Cyprus Discovery

TCY02: 7 Days Private Tour of Larnaca - Limassol - Latchi -Troodos Mountains - Nicosia - Kyrenia - Famagusta - Larnaca
Tour Type: Private tailor-made tour, with experienced guide and driver
Accommodation: Selected comfortable hotels

Highlights:
  • A classic itinerary covering both natural scenery and historical relics in Cyprus.
  • Visit mediaeval castles and mosques in Troodos Mountains, Larnaca, Nicosia and more.
  • Explore Akamas Peninsula with lush plants and amazing sea views.
  • Enjoy leisure time on Mediterranean beaches.
This trip can be customized to meet your individual needs!
From USD1949USD1754Free Inquiry
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Day 1 Arrival in Larnaca; Airport Pick-up & Transfer to Limassol
Welcome to join us to explore Cyprus, an island country on the Mediterranean Sea! Today, your local English-speaking guide will wait for you at Larnaca International Airport ahead of your arrival. After picking you up, he or she will transfer you to Limassol and check into the hotel we select for you. As you may need some rest to get over the jet lag, we will not arrange sightseeing activities during the rest time of the day. If you feel fine, you may stroll around on your own.

Accommodation: Pefkos City Hotel or similar
Day 2 Day Trip to Sea Caves & Akamas Peninsula
Today’s escorted sightseeing visit will begin from the Sea Caves, which are unique works of the nature on the seashore. It will take about an hour to drive from your hotel to get there. The next stop will be the Akamas Peninsula National Park with rich biodiversity. There, the guide will accompany you to take a boat to appreciate the sea views. After going ashore, the guide will transfer you to the fishing village of Latchi. The rest time of the day will remain for you to enjoy yourself. You may visit a local fisherman’s house to learn their life, swim in the sea or enjoy sunshine on the beach. Before dusk, we will transfer you back to the hotel in Limassol.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Pefkos City Hotel or similar
Day 3 Troodos Mountains Tour, Transfer to Nicosia
Troodos Mountains are the most famous mountains and the highest point in Cyprus. In addition to scenic views, it has many mediaeval castles, churches and mosques and is famous for making wine.

Today, we will firstly visit one of the selected wineries in Troodos Mountains, where you will have a chance to taste various wines and learn their different brewing process. The next stop will be a beautiful village on the mountain slope - Omodos. Thereafter, visit a UNESCO World Heritage site - Church of Saint Nicholas of the Roof, whose walls and roof inside have delicate paintings of the religious art. The last stop will be the Kakopetria Village. Walk through the charming narrow streets and feel the peace and tranquility in the village, you will get totally relaxed. Also, the pine forests that stretch across the Karkotis Valley, together with the village, boast a picturesque landscape before you.

Continue driving to Nicosia and check into the hotel.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Novel Centre Point Hotel or similar
Day 4 Day Trip to Kyrenia
After breakfast, we will drive to the Kyrenia Mountain Range which is 30 kilometers (17 miles) north of Nicosia. Here we will visit the Saint Hilarion Castle. It is actually a monastery and said to be the inspiration of the castle in the Walt Disney film “Snow White”. Standing on the hill top, you will also have a bird’s eye view of the surrounding countryside. Then we will move on to the Bellapais Monastery, which is a 13th-century French Gothic-style monastery.

After lunch, we will drive to Kyrenia town centre, where you will visit the Kyrenia Castle including its famous shipwreck museum, and then take a leisure walk in the Kyrenia Harbour to trace the ancient history of this town and immerse yourself in a relaxing atmosphere. At last, transfer to the hotel in Nicosia.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Castelli Hotel Nicosia or similar
Day 5 Trip to Famagusta; Transfer to Larnaca
Today we will leave Nicosia and head to Famagusta. In about one hour, we will arrive at the St. Barnabas Monastery, which is dedicated to the patron saint of Cyprus, St. Barnabas, and also boasts a very nice view of the ancient city Salamis.

Then, we take a visit to Salamis Ruins, where you will see the largest Roman amphitheater in Cyprus, which can hold around 15,000 people, and other remains like gymnasium, agora discovered here. It is one of the best archaeological sites in the country and also a UNESCO World Heritage site. Thereafter, we will proceed to the majestic medieval St. Nicolas Cathedral for a visit and then leave you some time to walk around in the old city of Famagusta. The last stop today will be the ghost town of Varosha. The political issues have made it a no man’s land since 1974. After that, your guide and driver will transfer you to Larnaca and help you settle down in the hotel.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Leonardo Boutique Hotel Larnaca or similar
Day 6 Larnaca Tour with Lefkara Village & Neolithic Settlement
After breakfast, your guide will pick you up from the hotel to start the guided sightseeing at the famous seafront - Finikoudes Beach. It will be a life-long memory to walk among the palm trees on the flat and wide beach while admiring the blue Mediterranean Sea. Next, we will go to the Larnaka Medieval Castle, which is located at the end of the Foinikoudes promenade. Many rooms inside are used to display relics excavated from Kition Archaeological Site and Hala Sultan Tekke.

In the afternoon, we will come to Lefkara Village, where traditional lace making and silver work are very famous. You will not only have the opportunity to see their hand making skills, but also get close to their unique way of life. Plus, you will be guided to visit the Church of Holy Cross. After the village visit, we will discover the ancient remains of the Neolithic Settlement of Choirokoitia, which is also a UNESCO World Heritage site. Afterwards, drive you back to the hotel.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Leonardo Boutique Hotel Larnaca or similar
Day 7 Transfer to Larnaca Airport and See off
This will be your last day in Cyprus. Please inform us your departure flight schedule in advance, so the guide can transfer you to Larnaca International Airport on time. If you are interested in a tour combining more countries like Turkey, Egypt, or Greece, feel free to contact us and we will work out the best plan for you.

Meals: Breakfast
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This trip can be customized to meet your individual needs!
Tour Prices
2024 & 2025 Special: 10% off - Book before Apr 30, 2024
Travelers2-3 travelers4-5 travelers
Year RoundUSD2089 USD1880USD1949 USD1754
  • Prices are per person on twin sharing basis.
  • The prices in red reflect 10% discount.
Price Includes
  • Accommodation with daily breakfast at selected hotels
  • Service of English speaking guide as itinerary specifices
  • Services of a private driver and air-conditioned vehicle
  • Entrance fees for mentioned sights visited
  • Meals as mentioned in the itinerary
Price Excludes
  • International flights into and out of Cyprus
  • Personal expenses (such as laundry, telephone, drinks, etc.)
  • Tips for guides and drivers
  • Personal travel insurance
  • Cyprus visa fee
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