Top Cyprus Culture in 2026

Preserve the memories of your Cyprus getaway with a private photo session for just your party. You'll have your own private photographer at your disposal, who will get a wide array of shots of you and your group. You'll have three different packages to choose from, from intro bronze packages that include half an hour of shoot time and 20 edited images to 100-minute gold packages that include 60 images.

Discover Cyprus eith a local. From ancient Choirokoitia to the charming villages of Lefkara and Kato Drys. Capture stone alleys, lace makers, and local silver craftsmen in action and taste local products. Enjoy a local drink, explore hidden corners, and experience authentic Cypriot culture in a relaxed, small-group setting. Enjoy a relaxed small group sightseeing experience, combining personally hosted stops with free time to explore the villages at your own pace.

Nicosia can sometimes feel complicated for first-time visitors. Take the mystery out of your visit by exploring with a local on a private walking tour. This personalized tour allows you to discover the exterior of monuments, including museums, while learning about the city’s history and culture. If you wish to include a museum visit, your guide can customize the itinerary to fit your interests—just let us know in advance. Your guide contacts you beforehand to understand your preferences, ensuring you see the places you truly want to experience. Perfect for families, solo travelers, or couples, this tour offers insider knowledge, hidden gems, and a deeper connection to Nicosia that you won’t find on your own.

Enjoy a private and authentic food experience with hosts Deniz and Gunay. This is a perfect experience for anyone looking to connect with local culture over food. This Hellim cheese-making experience takes place on Deniz and Gunay’s 7-acre property. They live in a traditional Cypriot house with a beautiful fruit and vegetable garden spotted with fig, orange, pomegranate and apricot trees. You will be welcomed with fresh lemonade before you walk through the garden and animal farm. Next, learn from your hosts the traditional way to make Hellim cheese from scratch. It is a semi-hard, unripe, brined cheese made from a mixture of goat and sheep's milk. After you learn the art of cheese making, learn to make traditional cheese pastries such as pirohu (dumplings wrapped in unleavened dough) before siting down at the dining table to eat your creations. Your menu will include homemade cheese, jams, kleftiko (sheep kebaps cooked in an oven) and seasonal vegetables.

Looking to add an extra dose of culture to your holiday to Cyprus? This well-rounded guided tour is just what you need. After being picked up at your accommodation, you'll head to your first stop, the village of Lefkara. This picturesque little spot is known across the island for its silver and lace handicrafts. You'll have plenty of opportunities to shop for some yourself as you follow your guide around some of the village's cobbled lanes. From here, you'll start the drive to Nicosia, where you'll kick off your tour at Laiki Geitonia. This part of the city is completely pedestrianised and is nestled inside 16th-century Venetian walls. Most of the houses here have been restored from the 18th century, so be sure to have your camera ready – the stonework on show is something else. Finally, you'll follow your guide through the checkpoint and into the northern part of the city. There's loads of postcard-worthy landmarks on display here, like the Cathedral of Saint Sophia.

Sample the Cypriot lifestyle with this evening experience. In the countryside surrounds of a donkey sanctuary, you'll get hands-on in halloumi-making and bread baking and tuck into the tasty results. Then, when the sun sets, you'll dine on a feast of local dishes with free-flowing drinks, followed by live music and Greek dancing under the stars.

Looking to add an extra dose of culture to your holiday to Cyprus? This well-rounded guided tour is just what you need. After being picked up at your accommodation, you'll head to your first stop, the village of Lefkara. This picturesque little spot is known across the island for its silver and lace handicrafts. You'll have plenty of opportunities to shop for some yourself as you follow your guide around some of the village's cobbled lanes. From here, you'll start the drive to Nicosia, where you'll kick off your tour at Laiki Geitonia. This part of the city is completely pedestrianised and is nestled inside 16th-century Venetian walls. Most of the houses here have been restored from the 18th century, so be sure to have your camera ready – the stonework on show is something else. Finally, you'll follow your guide through the checkpoint and into the northern part of the city. There's loads of postcard-worthy landmarks on display here, like the Cathedral of Saint Sophia.

Your adventure begins at Kipros Accommodation, where you'll meet your knowledgeable local guide. Explore the historic streets and alleys of Nicosia, delving into its past and present. Walk along Ledra Street, the bustling shopping route that connects the northern and southern parts of the city, and learn about its significance in the city's history. Visit the Shacolas Tower Museum & Observatory for panoramic views of Nicosia and delve into the city's history at the Leventis Municipal Museum. Explore the charming Laika Geitonia neighborhood, known for its traditional Cypriot urban design, and marvel at the stunning architecture of St. John's Cathedral and the Archbishop's Palace. Immerse yourself in the cultural tapestry of Nicosia as you visit the Omeriye Mosque and Eleftherias Square, each offering a unique glimpse into the city's religious and cultural heritage.

