Gozo 4x4 Chauffeured Buggy Tour with Lunch and Transport

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1. Upon your arrival at Mġarr Harbour (Gozo’s main harbour), you will board one of our 4WD buggies, where you will be taken on an unforgettable journey around the beautiful island of Gozo. Each buggy will have one of our experienced drivers, who will also provide you with explanations and information throughout the entire journey.

   10 min

2. The Parish Church of Our Lady of Loreto is a Roman Catholic neo-gothic parish church located in the village of Għajnsielem. The foundation stone of the church was laid on September 14, 1924. The church was not completed until the mid-1970s due to a number of interruptions, mainly during WWII.

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3. Breathtaking views of Comino, Cominotto, and the Blue Lagoon can be enjoyed from the Qala Belvedere and from the small courtyard in front of the little church known as “Il-Madonna Tal-Blat” (Saint Mary of the Rocks). This church faces the island of Comino, and legend has it that it was built so that the people of this neighbouring island could follow Holy Mass from across the sea when the weather was too rough for a priest to cross to them.

   10 min

4. Daħlet Qorrot is a small inlet nestled between the northern cliffs of Gozo, not far from the village of Nadur. There is a little pebbly beach, as well as a quayside and rocks on either side of the bay. The cove is used by a small number of fishermen who have turned some caves at the base of the cliffs into boat houses and storage for their fishing gear. The fishermen can often be seen mending their nets or repairing their colourful boats to keep them seaworthy.

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5. Situated on the western side of Ramla Bay in the village of Xagħra, Calypso’s Cave is a natural cave overlooking the glorious red sands of Gozo’s finest beach. It is believed to be the cave referred to by Homer in the Odyssey. Legend has it that Gozo is Homer’s Island of Ogygia, and the cave is the one where the beautiful nymph Calypso kept Odysseus as a “prisoner of love” for seven years.

   10 min

6. Ramla Bay, also referred to locally as “Ir-Ramla l-Ħamra” (meaning red sands), is a bay with a beach of reddish-coloured sand. Situated on the island's north-east coast, it is located between Marsalforn and San Blas bays and is renowned as one of the most stunning bays in the whole Maltese archipelago.

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7. Ta’ Kola Windmill is a unique relic of breadmaking in Gozo; it is one of the few surviving windmills on the Maltese Islands dating from the Knights’ period. The 200-year-old building is a living testimony to our forefathers’ way of life, marked with hardships and daily struggles. The windmill, was one of the main focal points of village life, providing the villagers with flour to produce bread, the most stable and indispensable food item at the time.

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8. The megalithic temples of Gantija have been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1980. Along with the Ta’ Ħaġrat Temples and Skorba Temples in Malta, this remarkable archaeological site dates to around 3600–2500 BC. The Ġgantija temples are thought to be the second oldest free-standing structures in the world, second only to Göbekli Tepe in Turkey and pre-dating Stonehenge in England and the Pyramids of Egypt by about 1000 years! The name “Ġgantija” is derived from the Maltese word for giant (“Ġgant”) because it was believed that the site was constructed by a race of giants. This mythical concept is understandable considering that the temples are made of massive limestone blocks measuring over five metres in length and weighing more than 50 tonnes. The entrance fee to the temples of Ġgantija is not included in the price of your package; if you wish to visit the temples, you will have some free time to do so.

   40 min

9. Built between 1952 and 1979, this is one of Gozo’s most recognisable places of worship. Known as the Rotunda of Xewkija, this impressive church boasts the third highest unsupported dome in the world.

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10. At the heart of the capital city of Gozo lies another majestic site: the mediaeval fortress known locally as “Iċ-Ċittadella” (The Citadel). With its distinctive skyline and imposing military architecture, this ancient, fortified structure stands out as Gozo’s major landmark, a beacon visible from all over the island. The area has been inhabited since the Bronze Age, and the site now occupied by The Citadel is believed to have been the acropolis of the Punic-Roman city of Gaulos, or Glauconis Civitas. During the mediaeval period, the acropolis was converted into a castle, which served as a refuge for Gozo’s population. A suburb began to develop outside its walls by the 15th century, and this area now forms the historic core of Victoria.

    35 min

11. Constructed in the 16th century by the Knights of St. John, these well-preserved public washhouses are carved into a cliff near a natural spring. Featuring a simple irrigation system, they continue to provide clean water and are used by locals for laundry to this day.

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12. Xlendi is one of the most charming and well-known locations in Gozo. It is a delightful coastal town with a gorgeous small bay surrounded by picturesque cliffs.

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Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

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How it compares in Mellieħa

• Its from-price is close to the median of the 88 day trips we list in Mellieħa.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• By number of reviews it ranks 36 of 88.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Mellieħa

Mellieħa is a hillside village at the north-western end of Malta, above one of the island's longest sandy beaches, with sea views towards Gozo.

Mellieħa stands on a ridge at the north-western end of Malta, the last sizeable village before the ferry crossing to Gozo. Close to its parish church, a sanctuary to the Virgin Mary that began as a natural cave has drawn pilgrims for centuries, and the Red Tower, a seventeenth-century watchtower, stands on a nearby hill. At the foot of the ridge, Għadira Bay curves around a wide, shallow beach, one of the longest on the island.

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