Depart for the Larnaca hills and the world-famous village of Lefkara, famous for lace products and crafts. See the work of lace makers and goldsmiths. Stroll through the charming streets of the village. Continue to Larnaca, which was built on the ruins of the ancient city of Kition. Visit the byzantine church of St. Lazarus and the underground tomb. Lazarus of Bethany whom Jesus Christ resurrected four days after his death came by boat to Cyprus ad landed in Kition where he met the Apostles Paul and Barnabas who ordained him Bishop of Kition. Lazarus lived on the Island for another thirty years. Drive past the Salt Lake, an important migatory route. If lucky we may see pink flamingos in the lake and various species of water birds. Hala Sultan Tekke is a mosque is found on the edge of the lake, housing the Mausoleum of the aunt of the Prophet Mohammed and considered the 3rd holiest site in Islam. Finally, visit the nearby village of Kiti, where the 11th century Panayia Angeloktisti church is located. The name means “built by angels” erected over the ruins of an early Christian Basilica. The original apse survived together with one of the finest pieces of Byzantine art of the Justinian period, a rare 6th century mosaic of the Virgin and Child between two archangels. St Lazarus church
Visit the magnificent church of St Lazarus, built by Emperor Leo Vl, in the 9th century. Restoration was carried out in the 17th century and is one of the finest examples of Byzantine architecture. Lazarus of Bethany whom Jesus Christ resurrected four days after his death came by boat to Cyprus and landed in Kition where he met the Apostles Paul and Barnabas. He lived on the Island for another thirty years. He was buried under the sanctuary in a hidden tomb. Walk along the Finikoudes Promenade the famous palm tree lined seafront with the medieval castle standing in the water’s edge.