Coach Excursion (Russian) - Orthodox Churches

• 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 Virgin Mary of Chrisospiliotissa Church (approx. 30 mins)
• Visit the Church of Saint Kyprianos & Saint Justin (Meniko Village) and coffee break (approx. 50 mins)
• Visit 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 Virgin Mary of Trooditissa Monastery (approx. 40 mins)
• Return to Larnaca

We start our tour and travel in the direction of Nicosia to the small village of Deftera, where we come upon an ancient hidden church built out of the rock of the cliff face - Iero Spileo Virgin Mary Chrisospiliotissas Church. Here the guide will take you through the narrow passage to the room of the little church. We then continue to Meniko for a coffee break followed by the visit of the church of Saint Kyprianos and Saint Justin. We then head west 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. A short stop will be held at Throni square for photos. We continue our journey to a Troodos view point for photos and onto Prodromos village for lunch (optional extra). On our return journey we stop at the Virgin Mary of Trooditissa Monastery before we return to our starting points.

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

• 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 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

• 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 allowed in religious places!