Walking on Gozo - Calypso's Isle Short Break
Walking on Gozo - Calypso's Isle Short Break
Walking on Gozo - Calypso's Isle Short Break
5 Days Starting and ending in Gozo
Visiting: Gozo, Sannat, Mgarr Harbour, Mġarr ix-Xini, Gharb, Punic/Roman Burial Tombs (Necropolis)
Tour operator:
Tour code:
W04GO
Group Type:
Independent
Guide Type:
Self Guided
Physical rating:
Leisurely / Moderate
Age range:
12 to 99
Special diets catered:
Please inform Exodus of specific dietary requirements
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Interests:
Tour Overview
Blessed with a rugged landscape and spectacular coastline, the island of Gozo is tranquil and verdant. Sleepy towns lay brimming with baroque architecture, gardens and churches, and only the occasional farmhouse punctuates the countryside. Such is the beauty here, that Gozo is thought to be the legendary Calypso's Isle of Homer's Odyssey - a peaceful, mystical backwater. From our base at one of the island’s top hotels, our self-guided walks will unveil the island's charm.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Start Gozo.
Location: Gozo, Sannat
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Dinner
Arrive at your hotel in Sannat. The evening is at your leisure to settle in,
unpack and enjoy your first dinner.
Day 2 : Coastal Walk From Mgarr Port To The Narrow Creek Of Mgarr Ix-Xini.
Location: Mgarr Harbour, Mġarr ix-Xini
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Mgarr is Gozo's port, full of traditional and colourful luzzu fishing boats
and dominated by the 18th Century Fort Chambray, built by the Knights of St
John. The path from here hugs the coast as far as the narrow creek of Mgarr
ix-Xini, where Turkish raiders landed in 1551 - the perfect place for a
picnic and swim. From here you follow an old mule track up through the
hotel's rocky grounds with fine views across to Malta, stopping to explore
the remains of a Copper Age temple and Neolithic dolmen.
Day 3 : Walk Via Basilica Ta' Pinu, A Baroque Church And Stunning Cliffs Of The North Coast.
Location: Gharb
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
The north-western corner of the island is only accessible on foot, along easy
farm tracks. The first stop is the remarkable neo-Romanesque basilica Ta'
Pinu, a huge national shrine built on the site of a miracle in 1923. Your
route then leads through unique ravine-like wieds to Gharb with its stunning
Baroque church (1699) and traditional stone houses. The final stretch takes
you along the striking cliffs of the north coast where you are rewarded with
fantastic views across Gozo's famous salt pans.
Two walking options: 3.5hr, distance 12km/7.5mi or 4hr, distance 14km/9mi.
Day 4 : Punic Burial Site And The Inland Sea.
Location: Punic/Roman Burial Tombs (Necropolis)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
The walk today takes you to the west coast and the fascinating Punic burial
site at Wardija Point. There's a mythical feeling here, like being on the
edge of the world. Narrow stone-walled lanes lead down to bamboo groves and
to Fungus Rock (named after the 'magic' plant which grew there) and the
Inland Sea.Â
Day 5 : End Gozo.
Location: Gozo
Meals Included: No Meals
End Gozo.
What's Included
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Route notes and maps
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Arrival & departure transfers (for flight inclusive bookings) - subject to 2 people traveling
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Flights from London (if booking incl. flights)
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All accommodation (see accommodation)
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All buffet breakfast and 4 dinners
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Meals
3 breakfasts, 0 lunches, 4 dinners.
What's Not Included
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Visas or vaccinations
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Single accommodation (available on request) - compulsory single supplement
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Travel insurance
Accommodation
Set in 400 acres of private grounds and built in harmony with the natural surroundings, the Ta'Cenc offers complete tranquility, a friendly atmosphere and delicious Maltese cuisine. Guests stay in tastefully furnished, air-conditioned single-storey stone buildings, each with its own terrace. There are two enormous swimming pools, a hydro-massage Jacuzzi, a fitness centre, tennis courts and a private (rocky) swimming cove. Beauty treatments are also available, as well as WiFi in public spaces. All prices are based on 2 persons sharing, so if there is an odd number of people travelling in your party or you are travelling alone, there will be a compulsory single room supplement for sole occupancy of a twin/double room for the tour duration.
Food
All buffet breakfasts and 4 dinners are included. Meals are usually served in the restaurant or al fresco on the patio under a 200-year-old carob tree. Breakfast is an enormous hot and cold buffet and dinner is a 4-course affair offering a mouth watering selection of Gozitan and Italian specialities. Please be aware that, as Gozo has no rivers, lakes or reservoirs, the majority of drinking water is produced via reverse osmosis – essentially, the desalination and filtration of sea water. Tap water is perfectly safe and drinkable, although you may notice it has a very slightly salty aftertaste which can vary between hotels, restaurants and cafes depending whether they have additional filtration systems in place. If you still have concerns, or are put off by the taste, bottled water is widely available although please consider the environmental impact of buying and disposing of plastic bottles.
Check out our Q&As
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Are vaccinations required for this tour?
There are no specific health risks.
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
12+ age people can go on this tour.
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
Arrival & departure transfers (for flight inclusive bookings) - subject to 2 people traveling
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
If you wish to make any changes to your booking, particularly if you need to alter any flights booked through us, please let us know as soon as possible. There is a booking or flight amendment fee of £40 per change and flight amendments often incur extra airline costs depending on the changes to be made and if the ticket has been issued or not.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Exodus has been trading since 1974
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Your final joining instructions and flight details, if booked with us, will then be sent out 2 to 3 weeks before departure. If you would like a hard copy posted, or if you require these any earlier, please contact the customer operations team. We advise that if you are booking connecting travel before receiving these, please ensure you leave plenty of time.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Travellers are welcome to opt to share a room with a tour member of the same gender for no additional charge. If you'd like your own room, we can request a single supplement so that you will have your own room throughout.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
You are welcome to meet the group after the tour has departed however there is no reduction in rate for joining a tour after the departure date.
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