Walking the Akamas Peninsula
Walking the Akamas Peninsula
Walking the Akamas Peninsula
8 Days Starting in Droushia, Cyprus and ending in Polis Chrysochous, Cyprus
Visiting: Droushia, Laona Plateau, Lara Beach, Baths of Aphrodite, Akamas Peninsula, Blue Lagoon
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Tour code:
W07CA
Group Type:
Independent
Guide Type:
Self Guided
Age range:
12-99
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Tour Overview
Embark on an unforgettable journey through the Akamas Peninsula, where stunning beaches and coastal walks await. Explore the legendary Blue Lagoon and the Baths of Aphrodite cave, where the goddess of love is said to have bathed. This tour offers a perfect blend of inland and coastal walks across Northwest Cyprus's Akamas Peninsula and National Park, with options for shorter or longer routes averaging 10km or 20km daily. Stay in modern three-star hotels, with four nights inland and three nights on the coast, both offering excellent facilities and proximity to local dining. Enjoy all buffet breakfasts, route notes, GPX files, and walking transfers on select days. Discover charming stone-built villages, picturesque landscapes, and the rich cultural heritage of Cyprus, with opportunities to visit local wineries and enjoy panoramic coastal views. Whether you choose to relax or explore, this tour promises a captivating experience.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrive In Droushia
Location: Droushia
Accommodation Name: Droushia Heights Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Arrive in the delightful Cypriot village of Droushia and settle in. You'll be staying here for the next 4 nights. Stay at the Droushia Heights Hotel on a Bed & Breakfast basis for 4 nights.
Day 2 : Kremiotis Waterfall And Agia Paraskevi Chapel
Location: Droushia
Accommodation Name: Droushia Heights Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today's circular walk from Droushia passes through the delightful stone-built villages of Kritou Terra and Kato Arodes. Walk past orchards and vineyards and enjoy great views of the local area. Head to the Kremitois Waterfall and the charming, medieval Agia Paraskevi chapel before returning to Droushia.
Day 3 : The Laona Plateau
Location: Laona Plateau
Accommodation Name: Droushia Heights Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Another circular walk from Droushia heads to the Laona plateau to explore more picturesque stone-built villages and the possibility of visiting a local winery. Today enjoy the views and the combination of beautiful natural and cultural heritage of the area.
Day 4 : Droushia To Lara Beach And Agios Georgios Tis Pegeias
Location: Lara Beach
Accommodation Name: Droushia Heights Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Begin today with a descent from the Laona plateau to the Lara coast with a stretch of the walk along the Avakas Gorge. Pass by the beaches of South Lara and Toxeftra. The walk ends at Agios Georgios tis Pegeias with its medieval church, ruins of an earlier church, a small fishing shelter and a restaurant. There is a return transfer to the hotel at the end of the walk.
Day 5 : Droushia To Baths Of Aphrodite Cave
Location: Baths of Aphrodite
Accommodation Name: Aphrodite Beach Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Enjoy fabulous panoramic coastal views today. Start off with views of the Lara coast then head north for spectacular views of the north coast, the whole of Chrysochous Bay from Cape Arnaoutis, the northwest tip of the island, up to Pomos in the northeast. Today's route includes stretches of the Smigies, Adonis and Aphrodite Trails with stunning views from Moutti tis Sotiras peak. The western descent along the Aphrodite Trail is considered by many as one of the best on the island. For those doing the shorter walks, there is a transfer to Neo Chorio this morning. Stay at the Aphrodite Beach Hotel on a Bed & Breakfast basis for 3 nights.
Day 6 : Akamas North Coast Walk
Location: Akamas Peninsula
Accommodation Name: Aphrodite Beach Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today’s circular walk gives you more views of Cyprus’s north coast as you walk along the eastern part of the Adonis Trail. The route passes most of the north coast’s beaches including Fontana Amoroza, the Blue Lagoon, the Amphitheatre, Manolis Beach and Koufotrypis Beach. Also walk the rugged coastline near the Baths of Aphrodite cave.
