Discover the spiritual legacy of Cyprus on a journey through the island’s sacred and historical sites, tracing the footsteps of the Apostle Paul and other early Christian figures.
The tour combines spiritual enrichment with cultural exploration, taking you to ancient churches, monasteries and archaeological sites, from the coastal city of Larnaca to the Troodos Mountains.
Day by day
Day 1
- Arrive at Larnaca International Airport
- Meet our representative and drive to Larnaca
- Visit the Church of Agios Lazaros, the city's most impressive old building
- Continue to Nicosia; free time for lunch
- Walking tour along the main streets of the old city of Nicosia (Lefkosia)
- Drive to Limassol and check in at the hotel overlooking a Blue Flag sandy beach in the ancient Amathus area
- Dinner and overnight at the hotel
Day 2
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Visit the archaeological site of Paphos
- See St. Paul's Pillar near the Basilica of Agia Kyriaki (Chrysopolitissa) (Acts 13:6-13)
- Explore the House of Dionysos with its Roman mosaics, the Agora, the Asklepieion, the Odeon and more
- Free time for lunch
- Visit Agios Neofytos Monastery
- Short photo stop at Petra tou Romiou, the mythical birthplace of Aphrodite
- Return to Limassol
- Dinner and overnight at the hotel
Day 3
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Half-day tour of the ancient city of Kourion (Curium) near Limassol
- See the Sanctuary of Apollo Hylates with its temple, the Greco-Roman theater, the stadium, the Episcopal Precinct and Kolossi Castle
- Free time in the old part of Limassol
- Return to the hotel; rest of the day at leisure
- Dinner and overnight at the hotel
Day 4
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Drive to the northeastern coast of Cyprus (the area occupied by Turkey) and visit Salamis
- See the gymnasium, pools, baths, frescoes and the Roman theater
- Visit the Monastery of the Apostle Barnabas, where the founder of the church in Cyprus is buried
- Return to Limassol
- Dinner and overnight at the hotel
Day 5
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Day trip through traditional mountain villages to the heart of Cyprus
- Coffee stop at Troodos Square
- Cross the Troodos range to just below Mt Olympus
- Continue via Prodromos to the royal Monastery of Kykkos, the wealthiest in Cyprus
- Visit Omodos village, known for its vineyards and annual wine festival
- Free time for lunch before returning to Limassol
- Dinner and overnight at the hotel
Day 6
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Meet our local representative and transfer to Larnaca International Airport for your return flight
Included
- 5 nights in 4-star hotels (half board)
- Licensed English-speaking guide
- Luxury bus with Wi-Fi
- All entrance fees to sites in the itinerary
- VIP airport assistance
- One bottle of water per person per day
Not included
- Flights
- Visas, if required
- Lunches
- Tips to staff
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- High season and holiday supplements
- Optional activities
- Beverages with meals
- Porterage at hotels and airports
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