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EXCURSIONS
1.1
PAFOS TOUR: Day tour visiting the ancient capital of Cyprus. We start with the
Mosaics in the House of Dionysus next to the fishing harbour, the Tombs of the
Kings, see St. Paul's Pillar, the catacomb of Ayia Solomoni and Yeroskipou
village with its own specialty “lokoumi”, visiting the Byzantine church of Ayia
Paraskevi, one of only two churches in Cyprus with five domes. We visit the
Pafos Market where you can buy fresh fruit and vegetables brought down
from the villages.
1.2 PAFOS VILLAGES: A day tour visiting Ayios Neophytos Monastery with an
interesting collection of icons and the renowned Cave Hermitage with exquisite
12th century frescoes. After this we visit Panayia Chrisoroyiatissa, Panayia
village and Phyti village where we can see the traditional handmade lace
Phithkiotika. Then we drive to Polis and Latsi fishing village where we visit
the baths of Aphrodite. On the way back we pass by the wine village Kathikas
and Peyeia village with its picturesque fountain in the village square.
2. LIMASSOL TOUR: Day tour visiting the ancient Kingdom of Curium with
the largest archaeological site in Cyprus, the Greco-Roman Theatre overlooking
the sea, the house of Eustolios, the Sanctuary of Apollo Elates, the medieval
Colossi Castle and passing by the Phassouri orange plantages, we visit the
birthplace of Aphrodite in Petra tou Romiou. We visit as well the island's
largest wine factory in Limassol where you will observe the process of wine
production and taste a wide verity of wines.
3.1 NICOSIA TOUR: Full day tour visiting Nicosia the capital of Cyprus
today we see the Venetian city walls, the handicraft and the traditional folk
art centre, the Archbishopric, the Archaeological Museum, the 17th
century Cathedral of St. John, the Green line along of the divided city and the
“Laiki yitonia” an old neighbourhood with traditional houses and shops. Ample
time is given for shopping and strolling around the city.
3.2 NICOSIA VILLAGES: Day tour to monastery Archangels Gavril, Panagia
Chrysospiliotissa dedicated to Our Lady of the Golden Cave. We drive to
Tamassos with its rich cooper works, was a city kingdom of ancient Cyprus
and of great importance throughout early history. We visit Ayios Irakleidios
Monastery and then we visit the famous Machairas Monastery founded by two monks
in 1148, in a picturesque dip in the Machairas Mountains. Our next stop is at
the museum village Fikardou which it has been declared an ancient “monument” in
order to preserve the remarkable woodwork and folk architecture.
4. TROODOS -KYKKOS : Full day tour to Troodos Mountain passing through
mountain resorts and picturesque villages. Visiting the famous Kykko Monastery
founded in 1100 dedicated to the Virgin Mary and visits the Tomb of Archbishop
Makarios III, the first president of Cyprus at Throne Peak and enjoys the
panoramic views of the island. On the way passing by the Trooditissa Monastery
and Omodos Villages a wine producing village with the Monastery of Stavros,
“Holy Cross”, standing by the stoned paved square.
5. LARNACA-LEFKARA: Full
day tour visiting the cathedral of St. Lazaros, the Hala Sultan Tekke near the
Salt Lake, the Angeloktisti church in Kiti village, we drive then to Choirokitia
one of the most important Neolithic cultures in the word, we visit after Ayios
Minas Monastery and Lefkara, a picturesque village famous for its
local lace known as “Lefkaritika”. On the way to Nicosia we visit at Pyrga
Village the Royal Chapel built by the Lusignan King Janus in 1421.
6. LARNACA AYIA NAPA: Full day tour visiting Ageloktisti church in Kiti,
then Hala Sultan Tekke near the Salt Lake. After we visit the Saint Lazarus
Church in Larnaca and then we stop at the delightful Palm Trees Promenade. We
passing by the Green Line where we can see the ghost Town Ammochostos and we
arrive in Ayia Napa. Ample time is given for shopping, stroll and swimming at
the crystal waters. Return to the Hotel.
For any
information don't hesitate to contact Yiannis at: Tel.: +357 26 813971,
+357 99 647638 Fax: +357 26 272811
e-mail: aeriatravel@cytanet.com.cy
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