Excursions on the island

Even for those of our clients who have been to Cyprus many times there are always excursions that will add to the appreciation of what the island has to offer.

Our representatives will be able to book these for you locally. Some are only available in particular villages where an old lady will demonstrate how to make ‘Halloumi’, the traditional Cyprus cheese or ‘Soujouko’ a mixture of almonds and walnuts covered with layers of crystallised grape juice.

There are coach excursions from both the Paphos and Limassol areas to the mountain villages and monasteries and also to the interesting village of Lefkara and the much underrated capital Nicosia. Those who know Cyprus well will tell youthat it is the very heavily forested  mountains and their villages which give the true flavour of the island. Cyprus has one of the most respected forestry departments in the Eastern Mediterranean and the Middle East.

Many of our clients hire a car and explore the island on their own, but sometimes it is interesting to have a guid  take you through the history and places which have created the modern Cyprus.

Then of course Cyprus is an ideal place from which to visit Cairo on a one two or three night stay. Prices include the return air fare, accommodation, transfers, a guided tour of the pyramids and the Cairo museum and start at a little under £300 per person for a one night stay. There are several optional excursions that can be added. Lebanon, Jordan, and Israel are also available on a similar basis and make an interesting side trip to a two  week stay in a villa on the island. All flights are with Cyprus Airways, Egypt Air or Royal Jordanian.

There are also some excursions by land  rover organised by very environmentally conscious operators that will take you to mountain areas and river valleys that cannot easily be reached by normal excursions. These, often geologically  themed, trips are extremely interesting and will show a side of the island than no amount of individual exploring can provide.