Gozo Full Day visiting Ggantija Temples, Salt Pans & Dwejra

Qawra, St Paul's Bay, Malta



During this tour you will visit: Ggantija Temples, Dwejra Bay, a Crafts Shop, Marsalforn Salt Pans & the Capital City Victoria.

Highlights

  • Visit the megalithic Ggantija Temples complex on Gozo
  • Ride the trackless train past Marsalforn Bay, Qbajjar Bay, and Xwejni Bay
  • See the Inland Sea and Il-Ġebla tal-Ġeneral rock formation
  • Stop at a Crafts Shop for local food tasting and purchases
  • Explore the capital city of Victoria

Description

This full-day tour explores Gozo’s historic sites and natural landscapes, starting with hotel pick-up and a ferry crossing from Malta.

Visit the Ggantija Temples, over 5,550 years old, then travel to Marsalforn to board a trackless train. The 40-minute ride passes Marsalforn Bay, Qbajjar Bay, and Xwejni Bay, offering views of the salt pans. Due to current road construction, the salt pans visit is replaced by a stop at the Basilica of Ta'Pinu.

Next, visit a Crafts Center to sample traditional Maltese foods and buy local crafts. Continue to Dwejra Bay to see the Inland Sea and the unique rock formation Il-Ġebla tal-Ġeneral. Weather permitting, take a short boat trip on the Inland Sea.

Conclude the tour in Victoria, the capital, where you can explore the Cittadella’s Bronze Age fortifications, enhanced by Phoenicians and Romans. Return transportation to hotels or designated drop-off points is included.

Includes

  • Pick-up and drop-off from hotel or nearest point
  • Transportation throughout Malta and Gozo
  • Licensed English/Russian-speaking guide
  • Ferry ticket
  • Trackless train ride to Marsalforn salt pans area
  • Entrance ticket to the Ggantija Temples complex

Excludes

  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks

Important Information

  • A moderate amount of walking is involved.
  • The road to the salt pans is currently under construction; the Basilica of Ta'Pinu replaces the salt pans visit temporarily.

Easy Cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

For the best experience, wear comfortable walking shoes and bring sun protection. Booking in advance is recommended, especially during the summer months.

Frequently Asked Questions

The tour includes visits to the Ggantija Temples, Marsalforn Bay, Qbajjar Bay, Xwejni Bay, the Inland Sea, Il-Ġebla tal-Ġeneral rock formation, a crafts shop, and the capital city, Victoria.
The tour includes hotel pick-up in Malta and a ferry crossing to Gozo as part of the full-day itinerary.
Yes, there is a stop at a crafts shop where you can sample traditional Maltese food and purchase local crafts.
The Ggantija Temples are megalithic structures on Gozo dating back over 5,500 years, known as one of the oldest free-standing monuments in the world.
Yes, you will ride a trackless train that passes Marsalforn Bay, Qbajjar Bay, and Xwejni Bay to explore the island.
Yes, this full-day tour in Gozo is specifically designed for those interested in historical sites, natural bays, and local crafts.
The tour includes a visit to Dwejra Bay to see the Inland Sea and the unique rock formation called Il-Ġebla tal-Ġeneral.
Yes, the tour explores Victoria, which is the capital city of Gozo.
The tour lasts a full day, including transport from Malta, the ferry crossing, and visits to multiple locations in Gozo.
Check the tour provider's official website for the most up-to-date information on hours and availability.

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