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5 nights in chosen hotel in Larnaca

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Visa fees International flights Meals and beverages except mentioned Tips Photo and video shooting tickets Original Visa support letter delivery if required Optional tours and services

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Day 1 Day 1: Larnaca
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Larnaca

ARRIVAL AT THE AIRPORT

TRANSFER FROM LARNACA AIRPORT

CHECK-IN AT THE HOTEL

OVERNIGHT IN THE HOTEL
Day 2 Day 2: Larnaca
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Larnaca

CITY TOUR

During the tour, you will be taken to the most precious monuments of the city’s rich history and original architecture carefully preserved as the world cultural heritage. You will be able to hear amazing stories and to take fine pictures of the main architectural and historical sites like The Phinikoudes promenade, the Medieval fort, the Saint Lazaros and Faneromeni church, the Aqueduct, the curious Salt Lake or Halal Sultan Tekke, the sightseeing tour will allow you to get a brief but bright impression of Larnaca.

LUNCH AT TRADITIONAL TAVERN

THE MOUNTAINOUS LEFKARA VILLAGE

The mountainous village of Lefkara is split into Pano Lefkara and Kato Lefkara (higher and lower Lefkara), and is world-renowned for its traditional handicrafts of lace embroidery and filigree silver, which are on the UNESCO Intangible World Heritage List. The village took its name from the limestone rocks of the region (Lefka Ori – White Mounts – Lefkara). Its character is very picturesque with narrow, winding streets and traditional architecture of old, terracotta-roofed houses. The visitors will see the holy cross church, the old fountain, the old olive mill and the chapel of Archangelos Michail but also they will learn all about the lace and the village’s second craft of delicate filigree silver pieces at the Lefkara Handicraft Centre, the Museum of Traditional Embroidery and Silversmithing, and various workshops, where they can watch craftsmen at work. Legend has it that the famous painter, Leonardo da Vinci himself visited the village in 1481 and bought a lace altar cloth, which he donated to Milan cathedral.

HALLOUMI MASTERCLASS WITH DEGUSTATION

There’s nothing like tasting fresh, warm halloumi cheese straight out of the pot. Cheese-making workshop of a village local to learn the traditional technique of halloumi and anari cheese making. You’ll take part in the process from start to finish while spending time with true locals.

OVERNIGHT IN THE HOTEL
Day 3 Day 3: Larnaca
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Larnaca

TROODOS, KYKKOS AND KAKOPETRIA, MOUNTAIN VILLAGES

Travel through the Green Heart of Cyprus, the Troodos Mountains, explore some of the most picturesque and traditional villages and visit the richest Monastery in Cyprus! The first stop is Kakopetria Village before proceeding to Throni, which is located on the top of the mountain in a beautiful pine forest, where you have the chance to visit the tomb of Archbishop Makarios III. Then drive to Kykkos Monastery which is dedicated to Virgin Mary and possesses one of the three remaining icons painted by Saint Luke. It is the richest, most important and beautiful monastery in the whole island.

LUNCH AT TRADITIONAL TAVERN

WINERY TOUR WITH DEGUSTATION

We will take you on a journey of discovery throughout Cyprus wine tasting some of the best selected and award winning wines the Island has to offer. After an introduction to the Cyprus wine-making scene we’ll start a wine tasting session & you’ll be taken through the grapevine of Cypriot wines.

OVERNIGHT IN THE HOTEL
Day 4 Day 4: Larnaca
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Larnaca

BREAKFAST AT THE HOTEL

ANCIENT CITY OF KOURION

The city-kingdom was built on the hills of the area, and overlooked and controlled the fertile valley of the river Kouris. According to archaeological finds, evidence suggests that Kourion was associated with the Greek legend of Argos of Peloponnese, and that its inhabitants believed they were descendents of Argean immigrants. The once-flourishing kingdom was eventually destroyed in a severe earthquake in 365 AD. The magnificent Greco-Roman theatre - the site’s centrepiece - was built in the 2nd century BC and extended in the 2nd century AD. The theatre has been restored, and is now used for open-air musical and theatrical performances - mainly during the summer months - making it one of the most popular settings for high-calibre cultural events.

LUNCH AT THE RESTAURANT WITH SEAFOOD (LOCAL)

PAPHOS CITY TOUR

Our first stop will be at the Aphrodite’s Rock, where the Goddess of Love and Beauty was born. Then we will continue to Paphos, the ancient capital city of Cyprus, where we will have the opportunity to see the private houses of the late roman period with fascinating mosaics which are considered to be the finest, not only in the Mediterranean area, but in the whole world, as they are very well preserved. Then the Tombs of the Kings, where you can walk through the catacombs and inside the caves and chambers, The Pillar of St. Paul, the house of Dionysus, and the catacombs on St. Solomoni. You will wander around the old Paphos port area with attractive restaurants and coffee shops.

TRADITIONAL CYPRUS LOUKOUMI TASTING

Loukoumi Geroskipou is a type of flavoured rahat lokum which is made from sugar within the boundaries of Geroskipou municipality. It is coated in powdered sugar or shredded coconut, and it may be flavoured or enriched with rose, strawberry, mandarin, orange, mint, pineapple, bergamot, banana, pistachio, lemon, vanilla, chocolate, and coconut. Nuts, honey, and bitter chocolate may be added to the product as well. The process of making Loukoumi Geroskipou requires time and patience, and thus it is very hard to imitate the original taste. It was first produced in 1895 by Sophocles Athanasiou and since then, it has been made according to the same recipe.

OVERNIGHT IN THE HOTEL
Day 5 Day 5: Larnaca
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Larnaca

BREAKFAST AT THE HOTEL

NICOSIA CITY TOUR WITH VISIT TO HANDICRAFT CENTER

Nicosia is the largest city on the island of Cyprus. Nicosia is the only remaining divided capital in the world. Today we will see the Archbishop Palace, built in the early fifties and completely destroyed during the invasion of 1974. Rebuilt in the eighties, the Archbishop’s Palace is once again a grand building. There we will see the bust of St John’s Cathedral (Ayios Ioannis) built in 1665 within the courtyard. The cathedral has 18th-century murals illustrating important moments in Cypriot religious history and including a depiction of the tomb of St. Barnabas. After that we will go to Laiki Geitonia (shopping) traditional neighbourhood houses with narrow winding streets and craft shops. It is a very popular area for both locals and tourists and there are many cafes and restaurants where we will have free time. Then we will visit the handicraft Centre, which houses archives, a gift shop and workshops, encircling a courtyard of native plants. Studios feature ceramics, embroidery, weaving and wood carving among other crafts. You will have a chance to take part in classes and experimental workshops.

LUNCH AT TRADITIONAL TAVERN

OVERNIGHT IN THE HOTEL
Day 6 Day 6: Larnaca
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Larnaca

BREAKFAST AT THE HOTEL

CHECK-OUT OF THE HOTEL

TRANSFER TO LARNACA AIRPORT

DEPARTURE FROM THE AIRPORT

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Day 2: Larnaca

Day 3: Larnaca

Day 4: Larnaca

Day 5: Larnaca

Day 6: Larnaca

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