Athens – Cyprus [8days]

After breakfast you will meet for the Athens Panoramic City Tour

• Panathenaic Stadium: Pass by this historic stadium (Kallimarmaro), the only one in the world built entirely of marble, where the first modern Olympic Games were held in 1896.
  Hellenic Parliament: Drive past the Hellenic Parliament, the seat of Greece’s government, and see the changing of the guard at the Monument to the Unknown Soldier. Also pass by the Prime Minister's Residence, guarded by the traditionally dressed Euzones.
  Temple of Olympian Zeus: Admire the towering columns of this once-grand temple dedicated to Zeus, the king of the gods.
• Hadrian’s Arch: Observe this impressive Roman-era arch, which once marked the boundary between ancient Athens and the Roman city.
• Academy, University & National Library: Pass by these neoclassical buildings, which
  represent Greece’s dedication to education and culture.
• Constitution Square (Syntagma): Drive through the central square of Athens, a hub of
  political and social activity surrounded by historical buildings.
• Acropolis: Stop at this legendary site and explore its iconic monuments, including the
  Parthenon, Propylaea, Temple of Athena Nike, and the Erechtheion.
• Acropolis Museum: Stop to visit this modern museum showcasing an impressive collection of artifacts and sculptures from the Acropolis.

Free Afternoon: Spend the rest of the day at your leisure, exploring Athens on your own.

Transfer to the airport from your flight to Larnaca. Transfer to the hotel in Larnaca. Free evening in the city. Dinner and overnight in the hotel.

Visit the Church of St Lazare and Hala Sultan Tekke mosque the 4th holy place of Islam. We continue to the village of Kiti to visit the Angeloktisti church. Afternoon walk in the center. Dinner and overnight in the hotel.

Nicosia, since the Middle Ages, remained the capital of the island. Visit the ancient St. Sophia Cathedral, founded in the 13th century by Saint Louis. Departure for Kyrenia in the north, on the way we will visit of St Hilarion’s Castle, a fortress built by the Venetians, the Byzantine church of St. George and its archaeological museum. Departure for Bellapa’s Abbey, a sumptuous 12th century site. Dinner and overnight in Nicosia.

Breakfast at the hotel and departure for Paphos. We will visit the Tombs of the Kings, an early Hellenistic monument dating back to the 4th century BC. Legend says that Paphos was the home of Aphrodite, goddess of beauty and love. Still under the spell of the goddess, the area retains her magic and has remained intact by time. Paphos itself is a leading cultural center of the Mediterranean and the whole town is on UNESCO’s World Heritage Sights list. Dinner and overnight in Paphos.

Visit of St. Paul Pillar, the church of Chrysopolitissa. We continue with the visit of Dionysus houses, Theseus and Aion, and their fabulous mosaics that are among the most beautiful in the Mediterranean. Free time for a walk on the charming little port. Visit at the church of St.Paraskevi and tasting of local delights in the village of Yeroskipou. Road to the mountains, passing by the “Rock of Aphrodite”, then visit of Apollo’s Hylates sanctuary. Dinner and overnight in the hotel.

Breakfast and transfer to the airport of Paphos for the flight back home.