Comino and Blue Lagoon - Full Day Tour.  Today we sail to the magical Blue Lagoon and enjoy the crystal clear waters in a wonderful day out at sea. We start off towards the north of Malta where this excursion will take us past landmarks such as the bays of St Julian’s, St Andrews and St Paul’s where we can see the islands where the shipwreck of St Paul took place in 60A.D.

A cold buffet lunch with wine is served on board and the rest of the afternoon is spent swimming, sunbathing or exploring the sandy beach ashore this unique island. A truly relaxing excursion in which all guests can experience Malta's treasured sea in one memorable day.

We return to the hotel and the evening is at leisure.  (B,L)

In case of unfavourable weather, this day trip will be replaced by a Jeep Safari with its unique way of exploring Malta. Discover the most beautiful and remote parts of the island that are hardly ever visited by tourists and enjoy scenic spectacles that only our professional Jeep Safari chauffeurs can offer. Whether it’s the cliffs in Dingli or the countryside along the northwest coast, this excursion is definitely packed with action. We also have a swim stop scheduled in the program together with a large selection of typical Maltese specialties that we offer with our superb lunch at midday.

Full Day Tour of Gozo.   After breakfast we head for Gozo. Our tour starts with a visit to the Ggantija Prehistoric Temples and the Ta’ Kola Windmill in Xaghra. The Ggantija temples are the earliest of a series of megalithic temples in Gozo. Their makers erected the two Ggantija temples during the Neolithic Age (c. 3600-2500 BC), which makes these temples more than 5500 years old and some of the world's oldest manmade religious structures. Together with other similar structures, these have been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The temples were possibly the site of a Fertility cult - archaeologists believe that the numerous figurines and statues found on site are connected with that cult. According to local Gozitan folklore, giants built these temples and used them as places of worship.

From here we will pay a visit to Ta’ Kola Windmill which is situated in the heart of the village of Xaghra, Gozo, and is one of the few surviving windmills on the Maltese Islands dating back to the Knights’ Period. It is a fine example of the rural economy and domestic life of Gozo in past centuries, and houses original milling mechanism, miller’s tools, as well as the blacksmith’s and carpenter’s workshop. The living quarters provide a glimpse into domestic life in bygone times.

The tour continues with a visit to Calypso’s Cave. This cave is situated in a cliff face, a short distance from Xaghra and overlooks the red sands of Ramla Bay. This cave is assumed to be the cave referred to by Homer in `The Odyssey' where Calypso, the beautiful nymph kept Odysseus as a `prisoner of love' for seven years.

From here we will proceed to Dwejra to see the "Azure Window", Fungus Rock and the Inland Sea. The Azure Window is another spectacular natural landmark in Dwejra, along with The Inland Sea and Fungus Rock. The Azure Window at the end of the cliff, is a giant doorway, through which one can admire the blue expanse beyond the cliff. It must be one of the most photographed vistas of the Islands, and is particularly spectacular during the winter, when waves crash high inside the arch. The sea around is very deep and of a dark blue hue, which explains why it is called the Azure Window. The rocks in this area are encrusted with fossilised crustaceans, evidence that most of the island was once covered by water.

In front of the Azure Window is the Blue Hole and The Chimney, two of the most popular dive sites in Gozo. We will also stop to see the local lace and knitwear for which the island of Gozo is renowned.

Lunch is included, after which we visit the Citadel including Gozo's Cathedral in the capital Victoria. And a stroll along the Bastions of the citadella where one can view a large part of Gozo from its highest peak. There will also be some time to visit a couple of shops in the area and we would recommend Ricardo just next to the Cathedral where guests can also purchase Maltese Delicacies.

Finally we embark the ferry boat at Mgarr Harbour to return to Malta. The evening is free at leisure.  (B,L)

Travel insurance is compulsory for all tours. All clients MUST be insured to cover personal accident, medical expenses, cancellation, curtailment and repatriation. It is also very important that your insurance policy is relevant to the Kumuka style of travel. Kumuka offers a specially negotiated insurance policy specifically tailored to adventure travel. As well as providing substantial cover for medical emergency, cancellation and curtailment, personal luggage, money and valuables and legal expenses, this insurance will also provide cover for the adventure activities you may choose to undertake whilst on tour. Please call us on the Kumuka free phone number 0800 068 8855 (UK only), or on 1300 667 277 in Australia, for further information.

No client will be allowed on tours without suitable insurance. If you have already arranged insurance elsewhere, please be aware that many of the optional activities such as bungy jumping or water rafting may not be covered on your policy. If you plan on doing any of these activities please purchase additional insurance.

At the start of your tour you will be asked to present your original policy document and complete an insurance information form. We recommend that you have a photocopy of this document, which you keep separate from the original.

It is important that you obtain the appropriate visas before you embark on your Europe trip. Country entry regulations change daily, www.kumuka.com  provides you with visa information. Please consult your relevant embassy for all details such as opening hours or costs. Visas cannot be obtained once you have started your tour, and during the peak summer months it can take longer than normal to get visas, please allow extra time to do this.

EACH CLIENT IS SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR OBTAINING ALL NECESSARY VISAS BEFORE JOINING A TOUR.

Kumuka does not accept responsibility for changes in regulations or requirements for visas. The information provided is given in good faith.

Europe, like the rest of the world, is no stranger to theft. You must exercise extreme care with wallets, cameras and other valuables especially in towns or busy tourist areas. We advise that you make copies of your passport, credit cards, airline tickets and your insurance policy and that you keep a careful note of both used and unused traveller’s cheque numbers. At times when you are unable to store your valuables in safety deposit boxes in hotels we recommend that you carry some sort of money belt or hidden pouch for safekeeping of valuable items.

Tipping is a way of life and very much expected. For many tipping is a means of supplementing their wage and is a normal part of payment for goods and services. Be sure to keep small denomination notes or coins on you to avoid embarrassment.

It is customary to tip for services received, however, not compulsory. Tipping is done at your discretion.

We suggest that you take into account the time of year you will be travelling, and pack accordingly to the season. Quick drying clothes are recommended, and at many hotels there are laundry facilities.

Personal Effects:

Camera & film, Spare passport photos, Water bottle, Money belt, Sewing kit, Sunhat/ Sunglasses, Music CDs/Ipod, Books, Wet Ones, Soap to wash clothes, Writing materials, Swiss Army knife, Calculator, Personal toiletries, including tampons, contraceptives, Insect Repellent, Sunscreen.

You might like to read up on the destinations that you are about to visit as these cities all have interesting sites and histories. We recommend a variety of guidebooks such as Lonely Planet, The Rough Guide and Insight Guides. All these publications have good general information as well as more specific country information that will help orientate you in the countries you visit.

Vegetarians or those with special dietary needs can also be catered for however in some countries the type of food may be limited. Please let the Reservations team know your special requirements as soon as possible so we can do all possible to assist your needs.

Under no circumstances are any illegal drugs allowed on any part of the trip. It is against the law to use or be in possession of illegal drugs and substances. Anyone discovered in possession of any such drugs, will be subject to the local authorities. No refund whatsoever will be returned, should this situation occur.

If you are on prescription drugs, then it is advisable to have a note from your doctor confirming this.

Tour Questionnaire - We would like to hear about your experiences on tour. One week after your tour ends you will automatically receive a feedback questionnaire via email. If we do not have your email address you can still complete a questionnaire by visiting www.kumuka.com/feedback

Email - If you have any specific comments about your tour then please write to us by email to operations@kumuka.com