Included excursions

Limassol

After a short drive along the Limassol coastal road, we find ourselves at the Sea Sponge Exhibition Centre, where visitors can see how these famous natural sea sponges and loofahs are cleaned and made ready for use. With beautiful handmade natural soaps and olive oil beauty products also available, take the chance to do some souvenir shopping here.

We then enjoy a stroll past Limassol Castle, where it is said that Richard the Lionheart married his Princess Berengaria, visit the old mosque and the beautiful Ayia Napa Cathedral, a symbol of the country's rich heritage. There are lots of lovely handicraft shops in this area too and the local square is a lovely spot for a coffee before we return to the hotel.

Lefkara

We take a drive inland to the beautiful village of Lefkara, famed for its lace (Lefkaritika), silverware and traditional embroidery. A common sight in the village is groups of women sitting in the narrow village streets working on their fine embroidery, just as they have for centuries. According to local legend, Leonardo da Vinci visited the village in 1481 and purchased a lace cloth for the main altar of the Duomo di Milano.

The village is known for its skilled silversmiths who produce fine filigree work too, and there is also a small Cyprus delight factory, where generations of the same family have been making these traditional sweets known as loukoumi. Or the folklore museum is well worth a visit, which shows visitors what life was like in Cyprus a hundred years ago. Set around a large courtyard with an outdoor oven and pomegranate and citrus trees, the museum is located in a restored house and exhibits the furniture and effects of a wealthy family, along with local costumes and examples of the Lefkara lace and silverwork.

Just Go brochure price in RED

Travel 55 discount price in BLACK

Tel Just Go reservations on 0333 234 2010 quote Travel 55 code PTR557

*Air holiday prices are correct at the time of publication but are subject to fluctuation and availability. Other regional airports may be available and the final price will depend on your chosen airport, airline and flight time. This will be advised at the time of booking. Holiday operated by Just Go! Holidays under ATOL No.10889 For general Just Go flight and booking information please click on the link below.  Click here