11 Oct 2026
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Escorted tour
Malta & Gozo Small-Group Adventure: Valletta to Gozo – 7 Days
Valletta, Marsaxlokk, the Blue Grotto and Mdina, then three nights on Gozo, with a small group of up to 12.
7 days
From £1,510
Tour overview
This 7-day small-group trip combines Malta's capital with three relaxed nights on Gozo, mixing history, local food and coastal walks. Groups have up to 12 travellers aged 15 and over, with a local leader throughout. You stay six nights in comfortable hotels, two in Valletta, three on Gozo and a final night back in Valletta. Breakfast is included daily, with a lunch in Mdina and a snack at a village bakery on Gozo, leaving plenty of freedom to try pastizzi, rabbit stew and fresh seafood.
From a 6pm welcome meeting in Valletta, you set out next morning on a guided walking tour of the capital, stopping at a traditional café for Maltese coffee before visiting St John's Co-Cathedral, the Knights of St John's glittering Baroque church. A day trip around Malta follows, starting at the fishing village of Marsaxlokk, with its market and colourful luzzu boats. You visit the prehistoric temples of Ħaġar Qim, take a boat into the Blue Grotto's sea caves and have lunch in a local restaurant in the walled city of Mdina before crossing to Gozo.
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On Gozo you explore Victoria's ancient Citadel and its museums, including the Gozo Museum of Archaeology and the Gran Castello Historic House. A coastal cliff hike from Xlendi, a visit to a village bakery and a walk to the Roman-era salt pans at Xwejni, where a local family explains how they have harvested salt for generations, show you the island's slower pace of life. A free day lets you swim, dive or explore at leisure.
You return to Valletta for a final night, with time to wander its honey-coloured streets and harbour viewpoints.
The physical rating is medium, with walks on uneven coastal paths. This trip suits active travellers who want a small-group, local-feeling introduction to Malta and Gozo at a good price. Solo travellers share a room at no extra cost. Your local leader shares tips on the best places to eat and swim, and the flexible free time means you can shape the trip around your own interests, from diving to museum visits or simply enjoying Gozo's peaceful bays.
Trip highlights
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Valletta with Maltese coffee and St John's Co-Cathedral (Day 2)
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Marsaxlokk's fishing harbour (Day 3)
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A Blue Grotto boat trip and lunch in Mdina (Day 3)
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Victoria's Citadel on Gozo (Day 4)
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The Xwejni salt pans with a local family (Day 5)
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A cliff hike from Xlendi (Day 5)
Your route
7 stops from Valletta to Comino Island
- Valletta Days 1–2 & 6–7
- Marsaxlokk Day 3
- Hagar Qim Day 3
- Mdina Day 3
- Gozo (Marsalforn) Days 3–5
- Victoria Day 4
- Comino Island Day 6
Why choose this tour
Three nights on Gozo, with local encounters and coastal walks. A small group of up to 12 at a good price.
Best suited to
- Active travellers who enjoy walking
- Solo travellers looking for a small group
- Food lovers
- Travellers on a budget
Day-by-day itinerary
7 days from Valletta, Malta to Valletta, Malta
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Day 1 · Valletta Arrive in Valletta
A welcome meeting at 6pm.
- Hotel
- Hotel
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Day 2 · Valletta, St John's Co-Cathedral Valletta
A guided walk, Maltese coffee and St John's Co-Cathedral.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 3 · Marsaxlokk, Ħaġar Qim, Blue Grotto, Mdina, Gozo Island tour to Gozo
Tour Malta's highlights, then cross to Gozo.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
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Day 4 · Victoria, Citadel Victoria
Explore the Citadel and its museums.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 5 · Xwejni, Xlendi Salt pans and cliffs
Meet a salt-harvesting family, visit a bakery and hike the cliffs.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 6 · Gozo, Valletta Free time and Valletta
Free time on Gozo, then return to Valletta.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 7 · Valletta Trip ends in Valletta
The trip ends after breakfast.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Where you stay
- Valletta (2 nights) Hotel
- Gozo (3 nights) Hotel
- Valletta (1 night) Hotel
Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.
What's included
Included
- Accommodation 6 nights in hotels
- Meals 6 breakfasts, 1 lunch and a bakery snack
- Valletta walking tour, Maltese coffee and St John's Co-Cathedral
- Malta island tour with Marsaxlokk, Ħaġar Qim and Mdina
- Blue Grotto boat trip
- Gozo Citadel and museums, a village bakery, the Xlendi cliff hike and the Xwejni salt pans
- Local leader throughout
Not included
- Flights to Malta
- Meals not listed
- Optional activities
- Tips, travel insurance and personal spending
This trip might not be for you if…
Honest disclaimer — please read
- You want luxury — hotels are comfortable but simple
- You want all meals included — most are free to choose
- You dislike walking — there are coastal hikes
- You want flights included — they are not
Good to know
FCDO advice
UK FCDO travel advice for Malta and Gozo
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Frequently asked questions
How do I book this tour?
Tap any "Enquire" button on the page and one of our travel specialists will be in touch within 24 hours (often same day). We'll confirm availability on your preferred date, run through anything you need to know, and only ask for the deposit once you've decided.
What financial protection do I get?
Every Travelisto booking is 100% financially protected. Your money is held in a ring-fenced Trust account until you return from your trip, and we are members of the Protected Trust Services scheme (PTS 6035). Most tours also include ATOL protection where flights are part of the package.
How long do we spend on Gozo?
Three nights, with guided visits and free time.
How much walking is there?
Moderate, including a coastal cliff hike on uneven paths.
Do I share a room?
Solo travellers share with someone of the same gender at no extra cost, or can pay for a private room.
Is the Blue Grotto boat trip included?
Yes, weather permitting.
Do I need a visa?
UK visitors do not need a visa for Malta for a holiday stay.
How many people travel together?
Up to 12 travellers aged 15 and over, with a local leader.
Can you tailor the trip?
Yes — every escorted tour can be modified into a private tailor-made version with your own dates, adjusted pace, upgraded hotels and add-on extensions. Tell us what you'd like changed when you enquire and we'll quote it both ways so you can compare.
What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?
If your international flight is part of your booking through us, we re-book at no cost. If you've booked flights separately, the tour's local team holds your transfer slot until you arrive. We strongly recommend a comprehensive travel insurance policy that includes delay and cancellation cover.
ATOL protected
100% financially protected in a Trust bank account
PTS 6035
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Tailor-made option
Not quite the right fit? Make it tailor-made.
If this group tour doesn't match your ideal trip, our specialists will turn it into a private tailor-made journey — your own dates, your own pace, upgraded hotels where you want them, and the parts you don't love swapped out. Same destinations, just rebuilt around you.
Contact us for a tailor-made version of this itinerary