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Cyprus: Coast & Troodos Mountains - Extended

The Three Faces of Cyprus
 

Holiday Highlights

Akamas Peninsula | A stretch of coastline peppered with secluded, sandy coves.
Paphos Archaeological Park | See some of the world’s finest Roman mosaics.
The traditional village life | Of the Krasochoria wine region.
Kalopanayiotis | Don’t miss the UNESCOlisted monastery here.
Unforgettable views | In the Troodos Mountains, especially from Madari Ridge.
Price from
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Cyprus: Coast & Troodos Mountains - Extended. 9 nights
Price from
£1090pp
+44 (0)1653 617001 Call now
Price from
£1090pp
Cyprus: Coast & Troodos Mountains - Extended. 9 nights
Price from
£1090pp
+44 (0)1653 617001 Call now
 

Holiday information

 

A walking holiday on Cyprus

Discover timeless Cyprus on this self-guided, three-centre walking holiday, with hire car included. Staying at friendly accommodation that offers fabulous hospitality, you can visit key archaeological sites and enjoy a varied choice of nature trails and other walks with superb views.
It's little wonder that the gods, Aphrodite and Apollo, made this remarkable and stunningly beautiful island their home. Green fertile valleys, perfect for the cultivation of vines and olive groves, nestle beneath the backdrop of rugged, pine-clad mountains; while golden beaches and quiet coves dot a spectacular coast, studded with important archaeological sites and lapped by sparkling seas.

This fabulous three-centre holiday begins by the coast, amid the goat-grazed hillsides and azure seascapes of the sublime Akamas peninsula. You then head south-east to experience the traditional village life of the Krasochoria wine region, before venturing into the heart of the Troodos for superb mountain walking from our high-quality final base in the island’s highest inhabited valley.
 
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Itinerary

The key to Inntravel holidays is flexibility. You can start on the day of your choice, and are free to add extra nights.
  • The average maximum daytime temperatures and monthly rainfall relate to the nearest weather station and are intended as a guide only.

    In the mountains, temperatures will often be lower than the figures given above for the coast.
    Average temperatures and rainfall
      Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
    °C 14 15 17 21 25 29 32 32 30 26 21 16
    mm 97 75 56 25 15 4 2 3 3 27 49 102
  • Arrival in Polis Chryosochous
    Night 1: at the Aphrodite Beach Hotel in nearby Polis Chryosochous (the first of 3 nights here).
    As your first night's accommodation is on the day of travel, Day 1 is your first day of walking.
  • Choice of walks within a 10-minute drive of Polis Chryosochous: 10km to 14km
    You are within easy reach of a selection of walking trails, plus historical sites such as the Polis Archaeological Museum.

    Akamas Peninsula: 14km, 5hrs; ascent/descent 430m
    Starting from the famous Baths of Aphrodite, a natural grotto, you follow the coastline past scattered, quiet coves. The return leg takes you on a steady climb up onto the backbone of the Akamas Peninsula from where you have views towards the Bay of Chrysochou.

    Aphrodonis Trail: 10km, 4.5hrs; ascent/descent 450m
    This walk is a combination of two marked nature trails – 'Adonis' and 'Aphrodite'. You begin with an ascent along the Adonis Nature Trail to the heights of the peninsula and continue along the panoramic Aphrodite Trail via the ruins of Pyrgos tis Reginas (Queen’s Tower). From here, you ascend via some truly spectacular coastal viewpoints, before looping back down to the Baths of Aphrodite. The paths are narrow in places, and there is a (fairly short) steep rocky stretch dropping down to the Baths where you need to watch your footing.

    Smigies Nature Trail: 12km, 4.5hrs; ascent/descent 330m
    Enjoy an easy circuit inland from the nearby village of Neo Chorio with far-reaching views over both sides of the Akamas Peninsula.
     
    Explore the Akamas Peninsula
    Akamas Peninsula: 14km
    Aphrodonis Trail: 10km
    Smigies Nature Trail: 13.5km
  • Drive from Polis Chryosochous to Lofou
    On today’s drive, we suggest stopping in Paphos to visit the archaeological park whose Roman mosaics are considered to be some of the most impressive in the world. Your next destination is the village of Lofou, in the heart of the Krasochoria wine region, where you stay for three nights at the agrovino belonging to Costas Violaris. 
  • Choice of walks within easy driving distance of Lofou: 6.5km to 13km
    Lofou is located in the heart of the Krasochoria wine region, in the foothills of the mountains, and our walking options introduce you to this beautiful landscape. You could also, if you wish, drive the short distance south to admire the breathtaking ancient city of Kourion, overlooking Episkopi Bay.

