8 Day Western Cyprus Culture and History Tour

Duration
8 days
Group Size
1 to 10 people
Ages
18 - 100 yrs
Languages
English

Tour Overview

* Are you looking for an authentic European experience, away from the crowds, with the locals you’ve always dreamt of meeting, laughing with & learning from? Are you looking for a holiday full of fun & relaxation, superb food, wine & lodgings, with every last detail taken care of? * Be welcomed with open arms as locals show you their proudest achievements: painted monasteries, authentic cooking techniques & recipes, orchards dripping with ripe fruit & colorful fish in hidden sandy coves. Until now, you’ve only ever dreamt of a Europe like this! * Immersive Cultural Encounters: Have immersive & personalized cultural engagements with the locals wherever we go. Visit artists’ studios, traditional villages & farms. * Explore Food & Wine Traditions: Meet farmers & producers. Learn about their everyday practices of preparing traditional food & wines. * Ancient Cyprus & Revealed: Delve deep into historical & archaeological treasures. Gain insights beyond the surface with archaeologist guides.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Adults Only

Pickup

What's included

Lunch: 6
Dinner: 7
Breakfast: 7
Other

Itinerary

Day 1: Welcome to Cyprus
Our tour begins in Paphos. We meet this evening for a welcome drink and admire the panoramic view of Paphos from our rooftop bar before heading to the harbor for a wonderful local meze dinner with wine.

Luxury accommodation in Kato Paphos

Dinner: After drinks at out hotel rooftop bar, we head out to Paphos Harbor for a wonderful local meze dinner with wine.

Day 2: Astonishing Paphos: Paphos Harbor, Kathikas Village and Roman Mosaics
After breakfast at our hotel, we head out with our tour leader on a two-hour walking tour of Old Paphos.

Luxury accommodation in Kato Paphos

Breakfast: We eat breakfast at our hotel before beginning our day

Lunch: We eat an authentic Cypriot village meal with wine in one of the oldest tavernas in Kathikas village.

Dinner: We end our day with a seafood dinner by Paphos harbor as the sun sets on our first full day of adventuring in Cyprus!

Day 3: Paphos Region: Ancient Sites, Beaches, and Seafood
After breakfast at our hotel, we travel to Ancient Kurion where our archaeologist guide takes us on a private tour of these astounding ruins.

Luxury accommodation in Kato Paphos

Breakfast: We eat breakfast at our hotel before beginning our day

Lunch: After visiting Ancient Kurion, we head down to Kourion Beach and eat seafood on the beach (and maybe have a swim!)

Dinner: We spend our last evening in Paphos at one of Cyprus’s oldest tavernas.

Day 4: Akamas Peninsula by Boat and Jeep
After breakfast at our hotel, we drive northeast to the fishing village of Latchi. Here we board our private boat and set sail south along the west coast of Cyprus.

Boutique coastal suites in Latchi

Breakfast: We eat breakfast at our hotel before beginning our day

Lunch: Latchi where we enjoy lunch with wine on the beach in a friendly family-run taverna

Dinner: We enjoy dinner with wine in a fantastic restaurant in the small town of Polis

Day 5: Polis and Into the Mountains
After breakfast at our hotel, we stroll around the small village of Polis, visit the tiny museum, and enjoy a coffee in the streets of the old Turkish Quarter.

5-star Small Hotels of the World luxury accommodation in the Troodos Mountains

Breakfast: We eat breakfast at our hotel before beginning our day

Lunch: We eat a light lunch at a tiny mountain cafe

Dinner: Dinner is in an award-winning restaurant with a panoramic view of the Marathasa Valley. We sample the local wines.

Day 6: Kalopanayiotis: Village Secrets, Cooking Class and Rural Life
After breakfast on the terrace, we’ll join a Kalopanyiotis local, Maria, on a walk through the village before a casual lunch at our hotel.

5-star Small Hotels of the World luxury accommodation in the Troodos Mountains

Breakfast: We eat breakfast at our hotel before beginning our day

Lunch: We eat at one of our hotel's three restaurants and try local dishes and wine.

Dinner: For dinner this evening we travel to Omodos, in the Troodos Mountains to wine and dine at the renowned Mill Restaurant.

Day 7: Hidden Byzantine Wonders and Sunset Wine tasting
After breakfast, we’re reunited with our archaeologist guide as we go hunting for the UNESCO World Heritage 10th Century painted Byzantine churches and monasteries hidden throughout the Troodos Mountains.

5-star Small Hotels of the World luxury accommodation in the Troodos Mountains

Breakfast: We eat breakfast at our hotel before beginning our day

Lunch: We’ll stop on our Byzantine journey at a sensational winery for another Cyprus feast and local wines.

Dinner: For our last evening together we gather in an elegant restaurant with spectacular views for a farewell dinner.

Day 8: Farewell (for now)
After our last breakfast together our lovely driver returns us to Paphos. If you’d like to stay on in Cyprus, we’ll be happy to help you make reservations to extend your stay until we see you next time – when we hope you’ll come on tour with us again, this time to explore eastern, ancient, or Biblical Cyprus!

Breakfast: We eat breakfast at our hotel before beginning our day

FAQ

Can I get the refund?

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

  • Min 6 days: 100%
  • From 2 to 6 days: 50%
  • From 0 to 2 days: 0%
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