Secrets of Malta Walking

Activity Level

Easy & Moderate

Activity

Walking & Trekking

Overview

The largest of the Maltese islands, there is so much to explore in Malta with its rich and varied history.

The Maltese islands have played host to the Phoenicians, the Romans, the Knights of St John, Napoleanic and the British Empires whose influeces can be seen all over the island. The awe inspiring architecture is clearly evident, especially in the UNESCO world heritage site of Valletta, Malta’s capital city. With so many rich and colourful traditions and excellent gastronomy, there is plenty to tantalise your tastebuds.

Based just outside Valletta in St Julian’s, this holiday is perfectly flexible, use your 7 day bus pass to reach the start of the walks and take the bus back at the end and you can explore the best that Malta has to offer. We have suggested a 7 day itinerary for you, however you can take it at your own pace and walk where and when you want each day. Walk around Malta’s ‘fish tail’ where the watch towers along the coast are evident of its history and where there are stunning views across to Gozo and Comino. Take time to enjoy nature at the Majjistral Nature Park and vist ancient tombs and relics along the way.

Being only 27km long and 14.5km wide you’ll see plenty of breathtaking sea views in Malta, with dramatic sandstone cliffs, time worn salt pans and perfect fishing villages where the traditional and colourful Luzzo boats can be seen bobbing around in the bays. Enjoy the sites of the capital Valletta, the smallest capital in Europe and recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage site. It’s full of narrow streets, impressive architecture, fountains and ancient city walls, however if you need a rest, there are plenty of cafes, restaurant and bars in which to stop and watch the world go by.

This single centre holiday is based in a quiet location, either at the Holm Hotel or the Hotel Verdi and on a B&B basis as there are so many excellent restaurants nearby for you to find the best spot for dinner. Valletta is also just a short taxi ride away should you wish to spend an evening in the capital.

Key Information

Trip Code: W07ML
Ways to Travel: Self-Guided Holidays
Countries: Malta

What's Included

7 nights single-centre accommodation
All buffet breakfasts
Management by your local Headwater-appointed agent
Route directions and maps
7 day bus ticket for walking transfers

6 days of Walking & Trekking

Day 2: 15 km / 9.3 miles
Day 3: 12 km / 7.5 miles
Day 4: 6 km / 3.7 miles
Day 5: 10 km / 6.2 miles
Day 6: 13 km / 8.1 miles
Day 7: 8 km / 5 miles

Highlights

Excellent coastal walking with spectacular views over dramatic coastlines, beautiful beaches and azure Mediterranean waters.
Discover the fascinating and historic UNESCO World Heritage city of Valletta with awe inspiring architecture.
Explore ecologically diverse nature parks, woodlands and the ancient Punic tombs of Malta.

Itinerary

First Destination: St Julians
Next Destination: St Julians

Meals included:None

Meals included:Breakfast

Meals included:Breakfast

Meals included:Breakfast

Meals included:Breakfast

Meals included:Breakfast

Meals included:Breakfast

Meals included:Breakfast

First Destination: St Julians
Next Destination: St Julians

Arrive at your hotel in the quieter area of St Julian’s

Discover Malta’s ‘fish tail’ with breath taking cliffs beautiful beaches and stunning views to Comino and Gozo.

A shorter optional walk is also available.

Meals included:Breakfast

Explore Malta’s ancient relics and Punic tombs, pass a 1,000-year-old carob tree and continue to the ecologically diverse Majjistral Nature Park.

Meals included:Breakfast

Excellent views of Mistra Bay, Xemxija and St. Pauls Bay following the coast line to Selmun.

Meals included:Breakfast

An impressive coastal walk of Malta’s capital city with UNESCO World Heritage site status, with stunning views of its surrounding natural harbours

A shorter optional walk is also available.

Meals included:Breakfast

Explore the area of Rabat, one of Malta’s oldest settlements and the walled city of Mdina. Head towards the coast with dramatic cliffs.

A shorter optional walk is also available.

Meals included:Breakfast

Dramatic sandstone cliffs and magnificent sea views between the two fishing towns of Marsascala and Marsaxlokk Bay, famous for its Sunday Fish Market!

A shorter optional walk is also available.

Meals included:Breakfast

The tour ends after breakfast in St Julian’s

Meals included:Breakfast

Dates & Prices

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Accommodation

Secrets of Malta Walking

This single centre holiday is based in the queiter side of St Julian’s just 350m away from the front at Balluta Bay and you will find your hotel tucked away in a quiet, narrow alley. A modern and contemporary hotel with striking decor, it’s rooftop infinity pool is a perfect place to relax after a days walking. Your stay here is on a B&B basis as there are so many excellent restaurants nearby for you to find the best spot for dinner. Valletta is also just a short taxi ride away should you wish to spend an evening in the capital.

Essential Information

The walking is suitable for anyone who is reasonably fit and healthy, enjoys the occasional weekend walk and can walk 2-5 hrs per day.

The terrain is moderate with some small hills and the walking is often along ancient roads and old farm tracks. There are some steep descents to the coast and the occasional rough, stony section.

As this is a self-guided holiday there is no group and no leader. There may be others on the same departure date as you, but you will not be organised together. You are provided with route notes for each day, which begin with an overview of the walk and advice on lunch, followed by detailed instructions. The route notes contain a 24 hour emergency assistance telephone number should you need it and in emergencies, the hotel is normally able to dispatch a taxi or pick you up themselves. They may wish to charge for this service.

Your trip normally starts at our hotel in St Julians on the evening of Day 1 of the itinerary. Arrival and departure transfers are included in the price of the tour for flight inclusive bookings from Malta Luqa Airport to the hotel in St Julians, and vice versa for the return. Transfers can also be arranged for land only bookings for a supplement. Please ask your Sales Consultant for further details.

Flights:
Flights can be arranged from most UK airports, with connecting transfers as required, prices and details on request. The above prices include our standard flights/transfers: Arrival – Air Malta Heathrow to Malta Luqa 11:25/15:35, transfer to ferry port (35 mins) then ferry to Gozo 18:00/18:25. Transfer to hotel from ferry port (10mins).
Return – Transfer to ferry port (10 mins), ferry to Malta 12:00/12:25, transfer from ferry port to airport (35 mins) then Malta Luqa to Heathrow 16:55/19:25.

Business/club/first class seats are available on request.

Malta

Travellers from the UK, US and EU normally do not need a visa to enter Malta. Please note, visa requirements often change and it is your responsibility to obtain any required visas for this trip. Therefore, we recommend that you check with the nearest embassy or consulate of your chosen destination(s), including any countries you may be transiting or transferring through.

Some local governments provide guidance on what visas their citizens need. To help, we’ve gathered a selection of useful links below.

Australia: www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/europe/malta
Canada: www.travel.gc.ca/destinations/malta
United Kingdom: www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/malta/entry-requirements
USA: www.travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Malta.html

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