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Excursions in Cyprus

Excursions in Cyprus

Posted on July 25, 2022July 29, 2022 by sunglasseswill

AQUAPARK Water World (Agia Napa)

If you have not been to the water park yet, then it’s time to do it now, and if you have been before, we advise you to go again, because. Many surprises await you. Breathtaking high slides, artificial wave pools and other a wide variety of water attractions for all ages will not only fill your day with fun and games on the water, but also help you remember the stories of ancient Greek mythology. Poseidon, the god of the sea, calls you for adventures, the most courageous will meet with sirens and monsters on the Odyssey River, and Apollo offers to go down the 124-meter long hill with the whole family on rafts. Experience for yourself – “Throw to Atlantis”, the only attraction in the world with visual, light and sound effects. Feelings for people with strong nerves, but you probably want to experience it again. You will have an unforgettable day. For the sake of this, it is worth driving almost through the entire island! Note: It is not allowed to bring food and drinks into the water park.

AQUAPARK Watermania (Limassol)

Looking here, you will spend an unforgettable day. Ride along the longest “Lazy River”, flowing through caves and waterfalls, you can enjoy the beauty of the surrounding park during your journey. You can simply swim in the pool (3000 sq.m.) with six different types of artificial waves. The descent from the highest Kamikaze slides in Europe will take your breath away and allow you to enjoy the speed in a huge water tube. You can play with your children in the dedicated children’s pool or the kids’ club. The more adventurous can test themselves on the Black Hole ride or slide down a six-lane slide on an air mattress. Don’t forget to also check out the eight new games that have made Watermania even more fun for the whole family.

CRUISE WITH PIRATES

Fearless pirates, ships under the flag of the Jolly Roger, plowing the endless sea, extraordinary adventures… Not only children, but also adults will want to be, at least once in their lives, on a pirate ship. The cruise will last 4 hours. Enjoy a pirate show, try limbo dancing or go for a swim. A barbecue lunch will be prepared for you with a glass of wine and juice for the children. Note: Transfer to the port is not provided.

CYPRUS NIGHT

Do you want to taste national cuisine, listen to Greek and Cypriot music, watch folk dances and even take part in them? Join us! We invite you to the tavern for dinner with meat meze (meze means delicacy), which includes appetizers and hot dishes. So, sit back and eat siga-siga meze (slow-slow), washing it down with country wine (a pitcher of wine for two). Don’t forget your cameras and camcorders to capture the most interesting moments of the folklore program, and if the incendiary music will captivate you, don’t hesitate to dance!

Nicosia – Lefkara

Visit the only capital in the world, divided into two parts. Nicosia is the largest administrative, political, commercial and cultural center. You will see the rampart surrounding the old part of the city, built by the Venetians to repel the Turkish attack in 1570. The top view of the fortress walls became the official coat of arms of Nicosia. Unforgettable impressions will remain with you after visiting Freedom Square and the Cathedral of St. John, built in 1665 on the site of a Catholic Benedictine monastery, the interior of which is covered with frescoes of the 18th century. And the old quarter of the capital is ideal for a walk. Cozy restaurants and numerous shops, taverns and coffee houses and workshops of applied arts are waiting for you, where you can watch the work of folk craftsmen. Visit to the village of Lefkara, famous for its lace and silverware. Almost the entire female population in it is engaged in weaving the national lace – Lefkaritika, and the male population – in silver products. They say that Leonardo da Vinci himself, unable to resist the beauty of the products of local craftswomen, bought here lace for the throne of one of the cathedrals.

Troodos Mountains – Kykkos Monastery

An unforgettable trip to the Troodos mountains – the heart of Cyprus. According to Healthvv.com, this is one of the most picturesque places in the Mediterranean. Journey through charming mountain villages that have retained their national style and unique flavor for many centuries. You will visit the top of Troni (throne of Panagia). Archbishop Makarios III, who was the first president of Cyprus, is buried near this holy place. Visit the Kykko Monastery, built in 1092, which houses the icon of Our Lady painted by St. Luke, one of the Twelve Apostles.

