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| Getting Around Malta & Gozo |
Malta & Gozo even though small in size offers you an amazing amount to do. It is not a matter of what to do but more a case of where to start and how to do it!
Escorted Tours & Day Trips
There is an excellent choice of things to do in Malta and even though small, the Maltese Islands certainly offer the visitor a good choice of escorted tours and day trips to choose from.
If you are here for a short holiday or visiting on a cruise liner for a day or two you may opt for a tailor made private tour. Customized private tours give you the opportunity to visit the main sights and attractions in comfort and in the shortest possible time.
Day Cruises
Cruising is an obvious choice, especially during the summer months. There are plenty of day cruises and sailing adventures to choose from visiting beautiful bays and lagoons. Comino and Blue Lagoon..
Car Hire/Self Drive
The freedom to explore and at a pace you prefer. Car hire in Malta & Gozo is undoubtedly one of the most popular ways of getting out and about. You can visit all the popular attractions when you hire a car in Malta, the best beaches and explore the hidden charms of our islands.
Buses
Most of Malta's towns and villages are connected to Valletta by bus. Usually they depart and return to City Gate (the main bus terminus). Buses (yellow with an orange stripe) are numbered but their destination is not shown, however, billboards showing the destination and route number can be found in the city gate bus terminus.
Buses on Gozo
On Gozo, buses (grey with a red strips) serve the main villages from Victoria but only run in the morning. In Gozo routes are 'circular' routes which originate at and return to Victoria. Therefore you may need to return to Victoria each time to visit other destinations. Therefore, it is advisable that when visiting Gozo, you opt for a tour/excursion or hired car.
Ferries to Gozo
There is a regular passenger/car ferry service between Malta and Gozo operating almost 24 hours, especially during the busy summer months. The main ferry terminal in Malta is in the North of the island at Cirkewwa. The ferry port of Mgarr in Gozo is in the South, it takes approximately 25 minutes to cross.
Ferry tickets can be purchased before boarding or on your return. If you decide to visit Gozo by car/jeep it is advisable that you get to the ferry terminal early.
Ferries between Valletta and Sliema
A 10 minute crossing between the historical city of Valetta and the trendy resort town of Sliema. This ferry service is operated by the Marsemxetto Steam Ferry Company, a subsidiary of the popular Captain Morgan Cruises, the cost is minimal.
Ferry to Sicily
A very popular day out and for many visitors an opportunity not to be missed. Virtu, operators of the Catamaran ferry to Pozzallo in southern Sicily can offer a ferry only crossing or a combined ferry and tour (recommended), visiting popular attractions such as Mount Etna, Taormina and more.
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