“Cycling Panorama: Sun and Culture” Larnaka – Agia Napa – - 5day Package

This tour is offered as a self guided tour or you can ride it as a guided tour with a professional local cycling guide

Technical Details  Total distance: 177km  Difficulty: Low with some short hilly sections  Road Surface: Asphalt with sections of gravel road and cycle path  Bike to be used: All bike types – Roadbikes – MTBikes and Trekking bikes  Traffic: You may find moderate traffic at small parts of day 1 (all the route), day 2 (near Agia Napa) and day 5 ( to Governors beach and in the city of Limassol)

 Day 1: Distance 20km on paved road

You arrive at Airport where the route for day 1 starts. If you have rented a bike our service will make sure that you receive the bike on time at the airport. If you carry your own bike you can use any area of the Airport building to set-up your bike. If you need more air in the tires there is a petrol station just 300m from the airport on your way out.

Riding towards Larnaca, the city center, you will be passing Hala Sultan Tekke and the Salt lake of Larnaka.

When you reach the city you can visit the Medieval castle, St. Lazarus church, the Palm Tree Promenade and the Pierides Museum and the Marina. Overnight stay in Larnaca or

 Day 2: Distance 60km on paved road

From Larnaka or Oroklini you ride initially along the coast of Dhekelia up to Ormidhia. From there you head inland towards and Liopetri river. From there you pass through Agia Napa and finally reach the Cape Greko. In Agia Napa you can visit the Agia

Napa Monastery and “Thalassa (sea) Museum”. Your final destination is Cape Greko just 5km away from Agia Napa center.

Overnight stay in Agia Napa.

 Day 3: Distance 48km on paved road. From 32,2km to 35km the road surface is loose (off road) From 44km to 48km the route has several short hills. Bikes with high gears will make your ride more comfortable.

From Agia Napa you will be transfered with your bike and luggage to in Larnaka where you will start your third day. From Meneou you ride along the Rigena’s Fort, the Aggeloktisti church in Kiti, the Camel Park in . After a short break in Anafotida you are now ready to start your last part of the third day. Next destination is Agios Theodoros and ’s Environmental center.

Overnight stay in Traditional Houses in Skarinou or Tochni, where day 4 will starts.

 Day 4 Distance 30km on mixed terrain and several short hills along the route.

Your day experience starts in Tochni where you can visit the St Konstantine and Eleni church. From there you ride towars the north side of Choirokitia where you can learn how the tradtiotional cheese “halloumi” is made and taste fresh made halloumi. Then you can visit Choirokitia’s Neolithic settlement and Kalavasos tenta. After that you can return back to your accommodation.

 Day 5

Distance 38km on paved and gravel roads.

Our next tour begins from your accommodation location towards Limassol where you will be ending your 5 day bike tour of Cyprus Eurovelo route. On your way you pass along the coast on the white rocks of Governors beach, the Ag. Georgios Alamanos Monastery and the Amathous archeological site. The last part of the route is along the Limassol seafront where you have access to cycle path next to the main road.

Your 5 day adventure on a bike comes to an end. Transfer back to Larnaca Aiport is offered on this day or you may extend your stay in Cyprus.

Prices

Bike rental range is €10 to €25 per day Bus ticket between cities €7 – (Buses do not carry bikes)

Package price from €550 on 3 star accommodation and traditional houses. Not included The above price includes  Bike and helmet  Accommodation on Half Board for 4 nights. rental  Maps  Bike guide  Transfer from Agia Napa to Meneou on day 3  Insurance  Luggage transfer for each day  Entrance fees at Museums etc