William and Mary - Cyprus & Greece

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, Monday May 24: Overnight Flight

Departure from the United States.

Day 2, Tuesday May 25: Nicosia

On arrival transfer to Nicosia (known locally as Lefkosia), and begin exploring the city with your tour manager. Dinner tonight is in the hotel (B,D)

Day 3, Wednesday May 26: Nicosia

This morning after breakfast enjoy a full day in 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, Thursday May 27: Nicosia

Continue to explore Nicosia, before this afternoon's rehearsal and concert under your own arrangements in Nicosia, followed by dinner together tonight (B,D)

Day 5, Friday May 28: Limassol

This morning check out and travel to the resort city of Ayia Napa, one of the most famous holiday party cities in the Mediterranean: enjoy a day on the beach before transferring to Limassol for dinner and overnight (B,D)

Day 6, Saturday May 29: 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 Paphos or Limassol before dinner together in a local restaurant (B,D)

Day 7, Sunday May 30: Delphi

This morning visit the Kolossi Castle, where the present building dates back to the 15th Century and is a stronghold of the Knights of St John, an ancient crusading order. Continue to the spectacular amphitheater at Kourion, before heading to the airport and your flight to mainland Greece. On arrival transfer to the city of Delphi in time for dinner at your hotel (B,D)

Day 8, Monday May 31: Nafplion

This morning visit the ancient Delphi Temple and acropolis, dedicated to Apollo, god of music and the arts. The site has been a place of Greek worship since the 8th Century BCE, and regularly hosted the Pythian games, second only to the Olympic Games at the time. Later enjoy a swim at a local beach such as Galaxidi, before continuing to Nafplion for your overnight and dinner (B.D)

Day 9, Tuesday June 1: Athens

On departure from Nafplion, first visit the ancient city of Epidaurus, a UNESCO World Heritage site located on the Argolid peninsula. It is most famous for its remarkably preserved 4th-century BC Ancient Theatre, celebrated for its flawless acoustics. Continue to a photo stop at the Corinth Canal, a 19th century enginerring marvel, before heading to the capital city of Athens in time for dinner in your hotel (B,D)

Day 10, Wednesday June 2: 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. Tonight enjoy a farewell dinner in a traditional restaurant (B,D)

Day 11, Thursday June 3: Departure

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