Day 01 Larnaca/Nicosia (-/-/-)

Upon arrival at Larnaca International Airport, meet your tour guide, transfer to Nicosia, check into hotel, relax, free and easy at own leisure for the day.

Later, freshen up and have Lunch, proceed to stroll around Nicosia streets, the historic capital and largest city of Cyprus, known locally as Lefkosia (Greek) and Lefkosa (Turkish), holds the unique distinction of being the world's last divided capital, with a UN buffer zone separating the Greek Cypriot south and the Turkish Cypriot north. 

Start your afternoon to visit the Eleftherias Square (Freedom) Square, a prominent name shared by several major public squares in Greece and Cyprus, depending on which location you are looking for, it typically refers to Zaha Hadid’s futuristic masterpiece, and a modern, star-shaped designed square that seamlessly connects the ancient Venetian walls to the modern city in Nicosia, the bustling, cafe-lined historic hub in Heraklion, or the vibrant center of Kos Town.

Next, visit the Ledra Street, the main pedestrian shopping avenue and historical lifeline of Nicosia, famously known for housing the active pedestrian border checkpoint that splits Europe's last divided capital. The street cuts directly through the United Nations Buffer Zone (the "Green Line"), linking the Greek Cypriot southern sector of the city with the Turkish Cypriot northern sector, soaking in local architecture and street life. 

Visit the The Green Line Checkpoint, refers to the official crossing points along the 180-kilometre United Nations Buffer Zone, which splits Cyprus and its capital, Nicosia, into two parts. It separates the Republic of Cyprus (an EU member state) in the south from the de facto Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) in the north. (Note: You must bring your original passport or EU ID). 

Next, visit the Büyük Han (The Great Inn), the largest and best-preserved 16th-century Ottoman caravanserai on the island of Cyprus, located in the traditional market centre inside the historic walled city of North Nicosia (Lefkoşa), it serves as a vibrant cultural, arts, and shopping hub. 

Just a short walk from the Han,visit the Selimiye Mosque, historically known as the Cathedral of Saint Sophia, the largest and the most magnificent architecturally significant mosque in Nicosia, located in the northern half of the walled city and stands as a stunning example of a Gothic cathedral converted into an Ottoman mosque.

Have Dinner, transfer to hotel, free and easy at own leisure. Overnight in Nicosia.

Day 02 Nicosia (B/-/-)

After breakfast, proceed for a full day tour of Nicosia starting with the famous Famagusta Gate (Pyli Ammochostou) is the largest of the three entrances into old Lefkosia through the Venetian walls that completely encircled the old city, and were designed by famous engineer Giulio Savorgnano in 1567, originally known as ‘Porta Giuliana’, the eastern gate of the walls, was later renamed ‘Famagusta Gate’ as the gate opened onto the road that led to the most important harbour town of the island at the time, that of Famagusta.

Next, visit the cathedral of St. John the Evangelist or the Cathedral of St. John the Theologian (often referred to as St. John the Evangelist or Agios Ioannis), an 18th-century Eastern Orthodox landmark located within the historic walled city of Nicosia, situated next to the Archbishop’s Palace, a Franco-Byzantine style church serves as the official state church and primary liturgical center of the Church of Cyprus.

Have Lunch and proceed to visit the prominent Archaeological museum or the Cyprus Museum, located at Mouseiou Street in Nicosia. It houses the world's most comprehensive collection of Cypriot antiquities, stretching from the Neolithic age to the Early Byzantine era. 

Next, visit the Laiki Geitonia or "The People's Neighbourhood" is a beautifully restored, traditional pedestrian quarter located inside the historic Venetian walls of old Nicosia, which covers a charming grid of narrow cobblestone lanes situated just opposite the D'Avila Bastion and a short 200-metre walk east of Eleftheria Square.

Next, stroll around the city’s cosmopolitan shopping area. Have Dinner and transfer to hotel. Free and easy at own leisure. Overnight in Nicosia.

Day 03 Troodos (B/-/-)

After breakfast, check out and proceed to a day tour in the Troodos Mountains offers a stunning contrast to Cyprus's coastal beaches, taking you through cool pine forests, historic monasteries, traditional stone villages, and local wineries. 

