TREK ON FOOT AT A NEARBY DESTINATION -- THE NEIGHBORING ISLAND OF CYPRUS. A FIVE-DAY TREK DURING WHICH WE CLIMBED THE 3 HIGHEST PEAKS IN CYPRUS, INCLUDING THE ISLAND'S HIGHEST PEAK, MOUNT OLYMPUS ON THE TRODOS RANGE. Accommodation at the hotel in a great location in the mountains and Greek hospitality with good food.
Day 1: Warm-up
Morning flight to Larnaca Airport. A drive of about an hour and a little to the center of the Trodos Ridge, to the hotel that will be our home for the next five days. We will get rooms, a light lunch and go on a warm-up walk, on a route that is 7 km long. An opportunity to get acquainted with the local forest and the trails that await us later.
Day 2: To the summit of Olympus
After breakfast at the hotel, we will head to the highest peak in Cyprus — Mount Olympus. Moderate ascent, spread over a route of about 20 km, during which we climbed 400 meters, to the top of the mountain, at 1952 meters above sea level. It is one of the most beautiful walking trails on the island, and it beckons us a spectacular scenic lookout. At the end of the trek, we'll pop back to the hotel, for dinner and lodging.
Day 3: To Madari Peak
After A. This morning, a short drive to the start of the route. Today we will climb to the second highest peak in Cyprus. A rather challenging route that is about 13 km long and passes through an impressive landscape. At the peak of the day we will climb to the summit of Madari, 1609 meters above sea level and complete the day in a circular route. Dinner at one of the traditional restaurants in a local village.
Day 4: Mahrez Summit
After breakfast at the hotel, we will take our minibus to the Mahrez area for another busy day. Today we will climb the path of the climber to the third highest peak in Cyprus - 1409 m above sea level. A challenging course of 18 km. In the eastern part of the mountain range there is a hidden monastery where the heroes of Cyprus used to hide from the British during their struggle for freedom. At the peak of the day we will climb to the summit and from there we will descend to the nearest village, 13 km from the peak of altitude. At the end we will have an early dinner in one of the villages on the way back to our hotel.
DAY 5: HANTRA FALLS AND BALAPKARA TOUR
After breakfast, we will take a short walk through the beautiful waterfalls of Hantara, from where we will take our minibus to the village of Lefkara, for a short walk and free time in the beautiful village. From there we will leave for Larnaca airport, for the flight back home.
Cost of the trip: 1,390 euros
The price includes:
· Regular flight TA-Larnaka-TA.
· Hotel accommodation (double rooms).
· Full economy from noon of the first day to the last day - a. Morning at the hotel, sandwiches on the road and a. Evening in a hotel or in restaurants (according to the scheme as indicated above).
· All transfers by the route listed above.
· An attached minibus at our disposal for the entire duration of the trip.
· Entry according to the trip plan.
· Leading Israeli Guide — Yoram Chen.
· Can be paid by bank transfer or credit card, 3 installments without interest.
The price does not include:
· Personal overseas travel insurance.
· Alcohol and any non-water drinks at meals.
· OF WHAT IS NOT IN THE “PRICE INCLUDES” SECTION.
Notes:
· The trip plan and price are based on regular flight. There may be program changes due to a change in flight schedules.
· The trip plan and price are based on a minimum group of 13-15 travelers.
· In the event of changes in flight costs, such as port taxes, fuel surcharges, etc., the trip price will be updated accordingly and the change in cost will be applied to the participants.
· The route of the trip may change due to weather conditions, instructions from local authorities, technical faults or decisions of the guide on the ground in favor of the group members and the conduct of the trip.
