In summary
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Sports
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Duration8 days
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LevelIntermediate
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DestinationEurope / Malta
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AgeFrom the age of 18
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CO₂-Emissions108.89 kg CO2
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Type of stayIn a group
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Languages
French
English
Italian
In a few words
This guided walking tour in Malta offers a comprehensive exploration of the archipelago, encompassing nature, culture, and the gentle Mediterranean lifestyle. Accompanied by a guide, the trip alternates between coastal hikes, cultural visits, and moments of relaxation, for a balanced and enjoyable experience.
In Valletta , a visit to St. John's Co-Cathedral and a guided tour of the city offer a glimpse into the history of the Knights of Malta. The megalithic temples of Hagar Qim and Mnajdra , UNESCO World Heritage sites, bear witness to the earliest civilizations of the Mediterranean basin.
The journey continues to Gozo , Malta's sister island, more rural and peaceful. Hikes here follow the cliffs, cross terraced fields, and lead to Victoria , the capital. A visit to the Cittadella is included: a fortified complex housing museums and historic houses that trace island life through the centuries.
This guided tour of Malta and Gozo is designed for those who wish to combine hiking and cultural exploration in a seamlessly organized way. A vibrant itinerary, between sea and stone, to fully experience the spirit of travel.
The highlights
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A complete exploration of the main islands of the Maltese Archipelago: Malta, Gozo and Comino
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5 nights in a 4-star hotel in the bays of St. Paul and Gozo, 2 nights in the heart of Valletta
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Guided tour of Valletta
Photos
Caroline - verified review - april 2026
LYDIE CORINNE - verified review - april 2024
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Sport
Level
Hiking / Trekking
The expert's opinion
Technical level : This trip does not present any particular technical difficulties. The walking is often on stony paths or rural roads. It is sometimes necessary to walk along steep cliffs or on sloping but well-gripped limestone rocks.
In figures
Hiking
- Average duration/day: 4h30
Management
French
English
Italian
Your guides in Malta
Each departure is supervised by one of our three guides, all qualified and loyal to Sud Randos for several years.
Sylvain – A mountain guide in the Bauges mountains, he participates in educational activities about the Regional Natural Park, working with schools and the general public. He has been leading our trips to Malta since 2018, with a passion for making the landscape accessible to everyone.
Xavier – A mountain guide based in the Aude region and an avid traveler, he prepares for each destination by reading extensively and visiting museums and exhibitions. Trilingual (French, English, Spanish), he has been leading our travelers since 2019, in Malta, the Cévennes mountains, and for New Year's Eve in Cadaqués.
Pauline – Based on the Causse Méjean plateau, where she founded Plume Randos, she worked in documentary filmmaking and nature education before becoming a mountain guide. Fauna, flora, geology, history: she enjoys interpreting the landscape with the group. She has been leading our trips to the Caroux mountains and Malta since 2022.
Program
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Flight to Valletta Airport: Luqa
- Transportation Plane - 02h40 - 1km
- Accommodation 4-star hotel
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
Flight to Malta and check-in/ You will meet your guide on day 2 at breakfast around 8:30 am.
- Meet at the airport (if you have chosen the flight and transfer option) and transfer to your first accommodation in Mellieha Bay or St. Paul Bay. Allow 30 minutes to reach your hotel from the airport. Enjoy comfortable accommodation in a 4-star hotel with a swimming pool. Consider booking a room with a sea view! (subject to availability - possible supplement). If you have not chosen the flight and transfer option, you will meet directly at the hotel.
- Dinner at your leisure in one of our favorite restaurants.
Note: In Malta, lunch is eaten around 12:00 and dinner around 18:00. Restaurants serve dinner from 17:00 and the kitchen often closes around 21:00. Shops and supermarkets close between 19:00 and 21:00. Depending on your flight schedule, we recommend packing a packed lunch for your first evening.
