Cycling Panorama: Sun and Culture

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1 Cycling Panorama: Sun and Culture Larnaka Agia Napa Tochni - Limassol 5day Package This tour is offered as a self guided tour or you can ride it as a guided tour with a professional local cycling guide Technical Details Total distance: 177km Difficulty: Low with some short hilly sections Road Surface: Asphalt with sections of gravel road and cycle path Bike to be used: All bike types Roadbikes MTBikes and Trekking bikes Traffic: You may find moderate traffic at small parts of day 1 (all the route), day 2 (near Agia Napa) and day 5 (Kalavasos to Governors beach and in the city of Limassol) Day 1: Distance 20km on paved road You arrive at Larnaca Airport where the route for day 1 starts. If you have rented a bike our service will make sure that you receive the bike on time at the airport. If you carry your own bike you can use any area of the Airport building to set-up your bike. If you need more air in the tires there is a petrol station just 300m from the airport on your way out.

2 Riding towards Larnaca, the city center, you will be passing Hala Sultan Tekke and the Salt lake of Larnaka. When you reach the city you can visit the Medieval castle, St. Lazarus church, the Palm Tree Promenade and the Pierides Museum and the Marina. Overnight stay in Larnaca or Oroklini Day 2: Distance 60km on paved road From Larnaka or Oroklini you ride initially along the coast of Dhekelia up to Ormidhia. From there you head inland towards Xylofagou and Liopetri river. From there you pass through Agia Napa and finally reach the Cape Greko. In Agia Napa you can visit the Agia Napa Monastery and Thalassa (sea) Museum. Your final destination is Cape Greko just 5km away from Agia Napa center. Overnight stay in Agia Napa.

3 Day 3: Distance 48km on paved road. From 32,2km to 35km the road surface is loose (off road) From 44km to 48km the route has several short hills. Bikes with high gears will make your ride more comfortable. From Agia Napa you will be transfered with your bike and luggage to Meneou in Larnaka where you will start your third day. From Meneou you ride along the Rigena s Fort, the Aggeloktisti church in Kiti, the Camel Park in Mazotos. After a short break in Anafotida you are now ready to start your last part of the third day. Next destination is Agios Theodoros and Skarinou s Environmental center. Overnight stay in Traditional Houses in Skarinou or Tochni, where day 4 will starts.

4 Day 4 Distance 30km on mixed terrain and several short hills along the route. Your day experience starts in Tochni where you can visit the St Konstantine and Eleni church. From there you ride towars the north side of Choirokitia where you can learn how the tradtiotional Cyprus cheese halloumi is made and taste fresh made halloumi. Then you can visit Choirokitia s Neolithic settlement and Kalavasos tenta. After that you can return back to your accommodation.

5 Day 5 Distance 38km on paved and gravel roads. Our next tour begins from your accommodation location towards Limassol where you will be ending your 5 day bike tour of Cyprus Eurovelo route. On your way you pass along the coast on the white rocks of Governors beach, the Ag. Georgios Alamanos Monastery and the Amathous archeological site. The last part of the route is along the Limassol seafront where you have access to cycle path next to the main road. Your 5 day adventure on a bike comes to an end. Transfer back to Larnaca Aiport is offered on this day or you may extend your stay in Cyprus. Prices Bike rental range is 10 to 25 per day Bus ticket between cities 7 (Buses do not carry bikes) Package price from 550 on 3 star accommodation and traditional houses. Not included The above price includes Accommodation on Half Board for 4 nights. Maps Transfer from Agia Napa to Meneou on day 3 Luggage transfer for each day Bike and helmet rental Bike guide Insurance Entrance fees at Museums etc