The most popular Cypriot resort, Limassol receives tens of thousands of tourists every summer. Many guests are in a hurry to diversify their beach holidays with interesting excursions and educational trips, and therefore the question of where to go from Limassol remains relevant every year.
Travel companies working in Cyprus with Russian travelers have a huge range of excellent excursions, the program of each of which is thought out to the smallest detail.
On the island of Aphrodite
The ratings of popular tourist destinations in Cyprus invariably include:
- Grand tour, which the guides call a large sightseeing tour, where you can go from Limassol with the whole family. The route passes through the picturesque corners of Cyprus and includes a visit to the Kykkos Monastery and the local museum. Lunch in a village tavern and tasting of Cypriot wines will set the tourist in a complacent mood, and buying natural cosmetics will solve the problem of choosing souvenirs for relatives and friends. (60 euros).
- Excursion to the ghost town of Famagusta. The trip will appeal to all family members. Othello Castle will remind its participants of the story of love, deceit and jealousy sung by Shakespeare, and in the ruins of the ancient state of Salamis you can feel the breath of bygone eras. Lunch by the sea and swimming are included in the program. (70 euros).
- Gourmets will appreciate a trip to the farm, where the owners will reveal to the guests the secrets of preparing traditional Cypriot delicacies. There is also an ethnographic museum in the village of Sotira with a unique collection of lovingly collected exhibits. A sea cruise along the shores and a swim in the protected lagoon will complete the trip. (75 euros).
Trips to the beach of Aphrodite are also popular among tourists in Cyprus. According to legend, there she came out of the sea foam, and visitors to the legendary bath of the goddess of love and beauty can become younger and more beautiful if they just plunge into the sea on a small beach. The trip includes a guided tour of Paphos city, wine tasting and a Mediterranean-style lunch. (85 euros).
Over the seas, over the waves
Once in Cyprus, travelers can take advantage of the proximity of neighboring countries and buy a cruise ship ticket. Where can you go from Limassol if you want to put a couple more checkmarks in the list of visited countries?
The most popular cruise is a trip to Israel, during which tourists get acquainted with Jerusalem and Christian shrines. Depending on the program of the boat trip, it can take 1, 2 or 3 days. (from 220 euros).
Russian tourists are also leaving for Egypt. This excursion includes a visit to Cairo's sights - the pyramids at Giza, the capital's national museum and the papyrus factory. The duration of the trip can be one or two days, depending on the program.
Where can you go with children from Limassol?
Children, unlike adults, absorb everything new with much greater delight and enthusiasm. In Cyprus, you can arrange a varied excursion program, after which your child will receive a sea of vivid and positive impressions.
Young tourists love excursions to the oceanic aquarium in Protaras. Parents will also be interested in seeing hundreds of inhabitants of the Mediterranean Sea and getting to know how the eco-system of the World Ocean works. The tour usually includes a dancing fountain show. (70 euros).
Everyone loves fishing on the sea! And if a freshly caught fish is immediately cooked by an experienced captain right on the deck of the ship, then even the laziest tourist will not refuse a walk. A mini sea cruise, a picnic and a photo session against the backdrop of the azure Mediterranean waters will be a pleasant plan for a long sunny day on the island of Aphrodite. (60 euros).
All prices in the material are approximate and given as of May 2016. The indicated price is for an adult ticket. The price of a nursery is approximately 50% of the full price. The duration of most excursions around the island is from 8 hours, depending on the number of participants and the location of the hotels where they stayed.