Discover a more personal side of Paphos on a relaxed half-day journey through Ktima, the city’s historic upper town. Begin at the Mousallas viewpoint, where rooftops stretch towards the Mediterranean, then wander through elegant squares, neoclassical landmarks and quiet corners that reveal how the town has changed over time. Along the way, meet the charming Sleeping Eros, admire the colonnades of the Municipality Hall and Greek Architecture School, and uncover the town’s past at the Historical Documentation Center. Your guide will turn the streets, monuments and architecture into stories, helping you notice details that are easy to miss when exploring alone. Finish with free time in the lanes of Paphos Old Town, where arcaded shopfronts, craft workshops and shaded cafés invite you to slow down and enjoy the local atmosphere. You will leave with memorable photographs, a better understanding of Paphos and the feeling that you have experienced the city—not simply passed through it.

Follow the Paphos coastline through three millennia in one unforgettable day. Begin among the celebrated Roman mosaics of Kato Paphos Archaeological Park, part of the UNESCO World Heritage site of Paphos, before exploring the rock-cut chambers of the Tombs of the Kings—an atmospheric burial ground created for prominent officials and aristocrats. Pause at the Heart of Kissonerga viewpoint to take in sweeping Mediterranean panoramas and capture some of the day’s best photographs. Then watch the landscape shift from ancient history to coastal drama at the EDRO III shipwreck and the limestone Sea Caves, sculpted by years of wind and waves. The experience winds down at St. George Harbour and its clifftop church, where fishing boats, open sea views and a gentler pace offer a peaceful taste of coastal Cyprus.

Cyprus is all rolling hills dotted with pretty villages. On this adults-only tour, you'll see where a legend was born, visit the ruins of Kourion, venture to the village of Omodos and cap off the day with a wine tasting. You'll dive straight into the past at Kourion, one of the most impressive archaeological sites in Cyprus. Visit the Roman baths and amble into the site's centrepiece, the Greco-Roman theatre. Concerts are still held to this day. While the mosaics of the trio of excavated houses known as those of Eustolius, the Gladiators and Achilles are as impressive as when they were laid down. The 15th-century Kolossi Castle is up next. Then, we'll head for a local lunch in a family-run taverna before visiting mountain-fringed Omodos, where you'll wander around skinny cobbled streets lined with Byzantine buildings. To finish, there's a wine tasting session, where you'll learn all about sweet commandaria wine, one of the oldest varieties in the world.

Discover the captivating beauty of Northern Cyprus on this full-day excursion from Paphos to Kyrenia. Explore the charming Kyrenia Harbour, the fairytale St. Hilarion Castle, and the historic Bellapais Abbey, while crossing Nicosia, the worlds last divided capital. A perfect blend of history, culture, and breathtaking Mediterranean views.

In the last 1,000 years, Nicosia has been conquered by the French, Venetians, Ottomans, and British, leaving the capital of Cyprus still divided to this day. On this self-guided walking tour through the old city, you'll uncover the tell-tale clues of this complex past etched into sites like the Venetian coat of arms on Famagusta Gate. Starting beside the Liberty Monument, you'll follow part of the Venetian Walls before winding through the old city centre, hearing how 300 years of French reign, Venetian ambition, and Ottoman rule each changed the city's fate. Along the way, discover churches with precious icons and frescoes, walk streets where schools and homes stand abandoned near a military zone, and find the dividing line that only one country in the world recognises. The tour ends in front of the Archbishop's Palace.

This is a workshop which brings together history, ecology, craft and science, suitable for a wide range of ages (including children 5 year and older). You will get to learn interesting facts, identify some local plants and learn about their historical use. Finally you will get to use your hands to create your own work of art- a naturally dyed silk hankie.

Looking to add an extra dose of culture to your holiday to Cyprus? This well-rounded guided tour is just what you need. After being picked up at your accommodation, you'll head to your first stop, the village of Lefkara. This picturesque little spot is known across the island for its silver and lace handicrafts. You'll have plenty of opportunities to shop for some yourself as you follow your guide around some of the village's cobbled lanes. From here, you'll start the drive to Nicosia, where you'll kick off your tour at Laiki Geitonia. This part of the city is completely pedestrianised and is nestled inside 16th-century Venetian walls. Most of the houses here have been restored from the 18th century, so be sure to have your camera ready – the stonework on show is something else. Finally, you'll follow your guide through the checkpoint and into the northern part of the city. There's loads of postcard-worthy landmarks on display here, like the Cathedral of Saint Sophia.

Discover the rich botanical heritage of Cyprus in an engaging workshop that marries nature, wellness, and traditional crafts. Surrounded by serene gardens, an experienced herbalist guides you through a sensory journey, exploring the island’s aromatic plants and their cultural significance. Enjoy a distillation demonstration, then dive into two creative workshops: concoct a personalized aromatherapy roll-on and craft delicate Oiselets de Chypre - The Little Birds of Cyprus, beautiful scented ornaments inspired by local traditions. Leave with unique handcrafted souvenirs and a deepened connection to Cyprus’ fragrant history.

