Limassol City

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

Today's first stop will be the Aphrodite's Rock (Petra tou Romiou). It is said that the goddess of love, Aphrodite, aka Venus, was born from the foam near the rock.

Kato Paphos Archaeological Park

Then, we will head to the Paphos Archaeological Park, where many mosaics that tell Greek mythology are preserved. You can guess which story each mosaic is telling while admiring.

Tombs of the Kings

After that, we will visit the Tombs of the Kings, which is part of Paphos Archaeological Park. These tombs are not for kings but for nobilities and high-ranking officials. Unlike traditional graves, these tombs were built in a courtyard style and buried more than one person in the surrounding rooms.

Limassol

Finally, we will transfer you back to the hotel in Limassol.

Kolossi Castle

This morning, our visit will start from the Kolossi Castle, a military architecture in the 14th century that came under the domain of the Knights Templar. Going inside, you can still see the murals from the Middle Ages (476 - 1453).

Afterward, you will visit the Ancient Kourion, where the Κourion Ancient Amphitheater was built in the 2nd century BC, accommodating 2,000 people. You can sing or speak in the center of the amphitheater, pretending to be an opera singer or a celebrity. Your voice can be heard by everyone here even without using a loudspeaker or a stereo. In addition, you can see the council chamber, the baths, and the marketplace back then.

Limassol Castle

Then, we will head to Limassol Castle, a medieval fort initially built to keep the enemies beyond. It is said that Richard the Lionheart, King of England, married Princess Berengaria here.

Limassol Old Town

Leaving the castle, you will take a leisure walk through the historic quarters of Limassol Old Town. Rambling in the maze-like alleys, you can see houses built in a mix of Venetian, Ottoman, and British styles on both sides of cobbled streets. Finally, our guide and driver will send you back to the hotel or drop you off at Limassol Marina if you want, where you can have dinner and go back to the hotel on your own.

After having breakfast in the hotel, we will pick you up and drive you towards several attractions across the Troodos Mountains. ★ Immersive Red Wine Tour in Troodos Mountains Ready to tantalize your buds? Today, we will head to one of the selected wineries at the foot of the mountain, where you can see vast vineyards on the slope around the winery. You will have the chance to taste various wines and learn their different brewing process. Commandaria, Cyprus national wine, named "Legendary Wine" by Forbes, is a must-taste.

Omodos

Then, we will continue driving deeper into the mountain to Omodos, a village on the mountain slope, considered the hub of Cyprus's wine-producing region. We will walk through the cobbled streets to the village square, where many stores exist. You can taste 3-5 kinds of wines in some stores for free. Try zivania here! It is made by distilling the residue of grapes and is very alcoholic. Hence, it is also named the "wine of the brave."

Timios Stavros Monastery

Following the paths in the village, you will arrive at the Monastery of the Holy Cross, also known as Timios Stavros, where a fragment of the True Cross is preserved. Inside the monastery, you will see three golden-plated icon screens created in 1817 and beautiful walls adorned with delicate frescoes.

Leaving Omodos, we will head to the Church of Saint Nicholas of the Roof, considered one of Cyprus's most interesting Byzantine churches. Here, you can admire delicate frescoes depicting Lazarus's Resurrection, the Virgin Mary's Dormition, and the Crucifixion and Resurrection of Jesus.

Kakopetria

Then, we will visit today's last spot, Kakopetria Village, a captivating mountain village famous for its stretches of pine forests and Byzantine and Venetian-style houses. Finally, we will drive you to the hotel in Kyrenia.

Kyrenia

Finally, we will drive you to the hotel in Kyrenia.

Saint Hilarion Castle

Today's sightseeing will begin from the medieval Saint Hilarion Castle on a hilltop, which offers a commanding view of Kyrenia.

Bellapais Monastery

The next stop will be Bellapais Monastery, where you can receive beautiful views of the whole Kyrenia and the coastline of the Mediterranean Sea from its garden and corridors.

Kyrenia Castle

After lunch, we will visit the impressive and well-preserved Kyrenia Castle and its famous Shipwreck Museum, which displays a 2,300-year-old shipwreck discovered near Kyrenia Harbour.

Kyrenia Harbour

After visiting the castle, wander around the Kyrenia Harbour to spend the rest of the day. Finally, we will send you back to the hotel.

