Coach Excursion (Russian) - Larnaca Lefkara Nicosia

• 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
• Visit at Saint Lazarus Church & Tomb in Larnaca (approx 30 mins)
• Visit at Saint Thekla Monastery in Mosfiloti village (approx. 30 mins)
• Visit at Saint Minas Monastery (approx. 30 mins)
• Visit at Ktima Christoudia Winery (approx. 40 mins)
• Visit at Lefkara village for a short walk and free time (approx. 50 mins)
• Short stop at Freedom Monument in Nicosia for photos (approx. 10 mins)
• Free time in Nicosia Old Town Center for sightseeing, shopping and lunch (optional extra not included in the price) (approx. 2 - 2 ½ hours)
• Return to Larnaca around 17.00, Ayia Napa around 17.30 and Protaras around 18.00

Note: all visitors must dress appropriately when visiting Monasteries.

NO TANK TOPS AND NO SHORTS ALLOWED FOR MEN OR WOMEN!
*** Travellers to bring their passports or National ID Cards if you would like to cross the checkpoint at Ledras Street! Only European Union citizens are allowed to use their ID Cards to cross.

Our very interesting tour starts in Larnaca at St Lazarus Church. According to Eastern Tradition, it is said that St Lazarus came to Kition, (Larnaca Cyprus), where he was ordained as Bishop of Kition and stayed there until the time of his second death. We are informed that St Lazarus lived in Cyprus for another 30 years. (But this is in contention - with other claims that he landed in Marseilles France). St Lazarus church is heralded as the oldest most beautiful monument built in honour of the saint. The Ancient church which went through various expansions and modifications through the ages and is an edifice of the middle Byzantine period - thats around the 10th Century. Archaeological excavations showed that two earlier churches existed on the same site.

We then travel to another Larnaca village, Mosfiloti, where we visit the monastery of St Thekla. It is said to have been built by Saint Helen during her visit to Cyprus in the beginning of the 4th century AD, when she had also established the Holy Monastery of Stavrovouni. We continue to the village of Vavla where we find a 15th century Monastery called St Minas. The building is a mixture of Byzantine and Gothic styles. On we go to a winery called Xtima Christoudia in the village of Kato Drys followed by our visit to the lace making village of Lefkara for a short walk and free time to explore.

We then head North to Nicosia, the capital; here we visit the Freedom Monument thereafter free time is given to explore the old town, shopping and lunch (not included in the excursion price). You also have a chance to cross over to North Cyprus - Passport or EU ID cards is required at the checkpoint.

To end our interesting day, we head back home.

• Pick up and drop off as per the specified points
• All Local Taxes
• Refreshments
• Lunch

• Wheelchair users

• Good walking shoes
• 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 arrive 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.
• Dress appropriately for entrance into the monasteries and holy places - no shorts or tank 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.
• Travellers who wish to cross over to the Northern Territory at the Ledras Street Checkpoint in Nicosia (if there is enough time) must take Passport or EU Identity Card.
  
• All travellers must by law wear a face mask on our busses at all times during the excursion.
• All travellers must by law have with them their "CYPRUS FLIGHT PASS' on the day of 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.

• Tank tops and shorts in religious places
• Pets
• Eating on the bus
• Smoking on the bus
• Luggage or large bag

• PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Travellers who wish to cross over to the Northern Territory at the Ledras Street Checkpoint in Nicosia (if there is enough time) must take Passport or EU Identity Card.
• All travellers must by law wear a face mask on our buses at all times during the excursion.
• All travellers must by law have with them their "CYPRUS FLIGHT PASS' on the day of 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 allowed in religious places!