Day 7 : Free Day Or Blue Lagoon Walk
Location: Blue Lagoon
Accommodation Name: Aphrodite Beach Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Enjoy a day of rest at the hotel, along the nearby beach or head back to one of the beaches you walked to yesterday (like the Blue Lagoon).
Day 8 : Leave The Akamas Peninsula
Location: Akamas Peninsula
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast, depart the Akamas Peninsula.
What's Included
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All buffet breakfasts
All buffet breakfasts are included during the tour.
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All accommodation
All accommodation is included, with stays in three-star hotels as described in the accommodation section.
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Route notes and GPX files
Route notes and GPX files are provided for the walks.
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Walking transfer on days 4 and 5
Walking transfers are included on days 4 and 5.
What's Not Included
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Travel insurance
Travel insurance is not included and must be arranged separately.
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Single accommodation
Single accommodation is not included but is available on request with a compulsory supplement.
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Solo traveller supplement
A solo traveller supplement applies when only one person is travelling on a departure date.
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Visas or vaccinations
Visas or vaccinations are not included and must be arranged separately if required.
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Travel to the start and from the end point
Travel to the start location and from the end point of the tour is not included.
Food
All breakfasts are included. For dinners you have the choice of either the hotels' restaurants, or there is a good choice of restaurants nearby so you can choose to eat out and enjoy the local Cypriot cuisine.
Accommodation
The hotels you'll be staying in are three-star properties with four nights in the first, inland hotel and three nights in the second hotel on the coast. They both have a modern feel with contemporary styling and good facilities, including an infinity edge swimming pool at the first hotel. Both the hotels have their own restaurant but are also within walking distance of a choice of restaurants so you can enjoy the local cuisine each evening.
Mode of Transport
The tour includes walking transfers on days 4 and 5, allowing you to explore the stunning landscapes of the Akamas Peninsula. However, travel to the start and from the end point is not included, so you'll need to arrange your own transportation to and from the tour.
Check out our Q&As
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What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?
The tour provides accommodation in three-star hotels. You will stay four nights at an inland hotel and three nights at a coastal hotel. Both hotels have a modern feel with contemporary styling and good facilities, including an infinity edge swimming pool at the first hotel. They also have their own restaurants and are within walking distance of other dining options.
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Are meals included in the tour package?
All buffet breakfasts are included in the tour package. For dinners, you have the option to dine at the hotels' restaurants or explore a variety of nearby restaurants to enjoy local Cypriot cuisine.
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Is there a transfer service included during the tour?
Yes, walking transfers are included on days 4 and 5 of the tour.
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What are some of the highlights of the walks during the tour?
The walks during the tour include stunning beaches and coastal walks, visits to the Blue Lagoon, the Baths of Aphrodite cave, and the Akamas National Park. You will also explore stone-built villages, orchards, vineyards, and enjoy panoramic coastal views.
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Are there options for shorter walks during the tour?
Yes, most walks have shorter options, allowing walkers to choose between an average of 10km or 20km each day.
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
If you wish to make any changes to your booking, particularly if you need to alter any flights booked through us, please let us know as soon as possible. There is a booking or flight amendment fee of £40 per change and flight amendments often incur extra airline costs depending on the changes to be made and if the ticket has been issued or not.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Exodus has been trading since 1974
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Your final joining instructions and flight details, if booked with us, will then be sent out 2 to 3 weeks before departure. If you would like a hard copy posted, or if you require these any earlier, please contact the customer operations team. We advise that if you are booking connecting travel before receiving these, please ensure you leave plenty of time.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Travellers are welcome to opt to share a room with a tour member of the same gender for no additional charge. If you'd like your own room, we can request a single supplement so that you will have your own room throughout.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
You are welcome to meet the group after the tour has departed however there is no reduction in rate for joining a tour after the departure date.
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