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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.
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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 Valetta. Pick up a 7-day bus pass, if you are getting around by public transportation Explore Valetta a UNESCO city, and visit the Upper Barrakka Monday:
Take a guided tour of Valetta Underground, exploring where the residents of Valletta took shelter from WWII bombing Visit St John’s Co-cathedral. Lunch in Birgu Visit Mdina, the old capital, also known as the "silent city." 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 Valetta. Visit Upper Barrakka, Lower Barrakka, and Fort St Elmo. Relax in the city and soak in the atmosphere.