Paphos – Curium

Immerse yourself in the world of history and legends… On the way to Paphos, you will visit the ruins of the ancient Roman city of Curium, where you will see the famous Greco-Roman ancient amphitheater. Then you will stop at the rock where Aphrodite, the goddess of Love and Beauty, emerged from the sea foam. Further along the route, you will see a small stone pillar next to the church basilica of St. Cyriaki, known as the Column of the Apostle Paul, where, according to legend, the Apostle Paul was tied and beaten with a whip, who later converted the Roman governor to Christianity. You can admire the beautiful creations of the unique monument “House of Dionysus”, striking in the beauty of the world-famous mosaic depicting the god of wine, Dionysus. You will also visit the village of Geroskipou, where the Byzantine five-domed church of St. Paraskevi, built in the 11th century, is located.

Limassol

In Limassol, the center of winemaking, you will visit one of the wineries, after a short tour, the most interesting part of it will come – the traditional wine savoring. Next, you will visit the Medieval Castle, where King Richard the Lionheart of England got engaged to Princess Berengaria of Navarre. A wonderful option for this tour is shopping through the old streets of the center of Limassol.

Donkey riding

This day we will dedicate to get acquainted with the traditional village life in Cyprus. On the way you will pass through the Asprokremos dam, past quiet Greek and Turkish Cypriot villages. We will stop in the village of Kalokedra, visit one of the old houses, where you will get acquainted with the way of preparing zivania, olives, holumi and other local delicacies, and you will also be able to taste them. You will have free time to walk around the village before taking the village bus to the farm through the orange and lemon orchards. On the donkey farm, you will get to know these cute and friendly animals and go on a horseback ride to the recently renovated Cindy Monastery, where you can relax and treat yourself to fruit. After returning to the farm, a Cypriot lunch with wine, zivania and juice for children awaits you. After lunch, join the Greek and Cypriot dances of the villagers. Lunch is included in the price. During the hot summer months, this tour takes place in the evening with dinner.

With a personal guide in Cyprus

Tourists also have the opportunity to explore Cyprus with an individual guide by car. On the selected car with a personal guide and driver from any city at any time of the day, you can order these excursions. Several route options are offered covering the entire island (“Golden Ring of Cyprus”). Despite this, tourists can make any changes to the tour route at will. In 2-3 days you can see, in addition to all the sights traditionally shown on bus excursions, even what is hidden from the eyes of inquisitive tourists and the lenses of their cameras due to the inaccessibility and remoteness of the most amazing and unusual places on the island. At the end of the tour, tourists are left with photos and a map of the route as a gift. Thus, it is possible to receive excellent service, saving time,

Excursion “All Cyprus”

In recent years, the excursion that covers the entire island and lasts 2 days with an overnight stay in the beautiful mountain hotel “FOREST PARK” 4 * has been especially popular with our VIP tourists. During these days, tourists can see everything that the island has to offer: the baths of Aphrodite and the Fountain of Love, the mosaics of Paphos and the tree of desires, the column of St. Paul and the stones of Aphrodite, the amazing places of the Akamas reserve and the ruins of the world-famous temple of Aphrodite, the Kykkos Monastery and Mount Olympus, the Caledonian waterfalls and the most beautiful mountain village of Platres, the ruins of the city-states of Kourion and Amathus, the medieval castles of Kolossi and Richard the Lionheart, the village of folk crafts of Lefkara and the oldest settlement of people in Cyprus – Khirokitia, Stavrovouni Monastery and the Church of St. Lazarus, the Hala Sultan Mosque and the Finikoudes embankment,

2 day cruise to Israel

Arrival in Haifa – the sea gate of Israel, the Holy Place of the three greatest religions. A land where the cultures of peoples and their histories are intertwined, as well as the natural beauty of the area. Drive to Jerusalem and walk through the old city, visiting the Church of the Holy Burial, via Via Dolorosa and the Wailing Wall. Drive to Bethlehem and visit Holy Birth Church. After that – a visit to the oriental bazaar and, if time permits, to a factory that produces diamonds.

