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 We'll take you on an epic 8 days gay tour of Malta and Gozo. Malta is considered one of the most gay-friendly countries in the world. Malta doesn't need a big introduction: here we'll explore unique areas, fully appreciate its great beauty, great history and excellent food. In this fascinating tour, we will take you to the most iconic places in the country, always accompanied by us and local guides. Whatever is included in the tour, we are always with you.
We'll visit the historic capital, Valletta, the fascinating area of the 3 Cities and its fantastic port, Mdina: the Silent City of Malta and Rabat, delve into St. Peter's Pool, explore Blue Grotto, taste the delicious food, tour the island of Gozo from one end to the other and end up on a boat on the precious island of Comino.
You'll also have your own time, so you can explore at your own pace whatever you want, shopping, the beach or simply hanging out by the hotel's pool. We will also have at your disposal some optional tours if you want, and you'll always have our help when you need it.
Day 1
Hello and welcome to Malta.
Upon your arrival at Malta airport (MLA), we will have a transfer waiting for you that will take you directly to the hotel in maximum comfort. Here we'll be waiting for you and it will be the group's meeting point. Depending on your time of arrival, you will still be able to enjoy the pool, until dinner time. On our first night we will have our first group dinner in a restaurant, to introduce ourselves/get to know each other and socialize.
Included: • Transfer from airport to hotel in Malta • Welcome Gift • Group dinner • Hotel in Malta
Day 2
This morning you'll have at your disposal a delicious breakfast to gain strength for the rest of the day. At around 10am we'll meet our local guide and set off on an adventure through the streets of Valletta.
Through the language of food, you'll see all the stories behind the Maltese capital, its buildings, its culture and its people, which is a melting pot of various civilizations, as well as the food consumed by the locals. This will be the most amazing Valletta experience that you'll get as you try different foods and drinks from the island.
We start in Floriana, next to the Royal Malta Artillery Memorial WWII, to reach the gates of Valletta through the Triton Fountain and the Renzo Piano project, including the Parliament. You'll visit the Upper Barracca Gardens to take the most incredible photo of the spectacular Grand Harbour. Then we walk through the streets of Valletta passing some of the most important palaces, but also some of the side streets. It will be a tour lasting about 4 hours.
The rest of the afternoon and evening you'll be free to continue exploring Valletta, shopping, sitting on a terrace and watching the world go by, going to the beach or hotel pool, in other words, do whatever you feel like.
Whoever wants to come with us, we'll take a ferry to Sliema and walk along the long, beautiful waterfront to St. Julians, always by the sea, and we make a few stops to swim in the pools carved into the rocks and with several other stops on the way. Most likely we will all come together.
If you wish, we have some suggestions for optional tours available for the rest of the day:
- Delve into the history of Valletta, walking tour
- Yoga class on the beach and sea bath in Sliema at the end of the day
- Qrendi Village Tour
After dinner, how about we all go for a cocktail or a beer at the local gay bar? Let's go and from here, let the night roll...
Included: • 4-hour food history tour in Valletta + local guide • Transport from the hotel to Valletta (if applicable) • All food and drink included in the tour (lunch included) • Hotel in Malta
Day 3
As yesterday you went to bed a little later, it's Sunday and you want to rest a little longer. So this morning you decide what to do and where to have lunch. Enjoy the hotel's swimming pool or walk the streets at your own pace and explore whatever you feel like.
If you wish, we have some suggestions for optional tours available
After lunch, around 2pm, our guide will pick us up to go discover the 3 fortified cities of Cospicua, Birgu, and Senglea on a guided trip for 4 hours. Admire magnificent churches and historical piazzas and enjoy a cruise around the Grand Harbour.
During the trip, we'll have the opportunity to appreciate these 3 unique historic fortified cities and admire magnificent churches, traditional squares, incredible fortifications and architectural treasures found throughout the Three Cities area. Pieces of living history kept alive by hundreds of years of preservation!
We start with a scenic drive through the city of Cospicua, the largest of the Three Cities. It will be a fascinating walking tour through the narrow streets of the city admiring and appreciating all the historic buildings and captivating treasures found at every turn.
Upon reaching the Vittoriosa shore, we board a traditional Maltese boat for a delightful tour of the harbor's colorful creeks.
The tour ends in Senglea, on the Gardjola Gardens, located at the tip of the peninsula, enjoying a breathtaking 360° view of the Grand Harbour, including the impressive Fort Sant Angelo.
After this magnificent afternoon, we'll return to the hotel. The rest of the time is free, take the opportunity to rest a little, because we still have a lot to see and do and tomorrow we wake up a little earlier.
Included: • Breakfast • Transport + 3 fortified cities of Cospicua, Birgu, and Senglea 4-hour tour + local guide • Maltese traditional boat • Hotel in Malta
Day 4
Today we woke up a little earlier and after breakfast, around 9am we set off on a private tour to discover the most emblematic places on the island of Malta on a full day visit with lunch included. We advise you to bring a bathing suit and towel, as we will go to some places where you can dive into the warm waters of Malta.
