Port
Mgarr (Victoria), Gozo, Malta
Activity Level
Moderate Activity
Excursion Type
All
Wheelchair Accessible
No
Starting At (prices in USD)
$90
Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
Duration
Approximately 3 Hours
Meals Included
Meals included
Gozo's food is grown on the island and still prepared in mostly traditional ways. Family recipes have been passed down for generations, using fresh, natural products such as sun-dried tomatoes, olive oil, fresh cheeses, and fragrant herbs.
Board your coach for a drive to Fontana Cottage. Here, you'll discover that Malta's culinary tradition is an eclectic affair with its own unique flavors. Family is everything at the Gozitan kitchen table and lunch or dinner is the daily meeting point of every household. You'll be greeted by locals in traditional attire. Follow them into their world to discover the ingredients kept secret by island generations. Enjoy a taste of Gozo as you sample different wines produced here, along with delicious, crusty Maltese bread.
Then, reboard your coach for a short visit to 19th-century Kenuna Tower, perched dramatically on the edge of a cliff. This site boasts an amazing view of your ship anchored in front of the islands of Comino with its Blue Lagoon and the northern tip of Malta as a backdrop -- a postcard-perfect photo opportunity. An interesting aside is that the Knights of St John used this spot to display bonfires for communication with others on Comino and Malta. The tower was built by the British in 1848 when the telegraph arrived on the islands.
You'll have time to walk through the botanic garden surrounding the tower, where plants endemic to the Maltese islands are cultivated.
Reboard your coach for the return to the ship.
Please note: Wear comfortable walking shoes. Shade is limited; to avoid sunburn, wear light, long clothing suitable for use as a cover-up. Bring a hat and sunglasses; wear biodegradable/reef-safe sunscreen. Bring bottled water.