Small Group: Gozo Island by Fast Ferry from Valletta

Discover Gozo Island’s charm on a full-day tour from Valletta. Enjoy scenic villages, historic sites, and local tastings with a professional guide.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Gozo Fast Ferry - Our journey to Gozo begins with a swift ferry ride from Valletta straight to the charming port of Mgarr. The allure of Gozo is evident as soon as you set foot on the island. It’s greener, more rural, and smaller than Malta. Our tour blends scenic views, historical landmarks, local culture, and cuisine.

Meet your guide at the ferry terminal 15 minutes before departure
Ferry from Valletta to Gozo: 45 minutes

  • Ghajnsielem - Our first stop is a 75-year-old traditional bakery in the town of Ghajnsielem. Here, you’ll have the unique chance to watch the bakers prepare for their daily routine and taste some freshly baked goods.

Drive from the harbor to Ghajnsielem: 15 minutes
Time at the bakery: 20 minutes

  • Ggantija - Next, we visit the awe-inspiring Ggantija temples, also known as the ‘Giant Temples’. These UNESCO World Heritage sites are among the oldest free-standing megalithic structures in the world, dating back over 5,500 years. The nearby visitor center showcases artifacts from the temple site and the underground Xaghra Circle (4100 BC), with ongoing studies revealing new findings.

Drive from Ghajnsielem to Ggantija Temples: 10 minutes
Time at Ggantija Temples: 65 minutes

  • Calypso Cave - Our next destination is the Calypso Cave belvedere, believed to be the cave mentioned in Homer’s ‘Odyssey’. This spot offers a stunning view of the natural landscape, including the distinctive reddish-brown sands of Ramla Bay.

Drive from Ggantija Temples to Calypso Cave belvedere: 15 minutes
Time at Calypso belvedere: 10 minutes

  • Marsalforn - A scenic drive through Gozo’s quaint, sleepy villages highlights the island’s unique charm. The route includes a stop at the Calypso Cave belvedere, offering breathtaking views over Ramla Bay and its lush valley. This coastal drive takes us to Xwejni Bay, known for its salt pans and the natural feature of Qolla l-Bajda.
  • Dwejra Bay - We then travel through the traditional village of San Lawrenz to reach Dwejra Bay, a site of ecological and geological significance, featuring the Blue Hole, The General’s Rock, and the Inland Sea.

Drive to Dwejra Bay: 10 minutes

  • Xlendi Bay - Our next stop is the charming seaside village of Xlendi, with its picturesque bay, small sandy beach, and waterfront restaurants. You’ll have some free time here for lunch.

Drive from Dwejra to Xlendi Bay: 15 minutes
Free time in Xlendi Bay: 60 minutes

  • Victoria - After lunch, we head to Victoria, the capital of Gozo. The main attraction is ‘The Citadel’, a small fortified town that has been inhabited since the Bronze Age. Walking through this historical site, you can admire its medieval layout, interesting features, and excellent examples of domestic medieval architecture, alongside buildings from the Knights of St John. At the top, you’ll be rewarded with a stunning panorama of the entire island and even the northern coast of Malta.

Drive from Xlendi Bay to Victoria: 15 minutes
Time at The Citadel: 60 minutes

  • Mgarr Harbour - Finally, we return to the port of Mgarr for the ferry back to Malta.

Arrive at Mgarr Harbour before ferry departure: 15 minutes
Ferry from Mgarr Harbour to Valletta: 45 minutes

What's Included
  • Entrance fees, including the temple site of Ggantija
  • Fast Ferry from Valletta to Gozo and return
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Snacks
  • Accompanied by English speaking Licensed Tourist Guide
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Discover the charm of Gozo Island on this superbly organized full-day tour. Travel in style on the Fast Ferry from Valletta to Gozo. You will pass through quaint sleepy villages, enjoy magnificent vistas, and explore the island’s main highlights with our professional guide, including the giant temples of Ggantija and the fortified Citadel in Victoria. Tours are accompanied by professional English speaking Licensed Guide, and limited to 12 people. Entrance fees, Valletta to Gozo Fast Ferry and two tasting experiences are included.

Location
Gozo Fast Ferry
Xatt Lascaris
Wait next to the Gozo Fast Ferry sign on the main road, do not enter the terminal until you have met your guide.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Sxlee83
May 22, 2024
Great experience! - We had a private 2 day tour with Liam, covering Valletta, Mdina/Rabat, Blue Grotto, Marsaxlokk and Gozo. We had our 8 year old son with us. Liam was very patient with us and enthusiastic, and we enjoyed our time. Would recommend to anyone visiting Malta!
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J3224srpauls
May 9, 2024
Thoroughly enjoyable tour ! - We thoroughly enjoyed this tour. Our trip was led by our guide Liam & his knowledge & his enthusiasm were exceptional! Ggantija was amazing & Rabat stunning. Being in a small group was fantastic because the trip felt more personal rather than being herded along in a large group. A great trip!
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