Self-Guided Walking on Gozo - Calypso's Isle

Enjoy self-guided walking on the island of Gozo

Self-Guided Walking on Gozo - Calypso's Isle

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Trip Fee

$ 2.075

Single Room Difference

$ 513

Date

10 - 17 October 2026

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
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Region & Country & City

Europe: Malta

Included in the Price

All accommodation: 7 nights in 4-star equivalent accommodation
- All buffet breakfasts and evening meals
- Headwater navigation app

Not Included In The Price

Request a single room if required, purchase travel insurance, sort transfers (if booking land-only), and arrange any visas and vaccinations.

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

10 - 17 October 2026 $ 2.075

17 - 24 October 2026 $ 2.075

24 - 31 October 2026 $ 2.075

30 October - 06 November 2026 $ 2.115

31 October - 07 November 2026 $ 2.075

07 - 14 November 2026 $ 1.610

14 - 21 November 2026 $ 1.610

21 - 28 November 2026 $ 1.610

28 November - 05 December 2026 $ 1.610

05 - 12 December 2026 $ 1.610

12 - 19 December 2026 $ 1.610

19 - 26 December 2026 $ 1.920

26 December 2026 - 02 January 2027 $ 1.970

02 - 09 January 2027 $ 1.610

09 - 16 January 2027 $ 1.610

16 - 23 January 2027 $ 1.610

23 - 30 January 2027 $ 1.610

30 January - 06 February 2027 $ 1.610

06 - 13 February 2027 $ 1.675

13 - 20 February 2027 $ 1.675

20 - 27 February 2027 $ 1.675

27 February - 06 March 2027 $ 1.675

06 - 13 March 2027 $ 1.675

13 - 20 March 2027 $ 1.675

20 - 27 March 2027 $ 1.675

27 March - 03 April 2027 $ 2.000

03 - 10 April 2027 $ 2.000

10 - 17 April 2027 $ 2.000

17 - 24 April 2027 $ 2.000

24 April - 01 May 2027 $ 2.000

01 - 08 May 2027 $ 2.090

08 - 15 May 2027 $ 2.090

15 - 22 May 2027 $ 2.090

22 - 29 May 2027 $ 2.090

29 May - 05 June 2027 $ 2.090

05 - 12 June 2027 $ 2.105

12 - 19 June 2027 $ 2.105

19 - 26 June 2027 $ 2.105

26 June - 03 July 2027 $ 2.105

03 - 10 July 2027 $ 2.015

10 - 17 July 2027 $ 2.280

17 - 24 July 2027 $ 2.280

24 - 31 July 2027 $ 2.280

31 July - 07 August 2027 $ 2.280

07 - 14 August 2027 $ 2.280

14 - 21 August 2027 $ 2.280

21 - 28 August 2027 $ 2.280

28 August - 04 September 2027 $ 2.280

04 - 11 September 2027 $ 2.385

11 - 18 September 2027 $ 2.385

18 - 25 September 2027 $ 2.385

25 September - 02 October 2027 $ 2.385

02 - 09 October 2027 $ 2.105

09 - 16 October 2027 $ 2.105

16 - 23 October 2027 $ 2.105

23 - 30 October 2027 $ 2.105

30 October - 06 November 2027 $ 2.105

06 - 13 November 2027 $ 1.660

13 - 20 November 2027 $ 1.660

20 - 27 November 2027 $ 1.660

27 November - 04 December 2027 $ 1.660

04 - 11 December 2027 $ 1.660

11 - 18 December 2027 $ 1.660

18 - 25 December 2027 $ 1.660

25 December 2027 - 01 January 2028 $ 2.030

01 - 08 January 2028 $ 1.660

08 - 15 January 2028 $ 1.660

15 - 22 January 2028 $ 1.660

22 - 29 January 2028 $ 1.660

29 January - 05 February 2028 $ 1.660

05 - 12 February 2028 $ 1.720

12 - 19 February 2028 $ 1.720

19 - 26 February 2028 $ 1.720

26 February - 04 March 2028 $ 1.720

04 - 11 March 2028 $ 1.720

11 - 18 March 2028 $ 1.720

18 - 25 March 2028 $ 1.720

25 March - 01 April 2028 $ 2.000

01 - 08 April 2028 $ 2.000

08 - 15 April 2028 $ 2.000

15 - 22 April 2028 $ 2.000

22 - 29 April 2028 $ 2.000

29 April - 06 May 2028 $ 2.000

06 - 13 May 2028 $ 2.090

13 - 20 May 2028 $ 2.090

20 - 27 May 2028 $ 2.090

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