    Around Lofou: 13km, 5hrs; ascent/descent 475m
    You descend through a landscape of chalk-white, abandoned terraces to reach the village of Silikou with its small café and museum of traditional life, before ascending through terraces of olives, almonds and cherries. Linger over your picnic beside a little Byzantine church while enjoying views of the mountains.

    Vineyards of Omodos: 12.5km, 5hrs; ascent/descent 505m
    Explore the picturesque town of Omodos, with its cobbled streets, monastery church and interesting lace museum, before setting out through vineyards and over a ridge for far-reaching views. On your return, sample the local wines in the village winery (open all year).

    The Roses of Agros: 6.5km, 2.5hrs; ascent/descent 300m
    Discover the rose-growing village of Agros, where the annual Rose Petal Festival is held every May. Enjoy a gentle walk through mixed woodland and terraced valleys that leads to the ‘House of Roses’ (where the rose water is distilled) and Nikki’s homemade sweetshop.

    Pouziari & Kaledonia trails: 8km, 3hrs; ascent/descent 460m
    Follow two nature trails, 'Pouziari' and 'Kaledonia Falls', on a challenging yet rewarding walk up through a delightful hidden world of lush vegetation to the pretty Kaledonia Waterfall, with the option of extending your route via a third – ‘Persephone’ – nature trail.
    Enjoy a challenging but rewarding route to the Kaledonia Waterfall
    Around Lofou: 13km
    Vineyards of Omodos: 11km
    The Roses of Agros: 6.5km
    Pouziari and Kaledonia trails: 8km
  • Drive from Lofou to Kalopanayiotis
    Roughly an hour’s – increasingly spectacular – drive north from Lofou is the village of Kalopanayiotis, clinging to a steep hillside in the Marathasa Valley, where you stay at Casale Panayiotis for three nights. The village itself is worthy of exploration: it has a rich Byzantine heritage, with six chapels and the UNESCO-listed Agios Ioannis Lambadistis monastery, with its astonishing frescoes and small museum.
  • Choice of walks from Kalopanayiotis: 9km to 14km
    There is great walking from here – in our view, the best in the Troodos: seek out the small church of Panagia Asinou, follow the Atalante Trail around the peak of Mount Olympus, or explore the Madari Ridge – a highlight for many with its incredible views.

    Around Kalopanayiotis: 9km, 3.5hrs; ascent/descent 420m
    Explore the quiet heart of the Marathasa Valley on this route from your hotel, which includes an optional ascent to a fabulous viewpoint over the village.

    Madari Ridge: 12km, 4.5hrs; ascent/descent 650m
    This fabulous walk offers panoramic views from the ridge to both the northern Turkish coast and over southern Cyprus. At the end of the ridge stands Cyprus’s second highest peak, Mount Adelfoi (1,612 metres), topped by a fire watch tower which you can climb. The route is accompanied by botanical signs identifying over 50 plants, bushes and trees, while the descent from the ridge takes you through pretty mixed woodland, including a stand of Cyprus cedars.

    Agios Theodoros to Panagia Asinou: 13km, 4hrs; ascent/descent 470m
    It’s only a 35km drive through the pretty Solea valley to the start of this walk, and an even prettier onwards stroll to reach one of Cyprus’s most famous small churches. Wandering past orchards and olive groves, you rise through lightly shaded woodland to cross the pass of Selladi Zefkis before reaching the church known as Panagia Asinou, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Nearby, you’ll find the Forviotissa taverna, which offers refreshments to the weary traveller.

    Atalante & Mount Olympus: 14km, 4.5hrs; ascent/descent 185m
    Explore the flanks of Mount Olympus, the island’s highest peak (1,952 metres), as you walk across pine-covered slopes that offer constant views through the trees towards the distant coast. (Path may be closed early in the season due to snow.)
    The fabulous Madari Ridge walk
    Around Kalopanayiotis: 9km
    Madari Ridge: 12km
    Agios Theodoros to Panagia Asinou: 13km
    Atalante and Mount Olympus: 14km
 

Accommodation

Your accommodation is pleasingly eclectic.

In Polis Chryosochous we recommend adding an extra night if you’d like a day of relaxation by the sea.
 

