Pygmalion Tour
Description
Join our five-day tour and discover an island rich in history and culture, glorious cuisine, glittering coasts, waterfalls, and sandy beaches. This tour offers a myriad of experiences and change of scenery, from vineyards to the historical places, all surrounded by the beautiful Mediterranean landscape. Explore Petra tou Romiou, regarded since ancient times as the birthplace of Aphrodite, goddess of love and fertility, the Troodos mountains with its unique Byzantine Churches, and admire the fascinating collection of Cypriot artefacts at the Archaeological Museum in Nicosia.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Paphos: famous for its sun-kissed beaches and believed to be the birthplace of the Greek Goddess of love and beauty, Aphrodite, proudly boasts the remains of villas, palaces, theatres, fortresses, and tombs that belong to Classical, Hellenistic and Roman periods.
Nicosia: renowned for the archaeological and artistic treasures collected in its museums and, especially, to be the last city in the world divided by a wall.
Troodos Mountains: visit the churches built in a pine-clad area, it has some of the finest examples of Byzantine wall painting on the island.
Included
TOUR GUIDE:
- Operated with English and Italian-speaking local guides on shared basis during the scheduled activities (Day 2-4)
ACCOMMODATION:
- 4 nights’ accommodation
ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS
Day 1 - 5 Limassol
Superior Hotel Category = Poseidonia Beach Hotel or similar 4*
MEAL:
- 4 Breakfasts
- 4 Dinners
TRANSPORT:
- Arrival shared transfer from Paphos or Larnaca Airport to hotel (Day 1)
- Departure shared transfer from hotel to Paphos or Larnaca Airport (Day 5)
- Shared transportation in an air-conditioning bus or minibus throughout the scheduled activities (Day 2-4)
ENTRANCE FEES & ACTIVITES:
- All entrance fees and activities mentioned in the itinerary: Petra tou Romiou and Paphos visit (Day 2); archaeological site of Chirokitia and Nicosia tour (Day 3); Troodos Mountains tour (Day 4)
OTHER:
- Meet & Greet
Excluded
- Visa fees
- Domestic flights
- International flights
- Drinks during meals (unless specified otherwise)
- Optional tours (if any)
- City tax not included, payable on the spot
- Any visit not mentioned in the program
- Porterage and gratuities
- Expenditures of a personal nature, drinks and meals or items not stated explicitly in the program
- Any alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, mineral water, camera/video camera fee (if any)
- Travel Insurance or any loss or extra cost arising due to unforeseen circumstances such as flight delays, accidents, etc.
Know before you go
Comfortable and light clothing is the most suitable for travelling in Cyprus. Appropriate clothing is required to visit the church. Sleeveless clothing, shorts and short skirts are prohibited. Sun protection, sunglasses and a hat can be very useful during your stay.