History & Culture
With more than 10,000 years of history and culture, Cyprus boasts a number of significant archaeological and historical sites, from the painted Byzantine churches of the Troodos region to the Greco-Roman UNESCO-listed treasures of Paphos. Our classical coach excursions offer your guests the opportunity to visit some of these key sites accompanied by a professional guide who will bring the vivid history of the island to life.
• Bitter Lemons (Untouched North)
Named after the book of the same name by Lawrence Durrell, this tour takes guests across the Green Line to some of Northern Cyprus’ most beautiful sites including the once-magnificent Bellapais Abbey and the charming harbour of Kyrenia
• Byzantine Churches
There are no less than 10 Byzantine churches in the Troodos region listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. This tour will take guests to a selection of arguably the finest painted churches in the area as well as the picturesque village of Kakopetria built in traditional style
• Medieval Cyprus (Kolossi and Limassol Castle)
Limassol is home to not one but two Medieval castles, both have a chequered history and boast famous previous residents. Limassol Castle is said to have been the setting for Richard the Lionhearts’ wedding whereas Kolossi was once the headquarters of the Knights Templar.
• Spirit of Famagusta
A fascinating but poignant visit to the town where time has stood still; abandoned in 1974 following the Turkish invasion, this once popular holiday resort is now a ghost town
• Cultural Highlights (Curium, Temple of Apollo, Omodhos)
Taking in some of the Limassol regions most popular sites; including the impressive Greco-Roman site of Curium, the Temple of Apollo and a visit to the picturesque wine-producing village of Omodhos.
• Nicosia: A Divided Capital
A fascinating visit to the last divided capital in Europe that combines the cultural highlights of the South of the city with shopping and a glimpse across the Green Line.
• Best of the West (Aphrodite’s Rock, Paphos Mosaics, Curium)
The archaeological treasures of the West of the island are on offer with this fascinating tour that follows in the footsteps of the ancients providing an insight into life in the Greco-Roman world.
• Tombs of the Kings (Aphrodite’s Rock, Tombs of the Kings, Paphos)
The highlight of the tour is a visit to the ancient necropolis known as the Tombs of the Kings; the monumental underground tombs date back to the 4th century BC.