Welcome to Lemesos (Limassol)
Still known to many as Limassol, Lemesos is one of Cyprus’ most underrated cities. Although fringed on its eastern edge by a glut of bland-looking developments, the core is full of character. Wrapped around a castle, the historic centre radiates out in a web of lanes where old, shuttered houses and modern boutiques lie cheek by jowl. It’s an area buzzing with cafes, bars and restaurants that are as popular with... Read More
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Kykkos Monastery Day Trip from Limassol
Start your day with a pick up between 8:50am and 09.10am. Your journey into the Troodos Mountain is spectacular, passing small villages and get a glimpse of traditional Cypriot life. As you travel high in the pine-clad Troodos Mountain you will find the Kykkos Monastery. The monastery is ornately decorated with wonderful mosaics in bright colors. It is also renowned for its wealth, with many gold icons and beautifully preserved frescoes. Have some free time during the day for a coffee and a bite to eat. Your guide fills your day with plenty of stories to unravel the history of Cyprus, piece by piece. Finally, relax upon your return to Limassol.
5-Night Cyprus Tour from Limassol
Your 5-night tour introduces you to the delights of Cyprus, including its key classical and medieval archaeological sites, fascinating divided capital of Nicosia, and the churches and villages of the beautiful Troodos Mountains. Stay in Limassol and enjoy daily tours from your hotel, with an included breakfast and dinner on each day. A range of hotel accommodation is offered, with 3-star or 4-star hotel options in Limassol. Return transfers between Paphos airport and central Limassol hotels to your Limassol tour hotel are included, as are return transfers between Larnaca airport and your Limassol tour hotel.
Double Trouble Adventure Package in Limassol
Experience Cyprus from an adventurous point of view at the adventure park. The park has been created for people seeking adventure, have fun and make great memories.Purchase your package and enjoy 1 hour in an off road 250cc caged buggy. Drive through Cypriot nature, under the watchful eye of your guide that will lead the the tour. Next up are an exhilarating 15 laps of drift go-karting. Take a tour of the surrounding mountains with the ATV’s on the 100cc go-karts modified for maximum drifting on the private track.Finally try your hand at archery. Your instructor will guide you on all the techniques at target archery.
Full Day Jeep Safari Akamas Expedition from Limassol
You will be picked up from your hotel in Limassol and transported to Akamas, known for its vast array of wild flowers in springtime and the unparalleled swimming/hiking possibilities during summer/autumn months. Akamas is an environmental wonderland not to be missed.During the day, you will stay inside the boundaries of Akamas National Park and visit some of Cyprus’ most remote yet dazzling nature monuments including the unique wave-cut rock formations with natural archways and underwater caves, the “sacred sands” of Lara, site of the world famous turtle conservation project, the giant limestone gorges and goat-filled plateaux, Akamas Forest, with its dense stands of pine and juniper, numerous volcanic peaks and deserted beaches and rocky coves with brilliantly turquoise waters.After a day of exploring, you will be returned to your hotel in Limassol.
Full Day Jeep Safari to Troodos Mountains and Kykkos Monastery from Limassol
You will be picked up from Limassol and taken to the Troodos Mountains. You will visit a traditional Cypriot coffeeshop („kapheneion“), view spectacular view points over Troodos landscape and forests.You will then have a full-tour and leisure time at the world famous Kykkos Monastery before being able to look-out over northern Cyprus from the high Troodos Mountains.There will then be a small hike (400m) to Troodos’ most fantastic natural wonder, a 20m waterfall with ice-cold mountain water cascading down rock cliff. Next will be wine-tasting at traditional a Troodos wine factory with time for shopping before being returned to your hotel.
Private Walking Tour of Limassol
Let us walk you through the old part of the town near the old port, visit the Medieval Limassol Castle where according to tradition, this is where Richard the Lionheart married Berengaria of Navarre and crowned her Queen of England in 1191. The Cyprus Medieval Museum is housed in the Medieval Castle of Lemesos with exhibits that include Medieval pottery, tombstones, superb silver Byzantine era plates, weapons, crosses and coins. The surrounding area is adorned by cafes, shops and tavernas / restaurants offering local as well as international delicacies. We then visit the new addition to Limassol's attractions The Limassol Marina where a coffee with view of the Mediterranean sea is offered.