1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 Hear about travel to the island nation of Malta as Chris Christensen, the Amateur Traveler, tells about a recent week-long trip to the island at the center of the Mediterranean Sea. https://amateurtraveler.com/travel-to-the-island-of-malta/ Why should you visit Malta? Malta is an amazing island country with a rich history and spectacular scenery. The one-week itinerary for Malta includes the following highlights: Sunday: Take a harbor cruise around Valletta. Pick up a 7-day bus pass, if you are getting around by public transportation Explore Valletta a UNESCO city, and visit the Upper Barrakka Monday: Take a guided tour of Valletta Underground, exploring where the residents of Valletta took shelter from WWII bombing Visit St John’s Co-cathedral. Lunch in Birgu&amp;nbsp; Visit Mdina, the old capital, also known as the &quot;silent city.&quot; Tuesday: See the colorful Marsaxlokk harbor and Għar Dalam Cave with its pigmy elephant and hippo skeletons Visit Ħal Tarxien, an open-air megalithic temple site. Visit Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum, a prehistoric underground necropolis and UNESCO site. Explore Fort Saint Angelo in Birgu. Wednesday: Visit Ħaġar Qim and Mnajdra, UNESCO megalithic temple sites. Explore the Blue Grotto (weather-dependent). Visit Mdina, including the cathedral Stop at a museum dedicated to the Roman Villa in Rabat. Explore St Paul’s Catacombs in Rabat. Thursday: Travel to Gozo, and stay in Victoria. Visit Ggantija Temples, another UNESCO site and megalithic temple. Explore Citadella fortress in Victoria. Have dinner in St George's Square Friday: Visit San Blas Tower and Ramla Beach in Gozo. Return to Malta in the afternoon. Saturday: Move to Fortellessa and explore Valletta. Visit Upper Barrakka, Lower Barrakka, and Fort St Elmo. Relax in the city and soak in the atmosphere. Amateur Traveler Travel Podcast http://AmateurTraveler.com/ <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/29577028/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/87A93A/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/content/166604348