Five days. The journey is built around the north of Cyprus rather than the seven churches: the walls of Famagusta, Salamis, the church remembered for Barnabas, Kyrenia and its castle, St Hilarion, and Bellapais. Paul is the reason the route carries his name; the island is the ground underfoot. Confirm how you will cross before you book.
Hotels are arranged for the nights below. Names and class are confirmed in your proposal, not here. Meals that are included are listed in that same proposal.
The route
- 1
Arrival and the crossing to the north of the island.
- 2
Famagusta’s walls and the ruins of Salamis.
- 3
The church remembered for Barnabas, then Kyrenia castle.
- 4
St Hilarion in the hills and the abbey of Bellapais.
- 5
Departure.
Day by day
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Day
1
Overnight · Adana
B
L
D
- Arrive at Istanbul International Airport
- Change flight to Hatay (Antioch)
- Arrive at Hatay Airport
- Visit St. Peter Church
- Visit the Antioch Archeological Museum
- Departure to Adana · 200 km, 2.5 hr
-
Day
2
Overnight · Kyrenia
B
L
D
- Departure to Tarsus · 45 km, 1 hr
- Visit St. Paul's Church and Well
- Photo stop at Cleopatra's Gate
- Fly to Ercan Airport in Northern Cyprus
- Arrival at Ercan Airport and transfer to the hotel
-
Day
3
Overnight · Famagusta
B
L
D
- Visit St. Hilarion & Castle
- Visit Bellapais Monastery
- Visit Kyrenia Castle & St. Andrews Church
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Day
4
Overnight · Istanbul
B
L
D
- Visit the Old Town of Famagusta and all its churches
- Visit Salamis
- Visit the St. Barnabas Tomb and Monastery / Icon Museum
- Depart for Kyrenia
- Fly back to Istanbul
-
Day
5
B
L
D
- Visit the Blue Mosque, photo stop at the Hippodrome
- Visit Topkapi Palace
- Visit the St. Sophia Museum
- Visit the leather factory and enjoy the fashion show
- Visit the Grand Bazaar
- After dinner, transfer to the airport
