 Gozo and Malta, Maltese Islands
Enjoy a wealth of historical interest and outstanding coastal walking on a Walking and Sightseeing holiday to the islands of Malta and Gozo. Choose from holidays to Malta or a two-centre holiday to these fascinating and contrasting islands.
On Gozo our guided walks follow the rugged coastline to the picturesque fishing village of Xlendi and the Azure Window, a huge natural sea arch.
The larger island of Malta has been influenced by many different cultures which remain in the form of megalithic temples, Roman catacombs and the fortified strongholds of the Knights of St John. Enjoy guided walks along the coast and sightseeing visits to the island's historic capital Valleta and the walled city of Mdina.
- A wealth of archeological sights
- Relaxed walking through dramatic coastal scenery
- Sightseeing visits to historic valletta and Mdina
Detailed information
| Classic Walking
& Sightseeing programme |
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On these holidays there is a choice of two guided walks for varying abilities each day. For maximum choice we offer two weekly itineraries - ideal if you wish to book a 14-night holiday or return to the area for a second week.
| Malta - ITINERARY ONE |
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Weeks of 7, 21 March; 10 Oct 2009
Day 1: arrival day |
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Day 2: explore peaceful inland countryside from
Mellieha to St Paul's Bay.
Day 3: visit Valletta, Malta's fine Renaissance
capital, with its huge fortified Grand Harbour.
Day 4: walk along the breathtaking Dingli Cliffs to
fascinating Bronze-Age 'cart ruts' and historic Rabat.
Day 5: free day - perhaps enjoy a grand tour of the
island of Gozo visiting Victoria, Xlendi and the Azure
Window.
Day 6: enjoy fine coastal walks around the north
west corner of the island to the beach at Paradise
Bay.
Day 7: follow the undulating south east coastline to
the traditional fishing village of Marsaxlokk.
Day 8: departure day |
| Malta - ITINERARY TWO |
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Weeks of 14 March; 4 April, 17 Oct 2009
Day 1: arrival day |
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Day 2: introductory walks around the coast from
Mellieha to St Paul's Bay.
Day 3: visit the stunning domed church at Mosta,
Rabat's Roman catacombs, and the ancient walled
city of Mdina.
Day 4: enjoy views of the whole island from the Great
Fault where a line of old fortifications gives an insight
into Malta's turbulent past.
Day 5: free day - options include a day exploring the
remarkable city of Valletta.
Day 6: follow the undulating limestone cliffs from
Mellieha to Golden Bay.
Day 7: descend from Malta's highest point through
peaceful undercliff landscapes to the serenity of an
ancient Mnajdra temple.
Day 8: departure day |
| Gozo & Malta |
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| Day 1: arrival day |
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Day 2: soak up the panoramic views across the
whole island from the citadel in Victoria before
descending to the coast at Marsalforn.
Day 3: enjoy delightful walks along Gozo's rugged
coast to the picturesque fishing village of Xlendi.
Day 4: walk from the pilgrimage church at Ta Pinu
to dramatic wind-sculpted cliffs on the north coast.
Day 5: free day - perhaps take the boat to the
nature reserve on the sleepy island of Comino.
Day 6: discover secluded coves and rocky
headlands on walks along the island's unspoilt
north east coast.
Day 7: walk through a patchwork of terraced fields
to the intriguing Inland Sea and the huge Azure
Window sea arch.
Day 8: transfer to Malta
Days 9-14: walks and sightseeing visits, chosen
from both itinerary one and two of the Malta holiday.
Day 15: departure day |
Please Note: The above programme should give you a good feel for the walks at this resort but is subject to change. Each year we listen carefully to the views of our guests and make improvements to our walking programmes. Further information will be sent to you prior to your holiday; however the final selection of walks will be made by your walking leaders.
Local transport to and from walks:
Local transport is not included in the cost of your holiday.
Please allow up to €40 (approx £27) per
week for local transport excluding your free day.
Maps
There are 1:25,000 maps available but these are very out of
date and inaccurate, and we would not recommend their purchase.
'Tourist' maps of Malta & Gozo are widely available.
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| Footpath information |
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Easier Walks: 4 to 7 miles with 200ft to 800ft of ascent in a day. |
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Harder Walks: 7 to 10 miles with 400ft to 1,100ft of ascent in a day. |
On both holidays the walks use stony paths and tracks through terraced fields and rocky coastal scenery.
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| Dates and prices |
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Malta
| Sat 7, 14 March 2009 |
£599 |
£349 |
£799 |
£549 |
| Sat 21 March 2009 |
£599 |
£349 |
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| Sat 4 April 2009 |
£649 |
£389 |
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| Sat 10 Oct 2009 |
£659 |
£399 |
£889 |
£639 |
| Sat 17 Oct 2009 |
£659 |
£399 |
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Single room supplement: £8 per night
Gozo & Malta
| Sat 21 March 2009 |
£899 |
£649 |
| Sat 11 April 2009 |
£939 |
£669 |
| Sat 12, 19 Sept 2009 |
£995 |
£729 |
Single room supplement: £8 per night
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| Average temperatures |
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| March |
17°C |
10°C |
7 |
37mm |
| April |
19°C |
12°C |
8 |
20mm |
| September |
28°C |
20°C |
9 |
36mm |
| October |
24°C |
17°C |
7 |
86mm |
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| Travel to resort |
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Transfer from airport - If you book this holiday 'with
flight' you will arrive at Malta's Luqa airport. The onward
journey by coach to the Pergola Club Hotel in Mellieha takes
around 45mins or 2hrs by coach and ferry to the Grand
Hotel on Gozo.
Latest HF Holidays Flight Information - updated 28.11.2008 (provisional)
Departures for 4 April 2009
Air Malta
Heathrow - Malta
Out 11:25-15:35
Return 16:00-18:35
Departures for 11 April 2009
Air Malta
Manchester - Malta
Out 08:25-12:50
Return 05:00-07:35
Departures for 18 April 2009
Air Malta
Manchester - Malta
Out 08:25-12:50
Return 16:00-18:35
All other departures
Air Malta
Manchester - Malta
Out 19:25-23:50
Return 16:00-18:35
Manchester Fight Supplement: £85
Airport Parking: To book secure airport parking throughout the UK visit Purple Parking or Holiday Extras to book on-line.
Airport Hotels: To book airport hotels throughout the UK visit Holiday Extras to book on-line.
Airport Lounges: To book airport lounges visit Holiday Extras to book on-line.
Making your own travel arrangements
By Air: Luqa airport on Malta is served by a number of scheduled and charter flights from the UK and the rest of Europe. The airport lies about 5 miles south of Valletta at the eastern end of the island. There is no airport on Gozo, except for a helicopter link with Luqa airport.
Transfer to the hotel:
 Our Airport Hoppa service operates at this resort, offering quick and easy transfers for guests booking their own flights. All prices are per person for single journeys, allowing you to mix and match different transfer options. Transfers must be pre-booked no later than 5 weeks before departure - we will then confirm all the details approximately 3 weeks before your holiday.
To Malta:
- by hoppa transfer £15 single
To Gozo:
- by hoppa transfer £20 single
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| What the holiday includes |
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- Return economy class air travel - 'with flight' option.
- Airport transfers - 'with flight' option.
- 7 or 14 nights' accommodation in en-suite rooms.
- Half board - breakfast & evening meals.
- Services of 2 HF Holidays' leaders.
- 5 or 10 guided walks or sightseeing visits.
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| Other walking holiday ideas |
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Enjoy sightseeing and a relaxed exploration of the countryside on a Maltese
Explorer Tour, visiting many fascinating and beautiful sites.
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