Akamas 3-nights guided walking (usually Droushia based, otherwise on the coast west of Latchi)

On Day 3, we propose a walk on the ridge of the Akamas peninsula, that presents travellers also with part of the west (Lara coastline). Our recommendation is to do an 'eight' route starting and finishing at the Smiyies picnic site, the legendary meeting spot of Adonis and Aphrodite. The default route is upto 9 km long and consists of the long version of the Smiyies trail and of the Pissouromoutti trail. The route presents walkers with glorious views both of the west coast as well as of the Bay of Chrysochous. A significant cultural component of the trip is a stop at the church of Agios Minas, what remains of a medieval monastery on the site. For summer, we do recommend either to do a shorter version of the route (eg only Pissouromoutti or Smiyies trails), or even to break the route into two, eg Pissouromoutti trail early in the morning and Smiyies trail late in the afternoon. Outside summer it is possible to extend the routes, even upto a total length of twenty kilometers. Other cultural/natural attractions are related to the magnesium mines in the area. In significantly longer versions of the walk, there are other medieval chapels along the route.

​​​On Day 4 morning, the package ends. If travellers want we can book additional nights, etc, otherwise (for those who bought a package with taxi to the airport) we arrange a taxi for them. As a rule the walks are guided by Phivos Ioannides.

About the guide - Phivos Ioannides

Phivos is Cypriot with a passion for exploration.
Before working in authentic ecotourism he studied computing (UK) and later business (in the US), and worked for many years in retail banking, finance and consulting.  
He has written popular travel guide books on Cyprus and led many hundreds of walking trips, kayaking trips and snorkeling trips around the island. He is the creator and manager of CyprusWalksEtc. 

Besides his native Greek, Phivos speaks English fluently as well as good Spanish and German. He also speaks some French and Chinese (Mandarin).

Summary of our services
We offer walkers interested in exploring beautiful Cyprus via guided walks, a menu of services:

• Information on our inhouse designed program. We have the possibility to customise the program based on the walkers preference and profile.

• The services of a professional walking guide for the two days of guiding.

• Booking of appropriate accommodation on the route, where possible in small, family run establishments.

• Booking of meals, including breakfast, dinner (as per the package) and optionally lunch packs , with a high element of local cuisine, where available.

• Arranging all applicable luggage transport.

• Arranging transfers to location of arrival/departure and other transfers if required.

• On the ground support for the independent walker.

The package
It includes the following:
a) Electronic Information (pdf) on the walking routes and nearby attractions.
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b) The services of a professional walking guide for the two days of guided walking

c) Transportation  

1) For Day 1 transport from the Paphos airport or no airport transport, depending on the package bought

2) Free transportation (usually by the guide) on Day 2, from Droushia to Baths of Aphrodite and from Baths of Aphrodite back to Droushia at the end of the walk.
3) Free ride (usually by the guide) on Day 3 from Droushia to Smiyies picnic site. Free ride later from the same point back to Droushia. If travellers prefer to, in summer we can do the same rides twice (if we break the walk into two).  
4) For Day 4, transport to the Paphos airport or no airport transport, depending on the package bought
 

 c) Accommodation as follows:  

In Droushia (at Droushia Heights Hotel) - if no availability at Droushia Heights hotel, or preferred, we may be able to arrange either at Sappho Manor House or at Palates hotel . For those who prefer the coast, we can arrange alternatively accommodation at Aphrodite Beach Hotel or at Souli beach hotel (or at other hotels, depending on the arrangement).

d) Breakfast for the three mornings
e) On the ground support

Notes : 
1) We have agreements with more hotels in the case that the rooms in the above organisations are occupied. In this event walkers will have the option to accept alternative accommodation, reschedule or cancel the booking.  
    
Prices until the end of 2026
We offer the package throughout the year, but we recommend walking during summer only if one does the short versions and the walks are managed well - avoid the hottest part of the day.

The price for the standard package using (taxi from and to) Paphos airport (without the guiding cost), when
a)  two walkers travel together on a Double Occupancy, bed and breakfast basis is 390 Euro per person.
b) two walkers travel together on a Single Room, bed and breakfast basis is 470 Euro per person.
c) a single traveller on bed and breakfast basis is 600 Euro per person.
 

The price for the standard package using no (taxi from and to an) airport (without the guiding cost) , when

a)  two walkers travel together on a Double Occupancy, bed and breakfast basis is 320 Euro per person.

b) two walkers travel together on a Single Room, bed and breakfast basis is 395 Euro per person.

c) a single traveller on bed and breakfast basis is 460 Euro per person.
 

The cost of the guiding would be in total 720 Euro for the walks on the two days. This fee would be shared by the explorers, so as the number of Explorers increases (upto six), the cost per Explorer for the guiding decreases. For example if the Explorers are two, the guiding cost per Explorer is 360 Euro in total. If the Explorers are six, the guiding cost per Explorer is 120 Euro.

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We can easily extend the package to more days. We have additional walking routes that we can arrange for explorers.

There are surcharges during specific periods (Easter, Christmas, July and August).