Cyprus Discovered - Paphos

Cyprus Discovered - Paphos

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Cyprus Discovered - Paphos

8 Days Starting and ending in Paphos, Cyprus

Visiting: Paphos, Troodos Mountains, Omodos, Kykkos Monastery, Ancient Kourion, Limassol, Mandria

Tour operator:

Newmarket Holidays

Tour code:

16812

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

0 - 50

Physical rating:

Low

Age range:

0-99

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians

Tour operated in:
English

This tour is no longer available

Tour Overview

Discover the delights of Aphrodite’s Isle on this escorted holiday to one of the Mediterranean’s most favoured corners. From your base in the coastal resort of Paphos, on Cyprus' south west coast, you'll enjoy three wonderful excursions in the company of your tour manager. Discover Paphos' fascinating history and its UNESCO-listed old town, explore the snow-capped Troodos Mountains, journey to Aphrodite’s birthplace, and visit lively, lovely Limassol. With plenty of time for relaxation, and the chance to get to know even more about delightful Cyprus and its charms on two other optional excursions, this really is a perfect break in the winter sun.

Highlights

  • Discover ancient Pano Paphos and Enjoy a tour of the snow-capped Troodos Mountains.

  • Discover bustling Limassol's old port and castle.

  • Visit Petra tou Romiou - the legendary birthplace of the goddess Aphrodite.

  • Discover coastal resort Paphos, with its UNESCO-listed old town.

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Fly To Cyprus
Location: Paphos
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Dinner

Fly into Paphos, meet your tour manager and transfer to your Paphos hotel. You'll then have the rest of the day free to rest, relax and enjoy the surroundings.

Day 2 : Included Paphos Guided Tour
Location: Paphos
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

An included half-day guided tour of Paphos, conducted by a local guide, will bring to life this fascinating place. See the extraordinary Tombs of the Kings burial site, the famous Paphos Mosaics housed in ancient Roman villas, and the Byzantine Church of Ayia Paraskevi. There will also be an entertaining stop to see how Loukoumi – the Greek Cypriot version of Turkish Delight – is made.

After the tour you may like to visit one of the excellent museums that bring added insight to this historic settlement.

Day 3 : Included Troodos Mountains Tour
Location: Troodos Mountains, Omodos, Kykkos Monastery
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Our second included tour takes us into the spectacular Troodos Mountains, which rise above the plains and the coast, and which have been home to remote villages and religious communities, including several wonderfully decorated Byzantine churches tucked away in the forested slopes, for centuries.
You'll stop, first, at Omodos, a wine-producing village of white stone houses that's also home to an ancient monastery, before winding your way through the pines to Troodos village itself. Other highlights of this memorable day will include ancient Kykkos Monastery (famed for its Byzantine Museum, mosaics and frescoes) Throni Park (burial place of Archbishop Makarios, Cyprus’ first president) and Chrysorrogiatissa Monastery.

Day 4 : Optional Nicosia Tour
Location: Paphos
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Today you're free to relax or to join our optional tour to Nicosia, the island capital for more than 12 centuries. Divided in 1974 by the 'Green Line' separating Greek and Turkish Cypriot territories, the city is both a bustling metropolis with a sophisticated cafe culture, and a fascinating gateway to the island's turbulent past.
You’ll also head into northern Cyprus to visit the Bellapais Abbey, made famous by author Lawrence Durrell, and the coastal port-town of Kyrenia, with its picture-book harbour and castle.

Day 5 : At Leisure
Location: Paphos
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Rest and relax in your chosen hotel and its surroundings, today. There's so much to do in and around Paphos – sights to see, shops to discover, and even nearby golf courses to tempt the energetic. The harbour-front bustles with life, while the Old Town of Klitma, on its rocky plateau, offers a colourful alternative.

