Excursions in Ayia Napa

To learn more about the history and natural features of the resort, take a 3-hour sightseeing tour of Ayia Napa. The tour starts and ends at the local information office of the Cyprus Tourism Organization. Reservations should be made in advance (tel: +357-23-721-796). Private travel agencies also organize bus tours around Ayia Napa.

Lux Grand Tour offers a "gallop through Europe" tour. You will be shown the heart of the island - Troodos, Kikkos Monastery, several villages. Fans of national color should order a donkey safari and Cypriot evening. During the excursion, you will learn how local specialties are prepared, get a certificate for driving the "four-legged transport," and watch a dance show.

In addition to land tours, Ayia Napa also offers sea cruises. Guests of the city can take a ride on the pirate ship "Black Pearl," the submarine "Yellow Submarine," and the high-speed "Screamer." The various programs include swimming in the Blue Lagoon, cave exploration, fishing, dancing, theatrical performances, and other activities.

The cost of land excursions in Ayia Napa averages 60-70 EUR per adult and half of this amount - per child (in domestic tour bureaus). Sea cruise will cost cheaper. For example, a trip on the "Black Pearl" costs 35/15 EUR (per adult/child), fishing - 20 EUR. The most expensive excursion in Ayia Napa is to Protaras with a visit to the "Fountain Show," a favorite of tourists (up to 100 EUR).

If you don't want to go on organized excursions, hire an individual guide. There are plenty of guides in Cyprus. From Ayia Napa, you can go to any point of the island: Nicosia, Limassol, Paphos, Lefkara, Larnaca, and others. The price of the service is 150-250 EUR on average. To make the excursion memorable for a long time, it is better to engage a professional. In summer, the demand for good guides is very high, so make arrangements in advance.