Discover the best of Cyprus during this eight-day self-drive tour! Cyprus is an island of contrasts with rich history and culture, glorious cuisine, glittering coasts, waterfalls, and sandy beaches. Visit Paphos, the birthplace of the Greek Goddess of love and beauty, Aphrodite. Admire the churches built in a pine-clad area, the finest examples of Byzantine wall painting on the island in the Troodos Mountains and explore the last divided capital in the world, Nicosia.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Paphos: Home of the colourful Dionysus mosaics renowned throughout the Mediterranean, picturesque churches, medieval monasteries, museums, countless antiquities and a pretty harbour guarded by a small castle.
Nicosia: Nicosia is the largest town of Cyprus and has been the capital of the island since medieval times (11th century AD). The history of the city is interesting and adventurous and the place itself is of great character, circled by old city walls and crisscrossed by twisting teeming streets.
Larnaca: Visit the historic Hala Sultan Tekke Mosque, the 11th-century Byzantine church of Angeloktisti and Agios Lazaros which is one of the most remarkable examples of Byzantine architecture in Cyprus built by Byzantine Emperor Leo VI in the 9th century.
Day 1: ARRIVAL PAPHOS
Upon arrival at Paphos Airport, pick up your car and drive to the hotel. Check-in and spend the rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight in Paphos.
Day 2: PAPHOS REGION
Today we suggest you explore the Paphos region. Places of interest we recommend: Ottoman Hammam, Ayia Paraskevi Church in Geroskipou village, Ayia Kyriaki Chrysopolitissa & St. Paul’s Pillar, Paphos Archaeological Park (House of Dionysus and Saranta Kolones Castle), Paphos Medieval Fort, Agia Solomoni Church, Tombs of the Kings, Baths of Aphrodite and Agios Neofytos Monastery.
Overnight in Paphos.
Day 3: PAPHOS - TROODOS (100 km - 1.5 hrs)
Check out after breakfast and drive to Troodos following Laona Akamas Wine Route that passes through Mesogi, Tsada, Stroumbi, Kathikas and Akourdaleia. On the way enjoy Stavros tis Psokas, Cedar Valley, Kykkos Monastery & Throni Hill and Pedoulas.
Overnight in Troodos.
Day 4: TROODOS - LARNACA (90 km - 1.5 hrs)
After breakfast check out and drive to your next destination, Larnaca. On the way visit Troodos Mountain Region: Caledonia Waterfalls, Kakopetria Village and Solea’s area Painted Churches (Agios Nikolaos tis Stegis, Panagia Podithou & Panagia Asinou Church).
Overnight in Larnaca.
Day 5: LARNACA - NICOSIA - LARNACA (100 km - 2 hrs)
Today drive to discover Nicosia the capital of Cyprus. We recommend you visit Nicosia Archaeological Museum, Byzantine Museum, St John Cathedral, Ledras Street, Laiki Geitoni, Buyuk Han in occupied Nicosia and St Sophie Cathedral in occupied Nicosia (Selimiye Camii).
Overnight in Larnaca.
Day 6: LARNACA - LIMASSOL (60 km - 1 hr)
Check out after breakfast and drive to Limassol. On the way explore Larnaca region. We recommend visiting Finikoudes Promenade in Larnaca town, Church of Saint Lazaros, Larnaca Salt Lake, Hala Sultan Tekke Larnaca, Angeloktosti Church Kiti and Lefkara Village.
Overnight in Limassol.
Day 7: LIMASSOL REGION
Wake up to breakfast at the hotel and today explore Limassol region. Places worth visiting are Kourion Ancient Theatre and Kolossi Castle. Follow the Commandaria Wine Route that passes through Erimi, Kantou, Souni-Zanakia, Pano Kivides, Agios Amvrosios, Lofou, Vouni, Koilani, Pera Pedi, Mandria, Omodos, Vasa, Malia, Pachna, Anogyra and Avdimou. Don’t miss the Rock of Aphrodite.
Overnight in Limassol.
Day 8: LIMASSOL - PAPHOS DEPARTURE (65 km - 1 hr)
Enjoy your last breakfast at the hotel and drive back to Paphos International Airport to return your car.
Comfortable and light clothing is the most suitable for travelling in Cyprus. Visitors should not wear sleeveless shirts, shorts, short skirts or skimpy clothing when visiting religious or official buildings. Sun protection, sunglasses, a hat and mosquito repellent can be very useful during your stay.