Start the day with the cultural highlights like the Kykkos Monastery perched on Mount Kykkos, officially the Holy, Royal, and Stauropigiac Monastery of Kykkos, the wealthiest and most lavishly adorned Eastern Orthodox monastery in Cyprus, founded in the late 11th century by Byzantine Emperor Alexios I Komnenos, sits at an altitude of 1,318 metres on a mountain peak in the scenic Troodos Mountains. 

Not far from Kykkos take a short stroll to Throni to visit the tomb of the late Archbishop Makarios III (born Michael Christodoulou Mouskos) amidst the dense forest was the founding father of the Republic of Cyprus, remarkably serving as both its highest-ranking spiritual leader and its first democratic head of state. As Archbishop of the Church of Cyprus and the nation's political president, he navigated the island through colonial liberation, violent coup attempts, and foreign military invasion. Have Lunch at a local nearby tavern. 

Take a scenic drive to the highest peak, the Mount Olympus (1,952 meters) for breathtaking panoramic views of the entire island. 

Later, take a short trek to spectacular local waterfalls, such as the moderately steep Caledonia Waterfalls, also spelled Kalidonia, is one of the highest and most popular waterfalls in Cyprus, cascading from a height of 12 to 13 meters, tucked away at an altitude of 1,330 meters within the Troodos UNESCO Global Geopark near the mountain village of Pano Platres, a legendary for its cool microclimate and lush pine forest settings.

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Trek the flat, family-friendly trail to Millomeris Waterfall, one of the highest natural waterfalls in Cyprus, cascading from a height of 15 metres, tucked away in a shaded rocky gorge within the Troodos Mountains, also near the village of Pano Platres, it is fed by the Kryos Potamos (Cold River). The continuous water flow creates a wet, dewy microclimate, giving it its name, derived from the Cypriot words "millos" (wet) and "meros" (place). 

Our excursion takes you to Omodos Village, wander through the cobblestone alleys of this famous wine-producing village renowned for its Monastery of the Holly Cross, standing by the stone-paved square (one of the oldest in the island), 

A traditional wine press known as Linos is preserved, and is a historic medieval wine presses. Omodos has several wineries on the way. You may choose to stop at any of them at the nearby vicinity, called Lambouri Winery, a family run luxury boutique winery that’s just located off the mainroad for wine tasting. Visitors can stroll around the village’s winding streets and mingle with the locals, walk around for some shopping. 

Have Dinner, transfer to hotel, check in, free and easy at own leisure. Overnight in Troodos.

Day 04 Paphos (B/-/-)

After breakfast, check out and proceed for a full day tour of Paphos, starting by visiting the Tombs of the Kings, a large, monumental underground necropolis located about 2km north of Paphos Harbour in Cyprus, designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1980. This sprawling seaside complex features impressive burial chambers carved directly out of solid limestone bedrock. 

Next, continue to The Church of Panayia Chrysopolitissa, also known as the Agia Kyriaki Chrysopolitissa Church, one of the most historically significant and religiously profound archaeological sites in Paphos, built around the 13th to 16th century, a beautiful stone church sits directly inside the excavated ruins of a massive 4th-century early Christian basilica, was once the largest on the island.

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Also, visit the St. Paul's Pillar, also within the compound, an iconic historical and religious site located within the Panagia Chrysopolitissa archaeological complex in Kato Paphos. According to Christian tradition, this is the site where the Apostle Paul was bound and whipped 39 times before successfully converting the Roman proconsul Sergius Paulus to Christianity in 45 AD.

Have Lunch with stunning views of the fishing harbour and the medieval castle of Paphos. 

After lunch, visit the archaeological site, home to Mosaics of the Roman period, world-renowned for its incredibly well-preserved 3rd to 5th century mosaic floors in four ancient Roman villas, primarily located in the Kato Paphos Archaeological Park, are a UNESCO World Heritage Site in southwestern Cyprus that preserves the remains of the ancient Greek and Roman city of Nea Paphos. The park and surrounding monuments showcase over 2,000 years of history, ranging from prehistoric times through the Middle Ages.

Next, head on to Petra Tou Romirou (Aphrodite's Rock), a stunning coastal landmark in Cyprus linked to the legend of Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love and beauty. According to mythology, Aphrodite emerged from the sea at this spot, making it a site of historical and cultural significance an area, characterized by its striking rock formations and crystal-clear waters, attracting visitors for its breathtaking scenery and romantic allure.

