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Tour Overview
Embark on the "Secrets of Malta Walking" tour and uncover the island's hidden gems through breathtaking coastal walks and historic explorations. Stay in a modern hotel in the tranquil area of St Julian's, just steps from Balluta Bay, and enjoy a rooftop infinity pool to unwind after your adventures. Discover the UNESCO World Heritage city of Valletta, with its awe-inspiring architecture, and explore Malta's ecologically diverse nature parks and ancient Punic tombs. Each day offers a new journey, from the dramatic cliffs of Malta's 'fish tail' to the historic streets of Rabat and the walled city of Mdina. Enjoy the freedom of a B&B stay, with numerous dining options nearby, and a 7-day bus ticket for seamless walking transfers. This tour promises a perfect blend of natural beauty, history, and relaxation. ...more ...less
Highlights
Excellent coastal walking with spectacular views over dramatic coastlines and beautiful beaches.
Discover the historic UNESCO World Heritage city of Valletta with awe-inspiring architecture.
Explore ecologically diverse nature parks and ancient Punic tombs of Malta.
Experience breathtaking cliffs and stunning views to Comino and Gozo on Malta's 'fish tail'.
Walk through the Rabat area, one of Malta's oldest settlements, and the walled city of Mdina.
Enjoy dramatic sandstone cliffs and magnificent sea views between Marsascala and Marsaxlokk Bay.
Itinerary
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Arrive at your hotel in the quieter area of St Julian's
Day 2
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Malta's 'fish tail'
Location: Comino
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Discover Malta's 'fish tail' with breath taking cliffs beautiful beaches and stunning views to Comino and Gozo. A shorter optional walk is also available.
Day 3
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Xemxija Trail to Majjistral Park
Location: Majjistral Nature Park
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Explore Malta's ancient relics and Punic tombs, pass a 1,000-year-old carob tree and continue to the ecologically diverse Majjistral Nature Park.
Day 4
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Xemxija Hill, Mistra and Selmun
Location: Xemxija
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Excellent views of Mistra Bay, Xemxija and St. Pauls Bay following the coast line to Selmun.
Day 5
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Valletta
Location: Valletta
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
An impressive coastal walk of Malta's capital city with UNESCO World Heritage site status, with stunning views of its surrounding natural harbours A shorter optional walk is also available.
Day 6
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Rabat area
Location: Rabat
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Explore the area of Rabat, one of Malta's oldest settlements and the walled city of Mdina. Head towards the coast with dramatic cliffs. A shorter optional walk is also available.
Day 7
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Marsascala to Marsaxlokk Bay
Location: Marsaxlokk
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Dramatic sandstone cliffs and magnificent sea views between the two fishing towns of Marsascala and Marsaxlokk Bay, famous for its Sunday Fish Market! A shorter optional walk is also available.
Day 8
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Leave Malta
Location: St Julian's
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
The tour ends after breakfast in St Julian's
What's Included
7 nights single-centre accommodation
Enjoy a comfortable stay with 7 nights of single-centre accommodation.
All buffet breakfasts
Start each day with a delicious buffet breakfast included in your stay.
Management by your local Headwater-appointed agent
Benefit from the management and support of a local Headwater-appointed agent during your tour.
Route directions and maps
Receive detailed route directions and maps to guide you on your walking adventures.
7 day bus ticket for walking transfers
A 7-day bus ticket is included for convenient walking transfers.
What's Not Included
Transfers (if booking Land Only)
Transfers are not included if you book the land-only option.
Travel insurance
Travel insurance is not included and must be arranged separately.
Single accommodation (available on request) - compulsory single supplement
Single accommodation is available on request and requires a compulsory single supplement.
Visas or vaccinations
Visas or vaccinations are not included and should be arranged independently if required.
Food
Accommodation
This single centre holiday is based in the quieter side of St Julian's just 350m away from the front at Balluta Bay and you will find your hotel tucked away in a quiet, narrow alley. A modern and contemporary hotel with striking decor, its rooftop infinity pool is a perfect place to relax after a day's walking. Your stay here is on a B&B basis as there are so many excellent restaurants nearby for you to find the best spot for dinner. Valletta is also just a short taxi ride away should you wish to spend an evening in the capital.
