Summer in the Mediterranean: Greek Heritage
Program Itinerary
The itinerary of the Summer in the Mediterranean: Greek Heritage program gives a great overiew of important sites in Greece and Cyprus. The itinerary tracks closely with the Early Christianity program, but leaves more time for language study and cultural immersion.
Cyprus, your home base, has a rich and visible cultural history.
Ancient Greeks, Egyptians, Romans, Crusaders, Byzantines, Franks and
Ottomans have all left a powerful legacy for the modern visitor to see
and admire. That said, it is the only native Greek-speaking country in
the world other than Greece.
New: See a
picture gallery from the program travel.
Key Travel Locations
Athens, Rome, Greek islands in the Aegean and major cities in Cyprus.
Days in Host Country: 28
Days of International Travel: 9
Trip: Greece, Italy & Greek Islands
Dates: Mid June - Late June
Duration: 9 days
Countries: Greece (6 days), Italy (3 days)
Cities: Athens, Rome, several Greek islands
NOTE: Itineraries are subject to change.
Detailed Itinerary
Please download the PDF file below to view a detailed itinerary for this program
Cyprus-Based Programs - Summer 2014 Program Itinerary
Travel and Excursions in Cyprus
Cyprus is a
spectacular place to spend a summer. You ensure that you will not miss
any of the key highlights of Cyprus from a cultural, historical or
environmental perspective.
Key Excursions
- The UNESCO World Heritage City of Paphos, home to some of the finest Roman mosaics in the Eastern Mediterranean
- Nicosia, the capital of Cyprus, layered with Venetian, Lusignan and Byzantine churches and fortifications
- The Crusader castle of Kolossi and classical city of Curium
- The bustling beach town of Limassol, the second-largest city in Cyprus
- The beautiful resort town of Ayia Napa, home to the best beaches in the country
Travel and Excursions in Greece and Italy
After you complete your coursework and excursions in Cyprus, we move on to Greece to visit the heart of Greek civilization.
Athens
Athens has been the most famous and important city in the Greek-speaking world for most of the last five thousand years and is so again today.
In Athens, you will:
- Visit the Parthenon and agora where St. Paul preached
- Visit the Athens Archaeological Museum
- Enjoy a vibrant, energetic and modern city
Greek Islands
We also will take a four to five day cruise through the Aegean islands of Greece on a passenger cruise liner. The islands are a wonderful place to see non-urban Greek culture.
Our final island itinerary will not be known until late in the spring, but last year's itinerary was representative of the scope of the itinerary and included stops in the following islands:
- Santorini
- Mykonos
- Crete
- Kusadasi (Turkey)
Travel and Excursions in Italy
This program will also allow you to visit Rome, the successor of classical Greece.
In Rome, you will
- Visit the Colosseum (home of gladiators) and Roman Forum
- Visit historical Rome, including the Pantheon, the Spanish Steps and Trevi fountain
- Visit the Vatican and Vatican Museum
- Enjoy the stunning Eternal City