Day 1 -
Mdina, Rabat and the northwest of the island of Malta
- Transportation Minibus - 01h
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 5h
- Accommodation 4-star hotel
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner not included
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.
Day 2 -
Hagar Qim, Mnajdra and the southwest coast of the island of Malta
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 4h
- Accommodation 4-star hotel
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
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).
Day 3 -
Northwest coast of Gozo Island: The Qbajjar salt pans
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 5h
- Accommodation 4-star hotel
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
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.
Day 4 -
Eastern part of Gozo and Comino
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 5h
- Accommodation 4-star hotel
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
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.
Day 5 -
A loop hike on the west coast of Gozo and the "Azure Window" site
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 4h
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner not included
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.
Day 6 -
Valletta
- Activity Hiking
- Duration of the activity 3h
- Accommodation 4-star hotel
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner not included
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.
Day 7 -
End of stay in Valletta
- Breakfast included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
End of stay after breakfast.
If you have chosen the "flight + transfer" option, depending on your flight schedule, often very early in the morning, a private transfer will be arranged directly from your hotel to Valletta Airport. Return flight to France.
Day 8
Note
Experiences and visits
In Valletta
- Visit to St. John's Co-Cathedral (included)
- Private tour of Valletta with a lecturer guide (included)
- Palace of the Grand Masters (€12 per person - payable on site)
- Casa Rocca Piccola (12 € / person - to be paid on site)
In Mdina
- National Museum of Natural History (€5 per person - payable on site)
The Temples
- Visit to the megalithic sites of Mnajdra and Hagar Qim (included)
In Rabat (Victoria, Gozo)
- Visit to the Citadel (included) giving access to several heritage sites:
Museum of Archaeology
Historic House Gran Castello
Gozo Nature Museum
Former prison
This walking tour, between sea and stone, offers a balance between hiking and culture. The meticulous organization and the presence of the guide allow you to fully enjoy each place, in a simple and attentive spirit: that of the traveler who takes the time to discover.
Accommodation
Accommodation
Your stay includes 7 nights in 3* and 4* hotels , spread between Malta and Gozo:
- 2 nights in a 4* hotel in Saint-Paul Bay or Mellieha;
- 3 nights in a 4* hotel in Xlendi Bay, Gozo. A room with a sea view can be booked at an extra cost, upon request and subject to availability;
- 2 nights in a 3* hotel in Valletta. Accommodation is located within the fortifications of the old town or, depending on availability, in Sliema , which allows direct access to Valletta by water taxi.
Accommodations are selected in particular for their location, in order to limit transfers and facilitate the flow of hikes and visits.
Accommodation
Your stay includes 7 nights in 3* and 4* hotels , spread between Malta and Gozo:
- 2 nights in a 4* hotel in Saint-Paul Bay or Mellieha;
- 3 nights in a 4* hotel in Xlendi Bay, Gozo. A room with a sea view can be booked at an extra cost, upon request and subject to availability;
- 2 nights in a 3* hotel in Valletta. Accommodation is located within the fortifications of the old town or, depending on availability, in Sliema , which allows direct access to Valletta by water taxi.
Accommodations are selected in particular for their location, in order to limit transfers and facilitate the flow of hikes and visits.
Accommodation
Your stay includes 7 nights in 3* and 4* hotels , spread between Malta and Gozo:
- 2 nights in a 4* hotel in Saint-Paul Bay or Mellieha;
- 3 nights in a 4* hotel in Xlendi Bay, Gozo. A room with a sea view can be booked at an extra cost, upon request and subject to availability;
- 2 nights in a 3* hotel in Valletta. Accommodation is located within the fortifications of the old town or, depending on availability, in Sliema , which allows direct access to Valletta by water taxi.
Accommodations are selected in particular for their location, in order to limit transfers and facilitate the flow of hikes and visits.
