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Cyprus, North to South

SOLO GROUP DEPARTURE AVAILABLE
11 November 2024

From north to south, mountain to shore, this tour charts the history and heritage of ‘Aphrodite’s Island’ via classical temples, Byzantine chapels, Venetian castles, and hidden villages

“A golden green leaf thrown into the sea”, is how Cypriot poet Leonidas Malenis described this beautiful island, but the leaf was thrown to a politically strategic position which invited invasions by Roman and Persian, Ottoman and Venetian empires, along with Crusader campaigns, all leaving their legacy on the landscape and heritage of Cyprus.

The country’s most recent occupation, the 1974 Turkish invasion, split the island, leaving Nicosia as ‘the world’s last divided capital’. With local guides in each area, the tour takes you to the most intriguing and impressive ancient and medieval landmarks, visiting northern sites from formidable Crusader forts to tranquil Bellapais Abbey, the sea-view ruins of Roman Salamis, Famagusta’s citadel, and Kyrenia’s harbour castle.

We visit monuments and museums on both sides of Nicosia’s divide, and learn of myths and miracles in a tour of the south, to the peace of the Troodos Mountains, the spectacular remains of Roman Curium (Greek Kourion), legendary Aphrodite’s Rock, and the catacombs and colourful mosaics of Paphos.

Overview

  • Kyrenia  - 4 nights
  • Limassol  - 3 nights
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Tour Highlights

  • Stay in Kyrenia and see the harbour
  • Visit Bellapais Abbey and village
  • See Salamis and Famagusta
  • View the border crossing in Nicosia
  • Explore the Troodos Mountains
  • Stay in Limassol and visit Paphos

From north to south, mountain to shore, this tour charts the history and heritage of ‘Aphrodite’s Island’ via classical temples, Byzantine chapels, Venetian castles, and hidden villages

Notes:

St. Hilarion Castle on Day 2 involves many steps with steep climbs.

Accommodation

Mediterranean Beach Hotel - Limassol

A 4-star hotel 8 kilometres from Limassol centre (regular public buses operate nearby), 500 metres from the ruins of Amathus and a short walk from local restaurants. Restaurants, bars, indoor and outdoor pools, gym, spa, beach and WiFi (free). 291 air-conditioned rooms with hairdryer, safe, mini-bar, satellite TV and balcony or terrace. A sea view room is included.

Pia Bella Hotel - Kyrenia

Set in scenic gardens and located only 2kms from Kyrenia’s historic harbour, the 4 star hotel Pia Bella is an oasis in the middle of bustling Kyrenia town. The local shops, bars and restaurants are within a short walk. The hotel has two swimming pools plus a bar restaurant, lounge and offers free Wi-Fi in public areas. The air-conditioned rooms are all of a good size with mini bar and safe (payable locally) and satellite TV.

Extra Nights

Stay in Limassol before you start your tour or before flying back to the UK

Extra nights are on request, please call to discuss your requirements

Mediterranean Beach Hotel
(per night) £75 (May, Sep-Oct £95)
Single supplement £30 (May, Sep-Oct £40)
Departure transfer add £40

Mediterranean Beach Hotel - Limassol

A 4-star hotel 8 kilometres from Limassol centre (regular public buses operate nearby), 500 metres from the ruins of Amathus and a short walk from local restaurants. Restaurants, bars, indoor and outdoor pools, gym, spa, beach and WiFi (free). 291 air-conditioned rooms with hairdryer, safe, mini-bar, satellite TV and balcony or terrace. A sea view room is included.

Optional Excursions

From £65pp

Dinner at Bellapias

Dates & Prices

per person in a twin room/double room

Mon 11 Nov 2024
From London Heathrow
  • Solo Group Departure
  • 1 Place Remaining
Mon 10 Mar 2025
From London Heathrow
Mon 12 May 2025
From London Heathrow
Mon 15 Sep 2025
From London Heathrow
Mon 13 Oct 2025
From London Heathrow
Mon 10 Nov 2025
From London Heathrow
Price Includes:

Air travel and taxes, transfers, 7 nights’ accommodation, breakfast daily, 3 lunches and 5 dinners, itinerary as described, services of guides and local representatives. If our specially negotiated airfares are unavailable at the time of booking, a supplement may apply.

Not Included:

Travel insurance, optional excursions, tipping, any government taxes or compulsory charges introduced after publication.

Supplements per person

Single Supplement
  • No Single Supplement (limited availability)
  • 2024: Nov 11

  • 2025: Mar, Nov
  • £130
  • 2025: Apr, May
  • £140
  • 2025: Sep 15
  • £160
  • 2025: Oct 13
  • £155
Flight Options
  • easyJet from Gatwick
  • On request, please call
  • British Airways Club Europe
  • On request, please call
Privately Guided
  • Privately guided options available based on 2+ people
  • On request, please call
Optional Excursions
  • Dinner at Bellapias (2025)
  • £65
Tour Only
  • Save
  • up to £250
  • Arrival transfer
  • £55
  • Departure transfer
  • £40

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