozo

Walking on Gozo - Calypso's Isle

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Trip Fee

$ 2.240

Single Room Difference

$ 707

Date

30 August - 06 September 2025

Trip Information

Blessed with a rugged landscape and spectacular coastline, the island of Gozo is tranquil and verdant. Sleepy towns lay brimming with baroque architecture, gardens and churches, and only the occasional farmhouse punctuates the countryside. Such is the beauty here, that Gozo is thought to be the legendary Calypso's Isle of Homer's Odyssey - a peaceful, mystical backwater. From our base at one of the island’s top hotels, our self-guided walks will unveil the island's charm.

Activity Areas

Centre-Based
Coastal Walks
Self-Guided Walking
Walking & Trekking

Region & Country & City

Europe: Malta

Included in the Price

— All buffet breakfast and 7 dinners — Accommodation for 7 nights — Route notes and maps — Flights from London (if booking Flight Inclusive) — Arrival & departure transfers - subject to 2 people traveling (if booking Flight Inclusive)

Not Included In The Price

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

Accommodation Information

— 7 nights HHHH Hotel Ta'Cenc, all rooms en suite — 6 days centre-based walking — Walk as little or as much as you like — Low altitude throughout — Self-guided holiday. Min age 12 yrs

Map

Itinerary

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Day 8 End Gozo

The tour ends in Gozo after breakfast.

Travel Dates

30 August - 06 September 2025 $ 2.240

05 - 12 September 2025 $ 2.280

06 - 13 September 2025 $ 2.240

10 - 17 September 2025 $ 2.280

13 - 20 September 2025 $ 2.240

20 - 27 September 2025 $ 2.240

27 September - 04 October 2025 $ 2.240

04 - 11 October 2025 $ 1.895

11 - 18 October 2025 $ 1.895

18 - 25 October 2025 $ 1.895

25 October - 01 November 2025 $ 1.895

28 October - 04 November 2025 $ 1.935

01 - 08 November 2025 $ 1.505

08 - 15 November 2025 $ 1.505

15 - 22 November 2025 $ 1.505

22 - 29 November 2025 $ 1.505

29 November - 06 December 2025 $ 1.505

06 - 13 December 2025 $ 1.505

13 - 20 December 2025 $ 1.505

20 - 27 December 2025 $ 1.820

27 December 2025 - 03 January 2026 $ 1.865

07 - 14 February 2026 $ 1.505

14 - 21 February 2026 $ 1.505

21 - 28 February 2026 $ 1.505

28 February - 07 March 2026 $ 1.505

07 - 14 March 2026 $ 1.505

14 - 21 March 2026 $ 1.505

21 - 28 March 2026 $ 1.505

26 March - 02 April 2026 $ 1.505

28 March - 04 April 2026 $ 1.505

03 - 10 April 2026 $ 1.965

04 - 11 April 2026 $ 1.925

11 - 18 April 2026 $ 1.925

18 - 25 April 2026 $ 1.925

25 April - 02 May 2026 $ 1.925

02 - 09 May 2026 $ 2.015

09 - 16 May 2026 $ 2.015

16 - 23 May 2026 $ 2.015

23 - 30 May 2026 $ 2.015

30 May - 06 June 2026 $ 2.015

06 - 13 June 2026 $ 2.015

13 - 20 June 2026 $ 2.015

20 - 27 June 2026 $ 2.015

27 June - 04 July 2026 $ 2.015

04 - 11 July 2026 $ 2.015

11 - 18 July 2026 $ 2.285

18 - 25 July 2026 $ 2.285

25 July - 01 August 2026 $ 2.285

01 - 08 August 2026 $ 2.285

08 - 15 August 2026 $ 2.285

15 - 22 August 2026 $ 2.285

22 - 29 August 2026 $ 2.285

29 August - 05 September 2026 $ 2.285

05 - 12 September 2026 $ 2.285

12 - 19 September 2026 $ 2.285

19 - 26 September 2026 $ 2.285

26 September - 03 October 2026 $ 2.285

03 - 10 October 2026 $ 1.925

10 - 17 October 2026 $ 1.925

17 - 24 October 2026 $ 1.925

24 - 31 October 2026 $ 1.925

31 October - 07 November 2026 $ 1.925

07 - 14 November 2026 $ 1.565

14 - 21 November 2026 $ 1.565

21 - 28 November 2026 $ 1.565

28 November - 05 December 2026 $ 1.565

05 - 12 December 2026 $ 1.565

12 - 19 December 2026 $ 1.565

19 - 26 December 2026 $ 1.865

26 December 2026 - 02 January 2027 $ 1.910

06 - 13 February 2027 $ 1.565

13 - 20 February 2027 $ 1.565

20 - 27 February 2027 $ 1.565

27 February - 06 March 2027 $ 1.565

06 - 13 March 2027 $ 1.565

13 - 20 March 2027 $ 1.565

20 - 27 March 2027 $ 1.565

27 March - 03 April 2027 $ 1.865

03 - 10 April 2027 $ 1.940

10 - 17 April 2027 $ 1.940

17 - 24 April 2027 $ 1.940

24 April - 01 May 2027 $ 1.940

01 - 08 May 2027 $ 2.030

08 - 15 May 2027 $ 2.030

15 - 22 May 2027 $ 2.030

22 - 29 May 2027 $ 2.030

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