The picturesque village of Omodhos with its pebbled paved square, the narrow streets and the church of the Holy Cross, will be the next stop before the excursionists return to their hotels.

After driving through the evergreen Phassouri Plantations and the British Sovereign Base of Akrotiri, the excursion will proceed to the partly restored Sanctuary of Apollo Hyiates - the God of Woodland. We then stop for photographs at the legendary Birthplace of Aphrodite - the Goddess of Beauty and Love.

At Paphos we shall visit the rock-carved Tombs of the Kings (4th-2nd Century B.C.), the Forty Columns, a Byzantine fortification (the Paphos Fort rebuilt during the 16th Century), the Pillar of St. Paul where, according to Biblical history, the Apostle was tied and flogged, and the Byzantine Church of Chrysopolitissa.

After lunch the excursion will continue with a visit to the unique and impressive Mosaics at the Roman Villas of Dionysos (2nd-3rd Century A.D.), Theseus (3rd-5th Century A.D.) and the House of Aeon (4th Century A.D.) where every picture tells a story.

C.
NICOSIA

Nicosia, the capital of Cyprus, lies in the centre of the island's plains and is the only major inland town. It comprises of the old town encircled by Medieval walls, and the new town spreading outside the walls.

The tour begins with a visit to the handicraft Centre where traditional crafts are being revived. From there we shall proceed to the Cyprus Archaeological Museum with its huge collection of important archaeological finds through which the cultural heritage of the island can be traced.

Next there will be a stop at Laiki Yitonia, a restored neighbourhood close to the main square of the town, which gives an idea of life in times past. The Archbishop's Palace is situated within the walls in the heart of the Nicosia. Within its grounds lies the Byzantine Museum, one of the finest museums of its kind in the world, where the tour will end.

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Distances:

Limassol to Nicosia, 65km or 50 mins

Larnaca to Nicosia, 45km or 40 mins

PAYMENTS

Cancellation of Registration:

Notice of cancellation (by letter or fax) must be given. A fee of CYP20,00 will be charged for cancellations before 21 September, 1997. No refunds will be made after 21st September, 1997. Please remit the money to our address (cheques payable to "AEOLOS TRAVEL") or through Bank Transfer to: