Cyprus in 10 Days: Day-by-Day Itinerary

Trip at a glance

Route and overnight bases

Nicosia (day 1–2); Limassol (day 3–5); Troodos (day 6–8); Paphos (day 9–10)

Approximate cost of activities and meals

240–310 EUR per person for the whole trip, excluding flights and accommodation. Prices are estimates.

Getting between places

Nicosia -> Limassol (about 78 min); Limassol -> Troodos (about 60 min); Troodos -> Paphos (about 60 min)

Day 1: Nicosia

• 12:00 Airport → Hotel transfer — Transfer from the airport to your hotel. Consider taxi, shuttle, or public transport.
• 14:00 The Classic Hotel — Centrally located with cultural attractions and great dining options, perfect for a couple's moderate-paced trip.
• Afternoon 3-hour Nicosia Segway Tour — 3-hour Nicosia Segway Tour: 5.0★ (333 reviews), well-reviewed with high confidence, fits the city's character
• Evening Paparouna Meze — Paparouna Meze: 4.6★ (1,272 reviews), good budget fit, conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence

Day 2: Nicosia

• Morning Caffè Nero Engomi — Caffè Nero Engomi: good budget fit, 4.4★ (842 reviews), well-reviewed with high confidence
• Morning Acropolis Park — Acropolis Park: 4.4★ (561 reviews), well-reviewed with high confidence, fits the city's character
• Afternoon Nom — Nom: 4.5★ (678 reviews), good budget fit, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Afternoon Shacolas Tower - Museum and Observatory — Shacolas Tower - Museum and Observatory: 4.3★ (1,091 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence, fits the city's character
• Evening TGI Fridays - Nicosia City Centre — TGI Fridays - Nicosia City Centre: 4.1★ (889 reviews), good budget fit, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Evening Athalassa National Forest Park — Athalassa National Forest Park: 4.7★ (1,243 reviews), well-reviewed with high confidence, fits the city's character

Day 3: Limassol

• 09:00 The Classic Hotel — Centrally located with cultural attractions and great dining options, perfect for a couple's moderate-paced trip.
• 10:00 Nicosia -> Limassol — Travel from Nicosia to Limassol. Short hop (~62km). Train, bus, or rideshare are all fine.
• 15:00 Four Seasons Hotel — A luxurious stay with excellent dining options and beautiful views, perfect for a romantic getaway.
• Afternoon Limassol Zoo — Limassol Zoo: 4.2★ (2,117 reviews), well-reviewed with high confidence, fits the city's character
• Evening Limassol AGORA — Limassol AGORA: good budget fit, 4.4★ (798 reviews), well-reviewed with high confidence

Day 4: Limassol

• Morning Caffe Nero Blue Molos — Caffe Nero Blue Molos: good budget fit, 4.1★ (1,108 reviews), well-reviewed with high confidence
• Morning Ayia Napa Cathedral — Ayia Napa Cathedral: 4.6★ (737 reviews), well-reviewed with high confidence, fits the city's character
• Afternoon Stoa Urban Kitchen — Stoa Urban Kitchen: 4.5★ (667 reviews), good budget fit, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Afternoon Fasouri Watermania Waterpark — Fasouri Watermania Waterpark: 4.5★ (3,295 reviews), well-reviewed with high confidence, fits the city's character
• Evening Sherlock's home bar — Sherlock's home bar: 4.5★ (630 reviews), good budget fit, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Evening Troodos Mountains Grape Escape: All Inclusive Food & Wine Tour — Troodos Mountains Grape Escape: All Inclusive Food & Wine Tour: 4.9★ (152 reviews), well-reviewed with high confidence, fits the city's character

Day 5: Limassol

• Morning Caffè Nero Dasoudi — Caffè Nero Dasoudi: good budget fit, 4.4★ (1,037 reviews), well-reviewed with high confidence
• Morning Kolossi Castle — Kolossi Castle: 4.4★ (4,413 reviews), well-reviewed with high confidence, fits the city's character
• Afternoon Syrian restaurant — Syrian restaurant: 4.4★ (1,555 reviews), good budget fit, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Afternoon Lemesos Castle - Cyprus Medieval Museum — Lemesos Castle - Cyprus Medieval Museum: 4.4★ (5,646 reviews), well-reviewed with high confidence, fits the city's character
• Evening Poe Bar & Restaurant Limassol — Poe Bar & Restaurant Limassol: 4.8★ (603 reviews), good budget fit, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Evening Land Sailing in Limassol — Land Sailing in Limassol: 4.7★ (66 reviews), fits the city's character, well-reviewed with high confidence

