Cyprus in 8 Days
Cyprus
Overview
This loop covers Cyprus's south coast at an easy pace, best with a rental car: the world's last divided capital, Nicosia, then beach towns Larnaca and Limassol, finishing in Paphos — UNESCO-listed for its Roman mosaics and mythological ties to Aphrodite's birthplace.
- Duration
- 8 days
- Pace
- Relaxed
- Transport
- Rental car
- Estimated budget (comfortable)
- €1,250–€1,600
Route
1. Nicosia2. Larnaca3. Limassol4. Paphos
Highlights
- Walking Nicosia's old town across the UN buffer zone crossing
- Kourion's ancient Greco-Roman theatre near Limassol
- Paphos Archaeological Park's Roman mosaics
- Aphrodite's Rock on the drive between Limassol and Paphos
Worth knowing
- A rental car makes this route far easier — public transport between towns is limited
- Summer heat (Jul-Aug) is intense, especially inland
- Crossing into Northern Cyprus needs your passport and is a separate consideration
Day by day
Day 1
NicosiaMain activities
- Arrive, settle in
- Old town and the Ledra Street crossing
Overnight: Nicosia
Day 2
Nicosia → LarnacaMain activities
- Drive (~1h)
- Larnaca seafront promenade
Optional additions
- Hala Sultan Tekke mosque
~1 hourOvernight: Larnaca
Day 3
LarnacaMain activities
- Beach day
Optional additions
- Blue Lagoon boat trip
Overnight: Larnaca
Day 4
Larnaca → LimassolMain activities
- Drive (~1h)
- Limassol Castle and old town
~1 hourOvernight: Limassol
Day 5
LimassolMain activities
- Kourion ancient theatre
- Beach afternoon
Optional additions
- Limassol Wine Museum
Overnight: Limassol
Day 6
Limassol → PaphosMain activities
- Drive via Aphrodite's Rock (~1.5h)
- Paphos harbour
~1.5 hoursOvernight: Paphos
Day 7
PaphosMain activities
- Paphos Archaeological Park mosaics
- Tombs of the Kings
Overnight: Paphos
Day 8
PaphosMain activities
- Departure
Overnight: Paphos
Alternatives
Shorter version · 5 days
Drop Nicosia and Larnaca, keeping to Limassol and Paphos only.
Longer extension · 11 days
Add the Troodos Mountains' hill villages and monasteries inland.