✈ Trip Overview ✈ : Cyprus looks and feels like a Mediterranean island of Greece, mainly because of its culture, landscape, and the Greek descent of the people in the South. It offers a combination of scenic road trips and hiking trails, with panoramic views of coastlines, vastly green mountains, stunning and diverse landscapes, charming villages, and historical sites. November is a month where most days are still sunny and warm and perfect for road trips, hiking, and exploration. We will aim for an all-round road trip, spending 2-3 hours per day on the road. On most days, we will be exploring the best hiking trails at scenic locations (easy to moderate difficulty paths) or exploring picturesque places, while allowing some time for relaxation and leisure. During the trip, I will explain how the natural elements can help us cleanse our minds and energy while offering simple guided meditations, practices, and mindfulness hikes. The aim will be to connect with ourselves deeply, release some load, and create moments of clarity. We will also cross the border (do bring your passport) and venture into the Northern Territory occupied by Turkey since 1974. That will offer a quite unique experience of being immersed in an Eastern culture and environment all while being on the same trip.
🙋♀️ About me 🙋♀️ : I am a 33-year-old wellness coach, emotional therapist, adventurer, explorer, and addicted traveler! Being born on the beautiful island of Cyprus, I have explored many places - some not even known to travel agents! As a local, I would love to guide you around and show you the best places on the island. 🌞 A regular day 🌞 : Most of the days will be full of prescheduled activities, meaning that we will have to wake up early, leave the hotel by 8-9 a.m., and follow a schedule. However, there will be two days (days 4 & 5) where more flexibility is possible, in case you want to take some time off for yourself instead of following the group. Since hiking is a part of this trip, good physical condition, and hiking shoes are necessary. 😋 Food😋 : We will be having breakfast at or around the hotel and snacks or light lunch on the road (cheap options/stops). I will make some suggestions for dinner if you are a culinary experience lover who wants to taste the delicacies of the island. 🪙 Additional costs 🪙 : Bus to and from the airport is €2.40 one way. Food will roughly cost €20-30 per day, depending on where we eat. Any other group expenses will be equally shared between members of the group.
🏠 Accommodation 🏠 : We will be sleeping at a different Hotel or Airbnb property each night. There will be a variety as some are on the higher end, while others – especially in hard-to-reach areas – are of a more basic, but decent quality. Allow me to surprise you! Accommodation will be shared (2-3 persons in each room), but single occupancy can be arranged upon request at a higher fee. Solo travelers, couples, or friends are all welcomed! On day 5 we will have access to a washing machine, which will make your packing list quite compact and your bag small enough to fit in the car (either a carry-on suitcase or a backpack is suggested).