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8 days from £799 November 2018, February & November 2019
Cyprus - Akamas Peninsula & the Troodos Mountains
Cyprus is an ancient land of mystery, legend, beauty and love. Aphrodite rose from the sea foam near your resort of Paphos,
and took pity on Pygmalion by bringing to life his statue of the beautiful Galatea - their son was Paphos. At the crossroads
of three continents, the area has a long history of invasions, and but for its mountain ranges, whose winter snows irrigate
the island, Cyprus would be desert instead of the lush, green landscapes you now find. Paphos was the capital for 600
years and its visible archaeological legacy has led to the whole town being placed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List.
• 7 nights hb in an excellent hotel in Paphos • Three included walking excursions • No single supplement on
some dates
PROGRAMME
Day One: Fly direct to Paphos. Transfer to your hotel in Kato Paphos
(20 minutes) for seven nights half board accommodation.
Days Two to Seven: Paphos orientation walk and three included
walking excursions, private transportation included. Two of the walks
highlight the Akamas peninsula – an area of rocky coves, sandy bays
on the coast and picturesque villages inland.
Walk 1: the Akamas Peninsula. After a 45-minute northwards coach
transfer into the nature reserve area of the Akamas peninsula, you
follow the trail that Adonis used on his way to meet Aphrodite (or so
the locals say!). The area is rich in flora, including species found only
here. The walk takes 3.5 hours (5 miles), with ascents/descents of
250m.
Walk 2: Panayia and the Vouni Trail. Today’s walk starts at the village
of Panayia, one hour’s drive from Paphos. The path goes through
vineyards and amid unusual limestone rock formations. Your walk
akes about 3 hours (4.5 miles), with ascents/descents of 300m.
Before returning to Paphos, you will visit Chrysorogiatissa monastery,
3000ft up (the trail’s name, ‘Vouni’ means a ‘peak’), and founded in
1152.
Walk 3: the Troodos Mountains, 1 ½ hours drive away. These
impressive, often snow-capped, mountains are the backbone of
Cyprus - the highest peak, Mount Olympus, rises to 6000ft. This is
a 5-mile trail around the mountain starting and finishing on the road
to Chionistra, crossing ski runs and with stunning views on all sides.
There are signs indicating particular flora species on the slopes and
you will see black pines and junipers of the region growing out of the
barren rocks. 3 hours, with little ascent or descent. Apart from your
three included walking excursions, there is an optional excursion to
the capital and Green Line in Nicosia.
Day Eight: Free time until your transfer to the airport for your return
flight.
YOUR HOTEL
PIONEER BEACH HOTELHHHH Paphos (seven nights) November
The Pioneer Beach is an impressive 4-star hotel with beautifully appointed
bedrooms, public areas, international buffet style restaurant and colourful
gardens. It is a pleasant 20-minute walk along the seafront to the shopping
area and a further 10 minutes to Paphos harbour, or a short ride on the local
bus. The hotel boasts a freshwater swimming pool with Jacuzzi, an indoor
heated pool with Jacuzzi, indoor and outdoor short mat bowling facilities and
outdoor Green Bowls facilities, and a floodlit tennis court. In the hotel’s Elixir
Spa there is a heated pool, sauna, steam bath, a fully equipped gym and
a hairdressing salon. Bedrooms have balcony, satellite tv, fridge, minibar,
hairdryer, scales, make-up/shaving mirror, bathrobes and slippers, safety
deposit box, ironing facilities, espresso machine as well as tea and coffee
making facilities. (www.pioneer-cbh.com)
Please note that the hotel management reserves the right to change
the hotel to the 4-star Athena Beach, a sister hotel of the Pioneer Beach
located along the seafront half a mile closer to the port area of Paphos.
(www.athena-cbh.com)
Extend your holiday - extra week available in Paphos.
If you have friends who are not walkers interested in this itinerary, it is
featured in our Escorted Holidays brochure with a touring programme.
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Please refer to the enclosed ‘Dates and Flight Information’ for details of departure dates, prices and flights.