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Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Full schedule

Visits

Blue Lagoon, Gozo, Valletta

Highlights

Get to really know Valletta during a walking tour with a local guide, then join your leader for explorations of the historic Three Cities, Senglea, Cospicua and Vittoriosa.
Experience Malta’s tangible history during a visit to the Hagar Qim archaeological site. Dating back as far as 3600 BC, this is one of the oldest religious sites in the world.
Meet a local family at the Xwejni Salt Pans, dating back to Roman times, and learn how they have been harvesting salt from here for more than 160 years.
Enjoy a wine tasting with delicious nibbles at a family-ran winery in Gozo, with the most incredible views, where the owners themselves will tell you all about the wine-making process.
Explore the fortified city of Victoria, Gozo’s capital, paying visits to the medieval citadel, the Gozo Museum of Archaeology, Gran Castello Historic House and Gozo Nature Museum.

Themes

High Adventure

What travelers are saying

"We joined the Intrepid “Real Italy Food Tour” and enjoyed it thoroughly. Our tour guide, Micol, was very knowledgeable and provided us with lots of good information. It seems Micol knew many of the staff of the venues we visited, including the pasta making class we attended. Our group of 11 travelers was extremely compatible, which greatly added to the fun and enjoyment."

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Malta, Keystone of Mediterranean History

By Road Scholar

preferred

5/5 Excellent

Group Tour

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Full schedule

Visits

Mdina, Valletta

Highlights

Step back in time with a full day on the sleepy sister island of Gozo, where (so it is said) Calypso enchanted Ulysses for seven years
Share a meal with invited local residents
View Malta's incredible collection of archaeological treasures, from ancient megalithic temples to artifacts of the Phoenician and Roman eras -- including the oldest freestanding buildings on Earth!

Themes

50 plus, Cultural, Education / Learning, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

"Our family of four, including two adult children, took the Bicycling: Day Trips to Paradise in Canada. This trip is entirely outsourced to the owners of the inn, there are no Road Scholar employees involved in the trip. Two of us have taken bicycle trips all over the world and the bicycling component of this trip was disorganized, haphazard and almost unsafe. We all filled out forms giving details regarding our bicycle fitting months before the trip. On the first day, the leader Stephen, went around the room and asked the same questions and said everyone would get fitted in the morning before we began the first ride. The morning brought a rack of bikes, all different types in various levels of readiness. There were road bikes, hybrid bikes, mountain bikes and e-bikes. The rides were all on paved surfaces and the mountain bikes were heavy and the additional suspension added weight. The bike I received had rust on the chain and rear sprocket. When I asked about it, was told they were waiting for another van to show up with tools and equipment. Once it arrived, they gave me the lubricant to spray on the rust. My wife’s bike would not shift into the high gear on the front sprocket. Instead of adjusting the derailleur, they suggested spraying it with lubricant. Our one son is over six feet and needed a larger frame bike, even though he detailed it in the bike form months ago, there was no bike to fit him. One of the guides, then went home and brought a larger bike that was a full suspension mountain bike for him. The bike was very heavy, hard to control on the road and he felt unsafe. After two days, one of the guides convinced Stephen that they could adjust a hybrid bike to fit him. Clearly there was no work done to prepare the bikes for the trip. Many of the bikes needed adjusting and all needed lubricant to function easily. For every day, there was a tray of snacks placed out for us to take along the ride. None of the bikes had any baskets or attached bags, so if you didn’t bring a small day pack, there was no way to carry the snacks. For lunch on the rides, they brought exactly one sandwich for each rider. Since most of us get hungry while doing a day of exercise, it would have been helpful to have a few extras. On one day, they ran out of sandwiches and one of the leaders that were riding with us did not get lunch. Do NOT take this trip if you are expecting it to be a bicycling trip. We have used VBT and Discovery Bicycle Tours many times over the past 25 years and they are excellent bike tour companies. Lastly, after sharing these details with Road Scholar after the trip, their response was weak at best. After doing the full reviews and having to call them, their response was to give us $200 credit after spending $8000 on this trip. Not only was that insulting, they assumed that I would take another trip with their organization."

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Treasures of the Mediterranean Isles

By Tauck

none

4.2/5 Great

Small Ship Cruise

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Elba, Mount Etna, Palermo, Stonehenge, Valletta

Highlights

Explore the Corsican citadel of Bonifacio, perched on soaring sea-cliffs, with its medieval fortress, maze of streets, churches, mausoleums, and unique history
Visit the prehistoric temple complex at Hagar Qim on Malta, a UNESCO World Heritage Site older than Stonehenge
Discover Ortigia, a small island-city within the city of Siracusa – a romantic enclave of ancient temples and baroque architecture
Explore the summit of Mount Etna, Europe’s largest volcano, with an experienced mountaineer-guide, and savor some of the most dramatic panoramic views of Sicily and the Mediterranean

Themes

50 plus, Cultural, Local Immersion & Homestays, Nature & Wildlife, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"Sad to see a once good tour company stumble and fall into mediocrity. That’s Tauck post-Covid. My May 2023 tour of Normandy, Brittany and the Loire Valley was done on the cheap by Tauck, yet cost me thousands of dollars extra as a solo traveler on a special small-group tour.   5-star hotels switched to 3 and 4 (without any compensation or explanation)… many more meals “on your own”… lots of “self-guided” tours of museums and chateaux and castles we knew nothing about… airline quality “rubber chicken” dinners, not in hotel restaurants, but in sad and isolated business convention spaces… poorly-trained newer Tour Directors (like the one on this tour) with limited experience traveling outside her tiny Canadian village or dealing with people from diverse backgrounds. She even confessed that this was a second gig job that took her away from her own business back home! You get what Tauck pays for, but unfortunately, not what YOU pay for.   Speaking to a “Guest Relations” agent was comically pointless. She tried to make everything my fault, which I now understand is par for the course with the “new” post-Covid Tauck. Please reconsider spending huge amounts of your hard-earned money on a tour company that has lost its way and no longer delivers."

