The focus of our new Cyprus pilgrimages are around St Paul, for it was here that Paul (and Barnabus) first travelled in their quest to promote the word of God to the Gentiles (Jews). The stone column where legend holds that Paul was flogged in AD 45 before converting the Roman governor still stands. Many fine examples of Byzantine art survive with walls and apses of churches painted with stunning frescoes – ten of which are now on the UNESCO World Heritage list. Cyprus is sure to offer any pilgrim with an interest in history a most enjoyable and above all fascinating trip of a lifetime! Group Pilgrimage Tours We offer a basic eight-day tour of Cyprus, but if you extend your stay to 9 (or 10) days you have an additional option to spend the last 2 (or 3) nights on a marvellous cruise to Egypt or the Holy Land. 8 Day Footsteps of St Paul Pilgrimage to Cyprus (with optional tour extensions) Cyprus Tour Extensions to Egypt or the Holy Land.

	Day 1 Fly to Larnaca or Paphos. Transfer to the hotel. Free time subject to flight times. Day 2 Full day guided visit to Famagusta, to visit the archaeological site of Salamis (St Paul landed in this area and joined St Barnabas), Tomb of Saint Barnabas and Monastery (built on an ancient basilica), Fort of Famagusta and St. Nicolas Cathedral. Day 3 Full day guided visit to Nicosia, following the route that St Paul travelled through the mountains. En route passing Venetian Walls, the Green Line, the Famagusta Gate, the Statue of Liberty and the Archbishop's Palace. Visit St. John's Cathedral, Byzantine Museum, the Tomb and the Monastery of Agios Herakleidios. Day 4 Full day guided visit to the Troodos mountains, visiting Agros village in the valley of Pitsilia (famous for its roses), 12th Century Church of Panayia tou Araka in Lagoudera village and the Church of Panayia tis Asinou (1106 A.D.) in Nikitari village. Returning a different route, you will see the valleys of Solea and Kourris and visit Laneia village. Day 5 Full day guided visit to Paphos, to visit Petra tou Romiou (the birthplace of the Goddess Aphrodite), Ayios Neophytos Monastery (the 12th Century Enclistra Hermitage and the nearby 16th Century monastery), St. Paul's Pillar and the ruins of the Basilica of Chrysopolitissa (where Paul was lashed), the House of Aion and Theseus, (archeological site), the Palace of Proconsul Sergius Paulus, (where Paul miraculously converted the Proconsul). Free time in the picturesque harbour of Paphos. Day 6 Full day guided visit to a different area of the Troodos mountains, starting with the south west wine villages. Visit Omodos, famous for its monastery, dedicated to the Holy Cross, the 11th Century Church of Ayios Nikolaos (another World Heritage Site), Kakopetria village and Panayia Podithou (early 16th Century church – World Heritage). Day 7 Free day at leisure, or optional excursion to Larnaca: Larnaca Excursion: VisitKiti village, (to see Angeloktisti Church, with its magnificent 6th Century mosaics made of semi precious stones and gold), Church of St. Lazarus, built over his tomb during the 9th Century, Pierides Museum (treasures from Neolithic to Medieval times), Ayios Georgios Alamanos Convent and some free time for shopping. Day 8 Free time subject to flight times. Fly home.

	Extend your tour with a fascinating visit to Egypt or the Holy Land. These mine-cruise with sightseeing extensions depart from Limassol. 2 night cruise On the 2 night cruise extension you can choose to visit either Egypt or Holy Land. See the Shore Excursion details below for details of visits made in either location. 3 night cruise On this cruise you have the opportunity to see both Egypt and the Holy Land. Please note when one of the cruise options is taken, the land tour is reduced by one day (the free day. Cruises are operational between April to October). Holy Land Shore Excursion Arrival time approx 07.00. From Haifa travel to Bethlehem to include visits to the Church of the Nativity and Grotto. Transfer to Jerusalem, entering through the Jaffa Gate and begin a walking tour of the Old City. Visit the Church of the Holy Sepulchre and Golgotha, walk through the oriental bazaar to the Wailing Wall, view the Temple Mount, the Dome of the Rock and Al Aqsa Mosque, Mount of Olives for a view of the Garden of Gethsemane and the Church of All Nations. Egypt Shore Excursion Arrival time approx 08.00. From Port Said drive through the cultivated desert to Cairo. Visits include the Giza Plateau and the only remaining Wonder of the Ancient World, the Great Pyramids of Giza, the mighty Sphinx, a Papyrus Institute. Travel along the banks of the River Nile, where a luxurious cruise boat awaits to sail down the same timeless waterway. Visit Tahrir (Liberty) Square to visit the National Archaeological Museum including the priceless collection of King Tutankhamun.