Contrasts of Cyprus Walking
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Contrasts of Cyprus Walking

From
CAD 1,890
Duration
8 days
Countries
Cyprus
Activity
easy

The adventure

This self-guided multi-centre walking holiday combines the best walking in Cyprus - with routes in the Troodos Mountains and the Akamas Peninsula. Start off the week in the Troodos Mountains and the stone-built village of Kakopetria, with its narrow, cobbled streets and the nearby 11th century painted church, Agios Nikolaos tis Stegis, one of ten that make up a UNESCO World Heritage Site of Painted

At a glance

Duration
8 days
Route
Countries
Cyprus
Activity level
easy
Style
Culture & History, Multi-Country / Grand Tour, Trekking & Hiking
Group size
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Flights
Not included
Solo travellers
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Day by day

A stunning aerial view of Petra tou Romiou, Cyprus, capturing the serene coastline at sunset.
Your journey through

Cyprus

Day 1Day 1: Arrive in KakopetriaArrive in the stone-built, mountain village of Kakopetria. Stay at the Mill Hotel (or Crystal Boutique Hotel) on a bed & breakfast basis for 3 nights
Charming cobblestone alleyway with flowers and wooden benches in Kakopetria, Cyprus.Kakopetria
Arrive in the stone-built, mountain village of Kakopetria. Stay at the Mill Hotel (or Crystal Boutique Hotel) on a bed & breakfast basis for 3 nights
Map showing Kakopetria
Day 2Day 2: The Solea and Marathasa ValleysA circular walk to the West of Kakopetria, today's walk is mainly on sparsely forested slopes with fabulous views towards the Solea Valley, as far as Morphou Bay and the sea. The route takes you past a reservoir, the village of Galata and close to a UNESCO World Heritage painted chapel.
A circular walk to the West of Kakopetria, today's walk is mainly on sparsely forested slopes with fabulous views towards the Solea Valley, as far as Morphou Bay and the sea. The route takes you past a reservoir, the village of Galata and close to a UNESCO World Heritage painted chapel.
Day 3Day 3: Views of Mount OlympusThis circular walk is mainly on the slopes to the East of Kakopetria, offering great views towards the Solea Valley and the village of Kakopetria as well as towards nearby peaks and the northern slope of Mount Olympus.
This circular walk is mainly on the slopes to the East of Kakopetria, offering great views towards the Solea Valley and the village of Kakopetria as well as towards nearby peaks and the northern slope of Mount Olympus.
Day 4Day 4: From Evretou to DroushiaAfter a transfer to the beginning of today’s walk, you’ll head towards your next stop at Droushia. Along the way, walk past a crescent lake, an abandoned village and a medieval bridge. Stop at the charming, medieval chapel at Agia Paraskevi and the Kremiotis Waterfall. Stay at the Droushia Heights Hotel on a bed & breakfast basis for 2 nights
After a transfer to the beginning of today’s walk, you’ll head towards your next stop at Droushia. Along the way, walk past a crescent lake, an abandoned village and a medieval bridge. Stop at the charming, medieval chapel at Agia Paraskevi and the Kremiotis Waterfall. Stay at the Droushia Heights Hotel on a bed & breakfast basis for 2 nights
Day 5Day 5: Lara Beach and Agios Georgios tis PegeiasDescend from the Laona plateau to the Lara coast with an optional stretch of the walk along the Avakas Gorge Nature trail. Pass by the beaches of South Lara and Toxeftra, ending in Agios Georgios tis Pegeias with its medieval church. Return transfer included to the hotel.
Descend from the Laona plateau to the Lara coast with an optional stretch of the walk along the Avakas Gorge Nature trail. Pass by the beaches of South Lara and Toxeftra, ending in Agios Georgios tis Pegeias with its medieval church. Return transfer included to the hotel.
Day 6Day 6: Baths of Aphrodite caveEnjoy fabulous views of the Lara coast then head north for spectacular views of the north coast and the whole of Chrysochous Bay from Cape Arnaoutis, the northwest tip of the island, up to Pomos in the northeast. Today's longer route includes stretches of the Smigies, Adonis and Aphrodite Trails. Stay at the Aphrodite Beach Hotel on a bed & breakfast basis for 2 nights
Enjoy fabulous views of the Lara coast then head north for spectacular views of the north coast and the whole of Chrysochous Bay from Cape Arnaoutis, the northwest tip of the island, up to Pomos in the northeast. Today's longer route includes stretches of the Smigies, Adonis and Aphrodite Trails. Stay at the Aphrodite Beach Hotel on a bed & breakfast basis for 2 nights
Day 7Day 7: Free day or Akamas North coast walkToday you have the option to just relax on the beach, close to the hotel, or you can enjoy more views of Cyprus's north coast as you walk along the eastern part of the Adonis Trail. The route passes most of the north coast's beaches including highlights of Fontana Amoroza and the Blue Lagoon.
Today you have the option to just relax on the beach, close to the hotel, or you can enjoy more views of Cyprus's north coast as you walk along the eastern part of the Adonis Trail. The route passes most of the north coast's beaches including highlights of Fontana Amoroza and the Blue Lagoon.
Day 8Day 8: Leave the Akamas PeninsulaAfter breakfast on your last morning, depart the Akamas Peninsula.
After breakfast on your last morning, depart the Akamas Peninsula.

Discover Cyprus

A glimpse of the destination you'll explore.

A picturesque historic church in Cyprus at sunset, surrounded by trees and rocks.
Stunning aerial view of Pernera, Famagusta with a dramatic sunset sky, capturing the beauty of Cyprus.
A stunning aerial view of Pernera, Cyprus, with a vibrant sunset sky over coastal cityscape.
Lush green landscape of Troodos Mountains with clear mountain views under a blue sky.
Tranquil sunset view over the sea and coastline in Paphos, Cyprus.

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