Hiking in Malta, Gozo and Comino, 3 islands in the heart of the Mediterranean

Private transfer to the start of your hike.

Starting from the village of Mtahleb, the trail winds its way along steep cliffs. You'll see patches of cultivated land and catch glimpses of Gozo, the second largest island in the Maltese archipelago. This is the wildest and least frequented coast of the island. The garrigue, a typical Mediterranean ecosystem, is incredibly fragrant. A multitude of herbaceous plants thrive here (wild fennel, thyme, capers, etc.), adapting to the influences of the wind, the dry rock, and the sea.

The day continues with a visit to the ancient capital Mdina and its suburb, Rabat.

Return by local bus. Dinner at your leisure with your tour guide.

Private transfer to the start of your hike.

Hagar Qim and Mnajdra are two monumental megalithic sites built between 3600 and 2500 BC. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, these Neolithic remains are the starting point for a beautiful hike to the Dingli Cliffs. The trail follows the coast northwards through a landscape of ever-changing features: a rather jagged coastline of yellow limestone gives way to very steep cliffs of distinctly stratified white limestone. The Dingli Cliffs rise 250 meters above the Mediterranean.

Private transfer to the island of Gozo. Check in for 3 nights at your ideally located hotel in a bay in the south of the island, overlooking the bay. Choose between a patio room or a sea view! (subject to availability - possible supplement).

Private transfer to the start of your hike.

The hike begins at the Ta' Pinu pilgrimage sanctuary in the village of Gharb, in northwest Gozo. It continues along the dramatic cliffs of the north coast and reaches the salt pans, still worked by a very small number of salt producers. Along the way, you'll discover the Wied Ghasri coves and the small town of Marsalforn. The day concludes with free time to explore Victoria (or Rabat), the capital of Gozo.

Return by local bus.

Private transfer to the start of your hike.

The first part of this hike traverses cultivated terraces on the east side of the island, sloping down to the sea from the village of Nadur. Once the sea is within sight, the route continues through scrubland and then undergrowth to Dahlet Qorrot Bay on Gozo's east coast. The trail then climbs above the bay, crossing ridges and traversing the south coast via a long walk through the countryside. The island of Comino comes into view, and the hike finally reaches the small church of Santa Marija, which overlooks Hondoq Beach. If sea conditions permit, there's a chance to swim in the turquoise waters of the lagoon before returning to Mgarr.

Return by local bus.

We set off on foot from your accommodation for a first loop which takes us back to the small port of Xlendi, following the spectacular cliffs that overlook the sea from 150m!

The "double butterfly loop" hike continues above Xlendi Bay.

The trail ends at Gozo's most famous site, the Azure Window: a monumental arch, now collapsed, which overlooks Dwerja Bay and its stunning inland sea.

Private transfer to the historic heart of Valletta. Check-in for 2 nights. Dinner at your leisure with your guide within the fortifications of the capital.

Departure on foot from your accommodation.

The history of Valletta begins with the arrival of the Knights Hospitaller in the Maltese archipelago in 1530. This day in the capital begins with a guided tour and will allow you to discover one of the few European Renaissance cities built on a grid plan. You will admire, in particular, the Grand Master's Palace and St. John's Co-Cathedral, which houses some of the island's most important works of art, including a painting by Caravaggio in 1608, painted while he was a refugee in Malta – The Beheading of Saint John the Baptist – as well as a magnificent pavement made up of more than 400 polychrome marble tombstones.

Free afternoon and dinner in Valletta with your tour guide.

Depending on your flight schedule, often very early in the morning, a private transfer is arranged directly from your hotel to Valletta Airport. Return flight to France.