Day 6 : Included Limassol And Aphrodite’S Rock Tour
Location: Ancient Kourion, Limassol
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Today’s included tour begins with a visit to the glorious beach that is home to Petra tou Romiou, Aphrodite’s Rock, where the goddess of love is said to have risen from the waves. Pause to take in the scene, before heading to the ancient ruins of Kourion, where a magnificent Second-Century BC Greco-Roman theatre that is still in use today, sits spectacularly atop the cliffs.
Your next stop will be Cyprus’ bustling second city, Limassol. Here a guided tour will reveal the fascinating sights, excellent shopping, and compact Old City - home to a picturesque fishing harbour and yachting marina - of this bustling city and centre of the Cypriot wine industry. Stroll through the streets of the Turkish Quarter surrounding the ancient castle, which once bore witness to the marriage of Richard the Lionheart, in search of the historic Grand Mosque and the traditional Turkish bath houses (Hammams) that still operate here.

Day 7 : Optional Taste Of Authentic Cyprus Tour
Location: Paphos, Mandria
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Your last optional excursion offers the chance to journey to the traditional village of Agios Georgios Silikou to meet local 'celebrity baker’ Mrs Paraskevi and enjoy a demonstration in the delightful lady’s home. Learn how to bake halloumi pies (using Cypriot bread and traditional fillings) in a traditional oven, and sample the end product. After a short stroll through the village of Monagri, where several Cypriot delicacies are produced by the villagers, you will continue with the foodie theme and stop for lunch in a traditional tavern in the wine-making village of Lania.
You'll end your gastronomic journey with an afternoon’s visit to the village of Mandria, in the foothills of the mountains, to sample tea made from locally grown herbs.

Day 8 : Fly Back To The Uk
Location: Paphos

Bid farewell to Paphos and your hotel, and transfer to the airport to board your flight home.

What's Included

  • Accommodation

    Seven nights' dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation

  • Airport Transfers at Destination

    Yes

  • Fully Guided

    Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager

  • International Travel

    Return flights to Paphos

What's Not Included

Hotel transfer times

The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately 30 minutes.

Combining hotel transfers

We sometimes need to combine transfers to and from your hotel. We always try to keep any wait to a minimum, but you may be asked to wait at the airport for up to an hour, while other incoming flights arrive, before the transfer to your hotel. Similarly, we may need to transfer you back to the airport up to three hours before your flight home departs.

Special requirements

If you have notified us of any special requirements, please check that they have been noted and acknowledged. This is especially important with any dietary needs you may have.

Disabled access

The majority of our tours involve a certain amount of walking, including a short walk from the coach stop to the town, attraction or venue you're visiting. If you are bringing a wheelchair, please let us know at the time of booking so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

Itinerary changes

Occasionally, for operational reasons, we may have to change the order of the excursions on your holiday. The final day-by-day itinerary will be confirmed on your Final Travel Documents, which you will receive approximately three weeks prior to your departure.

Passport information

European Union citizens travelling across the border from Southern Cyprus to Northern Cyprus must have passports valid for at least two months beyond the date of their crossing. Visitors from outside the EU must have passports valid for at least six months beyond the date of their crossing.

Foreign Office Travel Advice

Visit www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice to find out the latest Foreign And Commonwealth Office travel advice for your holiday destination, as well as information about passports and visas.