Options to extend or shorten your stay

 
Prices & travel options
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  • 9 nights: 03 February 2025 - 31 May 2025 & 01 September 2025 - 31 December 2025

    Start any day | End by latest date(s) shown above

    Starting Price Single room
    3 - 28 Feb 2025 n/a £1050 £375
    1 - 31 Mar 2025 n/a £1095 £375
    1 - 30 Apr 2025 n/a £1290 £390
    1 - 22 May 2025 n/a £1345 £380
    1 - 30 Sep 2025 n/a £1660 £380
    1 - 31 Oct 2025 n/a £1545 £380
    1 Nov - 13 Dec 2025 n/a £1090 £380
    14 - 22 Dec 2025 n/a £1125 £400
    3rd & 4th person discount -£150 to -£430
    Single traveller supplement £150 to £430

    Includes accommodation, meals and services integral to the holiday as described, plus walking notes and maps, but no travel from the UK, nor any connecting travel from the airport unless stated below.

    Price includes: 9 days' category B car hire (eg Citroen C3 or similar with air conditioning and manual transmission)

    Driving time to first hotel: 1h from Paphos, 2h from Larnaca
    Driving time from last hotel: 2h to Paphos, 2h to Larnaca

    Book your flights through us and we'll find the best route and times to suit you. Please contact us to find out more about our flight booking service. We can also book connecting travel - see below.

  • Room upgrades (£ per person per night)

    Aphrodite Beach Hotel, Polis Chryosochous
    Deluxe double with terrace & sea view: 03 Feb - 31 May 2025 £21
    Deluxe double with terrace & sea view: 01 Sep - 31 Dec 2025 £23
    Suite double with terrace & sea view: 03 Feb - 31 May 2025 £49
    Suite double with terrace & sea view: 01 Sep - 31 Dec 2025 £54
    Casale Panayiotis, Kalopanayiotis
    Junior suite: 03 Feb - 31 May 2025 £19
    Junior suite: 01 Sep - 31 Dec 2025 £19
    'Superior studio plus': 03 Feb - 31 May 2025 £12
    'Superior studio plus': 01 Sep - 31 Dec 2025 £12
    'Superior suite': 03 Feb - 31 May 2025 £58
    'Superior suite': 01 Sep - 31 Dec 2025 £62

    Extra nights (£ per person per night) in a double or single room

    Prices include an extra day's car hire
    Agrovino Lofou, Lofou (with dinner) Double room Single room
    03 Feb - 31 Mar 2025 £119 £152
    01 Apr - 31 May 2025 £130 £163
    01 Sep - 31 Oct 2025 £150 £183
    01 Nov - 31 Dec 2025 £130 £163
    Casale Panayiotis, Kalopanayiotis (B&B) Double room Single room
    03 Feb - 03 Apr 2025 £130 £204
    04 Apr - 16 Apr 2025 £160 £245
    17 Apr - 31 May 2025 £130 £204
    01 Sep - 31 Oct 2025 £150 £226
    01 Nov - 31 Dec 2025 £130 £208
  • RECOMMENDED AIRPORT(S):
    Paphos or Larnaca

    Travelling from the UK

    Travelling from outside the UK

    If you are flying from outside Europe,  you may need to fly via another airport. To discuss onward connecting travel to the start of your holiday, please contact us.

    Travelling from outside the UK
    We have many years' experience catering for customers who live outside the UK, and will be happy to make tailored arrangements to fit with your plans.

    You have two options:

    1) Book your own flights to London, from where we can book flights and onward connecting travel to your hotel.

    2) Book your own flights direct to an airport appropriate to your chosen holiday. You can either make your own way from the airport to the hotel, or we'll be happy to book onward connecting travel for you. Please consult with us before booking your flights, so that we can advise you on the suitability of your proposed route and timings.
    Outward route Airline
    Belfast Intl. - Paphos jet2 
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    Birmingham - Larnaca Blue Air,  TUI 
    Birmingham - Paphos jet2,  TUI 
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    Bournemouth - Paphos Ryanair,  TUI 
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    Bristol - Larnaca easyJet,  TUI 
    Bristol - Paphos easyJet,  jet2,  TUI 
    Outward route Airline
    Cardiff - Paphos TUI 
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    Nottingham East Midlands - Paphos jet2,  TUI 
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    Edinburgh - Larnaca jet2 
    Edinburgh - Paphos easyJet,  jet2,  TUI 
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    Exeter - Paphos TUI 
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    Glasgow - Larnaca jet2,  TUI 
    Glasgow - Paphos jet2,  TUI 
    Outward route Airline
    Leeds Bradford - Larnaca jet2 
    Leeds Bradford - Paphos jet2,  TUI 
    Outward route Airline
    Liverpool - Larnaca easyJet 
    Outward route Airline
    Gatwick - Larnaca easyJet,  TUI 
    Gatwick - Paphos British Airways,  easyJet,  TUI 
    Outward route Airline
    Heathrow - Larnaca British Airways 
    Outward route Airline
    Luton - Larnaca Blue Air,  TUI 
    Luton - Paphos easyJet,  TUI 
    Outward route Airline
    Stansted - Larnaca jet2,  TUI 
    Stansted - Paphos jet2,  Ryanair,  TUI 
    Outward route Airline
    Manchester - Larnaca TUI 
    Manchester - Paphos easyJet,  jet2,  TUI 
    Outward route Airline
    Newcastle - Larnaca TUI 
    Newcastle - Paphos jet2,  TUI 
    Outward route Airline
    Norwich - Paphos TUI 
    Travelling from outside the UK

