Malta is certainly the smallest country in Europe, it is nonetheless an ideal area for hiking. Its central position in the Mediterranean basin has often attracted the envy of neighboring countries, which has earned it today a fascinating history and many cultural riches: this is the case in particular of its capital, Valletta, with its art treasures. and architectures.
Malta‘s unspoiled trails will lead our trek to turquoise blue coves, cultivated terraces, and splendid white limestone cliffs, crossing small villages and ancient sites.
Malta International Airport (Google Map)
3 Hours Before Flight Time
The Maltese islands are dotted with hiking trails, probably more than you might imagine. You will have a lot of fun going through many of them.
The compactness of the islands makes every walk in nature exceptionally rich and varied, with a succession of unexpected changes in the panorama.
In short, Malta deserves to be savored slowly. Traveling without haste on foot is the perfect travel style to immerse yourself in its personality with a thousand shades. The island loves to reveal itself gradually, letting itself be discovered one glimpse at a time and gives the best of itself to those who want to calmly deepen their knowledge. Typically Mediterranean but cosmopolitan, projected to the future but with one foot always in its deep traditions: let Malta tell its story, while walking along its fabulous paths.
Arrival at Malta International Airport and transfer to chosen hotel
TBA: Free time
Dinner : not included
Walk 1 :
Distance: 10km // Duration: 5-6 hours
Difficulty: easy, as this walk will be a slow walk
features: outstanding panoramic views, beautiful sandy beaches, Victoria lines, unusual geology
Lunch: packed lunch included (see sheet for what lunch includes)
Pickup from hotel at 09:30hrs
Baħrija is a small rural village in Rabat, Malta, with a population that is growing. The name
Baħrija means moth in Maltese. The Victoria Lines or as it was original know as the North West
Wall, were built along the top of the escarpment known as the Great Fault line. This surprising
geology feature of Malta divides the island in half and gives the walker a great scenic view.
Another great trek which takes the group from the remote village of Bahrija northward through
tranquil agricultural land to reach the Great Fault and the western end of Victoria Lines. The
group will ramble to the west enjoying wonderful views as far as the cliffs of Gozo…passing the
beautiful and isolated bay of Fomm Ir-Rih. Proceeding along a rural path among fields and
wild plant community. We then reach a cliff top overlooking Gnejna Bay and the spectacular
Ghajn Tuffieha Bay – Golden Bay
Dinner: not included
Walk 2 :
Distance: 12km
Duration: 6 hours (option to spend time at the Temples & Blue Grotto) / Time: 09:00 – 15:00hrs
Difficulty: easy or medium route will be taken
features: Blue Grotto, magnificent stone age temples, Bronze age settlement, unspoilt coastline
Lunch: packed lunch included (see sheet for what lunch includes)
Pickup from hotel at 09:30hrs
The 12km walk showcases probably the most beautiful section of coastline in Malta. It starts at
the Neolithic temple complex of Mnajdra and Hagar Qim (entry Eur10.00pp, not included in the
price), where you descend to sea level, where the group ramble along the exciting coastal
path to reach a lovely cove of Ghar Lapsi. The route leads inland for a short distance before
turning to the coastal pass near a Bronze age settlement and ancient chapels. The group will
enjoy wonderful views of Filfa before ending the walk at the village of Dingli.
Dinner: not included
Pickup time from hotel at 09:00hrs
Our guided tour through the bustling streets will first allow you to view the Upper Barrakka
Gardens that command a breath-taking panorama of the Grand Harbour. We then walk to St.
John’s Co-Cathedral, adorned in riches that date back to the Knights of Malta including the
world famous Caravaggio painting that is on display in the Oratory of this Cathedral. We also
visit the Church Museum that is adorned with Flemish tapestries. After we will also view the
Grand Master’s Palace from the outside and other buildings of historical importance. Lastly we
stop at Casa Rocca Piccola – Often described as a ‘living museum’ Casa Rocca Piccola is the
only privately owned Palazzo open to the public in Valletta.
12:15hrs Return back to hotel (latest)
13:00hrs Arrival at hotel
Afternoon: At Leisure
Dinner: not included
Walk 3:
Distance: 10km
Duration: 6-7 hours
TIME: 09:00 – 16:00hrs
Difficulty: easy-medium
features: Cliffs / Ghar Hasan cave / Tranquil Countryside / Medieval chapel
Lunch: packed lunch included (see sheet for what lunch includes)
Pickup from hotel at 09:30hrs
Starting at Freeport commercial area to reach Fort Benghaisa, an abandoned British fort. The
cliffs in this area are impressive and beautiful. The group will have the opportunity of visiting the
dramatic cliff side cave of Ghar Hasan. After viewing the impressive gorge of Wied Znuber, the
route goes a little inland past the remains of the medieval chapel of tal-Bakkari and on
through tranquil countryside. The walk will end at Blue Grotto, where the group can go for a
boat ride around the area (weather permitting, not included in the price)
Dinner: not included
walk 5:
Distance: 10-12km
Duration: 5-6 hours
Time: 09:00 – 15:00hrs
Difficulty: easy or medium route can be taken
features: coastline, Dingli Cliffs, Migra L-Ferha, Bahrija
Lunch: packed lunch
Pickup from hotel at 09:30hrs
This magnificent walk leads from the town of Dingli to to the southern coast with its high cliffs
on a plateau close to the sea. The trek is parallel to the coast along a safe cliff-top road,
enjoying breath-taking views. This is the most rural area in Malta and the group will enjoy the
small fields and diversity of the wild plants. There is an option of a challenging but rewarding
detour to Migra L-Ferha with outstanding scenery. Approaching the village of Bahrija the
group will have an opportunity of exploring one of the last remaining refuges of the
freshwater crab.
Dinner: not included
Time: 09:00 – 17:00hrs
Pick-up at 09:00hrs.
The tour starts with a visit to one of Malta’s oldest quarries known as Limestone Heritage,
which has been transformed into an attraction for tourist and locals alike and which provides
a vivid account of one of Malta’s leading skills – the use of limestone for building purposes, a
skill that goes back thousands of years. The magic of Malta’s antiquity will be explained at
Hagar Qim, Malta’s main pre-historic site, overlooking the wide expanse of the blue
Mediterranean and the islet of Filfla. From Hagar Qim you will proceed to Wied iz-Zurrieq
where (weather permitting – boat price not included) you can take a boat trip to the Blue
Grotto, renowned for its crystal clear waters.
After lunch, we drive through local vineyards right up to the idyllic fishing village of
Marsaxlokk. You will have time to stroll through the local market set out on its waterfront.
Later we proceed to the cave of Ghar Dalam where archaeologists have unearthed ample
proof that Malta once formed part of the European landmass.
Lunch is included in the price
Dinner: At Leisure OR Half Board dinner at hotel
TBA Check out from hotel & departure for airport (latest check-out usually at
11:00hrs. If flight is in the afternoon, we can organize the Half Day tour