St Barnabas Monastery and Icon Museum

After breakfast, our guide will pick you up from the hotel and accompany you to the St. Barnabas Monastery, where the patron saint of Cyprus, Barnabas, is buried. It is now used as an icon museum collecting relics from the Bronze Age (3300B.C. - 1200 B.C.) and Early Iron Age (1200 B.C. - 600 B.C.).

Then, we will visit the Ancient Ruins of Salamis nearby. Resembling the world-famous Pompeii, which was buried in volcanic ash, Salamis was buried in quicksand in the earthquakes. It was not discovered until 600 years later. Roman buildings such as the amphitheater, sports arena, and baths were revealed in excavations.

Lala Mustafa Pasha Mosque

Then, we will head to St. Nicholas Cathedral, also known as Lala Mustafa Mosque, in the old city of Famagusta, which has the most beautiful Gothic-style architecture in the country.

Ghost Town Famagusta

Today's last stop will be the ghost town Varosha, which used to be a popular resort for the rich and famous worldwide. However, after the Turkish entry Northern Cyprus, the once luxurious buildings including hotels and entertainment venues became dilapidated, and weeds gradually occupied some of the town's streets.

Nicosia

After visiting Varosha, our guide and driver will drive you to the hotel in Nicosia.

Cyprus Museum

At the agreed time, our guide will pick you up from the hotel and set off for the Cyprus Museum as our first stop. It is the oldest and largest archaeological museum in Cyprus, which preserves relics from the Neolithic Era to the Byzantine Period (395 - 1453), such as various pottery with interesting shapes, terracotta figurines, ancient coins, and other artifacts.

Medieval Venetian Walls

Then, we will head to Venetian Walls, built in the 16th century. Venetians constructed the foundations with stones, built the walls with mud bricks, and reinforced them with 11 heart-shaped bastions. Due to the obscuration of modern buildings, it is difficult to appreciate the majesty of this building in some places in Nicosia. But don't worry, our guide will take you to the Famagusta Gate, one of the passageways of Nicosia at that time. Here, you can admire the height of the wall and its solid construction firsthand.

After that, we will visit the House of Hadjigeorgakis Kornesios, a Turkish-style villa of a translator's house constructed in 1793. The mansion was built in the shape of the Greek word Π with a garden in the center. On the second floor, you can see the reception room adorned with exquisite wooden carvings and murals.

Buyuk Han

Then, our guide will accompany you across the Green Line to the north to visit Buyuk Han, originally a caravanserai and remolded into a commercial area where you can find many restaurants on the first floor and handicraft shops on the second.

The Venetian Column

After a short break, we will continue exploring the northern part of Nicosia. Let’s hang out at local bazaars such as Grand Bazaar and Arasta Quarter, then ramble through the square where Venetian Column stands.

The Arabahmet Mosque

Finally, you will see the residential houses built during the Ottoman Period (1299 - 1922) in Arabahmet Quarter. At the end of the day, we will send you back to the hotel in Nicosia.

Cape Greco National Forest Park

After breakfast in the hotel, the guide will pick you up and drive around an hour to Cape Greco National Forest Park. Ready to embrace the stunning nature of Ayia Napa? Follow our guide to explore Cape Greco, where Apollo, the god of light in Greek mythology, is said to fight to defend this island from invasion. Then, we will head to Blue Lagoon on the Cape Greco Peninsula. After a short break at Blue Lagoon, we'll visit the Kamara Tou Koraka Stone Arch, also known as Crow's Arch, a natural arch that stands near the cliff. Then, we will visit the Agioi Anargyroi Church, a small Orthodox church on the seafront with a blue roof and white walls. Leaving the church, we will stop at Konnos Bay, where you can take a swimming break during the beach season. After lunch, we will continue to visit the Sea Caves, which are said to have been used by pirates and smugglers to hide their treasures and contraband. Here, we will walk across one of the most amazing natural bridges, the Love Bridge.

Larnaca

In the end, we will drive you to the hotel in Larnaca.

Larnaca

Our service on this Mediterranean island will end today with the Larnaca International Airport see-off service. Hope you have enjoyed this panoramic Cyprus guided tour! If you plan to travel to neighboring destinations like Turkey, Greece, or Egypt, we will be very glad to assist you.