2015/2016 CYPRUS. Short Escapes... Great Discoveries

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1 2015/2016 CYPRUS Short Escapes... Great Discoveries 1

2 Contents Introduction 4-5 Special Offers 6-7 Packages 8-9 Pafos Lemesos (Limassol) Larnaka Agia Napa / Protaras Lefkosia (Nicosia) Hill Resorts Spa Holidays Reservations For reservations/ information please call or log on to our website Reservations are accepted up to 2 days prior to the date of booking, that is, the previous Thursday of the said weekend at 12:00 (midday). Cancellations A cancellation with full refund can be made at least a week before the arrival date. Cover photo: Xyliatos Dam, Lefkosia (Nicosia) 2

3 The preparation of the Cyprus, Short Escapes, Great Discoveries programme has been made possible through the co-operation of the Cyprus Tourism Organisation, and all hotels, restaurants and other premises participating in this programme. PRODUCTION: CYPRUS TOURISM ORGANISATION ARTWORK: ALEXIS SAVVIDES PRINTING: LITHOSTAR LTD 3

4 WHAT S BETTER THAN A WEEKEND BREAK? Everything is ready to welcome you! All you need to do is get off your couch and book your dream package. EXTRAORDINARY PACKAGES! You can customize your own package The escapes on offer include a great choice of two, three, four and five star hotels, as well as hotel apartments. In all cases, this includes single or double room accommodation from Saturday noon to a late Sunday check-out. The hotels offer both dinner and breakfast, with Sunday lunch provided at a local restaurant in the chosen district. You can participate in one of our complimentary guided thematic excursions (offered by the Cyprus Tourism Organisation), or visit museums, churches and other places of interest. You may also take in the island s magnificent scenery, while enjoying some of our short walks and beautiful trails. And if a relaxing weekend is what you have in mind, choose our Spa Holidays option. 4

5 SHORT ESCAPES Picturesque scenery, cozy spots, lavish comforts and gustatory delights this is Cyprus, yours to discover through the amazing and affordable packages that the Cyprus Tourism Organisation has prepared for you GREAT DISCOVERIES!!! Travel to familiar or undiscovered sites in Cyprus, and leave the planning to us. We will take care of your accommodation, meals and activities. A unique, stress-free weekend is yours to enjoy. Relax, you deserve it! 5

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7 Spa Holidays This programme includes a Spa Holidays option, which offers full board accommodation and spa treatment. For more information, please turn to pages Vouchers You may purchase 50 or 100 vouchers by telephone or from the programme s website, which you can then give to friends or family. In order to redeem your voucher, please call the reservations hotline at Rural Escape For your escape to the countryside, you can make your booking at or you can contact the Cyprus Agrotourism Company at

8 Packages PACKAGE PRICES INCLUDE... The package includes arrival at the premises of your choice on midday Saturday, overnight stay, dinner and breakfast at the hotel the next day, as well as lunch at a restaurant/tavern of your choice. Beverages are not included in the package price. On Sunday, we offer a half day excursion in the region of your stay. The guided tour can be conducted in Greek or English accordingly. A Sunday late check-out, until 18:00, is offered by the hotels upon availability. All listed prices are per person. DURATION OF PACKAGES 01/10/15-30/06/16 (Excluded weekends: 26-27/12/15, 02-03/01/16, 12-13/03/16, 30/04-01/05/16, 18-19/06/16) PACKAGE PRICES PRICE PER PERSON FOR DOUBLE OCCUPANCY PRICE PER PERSON FOR SINGLE OCCUPANCY CHILD UNDER THE AGE OF 12 IN PARENTS ROOM/APT 3RD PERSON IN ROOM/ APT 2ND ROOM OR APARTMENT WITH 2 CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 12 Hotel 75 Hotel 60 Hotel 50 Hotel 45 Hotel Apt. A 50 Hotel Apt. B 45 Hotel Apt. C 40 Spa Holidays

