Next on your Best of Cyprus Tour, set out for the Troodos Mountains. Here you will discover cultural treasures surrounded by sweeping natural beauty. As such, your full-day tour here will include a stop at the Painted Churches of Troodos, UNESCO-listed sites known for their frescoes.

Also visit the traditional mountain village of Kakopetria for authentic Cypriot cuisine. And finally, stop at Kykkos Monastery, home to mosaics and a revered icon of the Virgin Mary.

Afterward, you will discover Nicosia, the capital of Cyprus, with a full-day private guided excursion. While here, you will witness firsthand Cyprus' unique identity as a country where East meets West. Visit the Cyprus Museum, the Archbishop's Palace, and St. John's Cathedral.

Moreover, explore the Byzantine Museum and Ayia Sophia Cathedral. Your private tour finally concludes with Caravansarai, a historic inn showcasing the city’s trading past.

You will then take a day trip to Paphos, a UNESCO World Heritage city where myth and history come alive. Located on the island's western coast, Paphos boasts a world-famous archaeological site featuring Roman villas adorned in mosaics. It also houses the Tomb of the Kings, the Pillar of St. Paul, and the Panagia Chrysopolitissa Church.

Nearby, the Akamas Peninsula and Lara Bay are important nesting grounds where Green and Loggerhead turtles lay their eggs. 

Your luxury Cyprus tour then continues with a full day along the Eastern Coast. Specifically, you will visit Salamis and Famagusta, both steeped in ancient history.

Highlights include the ancient city of Salamis with its impressive ruins of theaters, gymnasiums, and sea-facing forums. Additionally, visit St. Barnabas Monastery, Othello Tower, and St. Nicholas Church, a Gothic marvel.

Should you wish, Ker & Downey World Travel can also organize a day to some of the best beaches in Cyprus near Ayia Napa. These include Fig Tree Bay, Coral Bay, Nissi Beach, and Konnos Bay with their white sand, sun loungers, and beach bars. Indeed, these blue flag beaches are worth a visit for their shallow waters and water sports.

Finally, your Best of Cyprus Tour crosses into Northern Cyprus for a day exploring Kyrenia (Kerynia). Indeed, this region boasts beautiful beaches and castles.

Key sites here of course include Kyrenia Castle & Shipwreck Museum, as well as the fairy-tale St. Hilarion Castle. Cap off your day with a stop at Bellapais Abbey, a serene Gothic abbey in the hills. Nearby, Alagadi Turtle Beach serves as a sanctuary for turtles.