Amazing Tour

Cyprus

Cyprus (Greek Κύπρος, Turkish Kıbrıs, ) is an island in the Mediterranean Sea, south of Turkey. After Sicily and Sardinia, Cyprus is the third largest island in the Mediterranean Sea. Although the island is geographically in Asia it is politically a European country and is a member of the European Union.

the many archaeological and antiquities sites scattered around the island, dating from the New Stone Age through to the Roman Empire
the beautiful coastline of the island – still quite unspoilt in many places – is well worth exploring
Nicosia, the capital as it has a wealth of history, preserved Venetian walls surrounding the city, some wonderful bars and restaurants within the old walls of the city and of course the ‘green line’ – the dividing line with the Turkish part of Cyprus, which cuts through the centre of Nicosia, now the only divided capital in the world.

Troodos mountains, rising as high as 1952 metres, offering some beautiful trail walks and also quaint little villages such as Kakopetria, Platres and Phini. In winter there is the chance to ski there and the ski resort is being developed
Pitsilia area on Troodos mountains, where agricultural life and some of the finest wineries can be experienced while staying in small agrohotels in Agros, Kyperounda, Pelendri, Potamitissa and more. There you can visit few of the best wineries of Cyprus, such as Kyperounda Winery, Tsiakkas Winery at Pelendri.
Commandaria area is the region where the legendary Commandaria sweet dessert wine is produced. A visit to Commandaria Museum is worthy the time. Don’t forget to stop in a local agrohotel, or visit the local kafeneion to chat with local people.

Hamam Omerye in Nicosia, Cyprus is a 14th century building restored to operate once again as a hammam for all to enjoy, relax and rejuvenate. Dating back to French rule and located in the heart of Nicosia’s old town, the site’s history dates back to the 14th century, when it stood as an Augustinian church of St. Mary. Stone-built, with small domes, it is chronologically placed at around the time of Frankish and Venetian rule, approximately the same time that the city acquired its Venetian Walls. In 1571, Mustapha Pasha converted the church into a mosque, believing that this particular spot is where the prophet Omer rested during his visit to Nicosia. Most of the original building was destroyed by Ottoman artillery, although the door of the main entrance still belongs to the 14th century Lusignan building, whilst remains of a later Renaissance phase can be seen at the north-eastern side of the monument. In 2003, the EU funded a bi-communal UNDP/UNOPS project, “Partnership for the Future”, in collaboration with Nicosia Municipality and Nicosia Master Plan, to restore the Hamam Omerye Bath, revitalising its spirit and sustaining its historical essence. The hamam is still in use today and after its recent restoration project, has become a favourite place for relaxation in Nicosia. In 2006 it received the Europa Nostra prize for the Conservation of Architectural Heritage.