Walking in Cyprus
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- Nicosia - Walking tour of this divided capital
- Walking in the Troodos Mountains - Traditional mountain villages, beautiful views and pine scented forests
- Akamas Peninsula - Scenic coastal walking in the 'Footsteps of Aphrodite'
- Greco-Roman ruins - Paphos mosaics, Kourion. Well-preserved, fascinating historical sites
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Our trip begins in Larnaka, a busy seafront town with a palm-fringed promenade, lots of cafes, tavernas, shops and a relaxed, leisurely atmosphere on the south of the island. For those arriving on time, our Leader plans to meet you in the hotel reception at 7.30p...
This morning we drive to nearby Lefkosia (Nicosia), the capital of Cyprus for more than 1000 years. The old city is enclosed by 16th century Venetian walls where winding alleys are filled with medieval buildings and ancient churches. The Laiki Yitonia area is particul...
Troodos square is 1700m above sea level and the cool air is fragrant from the pine forests that swathe the rolling mountains. After a short transfer, we descend along winding tracks and paths to Pedoulas village (1100m) at the head of the Marathasa Valley. The wal...
After a short bus transfer we continue walking west through the mountains and a forest setting with fine views. In autumn we should see crocus and on occasions see timid moufflon from a distance. Another attraction of walking the mountain routes is the peacefulness...
The Akamas Peninsula is a protected wilderness area where nature has taken over. Walking in this unspoilt region affords wide sweeping views down to the craggy coast. Today we'll visit the Baths of Aphrodite, where the goddess Aphrodite bathed after her liaisons with ...
Transfer to the village of Kathikas on the Laona Plateau from where we walk down to the west coast fishing hamlet of Agios Georgios tis Pegeias. The quiet tracks, mostly through carob trees and low juniper forests offer good views of the rugged west coast and Agios Ge...
Today we leave traditional rural Cyprus and head first to the seaside town of Pafos. It is now a busy town but reminders of its ancient history are still in evidence. Aphrodite, the Goddess of Spiritual Love and Sensual Lust, was born 16 miles off the coast, out of th...
The trip ends after breakfast at our hotel in Larnaka. There are no activities planned today, so you are free to depart from Larnaca at any time. If your flight is departing later in the day luggage storage facilities are available at our hotel. If you would like t...
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