9 SUNDAY LUNCH The package prices include a Sunday lunch (beverages not included) at a restaurant/tavern in the district of your stay. The restaurant/tavern typically offers meze. For a fish meze, charge of 3 per person will be added to the package price. EXTENSION OF STAY PRICE PER PERSON FOR DOUBLE OCCUPANCY PRICE PER PERSON FOR SINGLE OCCUPANCY CHILD UNDER THE AGE OF 12 IN PARENTS ROOM/ APT 3RD PERSON IN ROOM/APT 2ND ROOM OR APARTMENT WITH 2 CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 12 Hotel Free Hotel Free Hotel Free Hotel Free Hotel Apt. A Free Hotel Apt. B Free Hotel Apt. C Free Spa Holidays Hill resorts up to 3 stars will be offered at the price of a 3 star hotel. Hill resorts 4 stars and over will be offered at the price of a 4 star hotel. 2. The rooms will be either sea or mountain view according to hotel availability. 3. The prices listed above are those given by the tourist resorts. The Cyprus Tourism Organisation is in no way responsible for any deviations that might occur. The prices are valid only for the periods listed above. 4. No charge for children under the age of For the Spa Holidays the Sunday lunch will be offered at the hotel. 6. For Spa Holidays, hotels only offer single or double rooms. 7. For Lefkosia district the extension of stay applies according to hotel availability. 8. Changes in the excursion programmes might occur. 9. In cases where an entrance fee is applicable this will be covered by the participants. 10. In cases where an excursion is cancelled, the participants will be notified by the Friday prior to the weekend the excursion was supposed to take place on. 11. The minimum number of participants for an excursion to take place is 10 persons. 12. The minimum number of participants for the cruises to take place is 10 persons. 13. All reservations can be made through the travel agency that administers the programme, but not directly with participating hotels and restaurants. 14. All traditional establishments will be offered at the price of Hotel Apartments A. 9

10 PAFOS The birthplace of Aphrodite. Pafos, with its clear blue seas, its green and golden hillsides, its picturesque harbour and its cosmopolitan spirit, provides an unforgettable experience! HOTELS CLASS Leptos Coral Beach ***** Participation in the programme: 01/10/15-31/03/16 Venus Beach Hotel ***** Participation in the programme: 01/10/15-31/10/15 & 18/03/16 30/06/16 Cyprotel Laura Beach Hotel **** Participation in the programme: 01/10/15 31/10/15 & 01/05/16-30/06/16 Cypria Bay **** Participation in the programme: 01/10/15 31/10/15 & 01/05/16-30/06/16 Cyprotel Cypria Maris **** Participation in the programme: 01/10/15 31/10/15 & 01/05/16-30/06/16 Alexander the Great Beach Hotel **** Participation in the programme: 01/11/ /03/2016 St George Hotel **** Participation in the programme: 12/10/15-20/12/15 & 27/02/16-30/06/16 Droushia Heights Hotel *** Queens Bay Hotel *** Participation in the programme: 01/10/15-31/10/15 & 16/04/16-30/06/16 Cynthiana Beach Hotel *** Participation in the programme: 10/04/16-30/06/16 Agapinor Hotel *** Leptos Paphos Gardens Hotel *** Roman Hotel *** Kinyras Participation in the programme: 01/11/15-31/04/16 Traditional Establishment 10

11 HOTELS (Polis Chrysochous) CATEGORY Natura Beach Hotel *** Participation in the programme: 17/10/15-30/11/15 & 01/03/16 30/06/16 Aphrodite Beach ** Participation in the programme: 16/10/15-30/06/16 HOTEL APARTMENTS Anemi Sofianna Participation in the programme: 01/10/15-31/10/15 and 01/04/16-30/06/16 Tasmaria Participation in the programme: 01/10/15-05/11/15 and 01/04/16-30/06/16 CATEGORY Hotel Apartment A Hotel Apartment A Hotel Apartment B RESTAURANTS / TAVERNS Periklis Restaurant Masa Soura Konia Tavern Kyra Frosyni Atlantida Spring of life forever Politistiko Kentro Salamioy Yiannis Tavern Loutra Aphrodites ADDRESS 1, Dimokratias Ave, Nata 2, Mavrovouniou, Tala 48, Griva Digeni, Konia 4, Filoktitou, Kato Pafos 6,Tepeleniou, Geroskipou 31, Xrysorrogiatissis, Amargeti 68, Leof. ArxA Makariou, Salamiou 11, Georgiou Kleanthous, Kathikas 126, Rigainis, Neo Xorio 11

