Coach Excursion (Russian) - Kykkos & Aphrodite

• Pick up from hotels in Protaras 07:00 - 07:25
• Pick up from hotels in Ayia Napa 07:30 - 07:55
• Pick up from hotels in Larnaca 08:10 - 08:25
• Short stop at Astromeritis for coffee break (approx. 15 mins)
• Visit at Kykkos Monastery and short stop at Throni Square for photos (approx. 1 hour and 30 mins)
• Short stop for photos at a viewpoint in Troodos mountains (approx. 5 mins)
• Lunch at Prodromos village (optional extra not included in the price) (approx. 45 mins)
• Visit at Holy Cross Monastery in Omodos (approx. 45 mins)
• Visit at Aphrodites’s Rock - the legendary birthplace of the Greek goddess of love and beauty - free time for swimming and photos (approx. 45 mins)
• Return in Larnaca around 18:30, Ayia Napa around 19:00 and Protaras around 19:30

An amazing excursion from the eastern side of Cyprus (Protaras, Ayia Napa and Larnaca) - We travel via Nicosia and our first coffee stop is at the small village of Astromeritis. Driving through the Troodos cedar forest mountains, our next stop is Throni, where, with the tour guide, you will visit the tomb of Archbishop Makarios III, the first President of Cyprus. We then drive to Kykkos Monastery, founded by the Byzantines in 1092. Kykkos is renowned for its wealth and features gold icons, preserved frescoes and bright mosaics. The monastery is dedicated to the Virgin Mary and also possesses one of the three surviving icons ascribed to Saint Luke. The miraculous icon, which is covered in silver gilt and enclosed in a shrine of tortoise shell and mother-of-pearl, holds an eminent position in the church. We continue our journey to a Troodos view point for photos and onto Prodromos village for lunch (optional extra).

After lunch we travel on to the wine making cobbled stoned village of Omodos. Omodos is built around the Monastery of the Holy Cross; one of the oldest and most sacred on the Island. There are a myriad of small shops where you can taste and buy some of the best Cypriot handmade products and wine.

NB: Visitors must dress appropriately when visiting religious places. No tank tops or shorts allowed for men or women. Bring along a change of clothing.

Last but not least we visit Aphrodite's Rock (Petra tou Roumiou) which is the legendary birthplace of Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of beauty and love. According to Greek mythology, as soon as Aphrodite was born, white sea foam carried her in the sea, from Kythera in Greece to Cyprus. As per the legend, anyone who swims around the Rock will be blessed with eternal beauty! Time will be given for photos and swimming before we drive back to the east coast of the island.

• Pick up from hotels and pick up points (see lists of specified places)
• All local taxes
• Lunch
• Refreshments

• Wheelchair users

• Good walking shoes
• Towel & swimsuit (summer only)
• Sunscreen and hat
• Snacks and water
• Pocket money

• Pick up is only available from Protaras, Ayia Napa and Larnaca Pick up points
• Be Ready at the pick up point at least 5 minutes before the pick up time in case the bus arrives earlier.
  
• Have your ticket / voucher with you on the day of the excursion and give it to the bus driver when you are picked up.
  
• Take your swimwear and towel with you on this excursion for the free time for swimming.
• Dress appropriately for entrance into the monasteries and holy places - no shorts or tank tops allowed in religious places.
  
• You can carry food and drinks with you, but consumption is not allowed on the bus. Only water consumption is allowed on the bus.
• Meals are not included in our excursion price.
  
• Time spent at each pick up point and excursion stop are approximate estimates and could change depending on road traffic.
  
• Front seats can be reserved for people with disabilities
  
• Infants up to 24 months travel free and will not be charged. Children 2-12 years are allowed a 50% discount of the adult price.
• All travellers must by law wear a face mask on our busses at all times during the excursion.

• All travellers must keep the same seats on the bus during the excursion and not change seats!

• Pay a deposit to secure your booking
• Receive a confirmed ticket displaying a ticket number
• Present ticket to the bus driver of the Excursion
• Pay outstanding balance to the driver of the Excursion
• The tour may be cancelled for free until 24 hours before the date of tour, if cancelled after that or in case of no show, the whole amount of the deposit will be charged.

• Passengers who fail to give at least 24 hours notice for any cancellations and passengers that do not show up on the day of the excursion, forfeit all moneys paid and will not be given a refund.

• Pets
• Eating on the bus
• Smoking on the bus
• Luggage or large bag

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT INFORMATION

• All travellers must by law wear a face mask on our busses at all times during the excursion.
• All travellers must keep the same seats on the bus during the excursion and not change seats!
• Dress appropriately for entrance into the monasteries and holy places - no shorts or tank tops allowed in religious places!