A Cypriot Adventure

Breakfast at the hotel. Today visit the ancient city-kingdom of Kourion, which was built on the hills of the area and overlooked the valley of the Kouris River. Next, see the magnificent Greco-Roman Theater, the centerpiece of the city, where events are now held. Make a brief detour to see the Temple of Apollo Hylates, then have lunch at a seafood restaurant. Our next stop will be at Aphrodite's Rock in Petra tou Romiou, a secluded beach where Greek mythology marks the birth of the Goddess of Love and Beauty. Then we continue to Paphos, to enjoy a tour of the ancient capital of Cyprus and admire the private houses of the late Roman period decorated with fascinating mosaics, considered the best in the Mediterranean. Next we see the Tombs of the Kings, the Pillar of Saint Paul, the House of Dionysus and the Catacombs of Saint Solomon. Wonder through the old port area of ​​Paphos, full of attractive restaurants and cafes. Finally we enjoy a traditional tasting of Loukoumi Geroskipou, a local delicacy. Return to Larnaca, transfer to the hotel overnight stay in Larnaca.

Breakfast at the hotel. Today take a tour of Nicosia, the largest city on the island and the only remaining divided capital in the world. We visit the Orthodox Cathedral of San Juan, built in 1662 by Archbishop Nikiforos and dedicated to St. John the Theologian. The cathedral was built on the site of a 14th century Benedictine chapel, also dedicated to St. John. It houses 18th-century murals illustrating important moments in Cypriot religious history, including a depiction of the tomb of Saint Barnabas. Then we go to the neighborhood of Laiki Geitonia, where you will find traditional houses with narrow winding streets and craft shops. We enjoy free time to walk and shop. Lunch in a traditional tavern. Next, head to the Cyprus Archaeological Museum to observe their collection of artifacts and antiquities. We leave the Cypriot capital and head back to Larnaca. Transfer to the hotel overnight stay in Larnaca.

Breakfast at the hotel. Today we head to Famagusta, nicknamed "the ghost town". Pass through ​​Ayios Nikolaos and reach the viewpoint of the city in the Varosha area. Before the Turkish invasion it was a tourist hot-spot thanks to its golden sand beaches and modern architecture. Currently fenced off by the Turkish army, Cypriots are not allowed to return. It's frozen in time, hence its nickname, with empty but fully equipped shops and hotels. We enjoy a walk through the old town of Famagusta to see the wall, the Othello Tower and the Gothic Church of Saint Nicholas, which is now a mosque. To end the day, stop at a beautiful beach to enjoy a refreshing swim in its warm turquoise waters. Lunch at a local restaurant. Head back to Larnaca. Transfer to the hotel overnight stay in Larnaca.

Breakfast at the hotel. Spend today at your leisure, discovering the delights of Larnaca and Cyprus at your own pace. If you're a history lover, be sure to visit the Archaeological Site of Kition or the Larnaka District Archeological Museum. Alternatively, perhaps you'd prefer to soak up the Mediterranean sunshine at Kastella or Finikoudes Beach or go shopping for souvenirs in the old town. Overnight stay in Larnaca.