Valletta, Malta

Valletta and its suburb town of Floriana are perched on the steep Sciberras peninsula jutting out into Malta's two deep natural harbours, Grand Harbour and Marsamxett Harbour. Valletta is the Islands' fortress city. Founded by the Knights of St John in 1566, it is known as the 'city built by gentlemen for gentlemen' ; a 16th century architectural masterpiece.

Valletta is very much a working, capital city; a bustling cultural centre and the administrative and commercial heart of the Islands. Walking around Valletta, you'll come across an amazing number of historical sites, squares, courtyards, gardens and any number of cafés to visit. The city is a delight to shop in: narrow side streets are full of tiny shops selling antiques, maps, books, prints and jewellery.

Things to See & Do

• Republic Street
• Upper Barakka Gardens
• St John's Cathedral
• Fort St Elmo
• The Casa Rocca Piccola - a Maltese Noble Family House on Triq ir-Republik

General Information

Cruise Season

Feb to Dec

Currency

Euro (€)

Italy, Spain, Tunisia, Malta

7 night cruise sailing from Civitavecchia (Rome) aboard the MSC Splendida.

Departs:

• 2012-11-02.

from $419*

Italy, Spain, Tunisia, Malta

7 night cruise sailing from Civitavecchia (Rome) aboard the MSC Splendida.

Departs:

• 2012-11-08.

from $419*

Italy, Spain, Tunisia, Malta

7 night cruise sailing from Genoa aboard the MSC Splendida.

Departs:

• 2012-11-03.

from $419*

Italy, Spain, Tunisia, Malta

7 night cruise sailing from Genoa aboard the MSC Splendida.

Departs:

• 2012-11-17.

from $419*

Italy, Spain, Tunisia, Malta

7 night cruise sailing from Civitavecchia (Rome) aboard the MSC Splendida.

Departs:

• 2012-11-09.

from $419*

Italy, Spain, Tunisia, Malta

7 night cruise sailing from Genoa aboard the MSC Splendida.

Departs:

• 2012-11-10.

from $419*

Spain, Tunisia, Malta, Italy

7 night cruise sailing from Barcelona aboard the MSC Splendida.

Departs:

• 2012-11-11.

from $439*

Spain, Tunisia, Malta, Italy

7 night cruise sailing from Barcelona aboard the MSC Splendida.

Departs:

• 2012-11-04.

from $439*