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Malta Highlights 2023

8 days
Start and end in Saint Julians
3.5
2 traveler reviews

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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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 7 - 18
Ages 18+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    St Julian's

    You'll meet everyone in St Julian's at your welcome dinner, which kicks things off right. This is where you get to know the group and settle in before your Malta adventure really starts.

    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome meal)
  2. Day 2

    St Julian's

    Start the day checking out Mosta Church, then head to Buskett Gardens, Malta's only woodland area. After that, a local guide will walk you through the medieval and Baroque streets of Mdina. You'll finish with a wine tasting at a local winery before heading back to St Julian's for the evening.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Mosta Church
    • Explore Buskett Gardens with free time
    • Guided walking tour of Mdina exploring medieval and Baroque architecture
    • Wine tasting at a local winery

    Optional Activities

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

    St Julian's

    A guided walking tour takes you through Valletta, passing the New Parliament Building, Upper Barrakka Gardens, Grand Harbour, and Grandmaster's Palace. You'll have free time at St John's Co-Cathedral, grab a traditional Maltese Ftira lunch, then explore the narrow streets of Birgu with a local guide.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional Maltese Ftira meal)

    Included Activities

    • Locally guided walking tour of Valletta including New Parliament Building, Upper Barrakka Gardens, Grand Harbour and Grandmaster's Palace
    • Free time to explore St John's Co-Cathedral
    • Traditional Maltese Ftira lunch
    • Walking tour through Birgu exploring Inquisitor's Palace and 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

    The day is completely yours. Consider taking a harbour cruise around Valletta, relaxing on the hotel's rooftop terrace, or spending time by the pool. You'll arrange your own dinner, and the waterfront restaurants are worth checking out for a meal.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Harbour cruise around the ports of Valletta
    • Rooftop terrace views
    • Swimming pool
    • Waterfront alfresco dining
  5. Day 5

    St Julian's to Xaghra

    A local guide takes you through Hagar Qim temples, then it's off to the Blue Grotto for a boat trip around the phosphorescent bays and limestone caves. After a photo stop at Popeye's Village, you'll take a speedboat to Gozo and spend the evening in Xaghra.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided exploration of Hagar Qim temples
    • Locally guided boat trip around Blue Grotto and limestone caves
    • Photo stop at Popeye's Village
    • Speedboat transfer to Gozo
    Landmarks
    Hagar Qim
    Blue Grotto
    Popeye's Village
    Cirkewwa
  6. Day 6

    Xaghra

    You'll visit Ggantija, a megalithic temple complex that's actually older than Egypt's pyramids. Next comes Victoria's Old Citadel, followed by a Maltese lunch. Later, there's a photo stop in the quiet village of Sannat, then you'll head to Dreams of Horses Farm to see cheese making and learn about equestrian therapy.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Delectable Maltese lunch)

    Included Activities

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

    Xaghra

    The day includes a visit to Fungus Rock, an islet with an interesting history, and the Xwejni Salt Pans, a 350-year-old checkerboard of rock-cut pans still producing sea salt. You can take a refreshing swim in Xwejni Bay before returning for your final group dinner together.

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

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Fungus Rock with local guide
    • Exploration of Xwejni Salt Pans
    • Refreshing stop at Xwejni Bay for swimming
    • Final dinner together
    Landmarks
    Fungus Rock
    San Lawrenz
    Xwejni Salt Pans
    Xwejni Bay
  8. Day 8

    Xaghra to St Julian's

    After breakfast and a relaxed morning, you'll catch the ferry back to St Julian's where the tour wraps up in the afternoon.

    Meals
    Breakfast
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Customer Reviews

  • G
    · June 23rd, 2022
    Until Covid clears, I would steer clear of Backroads. We were partially through their June 2020 Costa Rica tour when a guest tested Covid positive. She and her husband were isolated. The rest of the group were offered wimpy masks. Nobody was offered Covid testing daily and masks were not required of the guests or staff. The guides kept repeating "not in the CDC guidelines." Our group of six decided that the Backroads response was inadequate so returned home mid-excursion. The hotel and food was excellent, but the provided bikes were inadequate. The front derailleurs were poorly adjusted, and most of the riders had the chains come off during the first ride. Hikes or bike rides were conducted in downpours. Disappointed for charging such a premium price.
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    Trip date: June 2022
  • BS
    · 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 tour manager was very helpful, the coach drivers were professional and fun and the tour guide very knowledgeable.
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    Trip date: May 2019
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Who is travelling?

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