Grand Tour - Nicosia & Larnaca, from Limassol
Description
Welcome to Cyprus! We’re Ascot Travel & Tours, a family-run company established in 1990. Discover the island’s history and culture on our Grand Tour of Nicosia & Larnaca, blending tradition, heritage, and modern life. Our first stop is Lefkara Village, famous for its lace and silverwork. Visit the Traditional House of Lefkaritika Lace to learn about this unique craft and see exquisite handmade pieces. In Nicosia, Cyprus’s divided capital, we pass the Venetian Walls, Famagusta Gate, and the Archbishop’s Palace before reaching Ledra Street for free time. Explore local cafés, shops, or visit the Leventis Museum and Shacolas Tower for panoramic views — and, if you wish, cross into the Turkish-occupied area via the UN buffer zone. Our final stop is Larnaca, where you can visit St. Lazarus Church, stroll the Old Town, and enjoy the Finikoudes Promenade with its palm trees, cafés, and sea views.
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Itinerary
In Lefkara village we will visit the Traditional House of Lefkaritika Lace and silver handicrafts. Here you will learn about the history and evolution of the best-known Cypriot embroidery and see some extraordinary pieces of art.
After a short walk to Ledra Street you will have some free time with options to visit Leventis Municipal Museum, where you may see objects from the history of the city and island, Shacolas Tower with 360 degrees view of the city and the occupied side, as well as the many shops and local cafes. If you like, you may also visit the Turkish Occupied Area of Cyprus, separated by the UN Buffer Zone.
In Larnaca you will have free time to visit the following sights: the magnificent Agios Lazaros Church and Tomb – the church has some of the finest examples of Byzantine architecture; The Old Town with its traditional stalls and shops; the famous palm tree lined Finikoudes Promenade, where if you wish you can also swim, visit cafes and restaurants.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Minibus will start picking up by 7:45 AM. Here is the pick-up time for each location: 7:45 AM (To be ready at exactly 7:45) - NYX Hotel Limassol By Leonardo Hotels (Pickup is from the bus stop. You cross the road and walk approximately 30 meters to your left) - Kapetanios Limassol Hotel - Pefkos Hotel - Odysseia Hotel Kapetanios (pickup is at the bus stop outside Olympic residence on the sea road) - Crowne Plaza - Ajax Hotel 8:00 to 8:15 AM (To be ready at exactly 8:00) - Park Beach Hotel - Atlantica Miramare Beach - Atlantica Oasis - Harmony Bay Hotel - Royal Apollonia - Pigeon Beach Hotel Apartments - Poseidonia Beach Hotel - Navarria Blue Hotel 8:10 to 8:20 AM (To be ready at exactly 8:10) - Four Seasons Hotel - Mediterranean Beach Hotel - Amathus Beach Hotel Limassol - Atlantica Bay Hotel 8:20 to 8:30 AM (To be ready at exactly 8:20) - Elias Beach Hotel - Parklane, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa - St Raphael Resort - Grand Resort
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Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The remaining time is designated for transportation purposes.
- Pickup and drop-off of all travelers takes approximately 40 minutes from first to last location (depending on traffic)
- This is group tour not a private tour
Reviews(19)
On this tour, our tour guide Chris served as both driver and storyteller. During the pleasant and safe drive to Nicosia, we listened to music and interesting facts about the island of Cyprus. Once there, we were treated to a short city tour with the option to cross the border into the Turkish zone at our own risk. Chris explained everything wonderfully and was always helpful. After plenty of free time in Cyprus’s capital, where we could also visit various museums, we continued on to Larnaca and its highlights. There, too, there was plenty of time for exploring on our own. On the drive back, we admired other sights, such as the large salt lake with its flamingos. Chris drove everyone back right to the hotel’s front door. A wonderful day!
Dear Reviewer, Thank you for your kind feedback! We’re glad to hear you had such an enjoyable day and that Chris’s guidance and storytelling added to your experience. It’s great to know the balance between guided information and free time suited you well. We look forward to welcoming you again for another memorable experience!
Nice trip to 3 cities but didn't answer the question for sightseeing tips in the turkish capital
I would fully recommend this trip. Lefkara is such a beautiful village and I also very much enjoyed visiting the north side of Nicosia, due to the vibrancy and interesting architecture. The guide, Chris, was excellent, providing lots of information on the local culture and history.
friendly and professional guides/driver who explain history and local culture well. Comfortable transport: pickup from hotels in Limassol are both appreciated.timely hotel pick up and return I enjoyed seeing both Nicosia (historic old town) and Larnaca highlights in one day
Good value for money. Picked up from hotel which is a bonus. Our driver Chris was very informative about the areas we were visiting and Cyprus history in general. It’s quite a long day of travelling sat on a small bus which isn’t particularly comfortable though. Would recommend going over the border to the Turkish side as it added to the experience for us as there wasn’t really a lot to see in Nicosia. Larnaca is a bit more picturesque and we enjoyed some nice food and a look around the church of Lazarus.
Guide (Chris) provided interesting and useful information related to Cyprus history and/or local things to do/visit, in an understandable manner, funny at times. Nice music during riding.
Dear Bogdan, Thanks a lot for the lovely feedback! We’re happy you enjoyed Chris’s guiding and the music during the ride. Hope to see you again in the future.
The guide was great, native and knowledgeable. It is good if you don’t want to plan to go to Nicossia or Larnaca by yourself
Enjoyable informative tour , Chris our driver and guide was brilliant . Maybe need a little more time at the two main destinations for free time . But would certainly recommend the tour if you only in Cyprus for a short period of time .
Dear Reviewer, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re pleased to hear that you found the tour both enjoyable and informative, and we’ve passed your kind words on to Chris. We also appreciate your suggestion about allowing more free time at the main destinations and will take it into consideration. Thank you for recommending the tour and we look forward to welcoming you again in the future!
Excellent trick. Very well organized, calculation of free time in each city perfectly considered. Tour that allows you to see 2 major cities in one day. I recommend
Excelent ! The guide was very well-documented and gave us a lot of information anout The Richard history of Cyprus.
