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Discover Gozo and the famous temples of Ggantija with a guide!
In the morning, you'll be picked up by a minibus directly from your hotel. You'll head to the port of Cirkewwa at 9:30 am, for the crossing to the island of Gozo.
On arrival on the island, you'll follow your guide to visit themegalithic temples of Ġgantija, listed as aUNESCO World Heritage site since 1980. This impressive archaeological site dates from around 3600-2500 BC, as do the temples of Ta' Ħaġrat and Skorba in Malta. The temples of Ġgantija are considered the second oldest monument on the planet, just after Göbekli Tepe in Turkey - they're older than the pyramids of Egypt! The etymology of "Ġgantija" is derived from the Maltese word for "giant" ("Ġgant"), as the site was thought to have been built by giants. This mythological idea takes on its full meaning when you consider that the temples are built from megaliths (massive limestone blocks) measuring over five meters long and weighing more than 50 tons.
After visiting the temples of Ġgantija, you'll head to Victoria, the capital of Gozo. Victoria is best known for its Citadelle, the walled city. This medieval fortress, with its imposing military architecture, is Gozo's main landmark, visible from all over the island.
You'll continue your excursion to Xlendi Bay, surrounded by picturesque cliffs, the bay is now on the must-visit list for those visiting the island of Gozo. Your final stop will be Dwejra Bay, located on the west coast of the island of Gozo. Weather permitting, you'll have the opportunity to discover its impressive 65-meter-long natural tunnel that opens out into the sea, during a short boat trip (extra charge to be paid on site).
At the end of this day of sightseeing, you'll take theboat and then the bus back to your accommodation in Malta.