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Mode of Transport
The tour includes a 7-day bus ticket for walking transfers, allowing you to explore Malta's stunning landscapes and historic sites with ease. Transfers are not included if booking land only, so you may need to arrange your own transportation to and from the starting point in St Julian's.
Check out our Q&As
What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?
The tour provides a single-centre accommodation in a modern and contemporary hotel located in the quieter side of St Julian's, just 350m away from Balluta Bay. The hotel features striking decor and a rooftop infinity pool, and your stay is on a bed and breakfast basis.
Are meals included in the tour package?
All buffet breakfasts are included in the tour package. However, dinners are not included, allowing you to explore the excellent restaurants nearby for dinner options.
Is transportation provided during the tour?
A 7-day bus ticket for walking transfers is included in the tour package, allowing you to travel conveniently between walking locations.
What kind of support is available during the tour?
The tour is managed by a local Headwater-appointed agent who will provide route directions and maps to assist you during your walks.
What are some of the highlights of the walking tour in Malta?
The tour includes excellent coastal walking with spectacular views over dramatic coastlines, beautiful beaches, and azure Mediterranean waters. You will also discover the historic UNESCO World Heritage city of Valletta and explore ecologically diverse nature parks, woodlands, and ancient Punic tombs. ...more ...less
Is there an option for shorter walks during the tour?
Yes, there are shorter optional walks available on several days, including the walks in Malta's 'fish tail', Valletta, Rabat area, and between Marsascala and Marsaxlokk Bay.
What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
If you wish to make any changes to your booking, particularly if you need to alter any flights booked through us, please let us know as soon as possible. There is a booking or flight amendment fee of £40 per change and flight amendments often incur extra airline costs depending on the changes to be made and if the ticket has been issued or not.
How long has the tour company been trading?
Exodus has been trading since 1974
What documents will I receive before I travel?
Your final joining instructions and flight details, if booked with us, will then be sent out 2 to 3 weeks before departure. If you would like a hard copy posted, or if you require these any earlier, please contact the customer operations team. We advise that if you are booking connecting travel before receiving these, please ensure you leave plenty of time.
Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Travellers are welcome to opt to share a room with a tour member of the same gender for no additional charge. If you'd like your own room, we can request a single supplement so that you will have your own room throughout.
Can I join the tour once it has departed?
You are welcome to meet the group after the tour has departed however there is no reduction in rate for joining a tour after the departure date.
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Reviews of this operator
Jane Holdaway (Google Reviewer)
Had an exceptional holiday with...
24-Mar-2025
Had an exceptional holiday with Exodus during which we travelled extensively around Sri Lanka and got a real taste of the country and the people who live there. The itinerary was packed with interesting trips and activities and all of the hotels were very comfortable. We had an excellent local guide who looked after our group brilliantly and became a friend by the end of the tour. This was not the cheapest tour we looked at but we don't regret a penny spent on it because of the quality and attention to detail. Would thoroughly recommend Exodus!
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Gergana Racheva
Very helpful and prompt service
06-Jan-2023
Very helpful and prompt service.
I called to check for an already booked trip and once we sorted this, the agent was ready to help me with another booking as well. He actually waited for me to book my flight tickets, answered all my questions, informed me of all my options. Exodus is a tour company I am using regularly due to the quality of their trips, ease of booking and helpfulness of their customer service team
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Tim Hardy
Stunning walking. Walking the Amalfi Coast
04-Nov-2021
This trip takes you through the most beautiful parts of the Mediterranean walking with a guide and also discovering the wonders of Pompeii and Vesuvius. The hotel had a nice feel as family run, spotless and comfortable rooms, we were well looked after for breakfasts and dinner each day, and the barmen fixed some mean cocktails for us.!
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paul green (Google Reviewer)
Went on a tour of...