12 PAFOS ROUTES Meeting Place: Municipal Parking Place (Entrance of Pafos Archaeological Park) Departure Time: 10:00 Minimum number of participants: 10 persons Route A: In Aphrodite s footsteps 4/10/15, 25/10/15, 15/11/15, 6/12/15, 17/01/16, 7/02/16, 28/02/16, 15/05/16 Transfer to Kouklia village and visit Palaepafos and the Apostolos Loukas Church (Entrance fees: 4.50 for adults, 2.25 for retirees, free entrance for children and students). Stop at Geroskipou to visit the Agia Paraskevi Church or a loukoumi workshop. Return to Pafos meeting point. Route B: A different experience The excursion is only applicable for individuals and not for organised groups this is a full-day excursion 6/03/16, 20/03/16, 27/03/16, 03/04/16, 10/04/16, 17/04/16, 24/04/16 Minimum number of participants: 8 Maximum number of participants: 40 The excursion is operated on a first come, first served basis. Departure Time: 09:00 - Return Time: 17:00. Departure at with a Land Rover Defender from the Archaeological Park in Pafos. Transfer to Ayios Georgios in Pegeia to take photos and guide in the Ayios Georgios church. Transfer to Avakas for a hiking at the nature trail. Short stop in Lara. Information on the turtles at the Fishery Department s Kiosk (Lara Beach) Continue the excursion through the woods with different stops to take photos. Lunch at a local restaurant which is included in the package fee (it does not offer fish meze). Return at the meeting point at Comfortable shoes for walking, hat and water are essential. The excursion is not advised for people with serious health issues. Comfortable, walking shoes a hat and water are essential. This excursion is not recommended for people with serious health issues. 12

13 Route C: Trachanas, wine and Bon Apetit! 11/10/15, 1/11/15, 22/11/15, 13/12/15, 24/03/16, 14/02/16, 8/05/16, 29/05/16 Transfer to and guided tour at Chrysorrogiatissa Monastery and the Monastery of the Priests. Transfer to and guided point at Latchi Fishing shelter at Statos Agios Fotios village tour. Visit a local winery or a local articrafts workshop. Return to Pafos meeting point. Route D: An exceptional experience 18/10/15, 8/11/15, 29/11/15, 20/12/15, 10/01/16, 31/01/16, 21/02/16, 15/05/16 Transfer to Episkopi village (the so-called Meteora of Cyprus ), guided walk through the village and the Episkopi Environmental Centre. Transfer to Letympou village. Visit the Agios Kirykos and Ioulitis Church. Visit a local winery. Return to Pafos meeting point. Route Ε: All Aboard! (for this excursion bus transfer is not provided by the CTO) (This excursion will take place on Saturday and the departure time is at 16:30). 04/06/16, 11/06/16, 25/06/16 Meeting at Polis Chrysochous or Pafos Harbour (depending on availability) and tour with a boat. Return at 20:00 (dinner will be offered on board). Participation fee: 2 per person which will be paid prior to departure. Not accompanied by a tour guide. 13

14 LEMESOS An amazing beachside city, perfect for fun days and party nights. Walk the streets of the old city of Lemesos, stroll along the Molos promenade, and visit the shops. At night, surrender yourself to the city s unique rhythm - don t expect to be home before dawn! HOTELS CLASS Grand Resort ***** Participation in the programme: 01/10/ /11/2015 & 01/04/ /06/2015 St Raphael Resort ***** Crowne Plaza **** Participation in the programme: 01/11/15-31/03/16 Elias Beach Hotel **** Kapetanios Limassol Hotel *** RESTAURANTS / TAVERNS Prime Grill Restaurant café Café la Mode Castle Square Panayiotis Governors Beach Aggelos Fish Taverna ADDRESS 2, Amerikanas, Germasogeia 9, Vasilissis Stratigou Floraki 91, Makariou, Mesa Geitonia 14

