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Get out your hiking shoes, renew your passport, and prepare to fly to the beautiful island of Cyprus, legendary birthplace of Aphrodite, goddess of love, and Saint Barnabas, the founder of the Orthodox Church of Cyprus. If you appreciate history, love to experience customs and cuisines of people in other countries, relish opportunities to take stunning photos, like to spend time in a warm May climate, and can afford ten days on one of the jewels of the Mediterranean Sea, you should join this Cyprus tour.
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Highlights
Follow in the Footsteps of Apostles Barnabas & Paul! Soak up Mediterranean Sunshine! Ride Along Cyprus's Breathtaking Coastline! Learn about Modern Cyprus from Locals! Enjoy Mediterranean Hospitality! Examine Ancient Archaeological Sites! Dine on Mediterranean Cuisine! Visit the Tomb of Saint Barnabas! Explore Crusader Castles! Stroll through Scenic Harbors! Sip Frappes by the Beach! Sample Stifado! Visit the Painted Churches of Troodos Mountains! Swim around Aphrodite's Rock! Marvel at Ancient Mosaics in Paphos! Hike to St. Hilarion's Hilltop Castle! Try Cyprus Delight! Stroll through Charming Mountain Villages! Explore Medieval Monasteries!
*This tour is contingent upon sufficient travelers. |
Map A few of the major sites of our Cyprus tour are overviewed on this basic tour map. For a more detailed daily itinerary, please refer below to the "Itinerary" section.
Overview Cyprus boasts beautiful beaches and majestic mountains. There is so much to see, and the island is small enough that all the places we will visit are relatively close. Tour participants will learn about the ancient history of Cyprus by visiting Greco-Roman ruins, Medieval fortresses and castles, and ancient Orthodox churches nestled high in the mountains. Hardy tour members will go swimming in the Mediterranean Sea! Tour hosts Michael and Lynne Cosby have arranged for some of their Cypriot friends to tell you about the modern history of their beloved island and answer your questions about their culture. You will learn much about Eastern Orthodoxy and the ways it differs from other Christian traditions. We will be staying in Limassol for the first half of the trip and in Nicosia for the second half. Accommodations will be very comfortable, but most of our time will be spent outside encountering the people and sites of Cyprus. Because we have arranged housing and transportation, you will not face the normal hassles of learning the ropes in a new country on this Cyprus tour.
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Hosts Michael and Lynne Cosby
Michael Cosby, Ph.D., retired professor and Senior Fulbright Fellow, has conducted extensive research in Cyprus on St. Barnabas. In 2021, he published Creation of History: The Transformation of Barnabas from Peacemaker to Warrior Saint, and in 2022, he published The Storyteller from Kalo Chorio—the fascinating life story of Dafnis Panagides, a national treasure of modern Cyprus. Cosby is known for his wit and ways of entertaining audiences.
Lynne Cosby swore she would never eat snails—but she did in Paphos. An adventurous soul, she pesters Michael to journey from their home in Pennsylvania to other countries where they can see new sites and encounter new cuisines. Cyprus is their favorite destination, and they have explored the island from the beaches on the west coast to the Monastery of St. Andreas, located on a rocky promontory at the easternmost tip of the Karpas Peninsula. Lynne has a keen eye for photography, catching candid shots of people. She also beautifully captures the essence of encounters in her written descriptions of events, people, and places. You can read about her past experiences of Cyprus here.
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