The study of interaction of people with their environment

The people of Malta are European in thought, behavior and custom. They are particularly hospitable and make friends very easily, being able to speak many languages but predominantly English. Maltese youngsters love enjoying themselves has plenty of opportunities to have a good time, and mix very well with their foreign counterparts. Malta has its own language - however, until recently, Malta was a British protectorate for some 160 years. The voluminous presence of British personnel in Malta pervaded Maltese Society, which became English speaking. Today English is an official language together with the Maltese. Further more civilization in Malta goes back thousands of years and is much earlier than in many parts of Europe. This makes Malta very rich historically. Malta’s history is also very varied with pre-historic megalithic temples. Roman settlements, Arab influences and European domination.

Day 1

Arrival at Malta International Airport.
Transfer to Hotel.
Welcome talk and briefing on the programme would be provided in the late afternoon.
An Introduction to Maltese Natural Habitats would also be given.
Dinner at hotel.

Day 2

Breakfast - Transfer to the Dingli Area, near Mdina, and hike observing birds and flora native to that particular region of Central Malta. The group would stop for their packed lunch in Buskett Gardens. During the day, a talk on Maltese Flora would be given. The group would make their way back to the hotel by traditional public transport.

Dinner at Hotel

Day 3

Early departure for the Nature Reserve in the northern region of Ghadira near Mellieha, and briefing on the preservation activities being pursued by the reserve and a hike in the surrounding region.

Depart to Gozo.
Dinner at hotel in Gozo.

Day 4

Early wake - up. The group would be taken to the cliffs at Ta’ Cenc where seagulls are often spotted. The group would then hike along the ridges to the picturesque fishing bay of Xlendi. In the afternoon the group could take an optional mountain bike ride (at a surcharge of Lm2.50 per person), or walk, from Hotel to Ramla il-Hamra through the San Blas Valley and return via different route.

Dinner at Hotel.

Day 5

Early wake up , Breakfast. The group will be taken to the northern regions, the Island of Gozo, and bird watch in Dwejra. A hike would be organised along the coastal regions and up to Marsalforn Bay passing through Forna point and Xwieni Bay.

Dinner at Hotel.

Day 6

Breakfast at Hotel - Morning Departure to Malta (ferry trips and transport from Cirkewwa port to the hotel included). After lunch, the group would be taken to the eastern coast of Malta. A walk would be organised from St.Thomas Bay along the coast to Delimara point passing through St. Peters Pool. The group would make their way back to the Hotel by traditional Public Transport.

Dinner at Hotel.

Day 7

Early wake- up, Breakfast - Departure to the southern coast of Malta to the Wied iz-Zurrieq area (Blue Grotto Area). A hike through the beautiful Ras il-Hamrija region to the Mnajdra Temples. Should the weather prove favorable a boat trip close to the uninhabited Island of Filfla would be provided - the group would catch a boat from the Blue Grotto - a surcharge of Lm3 would be applicable and payable locally by each participant.

Dinner at Hotel.

Day 8

Breakfast at Hotel. Departure to Malta International Airport.