Tours in Cyprus should definitely be on everyone’s to visit list. Cyprus is a gem island in the Mediterranean. Surrounded by pristine seas with long stretches of sand, compelling culture, ancient cities.
Visa
Travelers who are European nationals do not require a visa to enter Cyprus. Travelers who are British, Australian, Canadian and USA do not need a visa if they stay in Cyprus for up to 90 days.
Check with the Consulate or embassy of that country to guide you through the process of applying for a visa if you need it.
Time Zone
Eastern European Time. Cyprus is one hour ahead of Malta
Best time to go on Tours in Cyprus
The climate in Cyprus is more or less the same as the Mediterranean climate, where the best days of Summer and also peak season is between June and September, when most tourists travel, especially those who travel for the party life in Ayia Napa.
The best time for those who want to enjoy the less crowded areas or trekking would be between April and beginning of June. A good time for trekking is also November and early December as the trails will not be so dry and there will still be a nice breeze.
Vaccines
You do not need vaccinations if you are an EU traveller. However, those outside of the EU may require vaccinations. It is best to check this with your doctor.
Most travelers are recommended to take the following vaccinations however this depends on travellers region; Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B and Rabies.
Currency
As in most European Countries the currency in Cyprus is the Euro.
Food
If you love Greek food, Cyprus will give you a taste of this delicious type of food. Tapas, platters, dips and local wine are famous in Cyprus.
The traditional meal is a lot of small portions with a variety of foods to taste from such as olives, Halloumi, Hummus, pitta bread and chickpeas, then main course and finish off with dessert or coffee.
The Cypriot cuisine is well known for its Souvla or Souvlaki, which is pieces of meat on a long skewer and slow cooked for a more tender taste.
Top Tours in Cyprus; by interest
Nature & trekking
For those who would prefer their tours in Cyprus to include nature and trekking, Cedar Valley Paphos Forest has a combination of the both.
Aphrodite hiking trail is another place where travelers can walk around admiring the beautiful scenic views. This is one of the easy to moderate treks for those who simply love nature.
Troodos Nature trails have a variety of nature depending on your level of trekking and how many hours you would like to trek. You can start from the top of the mountain and make you way down to enjoy the beauty of the natural waterfalls and all round nature in the forest!
Sightseeing
Ayia Napa in Cyprus is well known for the beaches and of course, its night life. Tours in Cyprus can be for everyone, you just have to know where to go to adapt it for the people you are travelling with.
For those who love history the Ayia Napa Monastery is nice to visit if you are taking a walk around the city. Some of the major attractions in Cyprus are Nissi Beach, Paphos, Limassol, Cape Greco.
To make your sightseeing more exciting, you can rent out a quad bike to visit these places. To rent a quad bike you must be 25 years or over and have a driving license.
Nissi beach is one of the most popular beaches close to Ayia Napa center. It has the most beautiful blue sea which starts very shallow and gets deeper the more you swim out. Around the beach is a the Nissi beach Bar, where you can sit down for some cocktails and enjoy the music. In the peak of Summer, Nissi beach is well known for its foam parties, dance contests, well know DJ’s and all kinds of fun.
There are various types of watersports you can do in Nissi beach such as use of jet skis and banana boats and there is also a diving center.
Paphos has some of the best seafood restaurants around. It is a town worth visiting with its nice beaches. One of the most beautiful beaches is Coral Bay.
Limassol is a city worth visiting, with its different restaurants and coffee shops and just a stroll for the scenery.
Ayia Napa is both for families and for friends or even for those hens and bachelor’s parties as it is popular for its nightlife with different themed bars and clubs next to each other. You can bar hop all night long and enjoy the diversity of each club.
It is a very touristic place during the day which leaves you with a lot to do such as, walk around the center of Ayia Napa, where there are some shops, souvenir shops, restaurants or simply catch a boat ride to take you to some of the major attractions in the vicinity.
Shopping
Nicosia has one of the biggest shopping malls in Cyprus, with a variety of shops of different brands.
There is also a large food court with the most famous food companies.
Culture
Cyprus has the northern Turkish culture and the southern part is influenced by the Greek side of the country. They respect people according to their age and job title. Older people are wise and are mostly respected.
Cuisine
Cypriot food is mostly small dishes with different foods both hot and cold. What would tours in Cyprus be without some delicious traditional cuisine. Starters include dips with their specialty of yogurt dip which is made with garlic, cucumber and olive oil, together with some pitta bread and salads
Mousakka, with pork of beef , eggplant , bechamel sauce and potatoes is one of their traditional dishes, alongside the popular Souvlakia which are made of chicken, pork or lamb on a skewer.
Children Theme Parks
Cyprus has two parks suitable for kids. One is situated in Ayia Napa which is called Water World Park and the other is in Paphos called Aphrodite Water park. Both making tours in Cyprus worth your while with kids.
Water World is an Ancient Greece themed waterpark which has various water slides for families and also for adults who want to experience a fun day on water slides and even some relaxation and fun in the wave pools.
There are also VIP areas where you can relax and enjoy the comfort and luxurious couch beds accompanied by a good bottle of wine.
Another family orientated park is the Aphrodite water park in Paphos is with different water slides for all ages. It has free fall slides for those who love some adrenaline.
Perfect day out for families or friends who want to have some fun and just cool off!