A private transfer brings you from Paphos Airport to the small stone village of Droushia, situated in the Laona valley and on the edge of the Akamas Peninsula. It's proximity to the sea and the Troodos Mountains in the distance make for incredible views all around.Â
Settle into your superior hotel, relax by the pool and find a quaint taverna in the village or eat at the hotel to begin your experience of the delicious Cypriot cuisine.Â
Overnight Droushia
Accommodations
A sample of our typical carefully chosen accommodation in this location. Where you stay will vary depending on availability, but will be a similar standard.
This hotel sits on a plateau in the Laona Valley and has tremendous views over both the distant mountains and the Mediterranean Sea. The rooms are modern and chic, light and airy. There is a lovely large swimming pool to relax by and a lounge bar, restaurant and breakfast room.
Today offers the chance to explore the Laona Valley whose proximity to the sea and the Troodos Mountains in the distance make for views which are second-to-none. This area is also known for its lush vines and they produce some of the best wines in Cyprus. You will hike through the marvellous landscape with its vineyards and pass the villages of Pano Arodes, Kato Arodes and Ineia. At the end of the hike, you will reach the village of Kathikas with its folkloristic architecture. Near the centre of this stone village is the Vasilikon winery, which you can visit as it is close to the trail. There is a wine-tasting room and a wine museum. After the wine tasting, take the local bus back to Droushia. The accommodation can also organise a taxi for the return journey.
Droushia to Kathias: 13km/8mi  Ascent/Descent: 390m/350m
Overnight Droushia
Accommodations
A sample of our typical carefully chosen accommodation in this location. Where you stay will vary depending on availability, but will be a similar standard.
This hotel sits on a plateau in the Laona Valley and has tremendous views over both the distant mountains and the Mediterranean Sea. The rooms are modern and chic, light and airy. There is a lovely large swimming pool to relax by and a lounge bar, restaurant and breakfast room.
Today you can either take an optional loop walk further exploring the Laona Valley and the surrounding countryside around Droushia, or you can take a local bus to Paphos for the day if you wish. Paphos is a nice town on the south coast with a port. But the most amazing aspect is going to visit the Archaeological Park of Kato Pafos, yet another UNESCO World Heritage Site. Between the 2nd century BC and 4th century AD, Pafos was the capital city of Cyprus. Most items here date from Roman times and you can see the intricate mosaic floors of four Roman villas (the houses of Dionysos, Theseus, Aion and Orpheus) which depict various scenes from Greek Mythology. The complex also includes other important monuments, such as the Asklepieion, the Odeon, the Agora, the Saranta Kolones (Forty Columns) Castle, the Limeniotissa ruins of an Early Christian Basilica, and the Tombs of the Kings. A site definitely worthy of a few hours.
Afterwards perhaps have lunch in the port area or the old town then have a relax and a swim at one of the nearby beaches. Or if you prefer you could stay in Droushia and just wander the cobbled streets and read by the hotel pool.Â
Androlykou Circular Route: 10km/6mi  Ascent/Descent: 265m/265m
Overnight Droushia
Accommodations
A sample of our typical carefully chosen accommodation in this location. Where you stay will vary depending on availability, but will be a similar standard.
This hotel sits on a plateau in the Laona Valley and has tremendous views over both the distant mountains and the Mediterranean Sea. The rooms are modern and chic, light and airy. There is a lovely large swimming pool to relax by and a lounge bar, restaurant and breakfast room.
This morning a short transfer (20mins) brings you to the coast of the Akamas Peninsula and to your beach hotel. Make your way from your hotel to the beginning of the walk located just along the coast. Make your way up to the crest of the hill up the Adonis Trail which eventually hooks up with the Aphrodite Trail. While hiking you can view endemic plants such as Cyprus sage and potentially a Cyprus warbler or two. Then make your way down the trail and then along the beautiful coastline passing the Baths of Aphrodite, another UNESCO World Heritage Site. You may choose to visit now or at another time whilst you stay in this area. According to Greek Mythology Aphrodite would come to this pool to bathe and it's where she met her lover, Adonis.Â
Tonight you can eat dinner at your hotel or at another location.Â
Aphrodite/Adonis Trail: 10km/6mi  Ascent/Descent: 435m/435m
Overnight Polis Crysochous
Accommodations
A sample of our typical carefully chosen accommodation in this location. Where you stay will vary depending on availability, but will be a similar standard.
The Aphrodite Beach Hotel is located as its name suggests, on the beachfront. It is a family-owned hotel located on the Akamas Peninsula. They have 48 newly-renovated rooms most with a sea-view. The hotel also has a restaurant with local cuisine and a nice menu should you choose to dine here.
Today offers a further walk to explore the Akamas Peninsula. Initially this mostly forest trail offers views of the beautiful coastline to the west of Akamas, including Lara Bay and later in the direction of Polis, Latsi and the Pafos Forest. You will also walk past old mines and abandoned kilns where they used to mine magnesium. Pass by the Piana fire lookout station and take in the aroma of sweet Majoram as you walk, perhaps spotting a local hare, partridge or a Cyprus Wheatear bird which is an endemic species.Â
Also pass by the ruins of an 11-12th century Byzantine monastery and ancient oak tree, where according to Greek Mythology Aphrodite sat under.Â
Smigies Trail: 11km/7mi  Ascent/Descent: 425m/410m
Overnight Polis Crysochous
Accommodations
A sample of our typical carefully chosen accommodation in this location. Where you stay will vary depending on availability, but will be a similar standard.
The Aphrodite Beach Hotel is located as its name suggests, on the beachfront. It is a family-owned hotel located on the Akamas Peninsula. They have 48 newly-renovated rooms most with a sea-view. The hotel also has a restaurant with local cuisine and a nice menu should you choose to dine here.
After a glorious week in Cyprus it's time to say goodbye to this stunning coastline and the Troodos Mountain Range. A transfer brings you back to Paphos (1H) or Larnaca Airport (2H) for your onward travel.Â