Clean Monday in majestic Cyprus
Price per person from 495 €

Clean Monday in majestic Cyprus

From
495 €
Price per person
From
495 €
price per person

Description

Cyprus is a Mediterranean paradise, offering visitors a unique blend of ancient history, stunning beaches, and vibrant culture. The island is home to a number of UNESCO World Heritage sites, including the ancient city-kingdom of Kourion and the Neolithic settlement of Choirokoitia. Visitors can also enjoy a wide range of water sports, hiking, and other outdoor activities, as well as delicious local cuisine and vibrant nightlife. Whether you're looking for relaxation or adventure, Cyprus has something for everyone.

Our excursion starts from Larnaca, continues with Paphos and Limassol and concludes with the celebration of Clean Monday and the traditional "Koulouma" in the Cypriot countryside.

Visiting

Day 1: Friday 24/02 Thessaloniki - Larnaca
Day 1: Friday 24/02 Thessaloniki - Larnaca

Meeting at Macedonia airport at 17.00 pm and flight to Cyprus (19.00 pm) with our destination being Larnaca. Arrival, transfer and check-in at our hotel, where there will be a welcome drink for all travelers. Then we will have our first acquaintance with the city, walking along the coastal coast with the famous Finikoudes and the numerous restaurants and bars. Return to our hotel

Day 2: Saturday 25/02 Larnaca - City tour - Traditional dinner
Day 2: Saturday 25/02 Larnaca - City tour - Traditional dinner

After we have our breakfast, we will start our tour to discover the sunny Larnaca, a city full of history and natural beauty. For example, we will visit the church of Saint Lazarus where the relics of the Saint are located, the Medieval castle and then we will tour the picturesque shopping center of the city both for the necessary purchases and for a coffee in the traditional haunts of the area. After noon, free time to rest or stay in the city center with its countless shops. In the evening, we will have the opportunity to experience the Cypriot hospitality and taste the traditional mezes in a local traditional restaurant of Larnaca with live music. After dinner, return to our hotel

Day 3: Sunday 26/02 Larnaca – Day trip to Paphos & Limassol
Day 3: Sunday 26/02 Larnaca – Day trip to Paphos & Limassol

After our breakfast we will depart for our full day excursion to the European Capital of Culture 2017, the beautiful Paphos. We will have the opportunity to get to know the rich cultural heritage of the city through the monuments, the archaeological sites and the city museum. We will tour the ancient market with its 40 columns and the archaeological park where the museum dominates with the beautiful mosaics of the Hellenistic period. We will continue our route to the Fortress of the city and the house of Dionysos, a Roman-type Hellenistic building of the 2nd century BC. Afterwards we will have our lunch at a local restaurant. Immediately after, we will depart for charming Limassol. There, we will have a bus tour and then head to the city's imposing marina where there will be free time for shopping or coffee. In the late afternoon, we will make our way back to Larnaca.

Day 4: Clean Monday 27/02 Larnaca – Traditional "Koulouma" – Flight to Thessaloniki
Day 4: Clean Monday 27/02 Larnaca – Traditional "Koulouma" – Flight to Thessaloniki

After we have our breakfast, we depart for the Cypriot countryside where we will celebrate Clean Monday and the traditional "Koulouma". We will have the opportunity to try the local Lenten mezes, the classic "lagana" and have fun in the company of local clubs. Immediately after the events, we will depart for Larnaca airport with the best memories of beautiful Cyprus! Flight to Thessaloniki with our scheduled flight (17:00 – 18:45)

Operator

Operator

Guide languages

Ελληνικά
Day 1: Larnaca
Day 2: Larnaca
Day 3: Larnaca, Paphos, Limassol, Larnaca
Day 4: Larnaca
  • Airline ticket Thessaloniki - Larnaca - Thessaloniki with direct charter flight of Tus Airways (with 20kg checked baggage, one hand luggage 8kg and one personal shoulder bag 5kg per person
  • Airport taxes and fuel surcharge at €145/person
  • Transfers from Larnaca airport and back
  • Three nights (3) at the Best Western Plus Larco hotel with breakfast
  • Evening tour of coastal Larnaca on the day of arrival (Day 1)
  • Tour of Larnaca (2nd day)
  • Dinner at a traditional local restaurant in Larnaca (2nd day)
  • Full day tour of Paphos and tour of Limassol (3rd day)
  • Lunch in Paphos at a local restaurant (Day 3)
  • Participation in the festivities of the Municipality of Larnaca (traditionally Cypriot "kouluma"-4th day)
  • Experienced leader– guide of our office throughout the trip
  • Liability insurance
  • Entrances to museums/archaeological sites
  • Drinks at lunches / dinners
  • Gratuities and shipping
  • Anything not listed in the program or listed as optional or proposed
  • Covid-19 insurance with a price per person of €22 (70% refund in case of disease)

Possible accommodations

1 accommodations

Notes

The order of the tours can be changed to better run the program without missing any of them.

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