Nicosia is a fascinating city to explore – offering you a glimpse of two very different worlds. This tour starts in the Cypriot southern area and passes the 'Green Line' buffer zone to explore the northern part of Nicosia. Your first stop is the St John's Cathedral built in the Franco-Byzantine style – unique to Cyprus – and the Cyprus Folk Art Museum, housed in the premises of the old Archbishopric Palace. Next up is a walking tour through the historic streets of Laiki Geitonia inside the Venetian city walls. It's a maze of winding streets with churches, squares and ornate buildings, and feels more like a village than the heart of a city, After passing the Green Line to the north, you'll hear tales of the city's history and culture as you tick off some of the main sites. Then, walk back into the southern area to Ledra Street and embrace modern city life under your own steam.

Uncover the spiritual wonders of Islamic and Christian Cairo on our captivating Day Tour. Delve into the intricate mosaics of the Ibn Tulun Mosque, marvel at the intricate carvings of the Coptic Museum, and soak in the peaceful ambience of the Sultan Hassan Mosque. With a blend of history, architecture, and culture, this tour promises a memorable and enlightening exploration of Cairo's diverse religious sites.

What makes this activity unique is the ability to fully customize your eMTB adventure according to your interests. Whether you're drawn to the historical charm of Troodos' ancient churches, the quaint beauty of its traditional villages, the exquisite flavors of local wineries, or the breathtaking vistas from various nature viewpoints, this tour offers a personalized experience. Ride on a mix of dirt and asphalt roads, with occasional trails, ensuring a comfortable and engaging journey through Cyprus' stunning landscapes. You'll be equipped with high-quality electric mountain bikes, such as the Specialized Tero or similar, enhancing your exploration with reliable and powerful performance. The flexibility and tailored itinerary make it perfect for all skill levels and preferences, providing a memorable and unique exploration of the Troodos region.

Ancient Foundations & Hidden History: We skip the generic tourist traps to explore an active chapels and archaeological site where a magnificent medieval chapel sits directly on top of a sacred temple foundation dating back to 312 BC. The Living Custom of our Grandparents: This isn't a dry lecture or a standard coffee tasting. It is an interactive, magical workshop where you learn the exact old-world methods our ancestors used to decode coffee grounds. True Small-Group Intimacy: Capped strictly at 8 guests, this adults-only escape feels like a private VIP outing with a local insider, not a crowded commercial bus tour. Door-to-Door Luxury Transport: Forget meeting points or taxi stress. We pick you up and drop you off directly at your Ayia Napa or Protaras hotel in air-conditioned comfort. Perfect Balance of Mysticism & Culture: A rare, curated journey that respectfully bridges sacred Byzantine art, forgotten local legends, and authentic village traditions. All Religions respected

Embark on a captivating full-day private tour from Limassol, delving into Cyprus’s rich heritage and historical treasures. Your day begins with convenient pickup, setting the stage for an immersive exploration of the island’s past and culture. First, venture to the remarkable Ancient Kourion, an archaeological site that transports you back in time. Marvel at the well-preserved ruins of this ancient city, including its breathtaking amphitheater and intricate mosaics, offering a glimpse into the daily life of its inhabitants. Continue your journey to the charming village of Omodos, where tradition and culture come alive. Stroll through its cobblestone streets, admire its quaint architecture, and discover its historic Monastery of the Holy Cross. Immerse yourself in the village’s warm atmosphere and its rich heritage. Before returning to Limassol, experience the medieval legacy of Cyprus as you explore the impressive Kolossi Castle.

With local guide, you would visit Nicosias most famous museums, including a small Levention Museum, the A. Leventis gallery, presenting European, Greek & Cypriot art paintings, will get handmade souvenirs from Laiki Geitonia. Nicosia is the last capital in the world divided militarily. Capital of the island will intrigue visitors with the Green Line at Ledra a city checkpoint. G. Is it real in the 21st century?

Travel from Istanbul to Şanlıurfa for two unforgettable days. Visit Göbeklitepe, one of the world’s most important archaeological discoveries, and Karahantepe, a major nearby site from the same “Taş Tepeler” region. In the city, explore the main museum highlights and the historic center to understand the story behind the stones.

Discover the city on a private tour made just for you. Crafted for the curious and the connoisseur, our Larnaca tour is an ode to Cypriot culture. Begin at the heart of ancient Choirokoitia, where stories of millennia past beckon. But history isn't just in ruins; it's in the rich texture of halloumi, which you'll learn to craft alongside local artisans. In Lefkara Village, let the intricate patterns of lace and silver captivate your senses. And as the day wanes, find yourself amidst the lush vineyards of Dafermou Winery, where every glass narrates a tale. Join us and let Larnaca's best-kept secrets tantalize, inspire, and enchant.