CYPRUS

No meals included

Upon arrival, you will be greeted by your guide. Begin your exploration with a visit to the enchanting Salt Lake of Larnaca, a site of both natural beauty and spiritual significance. Continue to Hala Sultan Tekke, a significant Islamic pilgrimage site and architectural gem. Visit key attractions including the Pierides Museum (interior visit), the Winged Lion of Venice, and the statue of Zeno of Citium, the Stoic philosopher born in Larnaca. Stop by the bust of Kimon, the famed Athenian strategist. Continue past the medieval Larnaca Castle, the Kamares Aqueduct, and Faneromeni Church (all exterior views). The highlight of your tour is an interior visit to the Church of Saint Lazarus, built over what is believed to be the second tomb of the biblical Lazarus. After the tour, check-in at the hotel. Later, transfer to your hotel and check-in. Overnight in Larnaca.

Larnaca

Salt Lake of Larnaca

Church of Saint Lazarus

Breakfast Included

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel, start the day discovering the natural beauty and rich heritage of the Troodos Mountains. Begin with a walk through the charming village of Omodos, where cobbled streets lead you to the historic Holy Cross Monastery (interior visit). Continue to the famed Kykkos Monastery (interior visit), dedicated to the Virgin Mary. Conclude with a visit to Throni Hill, where you'll view the tomb of Archbishop Makarios III (exterior visit), Cyprus’s first president and a revered religious figure. Take in the panoramic vistas from one of the island’s most scenic viewpoints. Overnight in Larnaca.

Throni Hill

Troodos Mountain View

Omodos Village

Breakfast Included

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. Today, step into Cyprus’s ancient past with a visit to Paphos, a city rich in myth and history. Your first stop is the Rock of Aphrodite, believed to be the birthplace of the goddess of love, emerging from sea foam. Continue to the Paphos Archaeological Park (Nea Paphos) (interior visit), a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore Roman villas with intricate mosaic floors and the Tomb of the Kings (interior visit). See the Paphos Castle (exterior view), shaped by centuries of Byzantine, Venetian, and Ottoman rule. Then, visit the archaeological site of St. Paul’s Pillar (exterior view). Nearby are the historic Agia Kyriaki and Agia Solomoni churches (exterior view). End the day in Geroskipou, a traditional village famous for “lokum” (Cyprus delight), a sweet treat with centuries of tradition. After the tour, check-in at the hotel. Overnight in Larnaca.

Rock of Aphrodite

Paphos City

Paphos Archaeological Park

Breakfast Included

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. Start your day exploring the historic city of Famagusta, now part of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. Begin at Othello’s Castle (exterior view), linked to Shakespeare’s play, then visit the Lala Mustafa Pasha Mosque (interior), a Gothic cathedral turned mosque. Continue to the ancient city of Salamis (interior), rich in ruins from Greek, Roman, and other empires. Visit the Monastery of Saint Barnabas (interior), now a museum housing icons and artifacts. End with a stop at Varosha (exterior view), once a glamorous resort, now an abandoned city frozen since 1974. After the tour, check-in at the hotel. Overnight in Larnaca.

Famagusta City View

Othello’s Castle

Salamis City

Breakfast Included

After enjoying breakfast at the hotel, you will check out and proceed with your transfer to the airport for your departure.

Larnaca City view

Larnaca Streets

Airport