8 Days / 6 Nights
Cyprus was Paul’s first site on his missionary path. The island was ruled by the Ptolemies of Egypt until it was annexed by Rome in 58 BC. Many of its rock-cut tombs follow Egypt’s peristyle fashion. Mark Antony gave the island to Cleopatra as a wedding gift, but it was restored as a Roman province after the Battle of Actium (31 BC).
"Here they went into the synagogues on the Sabbath and took their seats. After the passages from the law and the prophets had been read the presidents of the synagogue sent them a message...'Brothers if you would like to address some words of encouragement to the congregation please do so.' Paul stood up, raised his hand for silence and began to speak: 'From this man's descendants God has brought to Israel the Savior Jesus, as he promised." [Acts 13:13-23]
Itinerary
Depart for overnight flight to Larnaca, Cyprus.
Arrival to Cyprus, welcomed by your Perillo’s Faith Journeys representative, and accompanied to your hotel. Free afternoon. Evening festive welcome dinner.
Visit The 9th-century St. Lazarus Church, Angeloktisti Church, Kolossi Castle, The Greco-Roman theatre of Kourion, The House of Eustolios, and The Cathedral of Kourion. Arrive in Pafos for dinner.
Visit to the Pafos Archaeological Park, viewing the Roman villas, mosaics at the house of Aion, Dionysus, and Theseus, and tombs of the kings. Visit St. Paul’s Pillar and Panagia Chrysopolitissa Church. Continue to Agios Neophytos Monastery. Evening dinner and overnight accommodations provided in Pafos.
Morning visit to the Kykko Monastery and Museum. Explore picturesque wine-producing region of Omodos and see the Monastery of the Holy Cross. Early evening, arrive in Lemesos for dinner and overnight accommodations.
Travel to Nicosia, stopping at the Cyprus Archeological Museum. Visit St. John’s Cathedral. Free time in the shopping district of Laiki Yeitonia. Return to Lemesos for dinner and overnight accommodations.
Travel to the Troodos Mountains and some of the 10 UNESCO Byzantine Churches. Pass by picturesque wine-producing villages and stop at the Church of Agios Panagia. Continue to Kakopetria for free time. Return to Lemesos for dinner and provided overnight accommodations.
Travel to the airport for your departure.
Inclusions
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
- Round-trip air: USA » Larnaca, Cyprus
- Met and assisted by your Perillo Tours representative upon arrival
- Private, deluxe air-conditioned motor coach with an English-speaking, Christian guide(s)
- Freedom of choice: You can select 3, 4, or 5-star hotels ☑ Daily breakfasts and dinners
- Sightseeing tours as indicated
- All entrance fees unless otherwise indicated
- Hotel taxes and service charges
- Porterage of 1 suitcase per person
- All private group transfers
- USTOA $1 Million Dollar Travel Assistance program
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