Highlights of Cyprus

Welcome to Cyprus, a scenic Mediterranean Island with abundant historical relics! On your arrival at Larnaca International Airport, your local guide and driver will pick you up and transfer you for around 1 hour to Limassol. On the way, he or she will give a brief introduction about Cyprus and your tour itinerary. Upon arrival, check in at the selected hotel and have a good rest tonight.

Accommodation: Pefkos City Hotel or similar

Today’s first stop will be the Aphrodite’s Rock, the birthplace of the goddess of love, Aphrodite in Greek myths, as well as a great site to appreciate the amazing sea views. Then head to Edro III Shipwreck and sea caves, where you will take many beautiful photos. Later, we will drive to Baths of Aphrodite in a rock cave. Then we will head to Latchi and change to a boat to admire the crystal clear and quiet Blue Lagoon. The boat cruise will last for about 2 hours and you will be served with fresh fruits and local wine. After the cruise, transfer you back to Limassol.

Tip: Please be aware that boats may not operate in autumn and winter, and in all other times that the weather conditions are not good. In this case, it is not worth driving there to only visit the Baths of Aphrodite. Instead, we will arrange for you to visit the Paphos Archaeological Park and the Tomb of the Kings.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Pefkos City Hotel or similar

This morning, our visit will start from the Ancient Kourion, where the open-air Roman Theater was built in the second century BC, accommodating 2,000 people. It is one of the most significant archeological sites in Cyprus. After that, move on to visit the Kolossi Castle. It is a military architecture, and in the 14th century came under the domain of the Knights Templar. Going inside, you can still see the murals and spiral stairs from the Middle Ages. It is the best-preserved Medieval castle in Cyprus. After today’s sightseeing visit, the guide will escort you to a local hotel in Limassol and help you check in.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Pefkos City Hotel or similar

After having breakfast in the hotel, the guide and driver will pick you up and drive to visit several attractions on Troodos Mountains. It occupies one third of the whole Cyprus and boasts many ancient mosques and churches.

The first stop will be a beautiful village on the mountain slope - Omodos. It is famous for making wine. We will walk through the cobbled streets to the village square, where there are many stores selling wine and other local products. Our next stop will be the Church of Saint Nicholas of the Roof, which was built in the 11th century and is listed as a UNESCO world Heritage site. Its walls and roof were decorated with remarkable religious art. Then, you will visit Kakopetria Village, a very beautiful mountain village with narrow alleyways and primitive living styles. The pine forests stretching across the Karkotis Valley around also add charms to this village and delights to your trip.

Thereafter, drive around 1.5 hours to Nicosia and stay overnight there.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Castelli Hotel Nicosia or similar

After breakfast, you will be guided to visit the Cypriot Museum, the oldest and largest archaeological museum in this island country. Next, pay a visit to St. John's Cathedral which is a typical Greek orthodox church built in the 14th century. And then, you will visit the Byzantine Museum. It collects numerous Byzantine artworks, including icons, sacred vessels, paintings and books. Thereafter, follow your guide to visit Buyuk Han, one of the finest buildings on the island built by Ottomans in 1572. There is also a lovely market square, where you may appreciate handmade artworks in craft shops, or relax a bit in a café. Still there are spots of Grand Bazaar, Arasta Quarter, Venetian Column and Arabahmet Quarter waiting for you to explore today. Tonight, you will also stay in Nicosia.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Castelli Hotel Nicosia or similar

After breakfast, drive for about 1 hour to Famagusta to visit the St. Barnabas Monastery which is now an icon museum and the tomb of St. Barnabas. Then, proceed to the ancient city of Salamis, famous for a large Roman amphitheater. Next, travel to Othello’s Tower, where Shakespeare was inspired to write his famous play “Othello”. This tour will then continue with a visit to the ghost town of Famagusta. Once a famous holiday resort, it is now an empty town due to political issues. At last, the guide will transfer you to Larnaca and check in at the hotel.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Leonardo Boutique Hotel Larnaca or similar

Today, according to your flight schedule, your guide and driver will transfer you to Larnaca International Airport and see you off there. Hope you have enjoyed yourself on this Mediterranean island!

Meals: Breakfast