9 Days Panoramic Cyprus for Honeymoon with Private Car

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Airport Pick-up in Larnaca; Private Transfer to Limassol
1 stop
1
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.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Day 2
Limassol - Paphos - Limassol: Aphrodite's Rock, Paphos Archaeological Park & Tombs of the Kings
4 stops
2
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.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
3
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.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
4
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.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
5
Limassol
Finally, we will transfer you back to the hotel in Limassol.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Day 3
Limassol: Kolossi Castle, Ancient Kourion, Limassol Castle & Old Town
4 stops
6
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).
1 hour • Admission ticket included
7
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.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
8
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.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
9
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.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 4
Limassol - Troodos Mountains - Kyrenia
6 stops
10
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.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
11
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."
1 hour • Admission ticket free
12
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.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
13
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.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
14
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.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
15
Kyrenia
Finally, we will drive you to the hotel in Kyrenia.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Day 5
Kyrenia: Saint Hilarion Castle, Bellapais Monastery, Kyrenia Castle & Harbour
4 stops
16
Saint Hilarion Castle
Today's sightseeing will begin from the medieval Saint Hilarion Castle on a hilltop, which offers a commanding view of Kyrenia.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
17
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.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
18
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.
3 hours • Admission ticket included
19
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.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Day 6
Kyrenia - Famagusta: St. Barnabas Monastery & Ancient Ruins of Salamis; Transfer to Nicosia
5 stops
20
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.).
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
21
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.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
22
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.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
23
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.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
24
Nicosia
After visiting Varosha, our guide and driver will drive you to the hotel in Nicosia.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Day 7
Nicosia: Cyprus Museum, Venetian Walls, Famagusta Gate & Buyuk Han
6 stops
25
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.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
26
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.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
27
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.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
28
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.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
29
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.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
30
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.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Day 8
Nicosia - Ayia Napa: Cape Greco, Blue Lagoon, Sea Caves & Love Bridge; Transfer to Larnaca
2 stops
31
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.
6 hours • Admission ticket included
32
Larnaca
In the end, we will drive you to the hotel in Larnaca.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Day 9
Transfer to Larnaca Airport and See-off
1 stop
33
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.
1 hour • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Not wheelchair accessible

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