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Troodos Mountains: Food & Wine Villages Day Tour with Meze LunchYou’ll wind through Troodos villages tasting fresh halloumi and honey, sip Cypriot wine at a family winery, wander Lefkara’s lace-filled lanes, and linger over a meze lunch in a tiny tavern. Expect warm welcomes from locals—and leave with Cyprus under your skin.
Paphos: Sunset Cruise, Turtle Watching & Unlimited DrinksYou board a semi-submarine with 20 viewing windows and spend two hours watching the Vera K shipwreck and underwater forest from inside a dry cabin, then swim for 20 minutes at Atlantis Beach, then cruise back into the sunset with a 90% chance of seeing turtles—all while drinking from an unlimited bar. Masks and floaties are provided, and the whole experience keeps you comfortable whether you're a strong swimmer or not.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Paphos's underwater life and turtles without needing to be a confident swimmer or diver—the cabin keeps you dry and the swim stop is optional and short, so the whole experience works whether you're comfortable in water or just want to watch from inside.
Cyprus: Self-Drive Speedboat to Blue Lagoon & Sea CavesYou’ll drive your own speedboat from Latchi along Cyprus’s wild Akamas coast with a full safety briefing and map. Swim at Secret Beach, snorkel Manolis Bay’s blue shallows, and anchor in Blue Lagoon’s famous turquoise water before cruising past ancient amphora at Fontana Amorosa. It’s freedom, laughter, salt air — and you’re behind the wheel.
Paphos Luxury Dinner Cruise with Fireworks: Adults OnlyA luxury dinner cruise departing Paphos Harbour along the East coast to Atlantida Bay, with guaranteed individual tables, a three-course gourmet dinner freshly prepared on board, live vocalists and an exclusive musical show with acrobatics, and a fireworks display. Limited to 90 guests; adults only, minimum age 18. English-speaking crew; optional hotel transfers available.Is it for me?Most Paphos dinner cruises seat you at shared tables and move you between decks for different courses. This one keeps you at your own table for the entire four hours, with the show and fireworks coming to you — no moving, no strangers at your table, no interruption to the meal or the evening's flow.
Paphos: Sunset BBQ Cruise with Swimming & Live MusicYou’ll set sail from Paphos Harbour for an easygoing sunset cruise with live music and a barbecue meal out at sea. There’s time for swimming at Atlantida Bay—plus kayaks if you want them—and plenty of chances to relax as the sun drops behind Cyprus. It’s one of those evenings you might keep replaying long after you’re home.
Self-Drive Speedboat Rental Paphos: Anchor at Blue LagoonYou drive your own speedboat along the Akamas coast, stopping at the Blue Lagoon, Secret Beach, St George's Island and other bays you choose yourself. The boat includes life jackets, a cool box and a full safety briefing before you leave Latchi. You need only a car licence and the willingness to navigate by map. Half or full-day hire available.Is it for me?Book this if you want to explore the Akamas coast and the Blue Lagoon without following a group schedule or paying for a skipper — the self-drive format is what lets you anchor in the bays that suit you and stay as long as you want.
ATV Riding Paphos: Quad & Buggy Tours to Adonis BathsAn off-road quad or buggy tour from Paphos through Akamas Peninsula and national park, where you operate the vehicle yourself on forest trails to reach Adonis Baths and Lara Bay Turtle Conservation Station. The tour runs four to five hours with a live guide in English, French, Greek or Romanian; helmets and goggles are provided. A valid driver's license is required, and the entrance fee to Adonis Baths (7 EUR per person) is paid separately on arrival.Is it for me?Book a solo quad if you want to ride independently through the forest; choose a buggy if you prefer to share the drive or travel with a passenger. The four to five hour duration fits a half-day excursion without cutting into other plans in Paphos.
Nicosia Green Line & Buffer Zone Walking TourYou walk the Green Line that divides Nicosia with a local guide who knows the city's hidden corners. You see the 16th-century Famagusta Gate, cross at the Ledra Palace checkpoint, and walk Ledra Street where abandoned buildings sit next to active shops. Entrance fees and the guide's insider knowledge are included; the walk suits all fitness levels and requires a minimum of two people to depart.Is it for me?Book this if you want to understand Nicosia's division through the eyes of someone who lives there — a local guide is what turns a walk past abandoned buildings into a real story about how a city has lived on either side of a line.
Troodos Mountains: Food & Wine Day Tour with Meze LunchYou’ll taste warm halloumi in a village kitchen, share stories over meze lunch in Omodos, sample boutique wines at a family-run winery, and wander Cyprus’ Troodos mountains with a local guide who feels more like a friend than a host. Each stop brings new flavors—and moments that linger long after you leave.
Paphos: Blue Lagoon Boat Trip with BBQ & SwimmingYou board at Latchi harbour in the morning, sail past coastal landmarks for 45 minutes, then anchor at the Blue Lagoon to swim and snorkel while the crew grills lunch on deck. The boat includes BBQ food, drinks, and a return by mid-afternoon, so you're not stuck out all day.Is it for me?A good fit if you want a full morning on the water with food and swimming built in, and you don't want to arrange transport or bring your own lunch. The boat runs daily, so timing is fixed — that's what keeps the day simple.
