The 10 Best Archaeology Tours in Cyprus, Cyprus

July 13, 2021 Yuk Petri

Cyprus, officially the Republic of Cyprus, is an island country in the Eastern Mediterranean and the third largest and third most populous island in the Mediterranean. Cyprus is located south of Turkey, west of Syria and Lebanon, northwest of Israel, north of Egypt, and southeast of Greece.
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1. NORTHERN CYPRUS IN A NUTSHELL WITH KARPAZ from Kyrenia

SIVIL SAVUNMA, Şht. İlker Karter Sk, Girne 99300 Sidetour
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Our tour CYPRUS IN A NUTSHELL is the ideal tour for those who want to see as much as possible in one day. So it is the perfect program for the summer when you do not want to loose much from your precious time at the beach and in the crystal clear Mediterranean sea of Cyprus. The Karpaz peninsula, the historic cities of both Famagusta and Nicosia and the ruins of Salamis are a MUST SEE for every visitor of Cyprus - come and join! Our dedicated guides are happy to welcome you and show you our wonderful country!

Inclusions: Snacks, Professional guide, Lunch

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Drinks

Reviewed By QuarantineCaptive

...and in case you are incarcerated by the TRNC Ministry in a cell on the construction site on the pretext of keeping you under quarantine, you can have incessant welding and drilling, bedding wreaked with smoke and everything else you are keen on as your idea of 10-day healthy stay in Nicosia quarters. I can't believe this is happening and it is all on the mandatory pre-paid quarantine package organized by the Ministry of Health.

2. Best of Cyprus from Limassol

Limassol City, Limassol City, Limassol Destination Services Cyprus
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Rural Cyprus is at your fingertips on this whistle stop tour. The morning kicks off with first stop at Kourion–one of the most impressive archaeological sites on the island. It’s classic Greco-Roman, with a half-moon of seats facing out to sea. Kolossi Castle is the next stop. This Crusader-era castle is surrounded by flowering plants and a pretty courtyard. Hop back on the air-conditioned bus and head to Fini village where lunch will be served at a local tavern. Next stop, the mountain-ringed village of Omodos where you will have a guided walk through the village. Lastly, you will have the opportunity to taste traditional Cyprus wine in a local winery before heading back to the resorts.

Inclusions: Lunch with one glass of local wine/water, Wine tasting at local winery, English Speaking Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only), Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Any additional food and drinks, Souvenirs, Gratuities

Reviewed By EntrepreneurTheMovie

Highly recommend this tour - book it! It has all the elements for a full day of adventuring and exploring a diverse range of Cyprus! Driver is professional, nice, friendly and knowledgeable. Akamas is a hidden and excellent exploring/hiking spot. 4x4 ride was awesome and complete with a tasty lunchtime meal. Also the boat cruise was the best beautiful blue sea swims.

3. Pano Lefkara, Choirokoitia and Walled Nicosia from Protaras

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The trip includes some of the most important cultural attractions in Cyprus. Furthermore depending on the option selected, if we have time (and depending on travellers' preferences) we may also visit other important cultural heritage sites in the area (eg Panagia Angeloktisti church in Kiti village) or even do some wine tasting in a winery near Pano Lefkara village.

Inclusions: Possibly) Walking tour, Private tour, All taxes, fees and handling charges, Driver/guide, Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points, Possibly) Birdwatching

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Choirokoitia Neolithic site entry fee

Reviewed By Dave H

We had a wonderful walk from the Crystal Springs Beach Hotel to Protaras. It was a lovely seaside walk though we almost got lost

4. Tour to KYRENIA from Limassol

EOS TOURS (Limassol Branch)
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This tour is designed for lovers of the Middle Ages. The road from Nicosia to Kerynia goes past the mountain Pentadaktylos – which means ”Five fingers” in Greek. Here we will enjoy the legendary St. Hilarion Castle – the main stronghold of the Templars in Cyprus. Then we arrive at the former summer residence of the French royal Lusignans dynasty – the city of Kyrenia. It is the largest city in Northern Cyprus. Stroll through the narrow streets of the Old town, go down to the beautiful promenade to spend your free time. Within the fortification walls of the Venetian Castle explore the Shipwreck Museum housing the remains of the 4th century B.C. cargo ship, from the times of Alexander III of Macedon, and the fragmented goods it carried. Our journey continues to Bellapais Abbey widely renowned as one of the most fascinating Gothic monuments in Cyprus erected by the Crusaders.

