Excursions from Ayia Napa cover all the main tourist points of Cyprus, regardless of whether you like cultural trips, nature trips or recreational trips for outdoor activities.
Boat trip to Protaras
Excursion to Protaras - the most common in Cyprus: from Ayia Napa, the ship is heading for a small rocky bay, which the Cypriots call Stone Castles. On the shore there are hiking trails, but it is better to appreciate the beauty of the coast from the sea. Following the cape, the ship stops in the Bay of Konos for bathing, this is one of the mandatory points of any tour of Cyprus with the departure from the port of Ayia Napa. Next, you will see the picturesque Gulf of Inzhiroff Trees, Protaras itself and the Ammochostos, occupied by the Turks.
In Cyprus, sea excursions from Ayia Napa are organized every day from 09:00 to 15:00. Transfer from the port to the hotel and meals are included in the ticket price. Approximate price of the tour from Ayia Napa to Protaras: adult ticket - € 50, child - € 20.
Catching octopuses in Larnaca
Perhaps the most original excursion from Ayia Napa to Cyprus is participation in a kind of fishing. Those for whom rest aboard a cruise yacht seems too passive pastime, can fish in the Larnaca Bay. Here you can try your hand at catching octopuses. You will be provided with the necessary gear and experienced assistants will teach you to catch marine life.
The route runs near the site of a long-time shipwreck: in 1980 the cargo barge Zenobia sank there, you can see the crash site very close. Further the yacht follows to Cape Faros where does a long stop for bathing. In the homonymous village you can dine traditional Cypriot dishes from freshly caught fish and octopuses.
The journey starts at the port of Larnaca Marina, where you will be taken by bus, and then at the end of the cruise - to the hotel. On the octopus you can hunt on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, from 09:00 to 14:30. Approximate price of the tour from Ayia Napa to Larnaca : adult ticket - € 60, children - € 40.
Journey to the "Black Pearl"
In the bay of Ayia Napa, a real pirate treasure is moored daily - "Black Pearl", a copy of the legendary vessel from the series "Pirates of the Caribbean Sea". This tour in Cyprus starts in Ayia Napa, it is conceived primarily for children, but adults will also be interested. The cruise is designed for 4 hours, during which you will admire the coast of Ayia Napa and Protaras, visit the famous sea caves, and your kids will have fun in the company of Captain Jack Sparrow and a whole pirate team.
The price includes entertainment, transfer from the hotel and back and hot meals. Such a trip is organized daily from 11:30 to 15:30. Price of the excursion from Ayia Napa to the "Black Pearl": adult ticket - € 35, children - € 15, children under 6 go free on the ship. Tickets can be purchased directly at the port.
Luxury Grand Tour
This is the most popular in Cyprus sightseeing tour: from Ayia Napa for a day you can go around almost the whole island and see all the major attractions . The path lies through the unforgettable beauty of the Troodos mountain range and majestic cedar groves. The first point after the departure from Ayia Napa is the route of the excursion - the famous monastery of Kykkos , which houses the miraculous icon of the Mother of God. It is believed that it was written by the Apostle Luke during the lifetime of the Virgin Mary. Here also offer to explore the Church of Our Lady and the Kikk Museum, proud of the extensive collection of ancient icons and church utensils.
Further sightseeing buses will proceed to a mountain village where you can dine at a local tavern. Then you will visit the famous winery in the village of Omodos. Here, you will taste Cypriot wine and a local intoxicating drink "zivaniyu". The village itself is worth a special mention - it is a charming example of authentic Cypriot architecture. Here is the church of the Holy Cross at the monastery, where the ancient icons and a fragment of the Cross of the Lord are stored.
The last stop before the return is the village of Skarina, where in the Olive Shop you can see different varieties of olives, olive oil and natural cosmetics based on it. Approximate price of the tour "Grand Tour" from Ayia Napa: adult ticket - € 60, child - € 30.
Travel to Nicosia
From Ayia Napa, the excursion route follows to Larnaca , to the famous church of St. Lazarus in Cyprus. It is assumed that the cathedral was built over the tomb of the saint, who was the first bishop of Larnaka. The next stop will be in the capital of the island. Nicosia is an unusual city, divided in half: the serene ancient quarters of the Greek part are adjacent to the barbed wire that separates the Turkish territory after the invasion at the end of the last century. Further on the course - the village of Lefkara , since ancient times glorious with its thin lace and silver. Cypriots like to tell that once the great Leonardo, traveling on their island, it is here that bought a veil for the altar of the cathedral in Milan.
Approximate price of the tour from Ayia Napa: adult ticket - € 60, child - € 30. It is important to consider that on a trip you can not do without a passport - for traveling around Nicosia.
Hike riding on donkeys
First you will go to an authentic farm, surrounded by citrus plantations. Here you will be told about the national cuisine and visually demonstrate the process of preparing various delicacies. You can taste fresh olives, homemade wine and a drink of alcohol - "zivaniya".
Then you will have a wonderful ride riding on donkeys along the shady olive alleys to the church of St. George Teratsiotis, which is adorned with ancient frescoes. In local shops you can taste and buy homemade wine and different varieties of olive oil, cheese and rustic bread. On the way you can look into the small zoo of the company "Argonoftis", where it is full of friendly beast. When you return, dinner will be waiting for you in the tavern, and after that a vivid performance will begin, accompanied by national sirtaki dances to Greek ethnic music.
This fascinating nine-hour excursion to Cyprus begins in Ayia Napa. It will acquaint you with the authentic life of the Cypriot village. Dinner and transfer to the hotel is included in the ticket price. Excursions are held on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Approximate price of the excursion from Ayia Napa: adult ticket - € 65, children - € 35.
Flights over the island by helicopter
If the traditional tourist routes to the sights you bored, you can explore the coast from the cabin of the helicopter, fly to Protaras or the ghost town of Famagusta . Representatives of the flight company can also make an individual itinerary of the excursion in Cyprus and arrange your delivery from Ayia Napa.
It should be noted that children under the age of 6 are not allowed to fly. Flights are daily from 10:00 to 19:00 in the summer months. Helicopter excursions from Ayia Napa at a price range from € 25 to € 35.
In addition, in Cyprus, a large number of private guides that conduct excursions from Ayia Napa, they will acquaint you with the history, culture, traditions and customs of the island more thoroughly than the travel agency. But a private excursion is most often not ordered alone or together, such trips are designed for large groups of people - up to 20 people, and are not cheap. Also in Cyprus from the port of Ayia Napa, you can make sea excursions to Israel and Lebanon, provided that you tolerate a long rolling. This will cost you about € 300.