DAY TRIPS
You don’t know where to go in Cyprus?
Are you interested in something more then is offered in usual tours?
Do you look for a nice place for photography, technical monuments, galleries, beautiful cafes, restaurants, where we go with my family or locals?
Do you want to enjoy a trip in a “more luxurious and relaxed way”?
No crowds? In a couple, with family or in a small group?
I prepared a few trips for you then.
You will see the classics, but I will also tell some of my places, my secret types.
Any time you want we can just “go down the road”.
And if you want to stay somewhere longer, it doesn’t matter.
You don’t have to worry about the car and the driver also. A comfortable and air-conditioned car with a Greek and English speaking driver will be available to us.
Water on the “deck of the car” and some Cypriot Snacks.
We will set the timing together.
Price per trip includes:
– the whole rout including hotel pick up and drop off
– water and Cypriot Snacks
– Entrance Fees and Wine Tastings according to the trip
– PRICES ARE PER TOUR / 1 – 4 PAX; 5 – 8 PAX
The trips are COMPLETELY PRIVATE.
Trips are not suitable for children under 3.
For information, quotations and reservations send an email sylvi@akamas.eu or call me +420 603 245 578, +357 99 086 244.
The payment to a Bank account I will provide or during your holidays in Cyprus in cash.
The trips will be continuously updated.
“LARNACA SURROUNDINGS” – ROYAL TOUR
Monuments, garderns, olive groves, old churches from the time of the first Byzantine emperors and Cypriot kings and queens.
“LARNACA SURROUNDINGS” – VENETIAN WATCH TOWERS AND PYLA
Arabs, pirates, and other conquerors. Attacking the island all the time. It was necessary to be constantly alert. In the village of Pyla, the Middle Ages meet modern history.
LARNACA AND ITS PALM PROMENADE FOINIKOUDES
Larnaca and its nooks and crannies. Larnaca is definitely not just a castle, a promenade, and two shopping streets. Where does the locals go? Shopping, coffee, eating? Join me and you will see.
LARNACA HIGHLAND – CALLED THE GARDEN OF EDEN
The best you can see from this area. Olive trees 700 years old, the Venetian road and the bridge, an oragne tree valley, the famouse lace of Lefkara, burgher houses of rich merchants , honey, olive oil, traditional village architecture, halloumi cheese. Something more?
FROM THE ETEOCYPRIOTS TO THE LAST QUEEN OF CYPRUS
Mysterious and important places of THE Cypriot history. A trip for secret lovers that raise more and more questions, for photographers, because there is no shortage of good shots on this journey, even for lovers of technical monuments.
FROM THE ETEOCYPRIOTS TO THE LAST QUEEN OF CYPRUS
Mysterious and important places of THE Cypriot history. A trip for secret lovers that raise more and more questions, for photographers, because there is no shortage of good shots on this journey, even for lovers of technical monuments.
HALLOUMI MISSION
Exactly. We are speaking about the famous Cypriot cheese. We will go to see how is produced, we will taste it, and if the time is right we will milk the goats “sti mantra” – in the corral, because the right halloumi is made from the goat milky only. Refreshment included.
A DAY IN THE VINEYARD – IT’S NOT JUST COMMANDARIA
In Cyprus, we do not just drink Commandaria. It is a mistake. For the last 20 years, Cyprus has been collecting awards for excellent wines around the world. We will learn and taste the modern Cypriot wines. Tasting included in the price.
CYPRUS SWITZERLAND
Villages that are built of “breaststones”, where hemp was grown used for the chair woven filling, where are centuries-old oaks. This is an area called Cyprus Switzerland. The trip is more time demanding.
KYRENIA AND ITS SURROUNDINGS
The surroundings of this ancient city have changed a lot. Gone are the old surroundings but the Old Towns with the fortress still breathe “old age”. Close your eyes and you will hear sounds from antiquity.
WINE AND COURION
Very pleasant trip. We will start our trip in the highlands above Limassol from where you can see the highest Cypriot mountain, Olympos. Then we will had down to the see to the former royal city Kourion. After its visit you will have time for lunch and bathing. Taste of wines included in the price.
FAMAGUSTA, SALAMINA, VARNAVAS (BARNABAS)
Places that have been at war and dispute for centuries. And still they are. Famagusta, the port from which trade and influence between the Mediterranean and the Middle East were controlled. Places where my family comes from.
MEDIEVAL CYPRUS CASTLE
Cyprus has several crusader castles. Three of them stand out in the northern mountains of Kyrenia (Pentadaktylos). They are the highest castles in Cyprus. Selection of the castle according to the season and the ascent difficulty of the ascent.
PAPHOS – MOSAICS (UNESCO) AND SOMETHING FROM THE LAONA VALLEY
Our trip will take us to the Southeast part of the island, to the Paphos royal city which consists of the 3 archeological districts. And according to the time we will continue to the villages in the Laona district. This trip is time demanding.
1 – 4 PAX
5 – 8 PAX
TROODOS
Have you ever heard of the famous Troodian Ophiolite? About a unique ophiolite (lava) complex. That in the Troodos mountains there are plenty of Venetian bridges, a camel trail, 10 Byzantine churches on the UNESCO list? A haunted hotel? Route by season and mountain events.
1 – 4 PAX
5 – 8 PAX