2 day cruise to Egypt

Upon arrival in Egypt, the passengers of the liner will be met by representatives of the company, who will assist in paperwork and boarding air-conditioned buses bound for Cairo. Visit to the Cairo Museum, which contains the best examples of ancient eras, including finds from the tomb of Tutankhamen, a collection of jewelry and the most valuable items ever found at sea. After lunch, drive to the world-famous Giza pyramids and the Sphinx statue. Visiting a papyrus factory and an oriental shop for buying souvenirs. Return to ship.

Three-day cruise to Egypt and Israel

An unforgettable cruise that combines a trip to the majestic Egypt and the magical Holy Places, in a comfortable atmosphere, on board the ship. Arrival of the liner in Haifa and excursion to Jerusalem and Bethlehem, then departure to Port Said and visit to Cairo.

5 day cruise to Greece

Cruise to the Greek Islands – memories for years to come. Relaxation on board a cruise ship, a varied evening program, day trips, pools on board, live music and a casino. You can join an excursion program or create your own itineraries during stops at different ports. You will visit Mykonos, Santorini, Patmos, Tinos, Syros, Mytilini and Rhodes. Justinian’s castle on Mytilini, the volcanic island of Santorini with its unique sunsets, white chapels and windmills of Mykonos – bright emotions and lots of fun.

Cruise to Beirut

Beirut offers visitors a fascinating journey through its cultural and historical monuments that date back 5,000 years. During the trip, you will discover the amazing beauty of Jetta Grotto, where there are Stalactites and Stalagmites created by nature. You will have the opportunity to visit the ancient city of Byblos and see the royal treasures, as well as the church of Lady Harissa, which is located on top of a mountain overlooking the city. And of course, in your free time, you can shop at the famous Lebanese Bazaar. If you feel like it, then in the evening you can try your luck at the Casino du Luban, known all over the world.

Jordan from Cyprus

1 day
Arrival to Oman. At the airport you will be met by a Russian-speaking guide, and you will go to Madaba by bus. The biblical city of Medeba, now known as Madaba, is located 30 kilometers south of Amman. The main attraction of the city is the ancient Greek Orthodox Church of St. John, where you will see the famous mosaic map of the Holy Land dating back to 560. Further, the tour will take you to Mount Nebo, from where you can enjoy magnificent views of the Jordan Valley and the Dead Sea. It is said that the prophet Moses is buried on this mountain. You will visit the ruins of a church dating back to the 4th-6th century and see magnificent floor mosaics. When you drive up to the Dead Sea, you will get the impression that you have been transported to another planet. Everyone who gets here is amazed by the landscapes of this place: stones overgrown with white salt crystals and the complete absence of any vegetation. You will have the opportunity to swim in the Dead Sea, the healing properties of which were noticed even under Herod the Great more than 2 thousand years ago. At the end of an exciting journey, you will go to Amman to walk around the city, do some shopping or go to a hotel to rest. At the end of an exciting journey, you will go to Oman. Here you will taste excellent Arabic cuisine. In addition, you will have the opportunity to get acquainted with the traditional crafts of Jordan in the workshops located in the same old building. This wonderful trip will complete the first day of your stay in the country.

Day 2
In the morning of the next day after breakfast you will go to Petra, the precious pearl of Jordan. This magnificent “pink” city began with simple caves that served as a temporary refuge for the Bedouins who came here from Arabia more than 2000 years ago. Over time, the caves turned into a large city, each structure of which is not built of stone or brick, but is carved into the rocks. The hallmark of Petra is El Khazneh – the building of the city’s treasury. It is surprising how skillful the stone cutter had to be in order to so skillfully carve slender columns, openwork capitals and pediments of buildings from solid rock. You need to see Petra at least once in your life! After dinner at the restaurant, transfer to the airport, flight to Cyprus.

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