Summer in the Mediterranean: Art & Photography
Program Itinerary
The program itinerary is jam-packed and tracks closely with the Early Christianity program, leaving more time for studio work and outdoor photographic exploration and lightening up on ecclesiastical sites. 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, providing many opportunities for portfolio building.
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 and Italy to see the some of the great repositories of art in the Western world.
Athens and Rome
The two major cities on our travel agenda are Athens and Rome, the great powerhouses of antiquity and sources of early clashes with Christianity.
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
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
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 rich source of material for photography and art .
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)