Finally, end your day in Paphos, a vibrant coastal city in southwest Cyprus legendary for being the mythical birthplace of the Greek goddess Aphrodite, divided into two distinct areas, the hilltop commercial center of Ktima (Old Town) and the bustling beachside resort hub of Kato Paphos, a city seamlessly blends modern coastal amenities with ancient ruins an extraordinary abundance of classical monuments has earned the entirety of Kato Paphos a designation as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. 

Have Dinner, transfer to hotel, check in, free and easy at own leisure. Overnight stay in Paphos.

Day 05 Kourion (B/-/-)

After breakfast, check out and proceed to Kourion, is one of the most spectacular and important ancient city-kingdoms of Cyprus, renowned for its remarkably preserved Greco-Roman ruins, one of it is the perched on a 100-metre limestone cliff, it directly overlooks Episkopi Bay on the southwestern coast of the island, settled as early as the 12th century BCE by Greek colonists from Argos, the site contains structures that trace the region's complex transition from the Hellenistic period, through wealthy Roman rule, into the Christian Byzantine era. 

Start with the Greco-Roman Theatre, built in the 2nd century BCE and later expanded, this semicircular theater could hold up to 3,500 spectators, fully restored today and still hosts live summer theatrical performances and concerts. 

Next, visit the House of Eustolios, originally a private Roman villa, it was converted into a public recreation center in the 5th century,  contains complex bath suites and well-preserved, detailed floor mosaics. 

Have Lunch, then The Roman Agora & Baths, the ancient marketplace is lined with marble column porticos, adjacent to it are expansive public baths showcasing distinct cold, warm, and hot rooms (frigidarium, tepidarium, and caldarium). 

Visit the House of Achilles & Gladiators, notable elite residences named after their vivid mosaic compositions, including depictions of Achilles meeting Odysseus and gladiators locked in combat. 

Later, visit the Earthquake House, a dramatic residential site that captures the sudden destruction caused by the massive 365 CE earthquake, preserving the skeletons of a family trapped under the rubble. 

Next, visit the Kourion Stadium & Sanctuary of Apollo, located roughly 1km west of the main citadel is the only ancient stadium found in Cyprus, which once sat 6,000 spectators for pentathlon events. Further down the road sits the Sanctuary of Apollo Hylates, the protector of the city 

End the day by visiting the medieval Caste of Kolossi, a former Crusader stronghold located on the edge of Kolossi village, 14km west of Limassol, built originally in 1210 by the Knights Hospitaller, stands today as one of the island's most important surviving Frankish fortifications.

Have Dinner, transfer to hotel, check in, free and easy at own leisure. Overnight in Limassol.

Day 06 Kolossi (B/-/-)

After breakfast, proceed to Kolossi, a 20 mins drive to a charming village and municipal district located 14km west of Limassol, famously known as the home of Kolossi Medieval Castle, a well-preserved 15th-century Crusader stronghold, surrounded by citrus groves, it is a great spot to explore medieval history, local wines, and ancient ruins. 

Start with a 30 to 45-mins drive to visit the Kolossi Castle, a formidable 15th-century Crusader, stronghold, originally built in the 13th century by the Knights Hospitaller, was the headquarters for the Knights of St. John and the birthplace of the world-famous sweet Commandaria wine. Climb the spiral stairs to the roof for sweeping views of the surrounding vineyards. 

Check out the historic Sugar Mill ruins right next door, an impressive archaeological site located adjacent to the famous Kolossi Castle, about 10km west of Limassol dating back to the 14th century, an historic complex, a rare surviving example of medieval agro-industry, where the Knights of St. John (Knights Hospitaller) refined locally grown sugarcane harvested from the fertile Kouris River valley into highly profitable sugar. The Knights Hospitaller produced and perfected sweet dessert wine right here on the castle estate.

The Sugar Mill and the Aqueduct Ruins in Kolossi, the birthplace of Commandaria, the world's oldest named wine still in continuous production, located right next to the main castle building are the extensive, stone-carved ruins of a 14th-century sugar processing factory. Tour groups can walk along the surviving Aqueduct of Kolossi and the large water mill assembly, which processed raw sugarcane to drive the medieval economy of Cyprus.

Have Lunch and visit the Apostolos Loucas Church, (Apostle Luke), dedicated to Saint Luke, typically refers to one of a prominent Greek Orthodox church located in the traditional center of Kolossi village, just west of Limasso in the Aradippou municipality. The original structure was established around 1700 and underwent reconstruction in 1851 and was later expanded into its grand, modern stone form in 1939. 

