William and Mary - Greece & Cyprus

The itinerary is the starting point to your tour, but it’s not set in stone. Your group leader may make changes leading up to departure.

Day 1, Tuesday May 11: Overnight Flight

Departure from the United States.

Day 2, Wednesday May 12: Limassol

On arrival transfer to the hotel in Limassol, your base for the next 5 nights. Dinner tonight is in the hotel (B,D)

Day 3, Thursday May 13: Limassol

This morning after breakfast depart for a full day visit to Lefkosia (English: Nicosia), the largest city on the island of Cyprus. Visit the Handicraft Centre and see local artisans engaged in the traditional crafts. Visit the Green Line, the capital’s dividing board line since the island was divided in the 1970s, and continue to the Archbishops Palace and St. John’s Cathedral. Your tour takes in the picturesque Old Quarter of “Laiki Yitonia” were you will have time to stroll around the historical city. This afternoon experience local culture first hand as you participate in a workshop to learn traditional Cypriot dancing! (B)

Day 4, Friday May 14: Limassol

Today after breakfast take a trip into the spectacular Troodos Mountains including the Kykkos Monastery and the wine-producing village of Omodos. This afternoon/evening rehearse and perform your next concert in a local concert venue in the Limassol area, before dinner together tonight (B,D)

Day 5, Saturday May 15: Limassol

Today pay a half day visit to the city of Paphos to see Aphrodite’s Rock and both the ancient and new towns. This evening you’ll perform your second concert in the city before dinner together (B,D)

Day 6, Sunday May 16: Limassol

This morning transfer to the port for a full day cruise along the coast, including lunch. Enjoy breath-taking views of the crystal-clear waters, lagoons and inlets of the southern bays of Cyprus. Dinner tonight is independent (B,L)

Day 7, Monday May 17: Athens

This morning transfer to the airport for your flight to the capital of Greece, Athens. Depending on the flight schedule, there may be time for a sightseeing tour of the city this afternoon, before checking in to your hotel and an independent dinner (B)

Day 8, Tuesday May 18: Athens

Enjoy a sightseeing tour of Athens today to learn about the ancient history of this capital city! Included is a visit to the Acropolis as well as the Acropolis Museum, two highlights of the city. Dinner tonight is independent (B)

Day 9, Wednesday May 19: Athens

Today is a free day to explore the city at your leisure, before coming together for a farewell dinner to celebrate your tour (B,D)

Day 10, Thursday May 20: Departure

Transfer to the airport for return flight to the United States. (B)