CYPRUS - MIX LEISURE & CULTURAL

No meals included

Arrive in the Republic of Cyprus. Meet and assistance upon arrival, transfer to your hotel in Larnaca. Check into hotel, free on leisure. Overnight in Larnaca.

Larnaca

Larnaca

Larnaca

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Visit, St. Lazaros famous church, Larnaca Palm tree road, Hala Sultan Mosque: one of the most important holy places for Muslims, ranked after Mecca, Medina in Saudi Arabia and Al Aksha in Jerusalem. - Choirokoitia Archaeological Site: Listed in UNESCO World Heritage Site. The site provides an insight of human live during Prehistoric times. Angeloktisti – Byzantine church dating to the 6th Century, visit the Lefkara Village, Famous for its silverware and intricate handmade lace, known as "Lefcaritika". Overnight in Larnaca.

St. Lazarus Church

Choirokoitia Archaeological Site

Lefkara Village

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We will visit Nicosia city the capital of Cyprus which is divided to North part of Nicosia occupated by Turkish army since 1974 and the South which is under the control of Republic of Cyprus. We will visit Laiki Yitonia and old narrow streets of the old town. Next we will visit the Archaeological Museum giving us an insight into the island’s rich history. Later the tour takes us to the Green Line . The Green Line divides the two parts of the countries and is always manned by UNO forces. Our Nicosia tour takes us to the Archbishopric and we also visit the famous Cathedral of St. John. Then we will drive to Kakopetria Village Kakopetria is a beautiful, traditional village located 55 kilometers south west of the capital, Nicosia, on the foothills of the Troodos Mountain. It stands at an altitude of 667 meters and it is the highest village in the Solea Valley.You will visit the old Kakopetria area, with the stone paved roads and the well-maintained traditional Cyprus houses. Then we will visit Panayia Podithou church ,built in 1502, this 15th century church is located near the village of Galata and the church of Archangel Michael at Galata village, then will continue to Panagia Assinou Church ,this 12th century church is located in the village of Nikitari and features excellent examples of wall paintings.

Laiki Geitonia

Cathedral of St. John

Panagia Podithou church

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You can discover the legends and history of one of the most beautiful areas in Cyprus. The day begins with a visit to Curium, an impressive Greco-Roman site, which includes mosaics and a superb theatre. Petra tou Romiou, the very spot where the legendary goddess of love emerged from foaming waves in our next stop. Once in Paphos we will take you to the 3rd century Houses of Dionysos where you can admire the excellent mosaics depicting familiar scenes from mythology. We then pass by the catacombs of Ayia Solomoni, the Byzantine castle of forty columns and St. Paul's pillar. After stroll round the picturesque harbor we begin our return journey.

Ancient Kourion

Petra tou Romiou (Aphrodite’s Rock)

Agia Solomoni Catacomb

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Discover Troodos mountains – the Green Heart of Cyprus. A memorable off the beaten track through idyllic mountain villages unchanged from generations. Our first stop will be just below ( close to the peak ) Mount Olympus - the highest point in Cyprus with a peak of 1951 meters and take in the panoramic views in Troodos Square. We then proceed to “Throni” to see the Tomb of Archbishop Makarious III, the first president of Cyprus. Enjoy the spectacular view of the countryside and the pine forest. We then drive to the famous Kykkos Monastery, which was built in 1080 and dedicated to Virgin Mary. It houses one of the three surviving icons painted by St. Loukas. On our return we visit the village of Omodos and the Holy Cross Monastery.

Troodos Mountains

Kykkos Monastery

Timios Stavros Monastery (Holy Cross Monastery)

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Free Time on Leisure. Departure transfer for Larnaca airport.

Kamares Aqueduct

Larnaca Downtown

Old Streets of Larnaca