Day 1: Arrival in Larnaca; Pick up from Airport and Transfer to Limassol
It is our honor to serve you in this private Cyprus tour. When you arrive at Larnaca International Airport today, our local guide will wait for you there with the chauffeur. They will then transfer you for around 50 minutes to Limassol to check into the hotel. Relax or explore this vibrant city on your own during the rest time of the day. Accommodation: Kapetanios Limassol Hotel or similar
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Day 2: Day Trip to Paphos
After breakfast this morning, we will drive around 40 minutes to Petra Tou Romiou, also known as the Aphrodite’s Rock. It is said to be the birthplace of goddess Aphrodite and the sea scenery there is breathtaking. Then we will drive along the coast to Paphos, an old city nominated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. There, we will firstly explore the Paphos Archaeological Park for its ancient ruins and magnificent Roman mosaics. 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. After that, transfer you back to the hotel in Limassol. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Kapetanios Limassol Hotel or similar
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Day 3: Limassol Day Trip; Transfer to Kyrenia
We will pick you up from the hotel and then start the day with a visit to the Ancient Kourion. It is one of the most famous and representative archaeological sites in Cyprus and houses an ancient Roman theater which could accommodate 2,000 people. Then you will be guided to walk through the historic quarters of the Limassol Old Town as well as the newly developed Limassol Marina, to expeirence and feel more of this city. Afterwards, you will visit Limassol Castle. Built in the early Byzantine era, and once occupied by Turkey and colonized by England, it is in a combined style after several renovations. It is now used as a Medieval Museum to display relics from medieval centuries. After lunch in a local restaurant, your guide and driver will transfer you to Kyrenia and help you settle down in the hotel. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Deniz Kızı Hotel, Kyrenia
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Day 4: Kyrenia Regional Tour
Today’s sightseeing visit will begin from the medieval St Hilarion Castle on a hilltop, which offers a commanding view of Kyrenia. It is said that the fairytale Disney Castle in the ‘’Snow White and Seven Dwarfs’’ was inspired by it. The next stop will be Bellapais Monastery. This 800-year-old monastery in Gothic style does not have high buildings, but is large in scale with scenic views. 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. Then a leisurely stroll around the Kyrenia Harbour will round off the day. Get back to the hotel in Kyrenia. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Deniz Kızı Hotel, Kyrenia
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Day 5: Trip to Famagusta; Transfer to Nicosia
After breakfast, our guide will pick you up from the hotel and accompany you to visit the St. Barnabas Monastery in the suburb of Famagusta. It is where St. Barnabas, the patron saint of Cyprus is buried. It also offers a great view of the ancient city Salamis. Then, go to see Ancient City of Salamis in a close distance, which preserves the largest Roman amphitheater in Cyprus. In addition, Roman shopping mall, stone pillars, human statues and ancient water supply system have been excavated here. Then, head to St. Nicolas Cathedral in the old city of Famagusta, which is the most beautiful Gothic style architecture in the country. It is now known as Lala Mustafa Mosque. Afterwards, the guide will leave you some time to wander around in the old city by yourself. The last stop we are going to visit today will be Varosha, the ghost town about 1.6 kilometers (1 mile) to the south of Famagusta old city. It has been abandoned since 1974 due to the political issues. After that, your guide will transfer you to the hotel in Nicosia and help you settle down. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Castelli Hotel Nicosia or similar
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Our last destination in Cyprus will be its capital city - Nicosia and the first sightseeing stop there will be the Paphos Gate, the western gate of the Venetian Walls encircling the Nicosia old town area. Then we will proceed to Buyuk Han. It is 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 handcraft shops, coffee shops and restaurants there. After that, we will visit the Selimiye Mosque transformed from St. Sophia Church and the adjacent Bedesten - Eski Ayanikola Kilisesi, a culture center hosting shows and performances. By end of the day, send you to the hotel for a good rest. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Castelli Hotel Nicosia or similar
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Day 7: Transfer to Larnaca and See-off
As the guided sightseeing tour draws to an end, 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. Our tour destinations are worldwide and we hope we can be of any assistance. Meals: Breakfast
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