Next, visit the Trachoni, originates from the Ancient Greek term trachon, which translates to rugged or stony ground, name of two distinct geographical   locations on the island of Cyprus, most prominently referring to a major village and municipal district located in the Limassol District. 

Later, visit a 2 mins (1.3 km) drive via Griva Digeni and Theofylou Georgiadi to explore the Fasouri Watermania, largest water park in Cyprus, a popular family-friendly water park located right next to the village, perfect for beating the Mediterranean heat, spanning over 100,000 square metres (25 acres) in the Fasouri area near Limassol, features more than 30 slides and attractions, making it a highly rated destination for both thrill-seekers and families. 

The Key attractions here are the Thrill Rides which features high-speed slides including the Kamikaze, Black Cannons, and steep free-fall drops, the Family Fun, includes a massive wave pool (one of the largest in Europe) and an interactive water playground for younger children, and the Relaxation, features a 400-metre long Lazy River that winds through the tropical gardens of the park.

Transfer to hotel, have Dinner nearby hotel vicinity, free and easy at own leisure. Overnight in Limassol.

Day 07 Limassol Old Town (B/-/-)

After breakfast, take a 15 mins drive to stroll around at Limassol Old Town, an historic heart of Cyprus's second-largest city, where medieval heritage seamlessly blends with a bustling modern coastal lifestyle. Winding lanes branch out from the old fishing port, filled with centuries-old shuttered architecture, artisanal workshops, vibrant street art, and trendy open-air cafes. 

Visit the Limassol Marina, a premier, full-service superyacht marina located in the heart of Limassol, an award-winning waterfront destination seamlessly combines luxury residential living, world-class yacht berthing, high-end shopping, and fine dining directly on the Mediterranean Sea. 

Next, visit the Harbour, where the waterfront divided into two distinct, interconnected areas that visitors collectively refer to as the "harbour", offering a seamless pedestrian walk that merges traditional Mediterranean charm with modern luxury. 

Visit the Historic Old Port (Palio Limani), built in the 1950s under British rule, transformed into a vibrant cultural and leisure hub.

Have Lunch in Old Town of Limassol, a vibrant, historic neighborhood centered around the medieval Limassol Castle. It radiates from the old port into a web of narrow, cobblestone streets blending shuttered traditional houses, vibrant street art, modern boutiques, and bustling cafes. 

After Lunch, visit the Limassol Castle, built around 1000 A.D. and rebuilt by Richard the Lionheart, a prominent historical fortress situated in the heart of the old town of Limassol. According to local legend, this historic site where Richard the Lionheart married Berengaria of Navarre in 1191, crowning her the Queen of England. Today, the structure houses the Cyprus Medieval Museum, showcasing a vast collection of artifacts spanning from the 3rd to the 18th century AD 

Next, visit the Agia Napa Cathedral, (also spelled Ayia Napa), a religious architectures and explore the ornate twin-towered, a prominent Greek Orthodox cathedral, located on Agiou Andreou Street in the historic heart of Limassol, completed in 1906, the cathedral serves as a major religious landmark and the seat of the Limassol Archdiocese. Notably, it has no relation to the tourist resort town of Ayia Napa located on the eastern side of the island. 

Next, visit the Grand Mosque in the old Turkish quarter, (also known as Cami-i Kebir or Kebir Mosque), a prominent historical landmark nestled in the heart of the historic Turkish Cypriot quarter in Limassol, which dates back to the 16th century and is surrounded by towering palm trees. 

End the day by shopping on Anexartisias Street, one of the Old Town's main arteries, perfect for high street fashion, designer shops, and traditional Cypriot souvenirs like handmade white lace, leather, olive oil, and wine. 

Have Dinner, and transfer to hotel, free and easy at own leisure. Overnight in Limassol Old Town.

Day 08 Departure (B/-/-)

After breakfast, check out, and proceed to a refreshing breeze on the Limassol Molos Promenade, a beautifully landscaped public park stretches right along the sea, featuring rows of palm trees, water fountains, and modern outdoor art sculptures in a quiet, scenic, and mostly populated by early-morning joggers and walkers. 

Transfer to Larnaca International Airport for your evening flight for your onward destination.