Eastern Mediterranean Cyprus neighboring Cultural Middle East

Cyprus may be considered as Europe's sun rising country, however is just 25 minutes flight from Lebanon's Beirut airport and just an hour's flight from Cairo-Egypt, Amman-Jordan, Tel Aviv-Israel. Located between or surrounded by Greece and Turkey. Cyprus with more than 11000years of history has a lot to explore. I am aware that millions of people from USA, or Japan - China and Australia, visit every year Petra in Jordan, Pyramids in Egypt and Jerusalem - Israel. Or even a combination of all these countries. All above countries have historical culture to promote. So as our small island in the eastern mediterranean. Cyprus may be well known for its sunshiny days and beach holidays or tourist night life in certain resorts surely mostly to europeans, however as mentioned earlier has a lot of history and surely worth at least a 3nights/4 days stay on the island. Other authors have written extensively on the sites / monuments - Unesco protected or byzantine sites of Cyprus and have thought is no need to repeat these once again. Just wanted to give emphasis on the fact that Cyprus is so close to Middle East and those of the travelers will be travelling to Middle Eastern countries perhaps they would consider including Cyprus in their itinerary with the assistance of their local travel consultant at the origin point. If it helps i usually recommend to our associates abroad that is best they have their customers accommodated in Limassol. Limassol based visitors can explore one day to western Cyprus - Paphos, one day to the mountain - central cyprus and the third day to Capital Nicosia or to eastern Cyprus (Larnaca - Ayia Napa area). Additionally we should note that Limassol is open all year round which makes it ideal as it combines beach, shopping and big city facilities. The two international airports of Paphos and Larnaca are just 50 minutes drive.

Gigabyte dealers trip to Cyprus (from Syria)

Chronos Travel Cyprus recently organized an appreciation trip to Cyprus for Gigabyte dealers of Syria coordinated by Sunlight Travel. The Group arrived on 16th April 2011 and started with a tour to the Troodos Mountains, stopping via Kakopetria village for Lunch. Accommodation for 2 nights was in Limassol at the Mediterranean Beach Hotel. Other tours taken were Safari Jeep exploring the unspoilt region of Akamas, Avakas Gorge, Baths of Aphrodite and of course tasting delicious sea food at the seaside village of Latschi. The same evening we took a cruise with dinner whilst watching the sunset. The next day we headed to the capital Nicosia enjoying a walking tour of the old city, exploring its narrow alleyways amongst the Venetian Walls. We ate the most delicious fish meze in Acropolis and had time the next day for some souvenir shopping, stopping to see the Cyprus Mall before arriving in Larnaca. A quick stop at the Hala Sultan Tekke on the salt lake. With some extra time to spare we enjoyed an orientation tour of Palm Tree promenade “Corniche” before arriving at Larnaca Airport for the Departure back to Syria. Chronos travel was careful to ensure that every detail from start to finish was strategically arranged to provide a rewarding and memorable experience for the entire group. Our thanks to Sunlight Travel Syria and Gigabyte for their trust in our services in Cyprus. (Manolis Manoli - Incoming Operations). Chronos travel organizes incoming services throughout Cyprus for Groups and individuals. For more details and contact please visit our website www.chronostravel.com.

MAGELLAN TRAVEL CLUB CO., LTD.
JAPAN
Cyprus Tour - Cyprus Insight Cultural Tour Itinerary
Day 1 23Nov2010
Meet your guide and half day sightseeing of The HALA SULTAN TEKKESI
and St.LAZARUS CHURCH.
Transfer to LIMASSOL
Lunch at the local restaurant.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel in LIMASSOL.
Day 2 24Nov 2010
Hot Buffet breakfast at hotel.
Full day excursion of LEFKARA( THE MUSEUM OF TRADITIONAL
EMBROIDERY AND SILVER SMITHING) and KHIROTIKIA SETTLEMENT
with guide.
Lunch at the local restaurant.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel in LIMASSOL
Day 3 25Nov 2010
Hot Buffet breakfast at hotel.
Transfer to PAPHOS via KOLOSSI MEDIEVAL CASTLE, THE SANCHUARY
OF APOLLO HYLATES,THE CURIUM ARCHAELOGICAL SITE, PETRA
TOU ROMIOU, THE PAPHOS MOSAICS,THE TOMBS OF THE KINGS with
g u i d e . .
Lunch at the local restaurant.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel in PAPHOS.
Day 4 26Nov 2010
Hot Buffet breakfast at hotel.
Transfer to NOCOSIA via TRODOS ( ASINOU CHIURCH, ASIOS NIKALAOS
TIS STEGIS, PANAGIA TIS PODITHOU etc,) and OMODOS with guide.
Lunch at the local restaurant.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel in NICOSIA.
Day 5 27Nov2010
Hot Buffet breakfast at hotel.
View of THE GREEN LINE INCLUDING CHECK POINT.
Fullday excursion to GIRNE(BELLAPAIS ABBEY ,KYRENIA
CASTLE,CHURCH OF ST.GEORGES,SHIPWECK MUSEUM）with guide.
Sightseeing of THE BUYUK HAN, SELIMIYE CAMII etc. with guide.
Lunch at the local restaurant.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel in NICOSIA.
Day 6 28Nov2010
Hot Buffet breakfast at hotel.
Full day excursion to FAMAGUSTA (OTHELLO’S TOWER, CASTLE WALL,
ST.NICOLAS CHURCH) and SALAMIS ARCHAELOGICAL SITE with guide.
Lunch at the local restaurant.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel in NICOSIA.
Day 7 29Nov2010
19:30
Hot Buffet breakfast at hotel.
Free in the morning.
Lunch at the local restaurant.
After lunch, sightseeing of THE FAMAGUSTA GATE, St JOHNS
CATHEDRAL and CYPRUS MUSEUM with guide.
Dep for DXB
Coach: with air condition
Guide: Japanese speaking or English speaking
Hotel: 4 star or 5star
Tour size: 4person+ 1free (tour leader), 6+1, 8+1
Meal: lunch/standard menu, dinner/ superior menu
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25a, 25th March Street
2408 Engomi
Nicosia – Cyprus
TEL: +35722464040
FAX: +35722464041
chronos@chronostravel.com
www.chronostravel.com
Above Magellan suggested program includes:
- Meet and assistance at Larnaca Airport
- Escorted, Official Cyprus Tourism Organisation Guide, during tours (Cyprus Free part)
- Luxury 4 or 8 seater vehicles (depending on your group capacity)
- 2 nights accommodation in Limassol in a 4 star hotel on HALF Board basis
- 1 night accommodation in Paphos in a 4 star hotel on HALF Board basis
- 3 nights accommodation in Nicosia in a 4 star hotel on HALF Board basis
- 7 lunches in local restaurants based on the itinerary program area
- Entrance to the sites
- Services of our Organisation
- 6 nights 7 days as per above program
NOT INCLUDED:
- Air flights to Cyprus
- Tips to driver and Guide
PRICES: Below prices are per person NET in EUROS based on TWIN Sharing room.
NOTE: Maximum persons 8