Blue Lagoon cruise Cyprus: Swim stop with lunch and drinksA morning cruise from Latchi harbour to the Blue Lagoon in Cyprus, with a swim stop at Aphrodite's Baths on the way. The boat carries you four hours across one of the island's most scenic stretches of coast. Buffet lunch, fresh seasonal fruit and unlimited local alcoholic and soft drinks are included; the bar runs for the duration of the cruise. Hotel pickup is arranged, and an English-speaking guide travels with the group.Is it for me?The English-speaking guide means you follow the commentary without translation or a separate headset — anyone in the group who speaks English gets the full story of the coast as you cruise. If you prefer to swim and relax without a running narrative, you can step away from the guide and spend the stop floating in the lagoon instead.
Paphos Segway Tour: UNESCO Ruins & Shoreline at 8AMYou glide through Paphos's UNESCO-listed old town on a Segway, stopping at the Medieval Fort, Archaeological Park shoreline, St Paul's Pillar, and Ottoman baths. The 8am start keeps crowds light and the tour wraps by mid-morning. Includes the Segway, safety training, and one-to-one instruction before you start.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to see Paphos's main historical sites without the walking — the Segway covers the ground, the 8am start keeps it uncrowded, and you're done by mid-morning with the rest of your day open.
Paphos: Lara Bay & Adonis Falls Quad & Buggy TourYou drive your own quad bike or buggy from Paphos to two mountain swimming spots: Adonis Falls with its freezing natural pool and Lara Bay near the turtle conservation area. Goggles and petrol are included, and you get photo stops between swims. The ride is the experience as much as the destinations, and the fixed schedule means you're back by evening without having to plan transport or timing yourself.Is it for me?Book this if you want to drive yourself through mountain terrain and reach two swimming spots that are hard to reach without your own transport — the quad and buggy format is what gets you there and keeps the groups small.
Troodos Mountains & Villages: Kykkos Monastery, Wine Tasting & OmodosYou visit five mountain stops—Laneia village, Troodos Square, Kykkos Monastery with its 11th-century gold decoration, Throni tis Panagias peak, and Omodos village—with lunch at a traditional restaurant and wine tasting at a family winery included. Hotel pickup and drop-off are handled, and the small-group format means you move at a steady pace without feeling rushed. Plan for a full day out; that's what fits all five stops and the drive between them.Is it for me?Right for travelers based in Limassol who want to see the Troodos Mountains and traditional villages without arranging their own transport or navigating mountain roads. The full-day format is what makes five distinct stops and a monastery visit possible in one outing; expect to be out from early morning through late afternoon, with the coach handling all the driving between locations.
Protaras & Cape Greko: Guided Local Dives for Certified DiversYou’ll slip into Cyprus’ clear water with all scuba gear provided, choose from sites like Green Bay or DeCosta Bay with a local guide who keeps things relaxed—and maybe spot turtles or moray eels along the way. After surfacing, share stories over coffee while checking out your underwater photos. You’ll remember how easy it felt to get back in.
Limassol: Kolossi Castle, Kourion & Omodos Village Shore TourYou’ll step off your Limassol cruise ship into a day full of Cyprus contrasts: medieval castles you can touch, ancient Kourion’s wind-blown amphitheatre with its secret acoustics, quiet Omodos village lanes scented with bread and incense, plus local wine tasting that might surprise you. With a local guide leading and pickup included—it’s a shore excursion that feels personal.
Troodos Mountains: Halloumi Cheese Workshop & Foodie TourYou’ll join a small group for a day trip into the Troodos Mountains from Paphos—making halloumi cheese by hand with locals, sharing a Cypriot brunch, visiting a mountain monastery, and tasting sweets or honey along winding village roads. It’s relaxed, personal, and full of those moments you’ll remember long after you leave Cyprus.
Protaras: Blue Lagoon Cruise & Turtle Bay with Swim StopsYou board a small, adults-only yacht in Protaras and spend five hours sailing past sea caves, limestone cliffs and a ghost town, with two swim stops — one at the Blue Lagoon and one at Turtle Bay where turtles sometimes appear. Snorkelling gear, a first drink and WiFi are included; the boat has a well-stocked bar for anything else you want, and a restroom onboard. Resort transfers can be booked separately to avoid arranging your own transport to the pier.Is it for me?Book this if you want a full-day water escape without arranging your own transport or worrying about timing multiple stops — the fixed five-hour schedule and small adult-only groups mean you're not managing logistics or crowds, just swimming and watching the coastline pass.
Paphos: Village & Mountain Buggy Safari with Coffee StopYou’ll feel Cyprus under your skin on this buggy safari from Paphos: salty air by Riccos beach, rough tracks through fields, real village life with a Cyprus coffee stop, and mountain views above Asprokremmos Dam—all with a local guide who knows every twist of the road.
Troodos Mountains: Wine Tour, Village Lunch & Omodos StopYou’ll wind through Cyprus’s Troodos mountains tasting local wines with small producers, share meze lunch in Omodos village, and hear stories from your guide along the way. Expect laughter over glasses of Commandaria, quiet moments exploring old churches, and time to wander cobbled streets before heading home with new flavors lingering.
