Gala Dinner, Sunday 28th May

Delegates are welcome to join the Gala Dinner to be held on the occassion of the Conference.  You may select the number of tickets you would like to purchase.

The first visit for this tour will be at the very centre of the town of Limassol, where the group will have the chance to see from outside the medieval castle, walk through the old town and pass by the Marina of Limassol. Then we proceed at the outskirts of the town where we will visit the ancient site of Curium. Curium was an ancient city-kingdom and it’s one of the most important archaeological sites of the island. The magnificent Greco-Roman Theatre with its breath taking view, originally built in the 2nd century BC, is now fully restored and is used for musical and theatrical performances. Within the area, the group will visit the House of Eustolios with its stunning 5th century mosaics. The last visit for this day will be at the village of Omodos which is the largest wine producing village of the island. The guests will have the chance to visit the Monastery of the Holy Cross and enjoy a wine tasting at an old wine cellar. Lunch will be offered at a local tavern in the village. Lunch will be offered at a local restaurant before returning at the hotel.

Pafos is one of the most important centres of the ancient civilization in the Mediterranean. The whole town of Pafos, which was the ancient capital of Cyprus, is included in the official UNESCO World Heritage list. Pafos was the island’s capital for six centuries. Departure after breakfast and travel to one of the many beautiful coastlines of the island, the Aphrodite’s Rock (Petra tou Romiou). According to the legend, the ancient Greek Goddess of Love and Beauty, Aphrodite was born from the sea foam.

The area is an interesting geological formation of a huge rock along the coastline.

Arriving in the city of Paphos, you will then visit the Archaeological Park/Paphos Mosaics. The mosaics are considered among the finest in the eastern Mediterranean and form a part of the Archaeological Park of Kato Pafos, which has been included in the UNESCO World Heritage Sites list since 1980.

 They were discovered in 1962, after a farmer ploughing his field accidently unearthed one of them. The “Houses” of Dionysos, Theseus, Aion and Orpheus are the villas of four Roman noblemen that date from the 2nd to the 5th centuries AD. Their intricate floor mosaics depict various scenes from Greek Mythology.

Free time will be offered to enjoy the charming harbour of Paphos as well as lunch at a local restaurant of the area. On the way back to the hotel, you will have the chance to visit a local confectionary, mostly known for its main product which is Cyprus delight “loukoumi”. You can taste the famous flavours of rose and bergamot and buy as well. Lunch will be offered at a local restaurant in the area.