8 Days Discover Cyprus Self Guided Cycling Holiday

8 Days Discover Cyprus Self Guided Cycling Holiday

We have routes to suit everyone, from real tough challenges to a more relaxed cycling experience that still requires a bit of effort.

Itinerary

Day 1: Tochni

Stop At: Tochni village Taverne, Tochni, Cyprus
To enjoy authentic, traditional Cypriot cooking, a visit to our tavern is a must. Our chef is spoiling the guest with authentic dishes from the traditional cuisine of Cyprus.
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Cyprus Villages offers you the unique opportunity to live in a traditional stone-built village home.

Day 2: Kalavasos Dam Tour

Stop At: Kalavasos Dam, Kalavasos Cyprus
For this day, we recommend the Klavasos Dam tour.

The tour starts from Tochni Village and enters the forest roads leading to Kalavasos. There are no major ups and downs. From Kalavasos road leads to the chapel Ag.Georgios and the ruins of the village. From here, there is a slight uphill of the forest road to Parsata, where it turns and descends to the Kalavasos dam, where you can sit and relax beside the dam, enjoying the peace of this region.

Distance: 31 km

Total Ascent: 710 m
Duration: 7 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Accommodation is in apartments Cyprus Villages

Day 3: Choirokoitia

Stop At: Choirokoitia Neolithic Settlement, Choirokoitia Cyprus
This day you will have the chance to visit The Neolithic settlement of Choirokoitia, one of the most important prehistoric sites in the eastern Mediterranean. Shortly after you are taking the chance to ride on the Mediterranean coast, relax on the beach and taste some fresh fish in a local taverna!

Distance: 35Km

Total Ascent: 320m
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Accommodation is in apartments Cyprus Villages

Day 4: Silver and Clay Tour

Stop At: Green Village Lefkara, Timiou Stavrou 2, Pano Lefkara 7700 Cyprus
For this day, we recommend Silver and Clay tour.

The road begins from the Tochni Village and leads north, entering immediately into the offroad part that leads us to the village of Kato Drys. On your way you will be passing by the local "Halloumi" workshop where you can see how the typical Cyprus cheese is made. The route up to Kato Drys is mainly uphill but the great scenery pays off the effort. From Kato Drys road enters to an asphalted section which leads to Lefkara, one of the nicest traditional villages in Cyprus. Lefkara is world known for its handmade lace and Silverware art. In Lefkara you can have a short break for refreshment or a coffee.

Distance: 53Km

Total Ascent: 1360m
Duration: 10 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Accommodation is in apartments Cyprus Villages

Day 5: Limassol - Amathus

Stop At: Amathus Ruins, Agios Tychon Cyprus
This day we will give you the chance to take it easy and remind you that your on holidays after all! From Tochni you ride on the coastal road towards Limassol where you can visit the ancient city of Amathous. Coffee break by the sea and return back to Tochni.

Distance: 70 km
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Accommodation is in apartments Cyprus Villages

Day 6: Mountainous Villages Tour

Stop At: Kellaki Picnic Area, Kellaki, Cyprus
Recommendation for this day is the tour to mountainous villages. You start the ride in Tochni towards the mountainous Villages of Kellaki and Vasa. After a long uphill ride you have the chance for a coffee stop and Cyprus traditional sweets. From Vasa you follow the scenic route over Kalavasos dam that will take you first to Kalavasos and then to Tochni.

Distance: 53 km

Total Ascent: 980 m

Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Accommodation is in apartments Cyprus Villages

Day 7: Skarinou

Stop At: Golden Donkeys Farm, Skarinou Village, Skarinou 7731 Cyprus
Olive Tree Park Psemantismenos, Golden Donkeys Farm Skarinou
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Accommodation is in apartments Cyprus Villages

Day 8: Tochni

Stop At: Tochni village Taverne, Tochni, Cyprus
Tochni
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.