Private 7 Days Tour of Cyprus Discovery, Exclusive Guide & Driver

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Arrival in Larnaca; Pick up from Airport and Transfer to Limassol
1 stop
1
Larnaca
When you arrive at Larnaca International Airport today, our local guide will wait for you there and then transfer you to Limassol to check into the hotel.
Admission ticket free
Day 2
Limassol - Paphos - Limassol: Aphrodite's Rock, Paphos Archaeological Park & Tombs of the Kings
3 stops
2
It is said to be the birthplace of goddess Aphrodite and the sea scenery there is breathtaking.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
3
Kato Paphos Archaeological Park
We will firstly explore the Paphos Archaeological Park for its ancient ruins and magnificent Roman mosaics.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
4
Tombs of the Kings
Then, visit the Tombs of the Kings in Greek and Roman architecture styles. It is a group of underground tombs carved out of solid rocks.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 3
Limassol Old Town - Omodos Village - Kyrenia
5 stops
5
We will pick you up from the hotel and then start the day with a visit to the Limassol Castle. It is said that Richard the Lionheart of England married Princess Berengaria here. The castle now houses a Medieval Museum, where you can see medieval pottery, Byzantine silver, weapons, and coins. Climbing to the battlements with our guide, you will receive a panoramic view of the Mediterranean Sea.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
6
Limassol Old Town
Then you will take a leisurely walk in Limassol Old Town, where you can see many houses with colorful doors and stone walls. Craft shops and cafes stand on the sides of the streets, where you can also see street graffito.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
7
Kolossi Castle
After that, we will drive to Kolossi Castle, a 13th-century military building on a hill. Climbing the spiral staircase to the top of the castle with our guide, you can catch the stunning view down the hill.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
8
Omodos
★ A Wine Tasting Experience in Omodos Prepare to tantalize your taste buds! We’ll journey through the Troodos Mountains for a scenic 30-minute drive to Omodos, a charming village nestled amidst lush vineyards. Renowned for its exquisite red wines, Omodos boasts a rich winemaking heritage. Our guide will lead you to stroll along the village’s winding streets lined with shops and traditional taverns, where you’ll have an opportunity to sample 3 to 5 handcrafted red wines.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
9
Later, let’s delve into the heart of Omodos with a visit to the Monastery of the Holy Cross (Timios Stavros). Explore monastery’s small museum brimming with religious artifacts and ancient manuscripts. If you have a sweet tooth, try loukoumades, a kind of Greek donuts here before heading to Kyrenia for the night.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
Day 4
Kyrenia Trip: Saint Hilarion Castle, Bellapais Monastery, Kyrenia Castle & Harbour
4 stops
10
Saint Hilarion Castle
Today’s sightseeing visit will begin from the medieval St Hilarion Castle on a hilltop, which offers a commanding view of Kyrenia.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
11
Bellapais Monastery
This 800-year-old monastery in Gothic style does not have high buildings, but is large in scale with scenic views.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
12
Kyrenia Castle
After lunch, we will visit the impressive Kyrenia Castle and its famous Shipwreck Museum, which displays a 2,300-year-old shipwreck discovered in Cypriot waters. This sunken ship is said to have been loaded with amphorae containing almonds, grape seeds and fig seeds. You will enter the castle from the northwest corner with our guide. Then, a ramp will take you to the parade ground in the center, where you can also see the guardhouse, dormitories, and stables built before.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
13
Kyrenia Harbour
A leisurely stroll around the Kyrenia Harbour will round off the day.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Day 5
Kyrenia to Famagusta: Visit Ancient Ruins of Salamis & Varosha Ghost Town; Transfer to Nicosia
5 stops
14
It is where St. Barnabas, the patron saint of Cyprus is buried. It also offers a great view of the ancient city Salamis.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
15
Salamis
Go to see Ancient City of Salamis in a close distance, which preserves the largest Roman amphitheater in Cyprus.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
16
Lala Mustafa Pasha Mosque
Next, we will head to St. Nicolas Cathedral, now known as Lala Mustafa Mosque, in the old city of Famagusta, which has the most beautiful Gothic-style architecture in the country.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
17
Ghost Town Famagusta
The last stop we will visit today is Varosha, the ghost town about 1.6 kilometers (1 mile) south of Famagusta old city. It has been abandoned since 1974 due to political issues, but many remnants of the past inhabitants remain here. Some houses are crumbling, so please stay away from them for your safety.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
18
Nicosia
After that, your guide will transfer you to the hotel in Nicosia and help you settle down.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Day 6
Nicosia: Leventis Municipal Museum, Venetian Walls & Buyuk Han
8 stops
19
Ledra Street Crossing Point
Our last destination in Cyprus will be its capital city - Nicosia, and the first sightseeing stop there will be Ledra Street, which was divided into two sections because of the Green Line. We will visit the south part, which is a pedestrian street lined with souvenir shops, restaurants, cafes, and more.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
20
Then, we will visit the Leventis Municipal Museum built in a typical Mediterranean style. You can see ancient maps, jewelry, pottery, numerous costumes, paintings, and other archaeological artifacts dating back to 3000 B.C.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
21
After that, we will visit the Venetian Walls built in the 16th century, which is now the boundary between the new and old Nicosia. Due to the Green Line, the Venetian Walls are divided into two parts, so you cannot visit the entire of it. But our guide will take you along the path on the wall to Famagusta Gate, Nicosia's best-preserved city gate. The enormous wooden gate leads to the other side of the city wall, where art exhibitions or concerts are held sometimes.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
22
The next stop will be the House of Hadjigeorgakis Kornesios, a villa built in Turkish style. You can see wooden carvings and paintings that were once used to decorate the house and daily necessities such as coins and plates.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
23
Buyuk Han
Then, follow our guide to cross the Green Line, and head to Buyuk Han, a caravanserai built in 1572 for traders. During the British colonial period, it was used as a prison. Nowadays, after the restoration, it has become one of the most popular attractions for visitors, and you can see many handicraft shops, coffee shops, and restaurants there.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
24
After a short break, we will begin our north Nicosia walking tour. Appreciate the grand exterior of the Selimiye Mosque, which was remodeled from a Gothic church.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
25
Then our guide will take you to Bedesten - Eski Ayanikola Kilisesi (Kıbrıs Türk İslam Eserleri Müzesii), a Byzantine church nearby. It is now used as Nicosia's cultural center, where some beautiful Turkish carpets are collected.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
26
Then follow our guide's steps strolling at the square where Venetian Column is situated, exploring residential areas such as the Samanbahçe Quarter and Arabahmet Quarter to experience the life of locals.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 7
Transfer to Larnaca Airport and See-off
1 stop
27
Larnaca
Our guide will drive you from Nicosia to Larnaca International Airport, where you will take the onward flight back home or to your next destination.
1 hour • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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