Itinerary
- Day 1
Larnaca to Kyrenia
You'll arrive in Larnaca and transfer directly to your hotel in Kyrenia in northern Cyprus. After settling in, you'll meet your tour group for dinner and get oriented for the week ahead.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Day 2
Bellapais - Büyükkonuk
Start the morning at the fortress museum to see an ancient shipwreck from 1967, then continue to Bellapais to walk through the Gothic monastery. From there, head to Büyükkonuk village where you'll learn how locals make traditional bread and taste fresh-baked loaves with homemade dips. The drive covers roughly 170 km total.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Kyrenia fortress museum with ancient shipwreck remains
- Visit Bellapais Gothic monastery
- Traditional bread-making demonstration and tasting at local home
Landmarks Kyrenia Fortress Bellapais Monastery - Day 3
Soli - Vouni - Karavostasi
Travel west to Gücelyurt, which produces most of Cyprus' citrus and strawberries. You'll see the former monastery of St. Mamas with its Byzantine and Gothic architecture and beautiful frescoes. After that, check out Soli to view early Christian basilica mosaics, then take in the panoramic views at Vouni. By evening, spend time at Karavostasi beach before heading back to the hotel. Approximately 200 km of driving today.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit former monastery of St. Mamas with frescoes
- View mosaics of early Christian basilica at Soli
- Enjoy panoramic views at Vouni
- Time at Karavostasi beach
Landmarks St. Mamas Monastery Soli Vouni - Day 4
Famagusta - Varosha
Explore the ancient city of Salamis in eastern Cyprus, an important site during the Trojan War era. You'll see the ancient theater, royal tombs, and the monastery of St. Barnabas. Later, walk through the medieval port city of Famagusta with its impressive stone walls and the Lala Mustafa Mosque. End the day at the abandoned ghost town of Varosha. The route covers about 155 km.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore archaeological site of Salamis including ancient theater, necropolis, and royal tombs
- Visit monastery of St. Barnabas
- Visit medieval port city of Famagusta with Lala Mustafa Mosque
- Visit ghost town of Varosha
Landmarks Salamis St. Barnabas Monastery Famagusta Lala Mustafa Mosque Varosha - Day 5
Limassol
Spend the morning in Nicosia, Europe's last divided capital. You'll walk through the caravanserai and bazaar, see the Selimiye Mosque, then stroll along Ledra Street to the checkpoint separating north and south. After lunch, tour the archaeological museum showcasing Cyprus' history and wander through the historic Laiki Geitonia district with its 18th-century buildings. Grab a coffee break, then head to Limassol to check into your beach hotel. About 115 km for the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Nicosia caravanserai, bazaar, and Selimiye Mosque
- Walk Ledra Street to checkpoint between north and south Cyprus
- Visit archaeological museum
- Explore Laiki Geitonia historic district
Landmarks Nicosia Caravanserai Selimiye Mosque Ledra Street Cyprus Archaeological Museum Laiki Geitonia 
- Day 6
Petra tou Romiou
Travel to Paphos on the southwest coast where Greek history meets Roman culture. See the royal tombs carved into the ground and have lunch at the port. Tour the Roman villas in Kato Paphos to view mosaics depicting mythology. On the return drive, stop at Aphrodite's rock for traditional ouzo, fresh fruit, and Cypriot dishes with views of the coast. Roughly 140 km total.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Picnic (Picnic at Petra tou Romiou with traditional ouzo, fresh seasonal fruit, and Cypriot delicacies), Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit royal tombs in Paphos
- Tour Roman villas in Kato Paphos with mosaics
- Picnic at Petra tou Romiou (Aphrodite's Rock) with ouzo, fruit, and Cypriot delicacies
Landmarks Paphos Royal Tombs Paphos Port Kato Paphos Roman Villas Petra tou Romiou - Day 7
Melini - Choirokoitia
Explore old Limassol's traditional alleyways and local handicraft shops, then walk through the modern marina. Later, visit the farmers' market for halloumi cheese, olive oil, and regional specialties. Travel inland to Melini village known for honey production and visit a beekeeping farm for tasting. Finish the day in Choirokoitia at a local home where you'll learn traditional Cypriot cheese and pastry-making. About 70 km of travel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Snack (Honey tasting at beekeeping farm), Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore old town Limassol with traditional architecture
- Visit modern Limassol marina
- Tour traditional farmers' market
- Visit beekeeping farm in Melini with honey tasting
- Learn traditional Cypriot anari cheese and bourekia (puff pastries) making at local home in Choirokoitia
Landmarks Limassol Old Town Limassol Marina Melini - Day 8
Troodos Mountains
Head to the Troodos Mountains for the day. Start with a family-run sausage producer for tasting, then explore the village of Pelentri and its church with 16th-century murals. Visit the Church of the Virgin Mary of Podithou near Galata, an important Byzantine art site. Tour Kakopetria's old village center and the church of Agios Nicolaos tis Stegis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Return to your coastal hotel in the afternoon. Approximately 110 km for the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit family smoked sausage producer with tasting
- Visit church of Timios Stavros in Pelentri with 16th-century murals
- Visit Church of the Virgin Mary of Podithou near Galata
- Explore Kakopetria old village center and church of Agios Nicolaos tis Stegis
Landmarks Church of Timios Stavros Church of the Virgin Mary of Podithou Church of Agios Nicolaos tis Stegis - Day 9
Omodos - Limassol
Visit the ancient city-kingdom of Kourion from the 2nd century BC on a rocky plateau. The Greco-Roman theater offers spectacular views, and you'll see the House of Eustolios with its mosaics. Travel to Omodos wine village with cobbled alleyways and explore the monastery of the Holy Cross. Spend time at a wine tasting in the region, then finish with traditional meze at a tavern in old Limassol. About 90 km total.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional meze with Cypriot dishes at tavern in old town Limassol)
Included Activities
- Explore ancient city-kingdom of Kourion with Greco-Roman theater
- Visit House of Eustolios with mosaics
- Explore wine village of Omodos
- Visit monastery of the Holy Cross and newer monastery church
- Taste Cypriot wines
- Traditional meze dinner at tavern in old town Limassol
Landmarks Kourion House of Eustolios Omodos Monastery of the Holy Cross - Day 10
Limassol to Departure Airport
Make your way to the airport for your departure flight, taking one final look at Cyprus' varied landscape. You'll fly home with new memories and impressions from the tour.
- Meals
- Breakfast
