Things to do in Limassol, Limassol: The Best Historical & Heritage Tours

The journey into the Troodos Mountains is spectacular. You’ll pass small villages and get a glimpse of traditional Cypriot life. You will be transferred to a local Village for a coffee break. Afterwards, you travel high in the pine-clad Troodos Mountains you’ll find the Kykkos Monastery. The monastery is ornately decorated with wonderful mosaics in bright colours. It is also renowned for its wealth, with many gold icons and beautifully preserved frescoes. Next stop, it will be a picnic site where will enjoy a picnic lunch next to the banks of a stream. Last stop is at Omodos Village, where you will have a guided walk through the village and visit the Monastery of Holy Cross. Your guide will fill your day with plenty of stories and unravel the history of Cyprus, piece by piece.

Inclusions: Professional guide, Hotel pick-up and drop-off (selected hotels only), Pic nic lunch with a glass of local wine/water

Exclusions: Drinks, Gratuities

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

A very good combination of Cyprus nature (especially Paphos Forest, vineyards, Diarizos Valley), together with the island's cultural heritage (a traditional village, an old press, a medieval bridge, a historic monastery).

Inclusions: Private tour, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Entrance fees, Food and drinks

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

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

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

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

Cyprus is an island of contrasts with rolling hills housing pretty villages and history infusing their streets and squares. On this special day out, you’ll see the archaeological site of Kourion, venture to the village of Omodos to meet the locals and cap off the day in style with a wine tasting experience. You’ll dive straight into ancient history at one of the most impressive archaeological sites in Cyprus, Kourion. Visit the Roman baths and amble into the site’s centrepiece, the Greco-Roman half-moon theatre where concerts are still held to this day. Then, we’ll head to the mountain-fringed village of Omodos, at the epicentre of the island’s winegrowing district, where you’ll have some free time to wander around skinny cobbled streets lined with Byzantine buildings. The village is built around the rather majestic Monastery of the Holy Cross; Next, you’ll make the short trip down the road to the nearby village of Koilani.

Inclusions: Guiding, Transport, Entrance Fees, Lunch with 1 glass of wine/water, wine tasting

Exclusions: Personal Expenses, Tips

Visit Nicosia, the capital of Cyprus. Discover the Liberty Monument and the Cathedral of St John located in the centre of old town of Nicosia. Despite its modest exterior, the interior of The Cathedral of St John will take you by surprise.You'll be taken on a walking tour through the partially car-free old town within the Venetian Walls. After crossing the UN buffer zone into occupied, you will enjoy coffee and a sweet treat. Once in the occupied part of Nicosia, you will visit Buyuk Han and Ayia Sofia Church. Ample free time will be provided for shopping or for lunch. For those interested, the guide will wait for you at a pre-arrange time outside Leventis Museum for a visit. This tour ends with your drop off back at your centrally located hotel. Please remember to take your passport / ID card in case you wish to cross the line.

Inclusions: English speaking professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Lunch, Gratuities, Souvenirs

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 is 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