Cyprus Supreme Mini
self-guided walks - Troodos and Akamas - 5 nights
Average length 11 km per day
This is a 5 night, 2 accommodations self-guided walking trip that offers many of the best walking experiences on the beautiful island of Cyprus, including 3 top5 walks on the island and a cultural walk through the rustic villages on the Laona Plateau. The average walking distance per day is abt 11 kilometers. The trip focuses on Troodos trails, on the Akamas peninsula and on the adjacent Laona Plateau. We recommend this program for all year round, except for July and August, when the temperature is very high. For winter there are alternatives in case of snow cover at the top of Troodos.
Day of Trip | Average elevation (m) | Total descent (m) | Total ascent (m) | Distance in km | Description |
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Day 2 | 1,800 | 500 | 400 | 11.5 | Top 5 trail in Cyprus - high altitude, unique environment (geology, flora) and panoramic views. |
Day 3 | 1,300 | 850 | 850 | 12 | Top 5 trail in Cyprus. Variety in vegetation and rock formations. Panoramic views |
Day 4 | 600 | 300 | 250 | 10.5 | Cultural walk on the Laona Plateau passing through stone-built villages: Kathikas - Droushia |
Day 5 | 200 | 500 | 500 | 11 | Top 5 walk - Adonis&Aphrodite coastal trails combo. It can be shortened (eg only Aphrodite - 7.5 km) or extended. |
Average | 1,000 | 550 | 500 | 11 | 3 Top5 Cyprus walks + a cultural walk in Troodos, Akamas and the Laona Plateau |
The itinerary (summary)
Day 1 - Arrival to Kakopetria village (overnight in Kakopetria)
Day 2 - Taxi to start and from end of walk - Walk on a combo of Artemis and Atalanti (overnight in Kakopetria)
Day 3 - Taxi to start and from end of walk - Walk the Madari circular trail (overnight in Kakopetria)
Day 4 - Taxi to Kathikas village - explore and walk on the cultural trail on the Laona Plateau to Droushia (overnight in Droushia village)
Day 5 - Taxi to Baths of Aphrodite - Combo of Adonis and Aphrodite trail (overnight near Akamas north coast)
Day 6 - Finish
Detailed Itinerary
On Day 1, walkers, if they booked a package with airport taxi, are transferred by taxi from the (Larnaca or Paphos) airport to the old part of Kakopetria village where they stay for three nights. Depending on the time of arrival visitors could relax and explore the old part of the village and/or visit upto two Unesco World Heritage Troodos painted churches within walking distance from their accommodation.
On Day 2 travellers do a combination of top elevation Cyprus walks (the Artemis trail and a part of Atalanti) (please check the short videoclip). This is probably a Top5 walk on the whole island of Cyprus because of its panoramic views and its uniqueness.
Walking on Artemis trail under clear skies offers superb panoramic views of different parts of Cyprus including stretches of its coastline, including Akrotiri and Episkopi bay, Morphou Bay and usually even the north coast of the Akamas peninsula. The trail combines barren rocky land with forested stretches of black pine and of the endemic Troodos juniper. Walkers pass by some very old and huge trees. The walk has a very high value also for those interested in geology. When there is snow (usually a few months each year) we recommend alternatives (in the package). The standard walk includes also a part of the Atalanti trail that ends at Troodos Square.
On Day 3, travellers do a superb 12-km (13 if one walks up to the fire watchtower and back) long circular trail around Madari mountain peak (in the area of Pitsilia, on the Troodos mountain range). This is another Top5 route in Cyprus, of medium difficulty, without very steep ascents and descents. One may enjoy great views towards the south, including Morphou bay and Pentadactylos mountains, and to the north, including the village of Kyperounta and Troodos peak (to the west there is view towards the village of Spilia). There is great variety in vegetation; travellers walk past golden oak, wild rose and mastic bushes, junipers, pine, strawberry trees, rock rose and sage, and even cedar, plane trees and bracken.
One may also see the interesting rock formations in the area.
The walk can be excellent all around the year. Very rarely in winter there may be some snow cover in places.
On Day 4, after a two-hour drive from Kakopetria to the Laona Plateau, the ride ends at Kathikas village. Kathikas hosts the Akamas Information center. There are two wineries in the vicinity. It also has a good number of traditional restaurants.
The Day 4 walk is on the Laona Plateau at an elevation of 600 meters, and offers vistas to the west coast of Akamas and to the bay of Chrysochou. This is a cultural route that connects 4 stone-built villages, providing opportunities to see traditional village architecture, try Cyprus coffee, and visit a number of (other) museums, including the Knights museum and the Geological museum in Pano Arodes and the Sea Turtle Museum in Inia. The route also passes by a winery near Kathikas. The walk starts at Kathikas and ends in Droushia. It can be great year round, showcasing the change of seasons, from green fields and wildflowers in bloom in winter and much of spring, to golder colours and some vineyards in summer, and more earthy colours in autumn.
On Day 5 walkers do a combination of Adonis circular trail and Aphrodite circular trail. The route is excellent all through the year (more difficult in summer), including winter, when the place is largely green and full of wildflowers.
According to legend Aphrodite and Adonis regularly met in Akamas. After walking up the east stretch of Adonis trail walkers pass by the ruins of a medieval monastery and a huge old oak tree. The route ascends onto the imposing Moutti Tis Sotiras peak. Walkers enjoy glorious views of the north west coast, and of the north coast, upto Pomos village towards the north east.
The descent from the peak is probably one of the very best walking routes on the island.
The last part of the route is on the coastal dirt road, on the cliffs. The walk ends at tiny and mythical Baths of Aphrodite.