15 LEMESOS ROUTES Meeting Place: Germasogeia CTO Information Office Departure Time: 10:00 Minimum number of participants: 10 persons Route Α: A different Sunday 04/10/15, 1/11/15, 29/11/15, 27/12/15, 24/01/16, 21/02/16, 20/03/16, 17/04/16, 15/05/16, 12/06/16 Transfer to Louvaras village. Visit Ayios Mamas Church. Transfer to Apsiou village and visit Panagia tis Amirous Monastery. Return to Lemesos meeting point. Route Β: Environment and Civilization 11/10/15, 8/11/15, 6/12/15, 31/01/16, 28/02/16, 27/03/16, 24/04/16, 29/05/16, 26/06/16 Visit the Environmental Education and Information Centre in Akrotiri (Free entrance). Visit the Kourion Archaeological site (Entrance fees: 4.50 for adults, 2.25 for retirees, free entrance for children and students). Visit the Agios Ermogenis Church. Return to Lemesos meeting point. Route C: A stroll in town 18/10/15, 15/11/15, 13/12/15, 10/01/16, 7/02/16, 6/03/16, 3/04/16, 8/05/16, 5/06/16 Tour guide in Lemesos on the bus and walking hour in town (areas of Amathounta, city centre and old town). Return to Lemesos meeting point. Photo: MARKUS BASSLER 15

16 16 Route D: A magical trip 25/10/15, 22/11/15, 20/12/15, 17/01/16, 14/02/16, 10/04/16, 22/05/16 Transfer to Anogyra village. Visit to the carob tree museum ( Mavros Chrysos ). Visit a local winery and the Timios Stavros Church. Return to Lemesos meeting point.

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18 LARNAKA History has bestowed its glory on the town of Zenon, and its ancient streets still carry echoes of its glorious past. If the seaside makes you happy, then the Foinikoudes Promenade is your destination stroll along the water s edge, enjoy a coffee at one of the many bustling cafes along the beach. Larnaka is also the home of the Alyki Salt Lake and many other incredible sites! HOTELS CLASS The Golden Bay Beach Hotel ***** Participation in the programme: 01/10/15-30/04/16 Sandy Beach Hotel **** Participation in the programme: 15/10/15-30/11/15 & 01/03/16-31/05/16 Palm Beach Hotel & Bungalows **** 01/10/15-30/11/15 & 01/04/16-30/06/16 Hotel-e (Pervolia) *** Cyprus Villages Traditional Apartments Traditional Establishment RESTAURANTS / TAVERNS Lysia ADDRESS 4, Ammochostou, Pyla 18

19 LARNAKA ROUTES Meeting Place: Larnaka CTO Information Office Departure Time: 10:00 Minimum number of participants: 10 persons Route Α: Larnaka from a different perspective 4/10/15, 25/10/15, 15/11/15, 6/12/15, 17/01/16, 7/02/16, 28/02/16, 15/05/16 Transfer to Vavla village Visit the honey workshop. Visit the Ayios Minas convent. Transfer to and stroll at Lefkara village. Transfer to Skarinou village and visit the donkey farm (Entrance Fees: 3 for adults, 1 for children). Return to Larnaka meeting point. Route Β: A dive in tradition 11/10/15, 25/10/15, 8/11/15, 22/11/15, 6/12/15, 20/12/15, 17/01/16, 31/01/16, 14/02/16, 28/02/16, 27/03/16, 10/04/16, 24/04/16, 08/05/16, 22/05/16, 5/06/16 Transfer to and visit the Saint Lazarus Church. Visit at the ceramic workshop and the glass workshop. Visit at the Angeloktisti Church in Kiti. Transfer to and visit the Petreon Sculpture Park in Mazotos (Entrance Fees: 2.50 euro for adults, 1.50 euro for children). Return to Larnaka meeting point. 19

20 AGIA NAPA- PROTARAS Explore the eastern coast of Cyprus, an area blessed with light sandy beaches, cosmopolitan finesse, luxurious hotels and a happy atmosphere. A hotspot for countless visitors, Agia Napa and Protaras are sure to leave visitors with lasting memories and unforgettable experiences. HOTELS CLASS Constantinos the Great ***** Participation in the programme: 01/11/15-30/04/16 Nelia Gardens Hotel *** Participation in the programme: 17/10/15-31/10/15 & 30/04/16-29/05/16 Sungarden Beach *** Participation in the programme: 01/10/15-30/04/16 APARTMENTS Windmills CLASS Hotel Apartment A 20