Day 6: Troodos

• 09:00 Four Seasons Hotel — A luxurious stay with excellent dining options and beautiful views, perfect for a romantic getaway.
• 10:00 Limassol -> Troodos — Travel from Limassol to Troodos. Short hop (~28km). Train, bus, or rideshare are all fine.
• 15:00 Troodos Hotel — Perfect for exploring nature and local culture, offering a cozy atmosphere for couples.
• Afternoon Kalidonia Waterfall — Kalidonia Waterfall: 4.6★ (2,852 reviews), well-reviewed with high confidence, conveniently located nearby
• Evening Makris Restaurant — Makris Restaurant: 4.7★ (1,146 reviews), good budget fit, well-reviewed with high confidence

Day 7: Troodos

• Morning Droseri Potamia — Droseri Potamia: 4.4★ (279 reviews), good budget fit, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Morning Marina's Rope Park — Marina's Rope Park: 4.5★ (480 reviews), well-reviewed with high confidence, fits the city's character
• Afternoon The Village Restaurant (Tavern) — The Village Restaurant (Tavern): 4.6★ (1,017 reviews), good budget fit, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Afternoon Sparti Platres Rope Adventure Park — Sparti Platres Rope Adventure Park: 4.6★ (626 reviews), well-reviewed with high confidence, fits the city's character
• Evening Skylight — Skylight: 3.9★ (1,084 reviews), good budget fit, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Evening Millomeris Waterfall Trail — Millomeris Waterfall Trail: 4.5★ (1,997 reviews), well-reviewed with high confidence

Day 8: Troodos

• Morning Ais Giwrkis Kakopetria — Ais Giwrkis Kakopetria: 4.5★ (445 reviews), good budget fit, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Morning Artemis Trail — Artemis Trail: 4.7★ (1,424 reviews), well-reviewed with high confidence, conveniently located nearby
• Afternoon Strofi sti gefsi — Strofi sti gefsi: 4.5★ (670 reviews), good budget fit, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Afternoon Chantara Waterfall — Chantara Waterfall: 4.7★ (1,298 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence, fits the city's character
• Evening Katoi Restaurant & Special Events — Katoi Restaurant & Special Events: 4.6★ (750 reviews), good budget fit, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Evening Ktima Gerolemo — Ktima Gerolemo: 4.6★ (450 reviews), well-reviewed with high confidence, fits the city's character

Day 9: Paphos

• 09:00 Troodos Hotel — Perfect for exploring nature and local culture, offering a cozy atmosphere for couples.
• 10:00 Troodos -> Paphos — Travel from Troodos to Paphos. Short hop (~41km). Train, bus, or rideshare are all fine.
• 15:00 Elysium Hotel — Luxurious beachfront hotel with excellent dining, perfect for a romantic and cultural experience.
• Afternoon Archaeological Museum of the Paphos District — Archaeological Museum of the Paphos District: 4.6★ (1,011 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence, fits the city's character
• Evening Omikron Brunch — Omikron Brunch: 4.6★ (2,216 reviews), good budget fit, conveniently located nearby

Day 10: Paphos

• Morning Chabad of Paphos — Chabad of Paphos: 4.7★ (796 reviews), good budget fit, well-reviewed with high confidence
• Morning Agia Kyriaki Chrysopolitissa — Agia Kyriaki Chrysopolitissa: 4.6★ (1,313 reviews), conveniently located nearby, well-reviewed with high confidence
• 11:00 Elysium Hotel — Luxurious beachfront hotel with excellent dining, perfect for a romantic and cultural experience.
• 12:00 Hotel → Airport transfer — Head to the airport. Allow plenty of time for check-in, security, and any last-minute shopping.

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