Travelling to Europe after Brexit

New rules apply when travelling to European Union countries and Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. The following are useful guidelines which will help you prepare for your next adventure. Note that these new rules do NOT apply when travelling within the United Kingdom or to the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man or the Republic of Ireland. You do require government issued ID when travelling by air though.
Passport - British passport holders need to have at least six months validity left on their passport and it needs to be less than ten years old; passports which have a longer validity than ten years are not valid for travel once the tenth anniversary of issue has passed. These rules do not apply to travel to Ireland where you can continue to use your passport as long as it’s valid for the length of your stay.
Visa - If you’re a tourist, you do not need a visa for short trips to most EU countries, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. You’ll be able to stay for up to 90 days in any rolling 180-day period. Different rules will apply to Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus and Romania; if you visit these countries, visits to other EU countries will not count towards the 90-day total. Travel to Ireland will not change and stays there will not count towards the 90-day total.
European Travel Information & Authorisation System (ETIAS) - Towards the end of 2022, it is likely that non EU citizens will be required to apply online for an authorisation to visit most European countries. The current details suggest there will be a charge of €7 per person and the authorisation will be valid for all trips made to the EU in a three year period from issue. We will advise you of confirmed details prior to your tour’s departure.
Border Control - At border control, you may need to show proof of your return journey - your travel documentation issued by us will be sufficient for this. You will also need to use separate lanes from EU, EEA and Swiss citizens if manual checks are required.
Healthcare Cover - You should always get appropriate travel insurance with healthcare cover before you go abroad which covers pre-existing conditions. You should understand the terms and conditions of your travel insurance and be happy with its cover for healthcare and travel disruption. Newmarket sell a comprehensive travel insurance policy. Ask our travel consultants for more information. You should also apply for a UK Global Heath Insurance Card (GHIC) which lets you get urgent state healthcare in Europe at a reduced cost or sometimes for free. Note GHIC is only valid in EU countries and not in Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland.
Mobile Roaming - Roaming charges have been re-introduced by some UK providers when visiting the EU, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. Prior to travel, please do check with your phone operator for the most up to date information.

Travelling to Europe

Rules may have changed since you last travelled to European Union countries as well as Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. The following are useful guidelines which will help you prepare for your next adventure. You do require government issued passport to travel. Names - It is very important that all passenger names are exactly as per your passport although we do not require middle names.
Passport - Your passport must meet two requirements to travel to an EU country and to Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein. It must be: Less than 10 years old on the day you return home (please check the "date of issue") and valid for at least 3 months after the day you return home (please check the "expiry date").
Visa - You do not need a visa for short trips to most EU countries, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. You’ll be able to stay for up to 90 days in any rolling 180-day period.
European Travel Information & Authorisation System (ETIAS) - Commencing in late 2023 or 2024, all citizens of the United Kingdom will require a ETIAS electronic form completed prior to their arrival into the EU and Schengen member countries. The cost for this travel authorisation will be €7.00 per person with exceptions for under 18’s and over 70’s. The latest information and further details can be found at www.etias.com.

Check out our Q&As

  • What is the maximum group size?

    Generally no more than 50

  • Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?

    Your luggage allowance is stated on your Confirmation Invoice. You will also receive details of your baggage allowance with your final travel documents, which we will send approximately one week prior to your departure date. We do not include any hold luggage on our Christmas Markets or Lapland breaks.

  • Are flights included in this tour?

    Return flights to Paphos

  • Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?

    Yes

  • Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?

    No

  • Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?

    As detailed in the itinerary

  • Are airport transfers included in this tour?

    Yes

  • What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?

    As detailed in the itinerary

  • Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?

    Yes

  • Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?

    Yes

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Since 1983

  • Vaccination Requirements

    Your health and safety are pivotal to our operations, and every customer travelling on a tour with us must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19. Fully vaccinated means that you have had the full course of an approved vaccine a minimum of 14 days prior to your holiday. We also recommend that you travel with proof that you’ve been fully vaccinated.

  • What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

    Our company’s mission is to enrich lives and improve wellbeing through travel. A big part of that is ‘Travel for Good’. Our ‘Travel for Good’ hub is our first step in a long journey to reduce carbon, offset anything we produce as a company and travel without harming the planet or the people of the destinations we go to.

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies

  • Fitness to Travel

    We strive to give all our customers full care and attention, but we do need to know at the time of booking if there are any special needs or requirements. It is particularly important that we are advised of any disabilities and also if you intend to bring any specialist equipment such as a wheelchair with you. Please make sure that you make us aware of any requirements.

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    Up to 56 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 55 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.

    At 48 days before tour starts: Forfeit 75% of booking price.

    At 34 days before tour starts: Forfeit 90% of booking price.

    At 15 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.

  • Vaccination Requirements

    Your health and safety are pivotal to our operations, and every customer travelling on a tour with us must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19. Fully vaccinated means that you have had the full course of an approved vaccine a minimum of 14 days prior to your holiday. You can find the travel restrictions for different countries on www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice. We also recommend that you travel with proof that you’ve been fully vaccinated.

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