21 RESTAURANTS / TAVERNS Karas Tavern Anemos Captain Andreas Fish Tavern ADDRESS 55, Kapari, Paralimni 7, Iasonos, Protaras 35, Evagorou, Agia Napa Photo: MARKUS BASSLER 21

22 AGIA NAPA - PROTARAS ROUTES Meeting Place: Agia Napa CTO Information Office Departure Time: 10:00 Minimum number of participants: 10 persons Route Α: Exploring Nature 4/10/15, 18/10/15, 01/11/15, 15/11/15, 29/11/15, 13/12/15, 10/01/16, 24/01/16, 7/02/16, 21/02/16, 06/03/16, 20/03/16, 03/04/16, 17/04/16, 15/05/16, 29/05/16 Transfer to and visit the Agios Kendeas Monastery. Transfer to Achna Dam and visit the birdwatching site. Visit the donkey park in Achna (Entrance fee: 1). Return to Agia Napa meeting point. Route Β: Famagusta Taste 11/10/15, 25/10/15, 8/11/15, 22/11/15, 6/12/15, 20/12/15, 17/01/16, 31/01/16, 14/02/16, 28/02/16, 27/03/16, 10/04/16, 24/04/16, 08/05/16, 22/05/16, 5/06/16 Transfer to Paralimni and visit the Agia Anna Church. Transfer to Deryneia and visit the Folk Art Museum. Visit local cultivations. Return to Agia Napa meeting point. Route C: Floating in the Mediterranean 05/06/16, 12/06/16, 19/06/16, 26/06/16 Meeting place: Protaras Harbor for a boat trip. Departure at 11:00 from Protaras Harbor. Return at 13:30. Participation fees: 10 for adults and 5 for children which will be paid prior to departure. 22

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24 LEFKOSIA Walk down the alleys of the old city, and discover its medieval sites and ancient traditions. No matter your style, you are sure to find something in the many shops and boutiques, and give in to the temptations of the old city s many cafés and restaurants. Complete your short escape to the capital by attending a cultural event and hitting the city s best night spots after dark! HOTELS CLASS Hilton Cyprus ***** Cleopatra Hotel **** Holiday Inn Nicosia City Centre **** Europa Plaza Hotel *** Centrum Hotel *** Castelli Hotel *** Semeli Hotel ** Tylos Beach Hotel (Pyrgos Tyllirias) ** RESTAURANTS / TAVERNS Café la Mode Dasoupolis Café la Mode Acropolis Kathodon Eleorama Village Tavern (Kampia) ADDRESS 106, Lemesou Ave. 90, Acropoleos Ave. 62D, Ledras 28A, Ethn. Kyprianou Ave. 24

25 LEFKOSIA ROUTES Meeting Place: Cyprus Handicraft Centre or CTO Information Office Departure Time: 10:00 Minimum number of participants: 10 persons Route Α: Inside the city walls 4/10/15, 18/10/15, 01/11/15, 15/11/15, 29/11/15, 13/12/15, 27/12/15, 10/01/16, 24/01/16, 7/02/16, 21/02/16, 06/03/16, 20/03/16, 03/04/16, 17/04/16, 15/05/16, 29/05/16, 12/06/16, 26/06/16 Transfer and visit the Machairas Monastery Visit and stroll at Gourri village Return to Lefkosia meeting point Route B: The city awaits 11/10/15, 25/10/15, 8/11/15, 22/11/15, 6/12/15, 20/12/15, 3/01/16, 17/01/16, 31/01/16, 14/02/16, 28/02/16, 13/03/16, 27/03/16, 10/04/16, 24/04/16, 08/05/16, 22/05/16, 5/06/16, 19/06/16 Meeting Place: CTO Information Office (Old City Centre) Stroll in old city centre Visit the Chrysaliniotissa area, Famagusta Gate, Visit the Leventis Museum (10:00-16:30) Or Centre of Visual Arts and Research (9:30-16:30) (Entrance Fees: for people over 12 5, for groups of more than 10 people 3, children under 12 free entrance). Return to Lefkosia meeting point 25