    If you are flying from outside Europe,  you may need to fly via another airport. To discuss onward connecting travel to the start of your holiday, please contact us.

    This list of flight options should be used as a guide only, and you should check each airline’s website for current routes, frequency and schedules. Not all flights operate daily, and may not run for the entire season. You should also heed the latest flight arrival time and earliest flight departure time stated in the connecting travel section, as it may not be possible to arrange connecting travel outside these times. Please do not book your flights until we have confirmed your accommodation to you. Alternatively, our expert reservations team will be happy to offer advice and to make flight bookings for you for any of the options listed above. We charge £35 per person for our flight booking service. Your flights are then covered by our package-booking conditions, which give you greater protection in the event of delay or cancellation, as well as providing ATOL cover.

What is included
  • 9 nights
  • 4 dinners
    9 breakfasts
  • route notes and maps
  • GPS navigation
  • 9 days' category B car hire
 
Reviews

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All 9 reviews
  • Susan
    01 November 2023

    The 3 locations in Cyprus are very attractive and varied.  Some of the walking routes are challenging and the steep paths eroded when we were walking in November.  We had wonderful weather however! We would have welcomed advice about shortening a couple of the walks (by taking the car along a road for example). If you want to swim on walks from Neo Chorio rubber shoes are advisable becasue of rocks. The family run Taverna in Lofou is delightful.  Wonderful restaurant called Nous near where you  park the car for Casale Panayiotis in Katopanayiotis, serving fine French food. We enjoyed the Artemis Trail (7km) on transfer day from Lofou - definitely an easier walk than the others!

  • Mr P Smith
    Woking
    11 October 2023

    This holiday offers attractive, varied walking as well as the chance to explore some fascinating archaelogical sites.

  • anon
    07 October 2023

    The most stimulating and relaxing trip imaginable. We managed to do plenty of walking and see many of the sites, including seven of the UNESCO churches in the mountains - eight, in fact, but one was impossible to get into - the classical sites (Pafos, Kourion, Amathous, Apollo Hylates) and Choirokoitia Neolithic site, as well as Panagia Angelokisti outside Larnaca. The most magical churches were Panagia tou Araka (outside Loundera, a beautiful schlepp), and P Angelokisti. Far too much to eat. We were almost washed away, struck by lightning etc, on the Kaledonia trail, and had to abandon a day's walking because of the resulting landslides.  Apple Weather denied it was raining (30mm fell in a little over an hour). They got no further than "partly cloudy". The Cypriots were serious, charming, hospitable in a rather reserved way. Thank you for drawing our attention to the possibility of this journey.

  • Anon
    06 June 2023

    We found the overall topography too similar & bland. Every trail was rubbly & dry with little protection from the sun. Having done other walks with Inntravel this was underwhelming in the extreme.

  • Anon
    28 April 2023

    This holiday gave us an excellent opportunity to experience some really lovely, quiet areas of Cyprus. We often walked the whole day without seeing another soul along the walk. The abundance and aroma of wild flowers and trees in bloom, along with the varied wildlife will be a lasting memory. 

  • Mrs C Sutton
    Bristol
    24 April 2023

    We thoroughly enjoyed our holiday, it was our first visit to Cyprus and we immediately felt very at home, the people are really friendly, accommodation lovely and the food generally good. We experienced "Three Faces of Cyprus" both geographically and meteorologically, even in May the weather was mixed, we had lovely warm sunshine, cold with hail, and heavy rain with thunder and lightning, so always be prepared with your walking gear. In fact the weather did restrict us being able to walk on all the allotted days, so, oh dear! We'll just have to go back again to complete all the walks, what a shame!