Our driver and local guide will meet us at the hotel and we'll head straight to Mdina, the city nicknamed the Silent City. We walk through the narrow, winding and atmospheric streets of the Silent City while enjoying the views of the most important palaces, churches and monuments of this century-old city.
Then we go to Rabat, which is right next to Mdina and we pass and enter some of the most beautiful churches and convents in this majestic city.
After Mdina and Rabat, we head towards Ta' Qali Crafts Village, where different types of crafts are sold. You can watch the artisans blowing and forming the glass, visit the goldsmith's filigree and beautiful jewelry and take a look at the beautiful sculptures and lace.
Then we will pass through Popeye Village where the original filming of the Popeye musical production was made. We will make a brief stop at its viewpoint to enjoy the park and its ravines. After the stop, we head towards the famous Blue Grotto, located on the south coast of Malta. The location of this fascinating natural cave combines the sunlight, the various surrounding caves and the deep dark blue of the sea.
We continue our tour to St. Peter’s Pool, fantastic swimming spot, a natural rock bath with large flat slab areas for sunbathing between dives.
Nearing the end of our day and before heading back to our hotel, let's visit Marsaxlokk. Idyllic fishing village where we will have some time to stroll through the local market located by the sea, walk along the small seafront and enjoy the typical Maltese Luzzu boats.
Around 5pm we are back at the hotel, where you can still go for a swim. The rest of the time is free.
Included: • Breakfast • Private driver + local guide • Visit to Mdina + Rabat + Ta' Qali Crafts Village + Blue Grotto + St. Peter's Pool + Marsaxlokk • Hotel in Malta
Day 5
Today is the day to leave for the fantastic island of Gozo. It's time to pack your bags and set off on a new adventure. Make the most of breakfast, because around 12:30am we leave the Hotel and board the fast ferry in Valletta that will take us to the port of Gozo in less than 1 hour. Upon arrival there will be a transfer that will take us to our hotel. You'll have the afternoon and night on your own to enjoy the hotel's swimming pool or take a walk along the seafront.
We and the rest of the group are with you and whoever wants, we can get together and go for a walk.
Included: • Breakfast • Transfer to Valetta Ferry port (if applicable) • Fast ferry - Valletta to Gozo island • Transport from the port of Gozo to the Hotel • Hotel in Gozo
Day 6
Today your day starts early. After breakfast, around 9:30am we'll tour the island of Gozo in an open jeep. You'll visit the most iconic places on the island of Gozo always accompanied by a local guide. As we go by jeep, we can leave the main roads and go through less touristy paths. A delicious lunch is also included.
We guarantee that you'll get great photos of the beautiful landscapes of Gozo. We guarantee that you'll get great photos of the beautiful landscapes of Gozo, as you pass and stop in the charming towns and enjoy the different bays, such as Ramla Bay and Xlendi Bay.
You'll also discover the secrets of the Calypso Cave and enjoy a delicious lunch.
We start at Qala Belvedere for panoramic sea views and then visit the beautiful resort town of Ramla Bay. Then you'll see the ruins at Calypso Cave or explore the Ggantija temple complex (on your own).
We'll stop to refuel with lunch in the beautiful village of Xewkija.
Discover the typical fishing village of Xlendi Bay and marvel at the rock formations of Dwejra.
When you get to the north coast of Gozo you have the Saltpans, close to the seaside resort of Marsalforn Bay. Towards the end of the day you'll visit the Citadel in the capital of Victoria and finally enjoy some time for a relaxing dip in the sea.
After a full day, we'll return to the hotel and you'll have the rest of your time and dinner at your leisure.
Included: • Breakfast • Jeep full day in Gozo • Visit to Qala Belvedere + Ramla Bay + Calypso Cave + Xewkija village + Xlendi Bay + Dwejra + Marsalforn Bay + Citadel in the capital of Victoria • Lunch • Hotel in Gozo
Day 7
We start a new day with breakfast and today is dedicated to relaxing before saying goodbye.
Let's explore Gozo and the amazing Comino island by water. We'll go on a boat full day tour.
Some landmarks that you can visit are: Blue Lagoon where you will be able to explore the island, snorkel or swim in crystal water, Coral Lagoon, Santa Marija Bay, Comino, San Niklaw Bay, among others.
Let's enjoy the sun, the warm and clean waters of Comino and Gozo.
As the day draws to a close, it's time to head back to the hotel.
To start saying goodbye, remember the last days we spent together, laugh and socialize, let's finish big with our last group dinner.
After dinner, the rest of the time is free.
Included: • Breakfast • Boat tour to Comino island • Visit to Comino + Blue Lagoon + Coral Lagoon + Santa Marija Bay + San Niklaw Bay • Dinner • Hotel in Gozo
Day 8
Today is the farewell day. Day to say goodbye and see you next time, hoping to see everyone again, who knows, in another destination!
Depending on your departure time and destination, we help you plan the easiest way to leave the island of Gozo and reach the airport or even continue for a few more days on the island of Malta (or even Gozo). Just tell us and we'll help you with whatever you need.
Included: • Breakfast
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