About this trip
Cyprus rewards a slower look, and this 8-day trip is built around staying in one base while venturing out to the island's ruins, castles and villages. You will see layers of history from ancient cities to crusader fortresses, alongside the everyday Mediterranean life still going on around them.
Guided day trips take you to the ancient site of Salamis and the eerie abandoned streets of Varosha, then on to Limassol for crusader castles and historic wineries. Village life features too, with olive oil tastings and sweet-making workshops giving a hands-on feel for local traditions.
Paphos adds another layer with its history, food and street art. Between excursions there are free days built in, so you can swim, relax or simply wander at your own pace rather than being on the move constantly.
What you'll do
- Explore the ancient ruins of Salamis and the abandoned city of Varosha
- Visit crusader castles and historic wineries in Limassol
- Take part in an olive oil tasting and a sweet-making workshop in a Cypriot village
- Discover Paphos's history, flavours and street art
- Free days to swim, relax or explore at your own pace from a single base
- You stay in one base for the whole 8 days rather than changing hotels
- A mix of guided day trips and free days gives a relaxed, low-pressure pace
- Departs on Thursdays, with excursions varying by arrival day
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Departing in Nov is cheapest — from £1,115, about 54% below the priciest month (Sep).
Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Paphos · 4 Nov – 5 Nov
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