The Search for Troy is Over: It's in Malta

Wednesday June 2, 2004

Did you know that not only were parts of the movie "Troy" filmed in Malta, but that the former Mr. Malta, George Camilleri, broke his leg while filming an action scene and later died after suffering complications?

But Malta can be enjoyed even when there isn't a sex-and-sandals bloodbath being filmed on the island. Take a peek at our Malta Travel Guide and Directory to get an idea of this fascinating island's prehistory and attractions. Or if you trend toward moviegoing rather than traveling, see the "Troy" review and pictures from About's Romantic Movie Guide Rebecca Murray.

Did you know that you can take a tour of Malta's Temples and movie locations? The OTS (Old Temples Study) Foundation is putting on a tour that features all the sightseeing highlights of Malta and Gozo with a special focus on the film industry and Malta's role as an island location studio.

(The following is from a press release provided by OTSF)

Megaliths and Movies Tour in Malta October 13 - 23 or November 17 - 27, 2004.

$1985.00 per person, sharing twin room, land cost: airfare not included.

This special tour being offered by The OTS (Old Temples Study) Foundation features ALL the sightseeing highlights of Malta and Gozo with a special focus on the film industry and Malta's role as an island location studio.

What movies were filmed in Malta?

TROY - GLADIATOR - POPEYE - MIDNIGHT EXPRESS and many MORE!

Even though the islands of Malta have stood in for several cities of the Old World, Malta's culture and unique history are more ancient than Troy or even the pyramids of Egypt. Represented today by the remains of the oldest buildings on earth, the ancient "temple culture" is the Mediterranean's oldest mystery.

The escorted 10-day tour includes accommodations in a First-Class hotel, most meals, daily private tours, live and personal presentations and location visits. The medieval walled city of Mdina, pastoral island of Gozo, and baroque Valletta with its palaces and fortifications will all be included in the program, as well as ancient megalithic structures and a haunting underground Stone Age temple knows as the Hypogeum. Bonus features include visits to film sets and sound stages, Behind-the-scenes interviews, Private evening screenings of movies made in Malta.

Contact The OTS Foundation at OTSF@aol.com or see your Travel Agent.