Gozo, Devine sister island of Malta Excursion

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1. Once in Gozo, the average distance from one point to another is 15 minutes. The furthest point from the Mgarr Harbour is only 25 minutes away, and namely in Dwejra, on the west side of Gozo. The inland sea and General Rock of this location are unique geological creations and hence out of this world.

   6 h

2. Ta Pinu Sanctuary is where Our Lady allegedly spoke to a lady farmer in the year 1883 and revealed her desire for intercessions and prayers to receive graces. This happened in the 530-year old chapel, which was integrated masterfully by the larger Basilica to cater for the increasing number of pilgrims. The highlights here include the painting of the Assumption of you Lady and the 1,300 different stone reliefs which adorn the Sanctuary.

   20 min

3. Salt Pans of Xwejni, hewn into the rock since time immemorial to provide enough salt after the evaporation of the contained sea water. Photo stops here are called for because the surroundings are very scenic.

   15 min

4. The Citadella of the capital Victoria is the outstanding jewel in the central part of the sister island of Gozo. Its fortification walls and bastions offer 360 degree views over the whole island and its steep winding streets mesmerise and take us back in time to reminisce about historic events.

   1 h

5. A visit of the prehistoric Ggantija Temples in Gozo would also be of particular interest to those guests who are intrigued by ancient civilisations. These temples are the oldest free-standing Megalith temples in the world and, despite being vandalised over time, boast intact large rubble stone walls on the inside and magnificent protective megalith walls on the outside. The stature of these temples reflect the intensity of our ancestral faith, which could then literally move mountains.

   50 min

6. A stop at the lovely Belvedere of Qala in Gozo to enjoy a bird’s eye view over the Maltese archipelago including the Blue Lagoon of the smallest island called Comino.

   15 min

7. Lovely Inland Sea and mushroom-shaped General’s Rock. The short but intense boat trip through the unique rock tunnel of the Inland Sea out onto Gozo‘s Blue Grotto is not to be missed, if the sea is calm enough for it to take place. The boat trip is not included in the tour price.

   45 min

Cancellation

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

Know before you go

How it compares in Mellieħa

• Its from-price is 641% above the median of the 88 day trips we list in Mellieħa.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• 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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