Full-Day Gozo Island Tour from Valletta
Description
After a short twenty-minute ferry crossing you will reach Mgarr Harbour, which immediately sets the pace to Gozo’s unique atmosphere. Your guide will lead you around the Megalithic Temples of Ggantija, the oldest free-standing monuments in the world, pre-dating the Pyramids of Egypt. This will be followed by visits to the medieval citadel in Victoria, the fjord-like bay at Xlendi and Dwejra. Gozo is well known for its crafts, particularly handmade lace and knitted garments. Visitors cannot fail to be impressed by the island’s lush countryside, its serene atmosphere and how different it is from the larger island of Malta.
Tour Options
Itinerary
We embark on the ferryboat after a short twenty minutes ferry crossing you will reach Mgrr Harbour.
At Gozo, you will proceed to Ggantijia Temple, the oldest free-standing monuments in the world.
Free time at Victoria, the capital of Gozo, to see the Citadelle and Gozo Cathedral.
In Dwejra you can see the Fungus Rocks and the Azure Windows Ruins, the beautiful landscape. Boat not included (if weather permits)
Visits to the fjord-like bay at Xlendi and Dwejra..
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
8:15am is the first pickup. Please contact your local supplier to arrange a convenient pickup point and location. Hotel pick-up service starts prior to the booked start time.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Infant meals not included
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
Reviews(35)
Interesting trip, but it’s a very long day. We saw a lot of Gozo and it’s history. Worth dong, I think.
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I took the red panoramic bus and toured the islet for all its extension and attractions. Peccat0 for archaeological sites closed for holidays. The journey Valletta - gozo is very fast and cheap. I ate well in the capital Victoria.
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What was advertised as an 8 hour trip took nearly 12 hours. Thirty people was too big a group and guide’s English too fast and difficult to understand. A group of about 10 would have been preferable. We had to wait in a queue for about an hour to catch the 20 minute ferry ride to Gozo from Cirkewwa. Bus to north end of Malta took longer than expected and the fast ferry from Valletta to Gozo would have been a much better option. In spite of all this we managed to enjoy the history, most sites visited and good companionship.
Thank you for your feedback! We're happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour. Occasionally, especially during the current peak season, the ferry may be unable to board all passengers due to capacity or operational issues. Unfortunately, this is beyond our control. We will make sure to pass your comments along. We always aim to improve our tours to better satisfy our clients.
The tour itinerary was good, nice places to visit. However, I had a hard time following the tour guide. It was not clear what we were visiting, what the story around it was. Also, it was hard to hear him unless I was standing beside him.
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I was expecting to be picked up at our hotel, but this was changed at a day’s notice so we had quite a walk. I also thought we would be in a small group. We were on a full size coach which was full. When at the archaeological museum it was chaos. Our guide tried to shepherd us around the exhibits among other parties and individuals. We couldn’t see what she was talking about or hear her. There was no time to look around the exhibition ourselves.
Our tour guide was excellent. She was informative and knowledgeable about Gozo and all of Malta. Really enjoyed her explanations of Ġgantija.
Dear Jeffrey, Thank you for your positive feedback and hope that you will visit again Malta and join another one of our excursions
Nice trip- well organised overall. Collected on time from Hotel. Bus on Gozo was older than bus up to ferry port. Ferry was busy but tour guide kept everything in order. Lunch basic but fine. Would have liked more time in Gigantia
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This is a great way to explore with an experienced guide, the history culture and scenery of the island of Gozo
Good afternoon. We are pleased to read your comments and have passed on your positive feedback accordingly. We look forward to having you join us again in the future. Best regards SMS team
The organisation of this tour was somewhat chaotic. Our guide was great but 46 people was too many especially as the tour was in Spanish and English thus making communication slow. Joss (guide) gave us good information but we did not go to Fungus Rock or the inland sea (both were advertised as part of the tour). We did go to The Ggantija but did not get a chance to look in the museum as we were hustled through to the site itself. Randomly we spent time at some cliffs for some reason. When we got to Rabat/Victoria to see the citadel the bus was sent off to collect school children and we had to hike steeply uphill if we wanted to see the citadel. Why we could not have been dropped nearer the top was never explained. Lunch was very pleasant (choice of soup or pasta to start, chicken or omelette with salad and potatoes, scoop of ice cream, glass of wine BUT pay extra if you wanted water or coffee). Long drive from Valletta to the ferry and back so really only 5 and a half hours on Gozo. Didn’t feel we really saw Gozo and probably should have made our own arrangements. Only do this tour if you are seriously unable or unwilling to organise it for yourself.
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We used the green bus line to imperial. every 45 minutes. 18€ the bus stops at the main tourist sites giving you time to make your visit and catch the next bus. advice take the shuttle as soon as possible to Valletta, travel time 45 minutes and moderate price
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