26 HILL RESORTS Welcome to the Troodos Mountains which are breathtakingly beautiful. Up here, the colours and scents of nature will charm and relax you. If you are seeking serenity and unsurpassed views of the island, this is the place to be! HOTELS CLASS Forest Park Hotel (Platres) **** RODON Hotel (Agros) *** Petit Palais Hotel (Platres) ** Troodos Hotel (Troodos) ** Elyssia (Pedoulas) Traditional Establishment RESTAURANTS / TAVERNS The Two Flowers Monte Christou (Kakopetria) Agora Tavern Patsalos Simposio Pelentri Tavern Vengera Café - Restaurant Elyssia Hotel & Restaurant Hotel RODON Vavatsinia Tavern Takis Tavern Mastros ADDRESS 26, Filoxenias, Pedoulas 44, Gerampellou, Agios Nikolaos 1, Plateia Apostolou Filippou, Arsos 107, Arh. Makariou C, Kyperounta 61, Prodromou, Pelentri 73. Galatas Ave. Galata 47, Filoxenias, Pedoulas Agros Vavatsinia 12, Andrea Vlami,Vouni Dora 26

27 HILL RESORTS ROUTES Meeting Place: Platres Square or Kakopetria Square Departure Time: 10:00 Minimum number of participants: 10 persons Route Α: A Sunday to remember 4/10/15, 18/10/15, 01/11/15, 15/11/15, 29/11/15, 13/12/15, 10/01/16, 24/01/16, 7/02/16, 21/02/16, 06/03/16, 20/03/16, 03/04/16, 17/04/16 Departure from Platres. Transfer to and visit at the Panagia Trikoukkia Monastery. Transfer to Phini village and visit a loukoumi workshop and a pottery workshop. Return to Platres meeting point. Route B: Good old times 11/10/15, 25/10/15, 8/11/15, 22/11/15, 6/12/15, 20/12/15, 17/01/16, 31/01/16, 14/02/16, 28/02/16, 27/03/16, 10/04/16, 24/04/16, 26/06/16 Departure from Kakopetria. Transfer to Evrychou village and visit at the Cyprus Railway Museum. Transfer to Nikitari village and visit at the Panagia Asinou Church. Return to Kakopetria meeting point. Route C: Hiking in the mountain 8/05/16, 15/05/16, 22/05/16, 29/05/16, 5/06/16, 12/06/16 Departure from Platres. Transfer to Troodos Square and hike the Persefoni trail (Degree of difficulty: 1, linear 3Km). or the Kampos tou Livadiou trail (Degree of difficulty: 1, circular, 3Km). Visit the Botanical Garden in Amiantos village and/ or the Troodos Geopark. Return to Platres meeting point. 27

28 SPA HOLIDAYS Seize the opportunity to rest, and surrender yourselves to the experienced hands of therapists. Have a romantic weekend with your alter ego. The new Short Escapes Spa Holiday option includes further to full board accommodation, a treatment massage, facial treatment, and mud or aroma therapy of at least 60 minutes, based on the customer s choice, and subject to hotel availability. The offers are available to persons over 18. For treatment appointments, participants must contact directly the hotel by Friday 12:00, one day before arrival at the latest. The CTO bears no responsibility for a non-timely arranged appointment. 28

29 HOTELS GrandResort (Lemesos) Participation in the programme: 01/10/15-02/11/15 & 01/04/16-30/06/16 Sandy Beach (Larnaka) Participation in the programme: 15/10/15-30/11/15 and 01/03/16-30/05/16 The Library Hotel, Wellness Retreat (Kalavasos) Capo Bay Hotel (Protaras) Participation in the programme: 01/10/15-01/11/15 and 01/04/16-30/06/16 Casale Panayiotis Traditional Village (Kalopanayiotis) Participation in the programme: 07/01/16-30/06/16 29

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32 CYPRUS TOURISM ORGANISATION CTO Number: Reservation Number: Media sponsor