• All accommodation as described

• Meals as described in the Meal Plan

• Self-guided information pack containing your map and route notes

• Transfers by taxi as described in the itinerary

• Return ferry crossing between Malta and Gozo as described

• Travel insurance

• Travel to/from Malta

• Visas (if applicable)

• Some meals as described in the Meal Plan

• Tourist taxes may apply and are usually under 5 Euros per room per night

• Personal equipment

• Local transfers by public transport

• Entrance fees

• Any additional activities/excursions indicated as optional

Each self-guided holiday comes with comprehensive route notes and a map or pocket guidebook of the area you are exploring. The route notes contain information about the places you will visit and the local transport you might need, along with the detailed route notes for your daily walks or cycle rides. We even include some tips for the best places to stop for lunch.

You can expect to receive your Self-Guided Pack containing your route notes, a map or guidebook, and all your relevant documents, no later than 3 weeks before your holiday start-date. We will send your documents using a signed-for courier so that you can track your package and know that it is safely on its way to you. For bookings of more than 4 people we will send an additional Self-Guided Pack. If you do not need this additional pack please inform our Sales Team. Your pack will be sent to the lead booker, so please remind them to pack it before setting off.

Should your self-guided trip be part of a longer adventure requiring you to leave home more than three weeks before your holiday start-date, please inform our Sales Team so that we can make alternative delivery arrangements.

Our Self-Guided Holidays are perfect for your next family holiday and are suitable for children of all ages.

Our partner hotels and accommodations are able to provide cots for young children, and some offer family rooms. We can also arrange hire of children’s bikes and tag along bikes for most of our self-guided cycling trips and with trips such as Lake Constance and the Danube offering routes on designated cycle paths you can rest assured in keeping your family safe.

As a parent we trust that you know your own child’s capabilities, so please read the itinerary details to ensure the distances covered each day are suitable for your family. If this is a first time walking holiday for your family, a centre based trip is a fantastic option as it allows you to easily opt out of a days walking if a day of building sand castles, swimming in the pool or visiting museums is calling instead.

Please discuss this further with our sales team who will be happy to assist in picking the best trip for your family.

TRAVEL TO YOUR DESTINATION

In some cases you may choose to take a ferry and/or train to your holiday start and end destination. Please see further information on Travelling by Train.

If flying from the UK there are low cost airlines available to the start and from the end of your holiday.

To benefit from full financial protection, ease your holiday planning, and avoid dealing with airlines, we can book scheduled flights from the UK as part of a flight inclusive package. Scheduled flights are usually more expensive than low cost alternatives, however potentially less stressful if your flight is cancelled or delayed. If you book flights through KE Adventure Travel we will offset the carbon of your flight.

The trip starts and ends at Malta Airport. All of our self-guided holidays are sold on a Land Only basis allowing you the flexibility to choose the travel method which best suits you. For this trip, we have included a return transfer for you from Malta Airport which offers many departures from regional UK airports.

It is also possible to travel to Malta by ferry from Sicily. The included arrival and departure transfer can be arranged to pick up and drop off at the ferry port.

Please ensure you inform our customer sales and support team as early as possible of your flight times / ferry details, so that we can arrange your transfers for you.

This holiday is arranged on a bed & breakfast basis to allow you the most flexibility during your trip. Where there are fewer options to dine out in local restaurants on Gozo, your evening meals are also included at the hotel.

Water from the taps is perfectly drinkable on this holiday - please use this to fill your personal bottles for your daily activities. We do not encourage the purchase of single-use plastic bottles.

Maltese food has been influenced over the centuries not only by its close proximity to Italy, but also by its position in the middle of the Mediterranean as a crossroads of international trade routes. This has resulted in a delicious melding of food cultures, with something to appeal to all palates. Here you can discover small cafes and street vendors, to high-end restaurants lauded with Michelin stars, and everything in between.

Traditional Maltese dishes are mostly meat or fish. Being an island nation, you will be sure to find the freshest catch on offer. You might like to sample the national dish called fenkata, a flavoursome rabbit stew prepared with vegetables, herbs and spices; bragioli, also called beef olives, which is a hearty dish of beef steak rolled and filled with ground meat and cooked in a rich ragu; or the traditional sausage called zalzett Malti with a spice profile that indicates the historic North African influence on the island. Other local specialties to try, particularly on Gozo, include aljotta, a fish soup; and ġbejniet – sheep’s milk cheeselets that can be served fresh, dried, or crusted in fragrant herbs.

A favourite snack typical of Malta is pastizzi, a delicious flaky pastry filled with all manner of savoury ingredients such as ricotta cheese or peas. You will find small-fronted ‘hole in the wall’-style pastizzeria shops ubiquitously available across the island.

While the traditional dishes may seem very meat-heavy, vegetarians need not fret. You will be able to enjoy meat- and dairy-free options on your holiday, with fresh vegetables, pulses, salads, meze-style dishes, pasta and pizza available.

Whilst we can cater for vegetarians, albeit sometimes with a more limited choice, we cannot always provide for special diets.  Due to the nature of some of the trips that we operate and the countries in which we operate them, it can be very hard (and sometimes impossible) to cater for a wide range of dietary choices and you may have to supplement your meals with food/snacks from home.  If you have specific dietary requirements please do speak to our sales team and they will be able to advise you whether or not we will be able to offer your specific choice.  Please note that we are unable to provide separate menus and cannot accept liability for any problems arising from special dietary requirements or intolerances.

On this holiday you will stay in a hand-picked selection of 4* hotels throughout. You will have a base for three nights each in Mellieha situated in the north of Malta, and on neighbouring Gozo. Both of these make for comfortable and convenient locations for your explorations on these beautiful islands. You will also spend the final night of your holiday in upmarket Sliema, overlooking the scenic bay of Valletta.

All hotels are well-equipped with amenities including bars, restaurants, communal lounge or terrace areas as well as swimming pools, ideal for cooling off and relaxing after a day on your feet.

On Gozo, you will notice a change of pace from the larger main island to a more laid back, rural way of life. The traditional limestone villages embody the character of this unspoilt island and the accommodations here, typically converted farmhouses with pleasant gardens, reflect this rustic charm.

It is possible to arrange additional nights accommodation before or after your trip if you would like to enjoy the charms of Malta a little longer. Please speak to one of our sales team for further details.

For this holiday you should take one piece of luggage and a daypack. Luggage with wheels is useful for this holiday. For international flights please check your baggage allowance with your airline.