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VALLETTA\u00a0CRUISE<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Start planning your cruise and book your excursions in Valletta and its surroundings<\/h3>\n
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The Maltese archipelago is a region of remarkable landscapes, historical architecture, and three UNESCO World Heritage Sites. On the island of Malta, an\u00a0MSC Mediterranean Cruises<\/a>\u00a0destination, cities such as the\u00a0baroque Valletta and the medieval Mdina<\/strong>\u00a0unveil the island’s ancient past. Voted European Capital of Culture for 2018, Valetta is home to 16th-century buildings, enlightening museums, and a stunning waterfront promenade. Every year, the city plays host to a number of important village feasts and a colourful carnival.<\/p>\n

MSC Cruises excursions\u00a0offer plenty of exciting things to see including:<\/p>\n

\u2022 Valletta and Mdina
\n\u2022 Gozo Island
\n\u2022 The Marvellous Megalithic Temples of Malta<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>

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Explore the city of\u00a0Valetta\u00a0<\/strong>on a scenic MSC Cruises excursion. Visit beautiful\u00a0Barrakka Gardens<\/strong>, a landscaped public park, before taking in views of the Grand Harbour. Next, glimpse stunning\u00a0Baroque and Neoclassical buildings\u00a0<\/strong>which are cast across the city. Admire the ornate interior of St. John\u2019s Co-Cathedral, home to Caravaggio\u2019s world-renowned painting. Finally, explore the medieval walled city of\u00a0Mdina<\/strong>, a maze of narrow streets and historical landmarks such as the Baroque St. Paul\u2019s Cathedral. This incredible structure, which dates back to the 12th-century, features a wide array of striking frescoes.<\/p>\n

Discover\u00a0Gozo<\/strong>, the\u00a0second-largest island in the Maltese archipelago<\/strong>, on an MSC Cruises excursion. Discover the Rotunda of Xewkija, the dramatic cliffs at Sanap, and the idyllic Xlendi Bay and its famous saltwater lagoon. Weather permitting, take a swim in Hondoq Bay, celebrated for its pristine beach and aquamarine waters. Then, on your way back to port, enjoy a shopping break at the artisan Gozo Crafts\u2019 Centre.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re an archaeology buff, book an exciting MSC Cruises excursion to the\u00a0Megalithic Temples of Malta<\/strong>, a\u00a0UNESCO World Heritage Site<\/strong>. Both Malta and nearby Gozo are home to an impressive set of prehistoric monuments, some which pre-date the Egyptian pyramids! Explore these mysterious places of worship before travelling to the charming fishing village of Marsaxlokk, where you\u2019ll see brightly coloured \u2018luzzu\u2019 boats dancing on the water. Finish the day with a scenic drive through the Cottonera region, before taking a walking tour of Vittoriosa, an old fortified city.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

CRUISES FROM \/ TO VALLETTA<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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