Inclusions: Certified Guide

Exclusions: Lunch, Entry tickets

5. Visit To Limassol And Paphos

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Major stop will be at the old port of Limassol. Limassol Marina, old Castle and city centre. Use some of your time for a relaxing coffee break at the new Marina. Then Curium ancient theatre. One of the most spectacular archaeological sites on the island. Noted particularly for its magnificent Greco – Roman Theatre, Kourion (Curium) is also proud home to stately villas with exquisite mosaic floors and an early Christian Basilica among other treasures. The route to Paphos takes us through the Afrodite Birthplace, the Greek goddess of love and beauty. Finally, Paphos! Around the harbour of Kato Paphos you will find the world famous Mosaics, Medieval castle and the old port. Here you will have the opportunity to visit both sightseeing’s and have a lunch at a seafront traditional tavern. Our last stop will be at the Tomb of the Kings. The Tombs of the Kings is a large necropolis lying about two kilometres north-west of Paphos harbour in Cyprus. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Inclusions: chauffeured services, private tour, do not include lunch, do no include tickets to sightseeing, chauffeured service, private tour, includes car, salary, petrol, taxes

Exclusions: do not include lunch or dinner, do not include tickets to sightseeing or museums

Reviewed By christines22

Reliable taxi service. Highly recommended. We had various flight cancellations due to Covid and finally took a transit flight. Never sure if delayed but all came out fine. Driver was there at 3.30h a. M. One of the few because actually no tourists..

6. Visit Ancient Cyprus

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Limassol Marina, old Castle and city centre are placed within 10 minutes walking distance! Use some of your time for a relaxing coffee break at the new Marina. Kourion was an important city kingdom where excavations continue to reveal impressive new treasures. Noted particularly for its magnificent Greco – Roman Theatre, Kourion (Curium) is also proud home to stately villas with exquisite mosaic floors and an early Christian Basilica among other treasures. The route to Paphos takes us through the Afrodite Birthplace, the Greek goddess of love and beauty. Finally, Paphos! Around the harbour of Kato Paphos you will find the world famous Mosaics, Medieval castle and the old port. Here you will have the opportunity to visit both sightseeing’s and have a lunch at a seafront traditional tavern. Our last stop will be at the Tomb of the Kings. The Tombs of the Kings is a large necropolis lying about two kilometres north-west of Paphos harbour in Cyprus. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Inclusions: chauffeur service, salary, petrol, taxes

Exclusions: lunch or dinner, tickets to sight seeing or museums

Reviewed By christines22

Reliable taxi service. Highly recommended. We had various flight cancellations due to Covid and finally took a transit flight. Never sure if delayed but all came out fine. Driver was there at 3.30h a. M. One of the few because actually no tourists..

7. Karpaz Tour ( Karpasia ) Full Day

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We pick you up from your Hotel or Villa, or Pick up point 09:00 am Our 1st Stop is Bogaz fishing village, We will have small coffee or Ice Cream break, follows, Diner olive oil Factory visiting, than we stop at Dipkarpaz Village Center for Small Break, will able to see Old church, and if you wish you can buy some apple for Donkeys, than we will drive to Apostolos Andreas Monastery, on our way we will stop at Zafer & Nikos Restaurant for Lunch break, than our tour follows to national park, and Apostolos Andreas Monastery, Holly water, and on return we stop at Golden Sandy beach swim break, and Back to Meeting point around 16:00 16:30

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle

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8. Individual Tours from Paphos

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We will work out for you or your family an individual excursion tour: an excursion that meets all your wishes. We will pick up and prepare suitable transport, and guide who speaks your language, and agree on the route. In general, we will do our best to make this tour not only unique, but also unforgettable for you!

