Cyprus with Treks and Pilates

TOUR ITINERARY

Cyprus with treks and pilates

Relax on golden beaches with clear blue waters, go on adventurous treks through beautiful landscapes and experience pilates with breathtaking views of the sea. Explore picturesque villages with traditional tavernas and learn about the rich culture and traditions of Cyprus. With our personalised approach, you will experience Cyprus at its most luxurious.

Day 1, 02. 05.
Flight Czech Republic (Prague) > Cyprus (Larnaca)

Flight from Prague to Larnaca (time to be specified according to the flight schedule), upon arrival in Cyprus we will be transferred by private minibus to our hotel near the town of Polis on the western part of the island. The transfer takes about 2,5 hours.

• Evening Pilates

Day 2, 03. 05.
Smigies trek and free afternoon

• Morning Pilates

After breakfast, we head out for our first easy trek. The Smigies trail is a 7km circuit that offers spectacular views of Polis Chrysochous Bay and the dense forests of Akamas. This circular route takes us past abandoned copper mines. It is also home to many migratory birds.

After the trek, we will stop for lunch at a lovely taverna by the sea, so it is possible to combine lunch with swimming.

In the afternoon RELAX is on the agenda, you can start exploring the area, go to the beach and relax by the sea or have a massage at the hotel.

• Evening pilates

Day 3, 04. 05.
Day trip to the Troodos Mountains with a visit to the Kykkos Monastery, Pythagorean mountain villages, wineries and Artemis trek

This day we will start early for breakfast. The Troodos Mountains, the highest mountains of Cyprus, await us.

On the way, however, we will stop at Kykkos Monastery, officially known as the Holy Monastery of Our Lady of Kykkos and one of the most important and richest monasteries in Cyprus.

Our trek - the Artemis trail - passes by the highest peak of Cyprus, Mount Olympos, 1952 m above sea level, amongst stands of endemic black pine and other plant species of the area. The geological formations of the Troodos Mountains are also very interesting. The route is almost entirely on contour, we will be at an altitude of about 1850 m above sea level. The view of the surroundings is very beautiful and panoramic.

After the trek we will have a typical Cypriot lunch in the remote mountain village of Platres and we will end our day in a winery located near another mountain village of Omodos.

Day 4, 05. 05.
Free day

• Morning Pilates

This day we will relax, each of us in our own way. On the beautiful sandy beach, by the hotel pool, with a massage, in the town of Polis and its tavernas or with a walk to the fishing village of Latchi, 50 minutes away.

• Evening Pilates

Day 5, 06. 05.
Adonis trek and Blue Lagoon

After an early breakfast, we will set off on our next trek, the Adonis trail, which we will combine with a swim in the beautiful Blue Lagoon.

This is a circuit, the length of the trail is about 18 km, elevation gain 450m.

We will start at Aphrodite's Baths, where we will wash ourselves with the miraculous water. We will then follow very beautiful trails in the Akamas Forest, an area with unspoilt landscapes, spectacular views, a rich Greek cultural heritage dating back 3000 years and a considerable variety of flora, fauna and geology.

• Evening Pilates

Day 6, 07. 05.
Free day

• Morning Pilates

This day we will relax, each of us in our own way. On the beautiful sandy beach, by the hotel pool, with a massage, in the town of Polis and its tavernas or with a walk to the fishing village of Latchi, 50 minutes away.

• Evening Pilates

Day 7, 08. 05.
Pafos, sea caves in the Peyia area, shipwreck and AVAKAS Gorge

After breakfast we will head to Paphos. Paphos, a picturesque town in the southwest of Cyprus, is known for its rich historical and cultural heritage. In the archaeological complex we will admire the excavations and especially the beautiful preserved mosaics, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Not far from Paphos, in the Peyia area, we will view from the coast the fascinating sea caves that have been carved by natural forces over the centuries into dramatic rock formations. These caves offer breathtaking scenery and are a popular destination for divers and nature lovers.

The wreck of the Edro III, which has become an iconic attraction of the area, is also nearby. This wreck forms an interesting feature of the landscape that attracts photographers and visitors to explore.

This will be followed by lunch at another amazing Cypriot taverna with a spectacular view.

We will finish the day with a shorter 6km trek through the Avakas Gorge. Avakas Gorge is a true natural gem. Formed by the erosion of limestone rocks over thousands of years, this magnificent gorge is a popular destination for hikers and naturalists due to its unique landscape and rich flora and fauna.

The gorge is approximately 3 kilometres long and in some places its walls reach a height of up to 30 metres. The path through the gorge leads past steep rock walls, small waterfalls and impressive rock formations. One of the most famous places is the narrow passage between the rocks where the walls almost touch.

• Evening Pilates

Day 8, 09. 05.
Transfer from the hotel to the airport and flight home

• Morning pilates (depending on departure)

  Departure by private air-conditioned minibus to Larnaca airport and flight to Prague.