Gozo & Comino: Full Day Jeep Tour with Swim & Lunch

Summary

Jeep trails across Gozo, ancient stones, sea caves and a Comino swim

You’ll ride open-air jeeps across Gozo’s valleys and villages, touch ancient stones at Ġgantija Temples, share a lively buffet lunch with local wine, then end your day swimming in Comino’s Blue Lagoon before heading back by boat. Expect real moments—sun-warmed rocks, laughter over lunch, salty hair—and memories that stick around after you leave.

What’s the experience like?

The first thing I noticed was the smell—diesel mixed with wild fennel as our jeep rumbled out of Mgarr Harbour. Our guide, Joseph, waved at an old man selling prickly pears by the road. He said something in Maltese that made everyone laugh (I still don’t know what it was). The sun already felt sharp on my arms and we’d barely left the harbor when the landscape changed—suddenly it was all stone walls and red earth, goats picking their way along the edges.

I didn’t expect to feel so small at Ġgantija Temples. Joseph told us they’re older than the pyramids, which sounded like a fact until I touched one of the stones and it was warm from centuries of sun. We bounced between villages—Nadur’s bakery smells drifted through the window for a second—and stopped above Ramla Bay where Calypso supposedly kept Odysseus. There’s a view there that makes you go quiet for a minute, even if you’re not usually sentimental about these things.

Lunch was loud and messy in a good way—buffet style, lots of olive oil and tomatoes, local wine poured without asking how much you want. Some people went back for thirds. Afterward we drove past salt pans glinting like mirrors and stopped at Dwejra’s Inland Sea; fishermen were mending nets and didn’t look up as we wandered past. The cliffs near Xlendi made me dizzy if I looked down too long—wind whipped my hat off once but someone caught it before it flew into the sea. That part still makes me smile.

On the way back to Malta we took a speedboat past Comino’s caves—the water was so blue it looked fake until you dipped your hand in. We had forty-five minutes to swim in the Blue Lagoon; I mostly floated and watched kids jumping off rocks while our group compared sunburns. It wasn’t perfect—my towel ended up soaked—but honestly, I wouldn’t change any of it.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Full day Gozo island jeep tour

• Depart from Mgarr Harbour
• Visit Qala Belvedere viewpoint
• Explore Ġgantija Temples
• Stop at Calypso's Cave
• See Ramla Bay
• Drive along Sanap Cliffs
• Visit Stone Quarries
• Explore Inland Sea lagoon
• View Fungus Rock
• Stop at Salt Pans at Xwejni Bay
• Visit Marsalforn Bay
• Tour the Cittadella in Victoria
• See Gozo Cathedral
• Enjoy buffet lunch with wine and water
• Boat transfer via Blue Lagoon and Comino caves
• 45 minute swim stop at Comino and Blue Lagoon
• Return to Mgarr Harbour

Top questions

How long is the Gozo full day jeep tour?

The tour lasts a full day with pickup in the morning and return in the late afternoon or early evening.

Is lunch included on this Gozo jeep tour?

Yes, a buffet lunch with unlimited local wine and water is included during the tour.

Are entry fees to Ġgantija Temples included?

No, entrance fees to Ġgantija Temples are not included in the price.

Does this tour include swimming at Comino?

Yes, there is a 45-minute swim stop at Comino’s Blue Lagoon if weather permits.

Is hotel pickup provided for this day trip?

Hotel pickup and drop-off are included for this Gozo & Comino jeep tour.

Are speedboat transfers part of the experience?

Speedboat transfers via Blue Lagoon and Comino Caves are included when weather allows; otherwise ferry tickets are provided.

What are some stops on this Gozo jeep tour?

You’ll visit Qala Belvedere, Nadur, Ramla Bay, Calypso Cave, Ġgantija Temples (entrance not included), Xlendi Cliffs, stone quarries, Inland Sea (Dwejra), Fungus Rock, salt pans at Xwejni Bay, Marsalforn Bay, Citadel & Cathedral in Victoria.

Is this tour suitable for children or infants?

Children are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult; infants can ride in a pram or stroller.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel pickup and drop-off from Malta or Gozo hotels, all transport by open-air jeep with a friendly driver-guide who knows every shortcut across Gozo’s valleys and villages; buffet lunch with unlimited local wine and water; speedboat transfers passing through Blue Lagoon and Comino Caves (or ferry tickets if weather isn’t ideal); plus plenty of time to explore each stop before returning home sun-kissed and salty-haired.