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Voyage to Antiquity: Exploring Sicily and Malta aboard Sea Cloud

By Lindblad Expeditions

none

4.7/5 Excellent

42 reviews

Group Tour

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Full schedule

Visits

Hagar Qim Temples, Marsaxlokk, Mdina, Sicily

Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

"UnCruise is an amazing dream!! The crew, the sales team, the office team, all go out of their way to make sure your experience is unforgettable. We were on the August 1, 2020 cruise. Even tho things didn’t go quite the way we planned, UnCruise was unbelievable. We will be back. UnCruise was my first ever cruise. They will be the only company we ever cruise with."

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16 days

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Malta: Small Group Tour Malta Highlights

By Goway Travel

preferred

4.6/5 Excellent

Self-Guided / Independent Tour

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Full schedule

Visits

Gozo, Mdina, Mosta, Rabat, Senglea Point, Sliema, Valletta, Victoria

Themes

Cultural, Relaxing Retreats

What travelers are saying

"Very well organized trip. Great accommodation, very pleasant & knowledgeable guides, very comfortable bus in New Zealand and our driver Linda was the best."

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7 days

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14 Day Discover Sicily & Malta 2018 Itinerary

By Gate 1 Travel

none

3.7/5 Great

Small Group Tour

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Agrigento, Gozo, Mdina, Mount Etna, Palermo, Sicily, Valletta

Highlights

Visit the Palatine Chapel in the Norman Palace with its interior of glittering 12th century Byzantine mosaics Tour the old city of Palermo, featuring an incredible mix of architectural styles Discover Phoenician Motya with its famous Charioteer by boat Visit Mazara del Vallo, with its Arabian style quarters and famous dancing Satyr Make your own classic pizza from fresh ingredients! Discover Agrigento's Valley of the Temples, the best preserved remains outside of Greece View the Roman Villa del Casale in Piazza Armerina, a UNESCO World Heritage Site Visit the trendy resort town of Taormina Ascend the lava-crusted slopes of Mt. Etna – one of the most active volcanoes in Europe! Discover the island of Ortigia, the historical center of the city of Siracusa Visit the Greek Theater and the Ear of Dionysus in the Siracusa Archaeological Park See the baroque jewels of Noto, Ragusa, and Scicli Discover the rich history of Valletta, the European Capital of Culture for 2018 Explore the “Three Cities” Vittoriosa, Cospicua, and Senglea areas of Malta Marvel at the awe-inspiring megalithic Temples of Ggantija in Gozo Experience Maltese cuisine & hospitality during lunch in a private home

Themes

50 plus, Cultural

What travelers are saying

"We have loved Gate 1 and always sing their praises. We've been on 7 tours with another one booked for fall. We were supposed to leave for Ecuador this week, however the country is in a 60 day state of emergency with the escape of 2 infamous gang members. Tourists are advised to stay indoors and there is a daily curfew from 11pm-5am. (our flight was to land at 11:15pm). Our trip included stays in 2 of the main cities of unrest. There have been shootings, car bombings, hostage taking, closing of embassies, and other countries issuing do not travel warnings. Other tour companies have cancelled tours or offered refunds or rescheduling. Travel insurance does not cover wars or civil unrest, but we are clearly afraid to go there. Both we and our travel agent have reached out multiple times with our concerns and asked if we could reschedule or get some sort of credit. We continue to get the same reply either in person or via email...Gate 1 has your safety as our highest priority and we feel you are safe ("they are not targeting tourists") and your itinerary should not be impacted. What? Their highest priority is $ and not our safety. There is no way that's the tour we anticipated. We cancelled the trip and took a 90% penalty, loss of deposit, and $276 airline penalty. It's a LOT of money, but we would have been terrified, and it's not worth getting hurt or worse. Sorry, but it's not the company I want to do business with in the future."

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14 days From$4,199

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Malta: Dolmen Resort Long Stay

By Goway Travel

preferred

4.6/5 Excellent

Self-Guided / Independent Tour

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Full schedule

Visits

Gozo, Valletta

Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

"Very well organized trip. Great accommodation, very pleasant & knowledgeable guides, very comfortable bus in New Zealand and our driver Linda was the best."

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22 days

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14 Day Discover Sicily & Malta 2020 Itinerary

By Gate 1 Travel

none

3.7/5 Great

Group Tour

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Agrigento, Gozo, Mdina, Mount Etna, Palermo, Rabat, Sicily, Valletta

Themes

50 plus, Cultural, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

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14 days From$4,199

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Jane

Apr 2024

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Malta and Gozo Discovery

Patricia, the guide, was very friendly and certainly knew her stuff. She took care and was very attentive to the requests of the group. Really great group of people...

Bru

Apr 2024

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Malta and Gozo Discovery

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Anthony

Mar 2024

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Malta and Gozo Discovery

Excellent trip, and Excellent Guide

Alan

Nov 2023

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Malta and Gozo Discovery

The tour was well organised & we saw everything that was promised in the itinerary.Our tour guide had lived in Malta all her life & had excellent knowledge &...