14-Jan-2022
Went on a tour of morocco in October and loved it ,mohamed the tour guide was excellent, probably go with exodus to India next year
Paul Green
It's amazing what you can do in a week! Cycling the Dalmatian Coast.
08-Oct-2021
This holiday was extremely enjoyable. The itinerary is well planned and the route takes you to a variety of destinations. Not having been to Croatia before I didn't know there were so many beautiful small islands and I loved the ferry and catarmaran rides. The coastal route we took was dramatic and the World Heritage sites in Split and Dubrovnik very interesting and worth visiting. The Adriatic Sea was warm, blue and inviting, good for swimming even in October. The hotels we stayed in varied in size from medium to large. I particularly liked the one just outside Dubrovnik as I had a sea view. Tourists were plentiful in Split and Dubrovnik but in the other places we stayed there was an end of season feel and it was quiet on the roads and in the resorts. The food was good and our guide was always able to recommend a nice restaurant for our evening meal. The weather in October was good for cycling - not hot, partly cloudy most days and one day it rained!
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Roger Wells (Google Reviewer)
We have just returned from...
12-Feb-2025
We have just returned from a 2 week Exodus trip to Egypt, Alexandria to Aswan. We had a great time, enjoyable company, with an excellent guide, Sayed. All worked out as described. The 3 day Red Sea extension was relaxing. Even the train journey, Cairo to Aswan, was a great part of the experience
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Damian Cannon (Google Reviewer)
We've been on several group...
21-Mar-2025
We've been on several group trips with Exodus to destinations such as India and Jordan where we'd rather let some one else do the organising. In all cases these trips have been excellent with wonderful guides and well designed itineraries. We have always returned with happy memories.
In cases where things have gone wrong Exodus have never disappointed us with their service. During one case our plane was diverted at the start and we joined the tour 3 days late. But despite this Exodus organised everything, including a driver, required to let us catch up. Equally during the pandemic our trip was cancelled twice and in the end we decided to take a full refund which Exodus handled properly.
Having just returned from our latest trip we're already considering where we can go next. It's possible that we wouldn't bother to use Exodus in Europe because we can organise everything ourselves but further afield we'll definitely be travelling with Exodus again.
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Mrs Y Morrison
Fabulous company and trip
06-Jan-2023
We went overland from Cape Town to Zimbabwe through Botswana and Namibia. What a fantastic trip. Our first time with Exodus although we have travelled extensively around the world. We would highly recommend this company for such a brilliant trip - we got everything and more all at a good price. Thanks to everyone involved. We are looking at our next trip!
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Alison Payton (Google Reviewer)
I've done 8 trips in...
17-May-2023
I've done 8 trips in the last 14 years with Exodus, and have been rewarded with a 10% discount on all future bookings. I feel very confident that I'll receive pleasant, efficient service, and have the unusual holiday experience that I'm looking for each time. I've trekked to the top of snow-capped peaks, wild-camped in the desert, seen amazing spectacles of nature, visited 4 capital cities in a week, and learned about local culture and experienced local hospitality in a way that I simply wouldn't on a conventional holiday.
The quality of the accommodation and guides can vary, but this is mainly down to cultural differences and things that Exodus can't control. I've only ever complained once, my complaint was taken seriously, and I was sent a discount voucher - you can't say fairer than that.
I remain a loyal customer.
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David (Google Reviewer)
Exodus are generally a good...
21-Aug-2024
Exodus are generally a good travel company. Things tend to run smoothly and trips well organised.
Their customers tend to be at retirement age. Trips are a bit overpriced. I would also avoid trips in Europe, as these often focus on more coffee stops and meals, rather than walking.
I would also recommend making sure your guide records any accidents you have, hopefully not applicable. I had one on Sierra de Aitana which the guide saw and knew about, but he and Exodus said it never happened when I followed up after the trip. I wasn’t putting in a claim, just suggested a safety improvement. They have since apologised and acknowledged this as an error.
They are a good reliable option for outside of Europe trips.
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