Malta Island in its long history managed to become a small homeland of the Phoenicians, Romans and many other civilizations that left a noticeable mark here .The most accessible open-air museum in the world, the Maltese archipelago lies at the crossroads of the oldest sea lanes connecting the Middle East with the Mediterranean West, and North Africa - with mainland Europe..Perhaps, nowhere else on the planet can one go through a day of a path of 7,000 years of history, visit numerous UNESCO World Heritage sites, such as the Hypogeum or the temples of Mnaydra and Hajar Ima .
The prospect of Malta as a tourist destination, strategically located in the center of the Mediterranean Sea, is difficult to overestimate. This is truly a historical "golden vein," filled with a cultural flair and traditions that fascinate a foreigner and make him come again and again to these shores of the color of honey. Therefore, no one was surprised to award Malta the title "Destination of the Year 2008" by Seatrade International, one of the largest players in the sphere of cruises and sea transport.
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The Port of Valletta has for centuries been considered one of the best and safest havens in the whole of the Mediterranean..The mighty walls of the bastions surrounding this picturesque port preserve the extensive heritage of miniature Malta - historical, archaeological and cultural, cordially opening the doors to cruise passengers .The main berths of cruise ships - the so-called Great Harbor - are only 20 minutes from the Malta International Airport, which connects the island with all major cities in Europe..The large harbor is also only 15 minutes walk from the very heart of Valletta - a city declared by UNESCO as a world-class value .
Due to its compact size, Malta, even during a one-day parking lot, offers tourists the opportunity to see a lot of interesting .For example, go to the three ancient mystical cities of Vittoriosa, Senglei and Cospicua - or to the medieval city of Mdina .Visit the center of crafts in Ta'Ali - or go on the serene island of Gozo .Explore palaces, churches and picturesque streets decorated with flowers - or head straight for the ancient villages, where among the lush nature hidden ancient monuments of forgotten civilizations - $ .
| Old Valletta - it will be seen by tourists, swimming in the capital's port |
| Here such miniature ferrymen cruise to Comino Island |
| Landscapes of Malta are magnificent |
Perhaps only Malta can give such a diverse choice of attractions, which can be reached by taxi or bus in just a couple of hours - therefore, easily accessible during a stop on a cruise itinerary. However, no less successful idea will be to fly to the picturesque archipelago in advance, two or three days before the start of a busy cruise, to spend a serene midday clock on the cleanest beaches of the archipelago.
However, this is all the lyrics, and here are the facts: one of the world's largest travel companies with the participation of Russian capital, which recently entered the market of Russian outbound tourism, namely, TUI is going to launch another cruise project in May 2011 with a home port in Malta - Mein Schiff ("My ship"). In the German tourist market, this board will be promoted for all cruises starting and ending in Malta.
The Mediterranean cruise ship MSC Fantasia (displacement 138,000 tons and 334 meters long) will perform uninterrupted weekly flights from Malta every Wednesday between April 20 and October 12, 2011.
Malta will also be visited by vessels Norwegian Cruise Lines, Louis, Thomson, Hapag Lloyd, Transocean, Seabourn, Saga, Fred Olsen, Iberocruceros, Royal Caribbean, Costa, MSC, Regent Seven Seas, AIDA, Azamara, Disney, Mitsui, Princess, Mano Maritime, Club Med, Celebrity, Holland America Line, Cunard, P & O, Ponant, Phoenix Reisen, Arcalia and Voyages of Discovery.
The following ships and companies will complete the cruise cycle in Malta: MSC Fantasia and Sea Cloud - with the same name liners, Hapag Lloyd - with Callisto liner, Saga - with Spirit of Adventure, Star Clippers - with Star Flyer, Ponant - with Le Ponant, Silversea - with Silver Spirit and TUI Cruises - with Mein Schiff.
Not only the central location, the small size of the Maltese archipelago and the abundance of interesting sights make Malta an excellent starting point for cruises in the Mediterranean. This unique country has another undeniable advantage: here tourists always sail, arrive and make stops in exceptionally safe places where they speak English.
Parking in Malta during the cruise is an ideal option for a holiday of original and provincial cozy, with visits to craft markets, cultural events and festivals. But Malta is also a developed tourist destination: there are a lot of quality hotels, shopping and sports centers, casinos, restaurants and all kinds of entertainment in the country.
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