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Full day Gozo Jeep Safari (Malta)
Enjoy Gozo's charming countryside and rich history by spending your day on our Full Day Jeep Safari. Our experienced driver will take you through different villages, valleys, country roads, and the most beautiful spots and places of interest on the island of Gozo. Pick up and drop off from your accommodation and ferry tickets are included.
Meeting Point
Your Accommodation
Your Accommodation
Transport will pick you up from your accommodation and drive you to Cirkewwa ferry terminal to catch the ferry to Gozo.
Cirkewwa Ferry Terminal
Arrive at the ferry terminal to catch the 9:45 am ferry to Gozo. Kindly note that once you arrive you can board the ferry without tickets as these 2-way tickets will be supplied from our end on your way back.
Mgarr Harbour, Gozo
As the Gozo ferry approaches, Mgarr is the first charming sight of Gozo you get when you arrive at the Mgarr ferry terminal from the island of Malta. On one side stands Fort chambray, constructed by the Knights of the Order of St. John in 1749, while the church dedicated to Our Lady of Lourdes is a prominent landmark overlooking the harbour. To the right, the terraced fields slope slowly into to the sea.
Upon arrival in Gozo, you will meet one of our Jeep drivers waiting outside the ferry terminal. He/she will be holding a sign that reads 'Barbarossa'. Tour begins from here.
Qala Belvedere
A must see location when visiting the island! The rocky hillsides of Qala enjoy an unobstructed view of the Maltese archipelago. Enjoy a breathtaking view of the main islands of Malta, Comino, Cominotto, and Gozo from the Qala belvedere. From here one can also spot the channel between Comino and Cominotto hosting one of the most naturally beautiful spots around the Maltese islands – The Blue Lagoon.
Dahlet Qorrot Agricultural Valley
Passing through the village of Qala, down to Dahlet Qorrot valley where you see a lot of fruit trees and farmers working the fields.
Nadur Village with a stop at Mixta Cave
Passing through the village of Nadur you might note the names of the houses. Most families from this village emigrated to America and most of their houses were given the name "God Bless America", "Starts and Stripes", "American Eagle"...etc.
Stopping at Tal-Mixta Cave is a must as it is one of Gozo’s hidden gems found on the outskirts of Nadur Village, on the opposite side of the iconic Calypso Cave. By following a small rock-covered passage and negotiating a couple of steps, you can access this beautiful cavern. The secluded cave provides a perfect panoramic view of the splendid red sands of Ramla l-Ħamra beach and the terraced fields all through the valley.
Calypso Cave
Hidden inside the high cliffs, overlooking the breathtakingly red sands of Ramla l-Ħamra beach, lies what is known as Calypso’s Cave, the cave purportedly referred to in Homer’s ‘Odyssey’.
Gozo, according to the myth, was Homer’s isle of Ogygia, where the nymph Calypso held the Greek hero Odysseus as her “prisoner of love” for seven years, promising him immortality, after being blown on the shore and losing his ship. Eventually, she allows him to leave and he returns back home to his wife. However, Calypso was still in love with him, and legend has it she’s still waiting for him on her island.
Due to geological movement, the cave is inaccessible to the public. However, the magnificent views over Ramla l-Ħamra and the valley make it worth the visit. On the shore, below the cave, you can also observe ruins of a wall built by the Knights of Malta in the 18th century to serve as defence against sea-ward attacks from pirates.
Ggantija Temples
Located in the village of Xaghra, Ġgantija is a megalithic temple complex from the Neolithic (c. 3600–2500 BC). Predating the standing stones at Stonehenge and also the Great Pyramids of Giza, these two temples have been deemed UNESCO World Heritage Site. The name, Ġgantija springs from the word ‘ġgant’, meaning giant in Maltese, as it was believed giants had constructed them due to their size. In fact, some of the megaliths weigh over fifty tons and are over five meters in length.
The entrance fee to the temples is not included. If purchased, the ticket will also include a visit to Ta' Kola Windmill.
Citadel
Located in Gozo’s capital city of Victoria (also known as Rabat), and built on a hill, is the Ċittadella. This old fortified city full of history and culture is believed to have been inhabited since the Bronze Age, and that it later served as an administrative town during Phoenician and Roman times. Nowadays only a couple of families live within the Citadel walls. Delighting visitors with its maze of quaint alleys, hosting medieval buildings, several holy niches and bas-reliefs, the Citadel’s main attraction is in its square: the magnificent baroque Cathedral of Gozo dedicated to the Assumption of the Virgin Mary. At the top of the city’s fortifications one can enjoy stunning panoramic views over Gozo.
