Day 1: USA-Larnaca
Departure from the USA on an overnight connecting flight to Larnaca.
Day 2: Larnaca - Paphos
Transfer upon arrival in Larnaca to Paphos. Remainder of the day at leisure in Paphos to explore this town which is included in the official UNESCO list of cultural and natural treasures of world heritage.
Day 3: Paphos
Day at leisure to explore Paphos - birthplace of Aphrodite the Goddess of Love. Stop - the House of Dionysos with its stunning mosaics, then pass by Odeon ampitheatre, St. Paul's pillar and the Byzantine castle of forty columns. Arrive at Paphos harbor for a troll and enjoy a Cypriot coffee on the waterfront. (B)
Day 4: Paphos
Another day to enjoy this area rich in beauty and culture or take an optional tour to Polis and the baths of Aphrodite. Drive to the 12th century Monastery of Agios Neophytos with its fascinating frescoes. Continue along roads lined with vineyards, the small town of Polis and the fishing shelter of Latsi. Arrive at the peninsula of Akamas where the baths of Aphrodite are located. Here at the idyllic spot of unspoiled beauty the legend says that the Goddess Aphrodite used to bathe and refresh herself in the pool shaded by the fig tree. On the return trip drive through the villages of Kathikas and Peyia to the famous white sandy Coral bay for a short stop. (B)
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Days 5: Paphos - Limassol
After breakfast transfer to Limassol. Remainder of the day at leisure to enjoy this vibrant seaside town. Visit the Limassol Castle which contains the Cyprus Medieval Museum which is housed in an old mansion or visit the lush Municipal Gardens. (B)
Day 6:Limassol - Troodos Mountains & The Kykkos Monastery
Depart today on a full day tour to the Troodos region, half way between the towns of Nicosia and Limassol. Troodos boasts majestic scenery, quaint villages and rich Byzantine heritage. the Kykkos Monastery, the most famous and richest monastery in Cyprus was founded in 1100 and dedicated to the Virgin Mary. (B)
Day 7:Limassol
A day at leisure or take an optional tour to the capital of Nicosia and the picturesque village of Lefkara. Included visits are the Cathedral of St.John housing some outstanding frescoes and the Cyprus Archeological Museum with a priceless collection of Cypriot antiquities. Discover the city's excellent shopping center and lunch at Laiki Yitonia, a 19th century quarter restored to its former glory with houses, shops and tavernas lining cobbled streets. Continue to Lefkara famous for its silverware and intricate hand-made lace. (B)
Day 8: Limassol - Larnaca - USA
Transfer this morning from the hotel to the airport for the departure flight.
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