Grand Tour.
This is one of the most popular tourist excursions. Tour route runs out the picturesque corners of Cyprus.
And the first stop is assumed in the olive shop, in it you can choose olives of various varieties and olive oil, as well as natural Cypriot cosmetics based on herbs and, again, olive oil.
Next will be brought to the famous village of Lepkara. In Lefkare, you will visit the exhibition of silver products and lace (Cyprus Lace are called "Lefkaritics"). This exhibition-sale is located in the house of Savva Morozov. You have some time to stroll through the streets of this colorful village.
After lefcara, the excursion will send his way to the heart of Cyprus - in the mountains of Troodos. You will pass through cute villages. Also on the way you will be shown a modern, but very beautiful white church, its distinctive feature is a big white cross. But the main goal of the route is the Male Kickkos Monastery, where you will be brought.
Kickkos is the most famous and richest monastery of Cyprus. In it, for many centuries, the greatest shrine of Christianity is kept - the icon of the Virgin, written by the Holy Luke at the Life of the Virgin Mary (three such icons in the world). You will be able to see the sights of the monastery, but the Icon of God's Mother to see will not be able to see, as it has been hidden from the human eye, only the Mother of God is visible. After visiting the monastery, you will have time for lunch in the restaurant, and after lunch for a little walking walk in one of the villages next door - a cathether.
On the way back you are waiting for a small wine tasting on one of the winery of Cyprus. In the course of the whole excursion from the guide, you will hear a lot of interesting information about the history, life, culture and traditions of Cyprus.
The cost of the excursion includes lunch.
Tour cost: 60 euros (children - 30 euros).
Famagusta: history and culture.
This is a very interesting and cognitive excursion.
And first of all you will go look at the so-called "Ghost City". This is most of the Famagusta, which remains unnecessary for almost 40 years. Many have once chic hotels, houses, airport (with airplane) are in running. But before 1974 it was the best and most beautiful resort on the whole Cyprus!
The old center of Famagusti is partially surrounded by Venetian fortress walls, you will see the beautiful Gothic Cathedral of St. Nicholas. It will be interesting to look at the Othello Tower.
Further, next to Famagoy is the ancient city of Salamin (Greek: σαλαμίς). The city was founded after the Trojan war. It was Salamin, as it is considered to be the source of ancient Greek civilization on the island. Now there are archaeological excavations throughout the entire territory. Salamine is famous for its well-preserved marble columns, sculptures and an amphitheater. Also near Salamin is the tomb of Saint Varnava, which was the first preacher of Christianity on the island.
Cost: 35 Euro (children - 25 euros).
Note: You must take a passport with you (for the transition to the territory of Northern Cyprus).
In the footsteps of Aphrodite.
Cyprus is the birthplace of Aphrodite.
And during this excursion you visit the most interesting places on the island related to the goddess of love and beauty. The first stop will be on the beach of Peter-Tu-Romyu, where you will show the same rock. This rock is considered the birthplace of Aphrodite, it is here, according to legend, she gracefully went ashore from marine foam. In this place you will have about 40 minutes to walk along the beach, make beautiful photos and swim in the waters, which, as it is considered, bring youth and beauty to people.
Small Note: If you wish, you can take bathing suits and towels, but there are no cabins for dressing there, and there are a lot of people.
After that, you will be taken to the Temple of Aphrodite (more precisely, what remained from him) in the town of Duklia, where in the ancient times, lush annual celebrations were held in honor of the wonderful goddess.
From the Temple of Aphrodite, without going to Paphos, you will continue your way to the city of Chrysopolis. There you will have lunch in the restaurant. After lunch, accompanied by a guide, you will make a half-hour walk to the battlefield of Aphrodites, where, as she believed, she loved to spend time. Beautiful and cozy place.
On the way back, you will be delivered to one of the wineries (usually the plant "SodaR"), where you will be tasting the wines produced there with the possibility of their acquisition (as an option, with winery to give a good mood, the excursion can start).
Lunch and tasting are included in the cost of the excursion.
Cost: 65 euros (children - 35 euros).
Sea walk + fishing on octopus.
Do you like octopuses?
Do you know how to catch them?
During this excursion, you have a rare opportunity to go fishing on octopuses in the Larnaca Bay. If you wish, if you get tired, you can sunbathe directly on the deck of a comfortable yacht and swim in the purest waters of the Mediterranean Sea. For this there are all the conditions.
Directly fishing on octopus matters is quite interesting and fascinating. The yacht on which you will go to the sea for this appropriately prepared and equipped. You will be given all the necessary gear, and the captain will teach you to catch these the most octicors. The catch is guaranteed 100%, the main thing is to photograph it without fail. When you get hardened, the cook immediately for you will prepare a delicious dish from the same octopus you, will also offer other seaside delicacies and delicious homemade wine.
At the end of the fishing, you will be brought back to the yacht port of Larnaca, from where you will be delivered to the hotel. Impressions will be the sea!
Cost: 60 euros (children - 35 euros).
Rustic culture: Safari on donks.
You seem to be a unique opportunity to get acquainted with the traditions and rustic culture of Cyprus. You will be brought to a real village farm, surrounded by olive and citrus gardens. Here you will be prepared by the preparation of various traditional Cypriot delicacies, and those in the ways how hundreds of years ago did it. You will also try the famous Hallumi cheese, homemade olives and homemade wine, as well as "zivania" (local analogue of vodka). You will have a lot of free time in order not to rush to walk in the garden, try fresh fruit straight from the tree, to get acquainted with animals on the farm.
Be sure to look at the store and souvenir shop. Next, you will be offered to take a stroll on donkeys, but you will prend the necessary instruction in the management of these stubborn animals. It will be fun. After returning to the farm, a real village dinner awaits you, after which a festive dance show will begin with the national Cypriot and Greek dances. You have the opportunity to learn how to dance "Sirtaki", it is not at all difficult.
Dinner is included in the cost of the excursion.
Cost: 65 euros (children - 35 euros).
All listed excursions are available for both tourists, leaving Aya-Napa and for tourists from Limassol, Larnaca and Protaras.
Children by age until 2 years are allowed only with their parents (free).
The cost of excursions also includes the services of a professional Russian-speaking guide, entrance tickets to museums and archaeological excavations.