The itinerary

Sightseeing by car

Explore Cyprus on Your Own

1 Day Troodos Mountains

  • Kykkos Monastery
  • Troodos – Mount Olympus (highest peak accessible by road and on foot)
  • One of the waterfalls:
  • Chantara

  • Caledonia

  • Milomari 

  • Omodos village (monastery, wineries, handmade silver jewelry, lunch at a local tavern)

2nd Day

  • Aphrodite’s Rock – birthplace of the goddess Aphrodite
  • Kourion (archaeological park – entrance ticket)
  • Larnaca city *salt lake *Hala Sultan Tekke Mosque
  • Optionally, instead of Larnaca, Nicosia, the capital of Cyprus (Ledra Street – crossing to the Turkish side with ID or passport)
  • Lefkara traditional village (silver jewelry, handcrafted embroidered tablecloths, napkins)

3rd Day

  • Kritou Terra – Kremioti Waterfall
  • Lunch at Kyparissos Tavern in Kathikas village
  • Sea Caves
  • St George Island (viewpoint and beach)

4th Day Agia Napa/Protaras (220 km; highway)

  • Most beautiful beaches: Nissi Beach, Fig Tree
  • Cape Greco
  • Love Bridge

5th Day Paphos

  • Archaeological Park at the harbor (House of Dionysus and mosaics)
  • Paphos Castle at the harbor (13th-century Byzantine fortress)
  • Tombs of the Kings
  • St. Paul’s Pillar
  • Upper Paphos (Pano Paphos) – the old part of Paphos with bars, restaurants, narrow streets
  • I recommend trying inexpensive Greek food at Livadia Restaurant – suvlaki or at Mixalos Tavern, the best sheftalia (traditional pork patties) in Paphos.
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