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation

Exclusions: Entrance fees to amenities , Lunch

Reviewed By Ellisd91

Fantastic day out, the tour guide was so informative and told us information about the history of the island and info on each stop in between so the drive to each destination was not boring. It did not stick exactly to the itinerary but we did not mind as it was all so interesting and we still visited places we would have missed if we did not do the tour. Highly recommend.

9. Pafos and Kourion Coach Excursion from Ayia Napa

V.M. Mantovani Plotin Travel Ltd.
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A full day trip that will take you to the western end of Cyprus and back in time to the ancient Greek civilization and its' rich history and mythology. Visit Kourion and the House of Eustolios with its mosaics and bath establishments, one of the most important archaeological sites on the island. Next stop is the town of Paphos, where you will have the chance to visit the House of Dionysos with its famous and unique mosaics (entrance fee for the House of Dionysos is not included in the price) and enjoy the area surrounding the picturesque Paphos harbor. On the way back visit Yeroskipou Village, were you can taste and buy the traditional "Cyprus delights". Final stop is at the "Petra tou Romiou", the legendary birthplace of Aphrodite the Goddess of love and beauty.

Inclusions: 45-minute guided tour in the archaeological site of ancient Kourion, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Exclusions: Entrance fees: Entrance and guided tour at the mosaics in the House of Dionysos, Lunch

Reviewed By Daydream673292

We visited the zoo the other day, it has most animals you could think off, they seemed well kept for the most part, a zookeeper mark allowed us to get a once in a lifetime photo with a giraffe, and you could tell he cared deeply about the animals, thought it was a great day out. We did think the monkey enclosures could be bigger and were a little on the small side, again with the birds and the ostriches. But other than that, the majority of the animals seemed to have big time enclosures and plenty of space to roam. And they are all rescue animals from what I understood, so have deffo got a better quality of life. I wouldn’t eat there though we went to the cafe which had run out of hand sanitiser when we entered, so we informed the staff, but then when we left it still hadn’t been refilled which during corona times is quite irresponsible. But if you like going to the zoo, take your own lunch and hand sanitiser and you will have a good day out ????

10. Salamis Ancient Kingdom and Famagusta from Limassol

Limassol City, Limassol City, Limassol Destination Services Cyprus
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Cross UN buffer zone into occupied Cyprus and visit some of the north's most famous historical sites. First stop, Salamis Archaeological Site, overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. Salamis was the most brilliant ancient city in Cyprus and the capital of the island for more than thousand years. The archaeological site of Salamis, culture and history is considered as one of the most important not just in Cyprus but also in the Mediterranean Sea. Next stop, Famagusta City where you will visit the Latin Cathedral of Saint Nicholas and Othello Tower (outside visit). Enjoy your free time for lunch or for strolling around in the old town. Before heading back, a short stop at Constantia Beach where you will have the opportunity for a panoramic view of the ghost town of Famagusta. The once bustling holiday resort which was abandoned during the Turkish invasion of 1974, and has remained sealed behind barbed wire barricades ever since. Please remember to bring passport / ID on this trip.

Inclusions: Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only), All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: Drinks, Lunch, Souvenir

Reviewed By EntrepreneurTheMovie

Highly recommended after exploring much of Cyprus - this tour covered amazing historical areas with a personable, wonderful and knowledgeable tour guide - Eva. Really have to book this tour with a guide to appreciate the history, plus you will receive a personal and private and educational wine-tasting, along with a tasty lunch. All inclusive so you won't have to worry about a thing and can enjoy the ride :)

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