  • Mr J Marsh
    Altrincham
    04 October 2022

    We have done many Inn Travel Holidays, and this was up with the best of them.  The walking was excellent, although the unusually hot weather made the walks from Neo Chorio tougher than they would have been in cooler conditions; but the compensation was lovely bathing in a warm sea on the first walk. The mountain walking was fabulous.

     

    The 3 places we stayed could not have been more different, and all were charming in their very different ways;  Dora was a very thoughtful hostess at Neo Chorio.  Costas' Taverna at Loftus was full of character and good homely food, and Costas played the bazooka for us on our final night.  Casale Panayiotis is a very classy establishment, which made a delightful end to the holiday.

     

    We also enjoyed the cultural opportunities, visiting the outstanding Roman mosaics and the amazing tombs near Paphos, as well as the monasteries in the Troodos mountains.  The Cypriot people were unfailingly charming and hospitable.  We would unhesitatingly recommend the holiday, and fell in love with Cyprus.

  • Mr S Lawrence
    London
    19 September 2022

    Cyprus is an exceptional destination for wonderful mountainous walking, as long as you are prepared for the high temperatures. We found it an exceptional experience and it is in our top 3 Inntravel destinations.

  • Dr S Webster
    Wokingham
    05 May 2022

    We enjoyed the combination of a sunny, relaxing Mediterranean holiday, walking in stunning landscapes, beaches and peaceful countryside.
 

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  • Yes, prior to going on holiday you will be able to download GPX tracks so that you can follow your route on your smartphone or dedicated GPS device if you wish. It’s entirely up to you whether or not you use them – our detailed, step-by-step route notes remain the principal means of guiding you from A to B – but we provide them as a secondary means of navigation for additional reassurance when walking.
  • We can book a wide range of routes from the UK with a variety of airlines. As well as being more convenient for you to book all elements of your holiday together, it also means that we’ll accept liability for your travel arrangements, so if things go wrong, such as the airline going bust, we’ll make suitable alternative arrangements for you. The fee for this service is £35 per person (£15 for children aged 2-11). More information on flights >
  • We can’t book flights that originate outside the UK, but if you wanted to book your own flights to London (or elsewhere in the UK), we can make all onward travel arrangements (including flights) from there. Alternatively, if you are booking your own flights to an airport in continental Europe that’s appropriate for your holiday, we can book onward rail travel and/or taxis. More information about how we can tailor holidays for customers outside the UK >
  • Since our holidays are self-guided, we recommend calling us for a chat about your plans before making a booking, especially if it’s the first time you’ve booked with us.
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  • Yes, it’s something we insist on, even for holidays in the UK. The vast majority of holidays go smoothly, but when things go wrong, it can be expensive to put them right. Buying a new pair of walking boots after your suitcase is stolen mightn’t seem so bad, but the bill for being airlifted down from a mountain with a broken leg or flown home while still recovering from an illness or accident can incur a five or six-figure bill.

    Many insurers offer travel insurance (you can find details on our insurance page of a policy that you may like to consider if you are a UK resident), but you do need to make sure that you’re covered for medical emergencies – including falling ill with Covid-19 while on holiday – and repatriation. We also recommend that you are covered for other eventualities, such as cancellation and loss of luggage and passports.

    When you purchase a policy, be sure to check that it covers the activities you'll be doing on holiday and that it is adequate for your own individual needs.
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  • It is your responsibility to ensure you are in possession of the correct travel documents, with the correct validity. If you’re a UK citizen, you need a full British passport to travel to Cyprus, but not a visa (please note, however, that a new travel authorisation system is being introduced). If you are a citizen of another country, you’ll need to check requirements with the national embassy or your own consulate.

    Current information regarding vaccinations and travel health advice for UK citizens can be found through the Travel Health Pro website. You must make sure you have adequate insurance cover for illness, accidents and repatriation (see the insurance question). You should also apply for a Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) if your EHIC has expired (if you have a still-valid EHIC, you can use this until it expires).
  • The official languages are Greek and Turkish. The currency is the Euro. Cypriot time is GMT/UTC + 2. It uses Daylight Saving Time, so in summer is on BST + 2.
  • The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides up-to-date, country-by-country travel advice, as well as information on security, local laws, passports and visas for UK citizens.

    If you live outside the UK, see our essential travel information page for a list of relevant websites.
  • You are the best judge of your child’s/children’s capabilities. We are happy to take bookings for families of older children/teenagers if they walk regularly, love the outdoors and are comfortable with the distances and ascent/descent involved. Please note that the bedrooms at most of the accommodation we use will normally only sleep a maximum of 3 people, and sometimes only 2.
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