On Day 6 morning, the package ends. If travellers want we can book additional nights, etc, otherwise we arrange a taxi for them.
Summary of our services
We offer Independent Self–Guided Walkers interested in exploring beautiful Cyprus, a menu of services:
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Information on our inhouse designed route that presents much of the best Cyprus has to offer, combining top elements of its cultural and natural heritage. We provide information on each day's walk and instructions to find one's way, as well as relevant useful information material on Cyprus. We provide GPS data as the basic navigation tool (usually on the travellers' mobile phone). We also provide information of the route on Google Earth imagery.
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Booking of appropriate accommodation on the route, where possible in small, family run establishments.
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Booking of meals, including breakfast, dinner (as per the package) and optionally lunch packs , with a high element of local cuisine, where available.
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Arranging all applicable luggage transport.
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Arranging transfers to location of arrival/departure and other transfers if required.
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On the ground support for the independent walker.
The package
It includes the following:
a) Information on the walking routes and nearby attractions (as well as public bus info where applicable), in the form of GPS readings, electronic material (PDF) and printed material (at an additional fee).
b) Transportation
1) For Day 1, for those who buy a package with airport transfer, transport from the airport (Paphos airport or Larnaca airport, depending on the package bought)
2) For Day 2, from Kakopetria to start of Artemis trail or to Troodos Square and return in the afternoon from Troodos Square.
3) For Day 3 from Kakopetria village to Moutti tis Choras point of the Madari circular trail. Pick up later from the same point.
4) For Day 2 or Day 3 walkers are advised to arrange either pickup or delivery from/to Agios Nicolaos tis Stegis Unesco World Heritage Troodos painted church. The church is just two km south west of Kakopetria.
5) For Day 4, transportation from Kakopetria to Kathikas village. The travellers' luggage is transported to their hotel in Droushia village.
6) For Day 5, transportation to Baths of Aphrodite and back.
7) For Day 6 transport to the airport (Paphos airport or Larnaca airport) if a package with airport transportation is bought
c) Accommodation as follows:
1) First three nights in Kakopetria (at Mill hotel) - if no availability at the Mill hotel, we can suggest other packages that we offer, with Troodos accommodation in other villages
2) Fourth and fifth nights in Droushia village (Droushia Heights hotel or Sappho Manor or Palates Hotel if no availability at Droushia Heights hotel)
d) Breakfast for all accommodation
e) Luggage transfer as required
f) On the ground support
Note :
We have agreements with more hotels in the rare 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. Also the trip can be easily extended, eg we have more walks around Droushia village and on Troodos. Also travellers may like to end their trip with accommodation and relaxation on the coast (we cooperate with hotels just east of the Akamas north coast).
Prices per person until the end of 2026
We offer the package throughout the year, but we do not recommend walking during summer (unless one does the short versions and it is managed well - eg start at 7:00).
The price for the standard package using Paphos airport, when
a) two walkers travel together on a Double Occupancy, bed and breakfast basis is 770 Euro per person.
b) two walkers travel together on a Single Room, bed and breakfast basis is 870 Euro per person.
c) a single traveller on bed and breakfast basis is 1,190 Euro per person.
The price for the standard package using Larnaca airport, when
a) two walkers travel together on a Double Occupancy, bed and breakfast basis is 875 Euro per person.
b) two walkers travel together on a Single Room, bed and breakfast basis is 975 Euro per person.
c) a single traveller on bed and breakfast basis is 1,400 Euro per person.
The price for the standard package with no transportation from and to an airport, when
a) two walkers travel together on a Double Occupancy, bed and breakfast basis is 700 Euro per person.
b) two walkers travel together on a Single Room, bed and breakfast basis is 800 Euro per person.
c) a single traveller on bed and breakfast basis is 1,050 Euro per person.
There are surcharges of 10 Euro per person for doubles and 30 Euro per person for singles during specific periods (Easter, Christmas). Accommodation at Droushia Heights hotel on Dec 24 and Dec31 includes obligatory dinners (at an extra fee).
INQUIRIES
Please contact us via phone (or whatsapp or viber) at +35799458366, or email at phivos@cypruswalksetc.com with your questions.
BOOKING PROCESS
After one books a trip we enquire with the hotel(s) and (provided that there is availability) book (and issue an Invoice to you to pay a non refundable one hundred Euro deposit within a couple of days. If the payment is not made within a couple of days, the booking is cancelled. The balance must be paid at least more than a month before the start of the trip. If the payment is not made on time, the booking is cancelled (the deposit is not refunded). You will be in due course receive relevant information with regards to the payment and the trip.
CANCELLATION POLICY
If Customers cancel:
Cancellation charges for a booked trip:
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Until Day 31 prior to travel date: 100 Euro per booking
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Day 30 to Day 16 prior to travel date : 25%
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Day 15 to Day 3 prior to travel date: 50%
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Day 2 prior to Day 1 prior to travel date: 80%
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Day 0 of the trip onward: 100%
If Cyprus Walks Etc cancels
If Cyprus Walks Etc cancels, in the unlikely case that we find no accommodation, or for other reason outside our control, we provide our customers with full refund for the services paid to us. Where possible we provide alternatives, which customers can select instead of refunds if they prefer.
TRAVEL INSURANCE
We expect that all users of our services will make all necessary arrangements to, and will for the duration of their trip with us, be covered by adequate insurance related to our services (personal accident, medical expenses, etc).
Please keep in mind that walkers may buy services from us for a shorter version of the trip (eg, a 4-day walk instead of the weeklong walk) or they may extend their trip staying at any of the accommodation options on our route for more than one day.