Lunch at Mariblu Restaurant, Xewkija
Set menu - 3 course meal including wine and water
Sanap Cliffs
Situated on the southern coastal side of the island, which is one of its highest points, are the somewhat hidden Sanap Cliffs. Here you can enjoy a delightful walk and witness a breathtaking view, all the way to Xlendi Bay.
Xlendi Bay
Passing by the small fishing village of Xlendi you have time for a photo stop
Fontana
Passing through the village of Fontana you can see the very old laundry. You will have time for a photo stop. Back in the day, when households didn’t have water and electricity supplies, people used to carry their washing to communal springs, referred to in Maltese as l-għajn tal-ħasselin. In the sixteenth century, in the small village of Fontana, arched shelters were built over the springs for the convenience of people when washing their clothes. The irrigation system used is a very old one, consisting of stone gutters that constantly bring water up from springs in the valley. Yet it remains functional to this day as a reminder of the quaint village life of our elders.
Dwejra - Inland Sea and Fungus Rock
The inland sea is a small shallow inland lagoon with a small pebbly beach enjoyed by swimmers, snorkelers and divers alike. The enclosed bay is directly linked to the sea through an impressive tunnel.
The Fungus Rock, otherwise known in Maltese as Il-Ġebla tal-Ġeneral (The General’s Rock), is an offshore 60-meter-high pillar of limestone at the entrance to Dwejra Bay. The islet has an inside aperture that creates lovely water reflections at the base of the reef and got its name from a small, rare fungus that was discovered on it by a commander of a squadron of galleys belonging to the Knights of St. John.
Dwejra was also the home of the famous Azure Window. Serving as a backdrop, the famed Azure Window at Dwejra has also appeared in a number of big budget movies and TV series including the 1981 film ‘Clash of the Titans’ and ‘The Count of Monte Cristo’ in 2002. Arguably the most popular of which is the hit TV series ‘Game of Thrones (2011-2019), which it serves as the set of the iconic Dothraki wedding feast between Khal Drogo and Daenerys Targaryen in episode 1. Unfortunately, the arch was lost to the sea in March 2017 amid heavy storms.
Ta' Pinu Shrine - photo stop
On the way to Wied il-Mielaħ you pass by Ta' Pinu Church. Today’s monumental shrine to Our Lady of Ta’ Pinu was built between 1920 and 1931. Its origins trace back to June 1883 when a peasant woman, from the village of Għarb, Karmni Grima, was alleged to have heard the voice of the Virgin Mary in the small chapel that then occupied the site. It quickly became a center of pilgrimage as many miracles and acts of grace were said to be manifested there, including saving Gozo from the plague which had hit Malta at the time. The locals, therefore, decided to build a larger and more magnificent church on the site in honour of the Blessed Virgin. The new church became even more popular among Roman Catholics and nowadays it is visited by thousands of people every year. Its most notable visitors were Pope John Paul II in 1990, Pope Benedict XVI in 2010 and most recently Pope Francis in 2022.
Wied il-Mielaħ
A natural landmark worth visiting is a limestone natural arch on the north-western coast of the island, located at the end of the valley Wied il-Mielaħ (hence its name) north of the village of Għarb. The storms and the Mediterranean Sea cut through cliffs to form a perfect window formation. A staircase carved into the cliff leads to the mouth of the valley, where one can peek through the natural window.
Salt Pans
Just past Qbajjar bay, on the north coast of Gozo, 350-year-old salt pans at Xwejni Bay stretch about three kilometres along the coast. The production of sea salt has a long tradition in Gozo and the saltpans found here are still used today. Locals can still be seen scraping up the crystals of salt during the summer months. Once collected, the salt is stored and processed, and packaged by hand in the caves that have been carved into the coastal rock. Furthermore, these salt pans are incredibly picturesque and a perfect spot to get a scenic snap.
Mgarr Harbour, Gozo
Return to Mgarr Harbour, to catch the 5 pm ferry back to Malta.
Cirkewwa ferry terminal
Arrival back in Malta where transport will be waiting for you to take you back to your accommodation.
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Transport ( 2 way transfer from and to your accommodation)
Ferry tickets
Lunch including wine and water
Jeep driver
Fuel
Entrance Fee to Ggantija Temples
Tour Important Information
Kindly note that pick-up time will be re-confirmed upon booking, directly with the client, as this will depend on which locality the client is staying.
Clients are advised to wear comfortable walking shoes.
During the summer months, a swim stop can be included in the program in exchange for one of the stops. Clients are advised to bring swimwear, sun cream, towels, and sunglasses.
Since it is a private tour the clients have the opportunity to exchange any of the stops with another of their choice (even if not included in this program) as long as they keep within the time frame.
Important message from the guide
Boat excursions and private charters are available from March untill November but jeep tours are all year round.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