Access
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Price details
The price includes
- The organization of the stay and the accompaniment by a French-speaking guide
- Bed and breakfast accommodation for the entire stay
- Dinners on days 3, 4 and 5 in Gozo
- Picnics from Day 2 to Day 7
- All private transfers and crossings included in the program
- The cultural visits mentioned as included
- Private transfers between the airport and your accommodation (if you have selected the flight option)
The price does not include
- The government eco-tax (€0.50/night/person, payable on site)
- Dinners not included, meals on Day 1 and Day 8, drinks
- Insurance and personal expenses
- Any additional charges for departures from outside the region
- Options not selected during registration
- Visits not included (Mdina, Palace of the Grand Masters, etc.)
Options
- Return flights to Malta from Paris + airport/hotel transfer : CHF443.68 / person
- Return flights to Malta from the provinces + private taxi airport/hotel : CHF480.27 / person
- Taxi option, for transfers only from the airport to the hotel : CHF109.78 / reservation
- Single room supplement during stay : CHF425.38 / person
- Additional night in St Paul with breakfast in a double or twin room : CHF91.48 / person
- Additional night in St Paul's Bay in a single room : CHF150.94 / person
- 3 nights in Gozo with balcony : CHF109.78 / unit
- 3 nights in Gozo facing the sea : CHF329.33 / unit
- Additional night in Valletta in a double or twin room : CHF105.20 / person
- Additional night in Valletta in a single room : CHF169.24 / person
- 2 nights in Valletta in a superior room : CHF91.48 / unit
- Flex fare and insurance
Practical information
Specific formalities
Specifics
In the case of flights with stopovers operated by different airlines, also check the entry requirements of the countries you are transiting through.
It is your responsibility to ensure that you are in compliance, particularly regarding the validity of your identity documents (
For example, some countries require your passport to be valid for at least six months after your return date. Consider visa requirements, necessary vaccinations, and health recommendations. And don't forget to take into account any customs restrictions and other potential requirements of your destination or transit country.
ℹ️ Information may change up until your departure date, so please check official websites regularly. Furthermore, we recommend that you are up-to-date with the "universal" vaccinations recommended in Europe for everyone: tetanus, polio, diphtheria, and hepatitis B.
Equipment
Equipment to bring
Miscellaneous :
- A lightweight flashlight (or preferably a headlamp) with spare batteries and bulbs
- A little travel alarm clock;
- A spare pair of shoelaces; thread and a needle;
- An electrical adapter (see § Electrical sockets);
- A basic toiletry kit;
- A change of clothes; toilet paper and a lighter;
- A comfortable change of clothes for the stage;
- Metal water bottles or thermoses of 1 to 2 liters (1.5 to 3 liters of water will be needed each day; small bottles of mineral water will be available on site);
- A Tupperware-type airtight plastic container (0.5 l);
- A plate; cutlery; a cup; a folding knife (Opinel type, in checked baggage for the plane and not in the cabin);
- Photographic equipment (camera + film);
- A pair of binoculars
- A pair of telescopic walking poles to relieve your knees;
- Plastic sandals are often appreciated for swimming (rocky coasts);
- A diving mask and a snorkel.
Clothing to bring
- A wide-brimmed canvas hat for sun protection and a scarf (to protect the neck)
- A good quality pair of sunglasses
- A long-sleeved shirt will protect the neck and arms from sunburn.
- A wool sweater, or better yet, a fleece jacket, is lighter, more comfortable, and often warmer.
- A good waterproof windproof jacket with a hood
- A lightweight waterproof jacket
- Loose-fitting walking trousers in lightweight fabric (cotton or cotton-polyester blend). Avoid jeans, which are relatively uncomfortable for walking.
- Shorts or Bermuda shorts
- A swimsuit + a bath towel
- Cotton and/or wool socks (preferably looped)
- A pair of lightweight shoes for steps and transfers
- A pair of flexible, previously broken-in walking shoes (trekking type with a high-top design – good ankle support – and a lugged sole – like Vibram). Avoid hiking in sneakers; they're not very comfortable for walking on uneven terrain.
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Caroline
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april 2026
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