April 2008 Newsletter:

Emirates launches daily flights to Cyprus

The Dubai based carrier officially announced on 28 March 2008 that it will commence servicing Dubai, Cyprus and Malta seven times a week, instead of its current operating which is five times a week.

Until then, Emirates will increase its flight capacity from the Boeing 777-200 to the larger Boeing 777-300 which has a capacity of 358 seats. The new plane which will commence on 2 May 2008 will have a 3-class configuration on first class, business and economy seats.

Sample 6 days / 5 nights itinerary

We have chosen to include a sample itinerary for the Lemesos (Limassol) and Pafos area; however we shall soon include more destinations in Cyprus

Day 1- Arrival in Lemesos city or district

Day 2- Breakfast in the hotel. Full or Half Day Excursion  “Lemesos-Kourion”.
Visit Lemesos- You can begin with a stroll in the old town where you will see some local goods workshops and neoclassical houses. Your first stop will be outside Lemesos- Medieval Castle & Museum area. A short time will be given for visiting the Castle or shopping in the old part of the town, in the main shopping area which is only a short walk away. You will proceed and pass through Phassouri plantations to visit the Castle of Colossi built by the Crusaders in the 13th century. Your last stop will be at the famous ancient city of Kourion; a beautiful unspoiled spot perched high on the cliff top. See the famous Greco-Roman theatre and mosaics and enjoy the dazzling view.

Day 3- Breakfast at the hotel. Day Free / or optional excursion program is available: Safari tours, boat trips, inland excursions and children’s water park.

Day 4- Full Day Excursion to Pafos/ Birthplace of Aphrodite.
A day to spend, discovering the legends and history of one of the most beautiful parts of Cyprus. Traveling via the pleasant coastal road to Pafos, you will stop first at Aphrodite’s Birthplace- the Godless of Love and Beauty, who according to the legend, arose from the foaming waves at this very spot. Just outside Pafos is the charming village of Yeroskipou, famous for its “loukouni” (Turkish delight). You then pass by the St. Paul’s Pillar and the Byzantine Castle of Forty Columns to reach Pafos harbor. There you will visit the famous House of Dionysus, at the beginning of the archeological park of Pafos, to see its stunning mosaics some of the finest in the Mediterranean. After a stroll round this picturesque part of the town, you will call at the Tombs of the Kings, dug deep underground in solid rock. Ample time will be given for lunch. During your free time, you can visit the Pafos Aquarium where at a small extra cost you can see a superb range of sea and fresh water fish or alternatively visit the Pafos Bird Park and the stunning beauty of Agios Georgios / Pegeia.

Day 5- Night Boat Trip / night tour
You will be collected from your hotels and taken to the new port where you will be welcomed on a modern and elegant yacht fully equipped to entertain up to 150 passengers and offered a glass of magic potion punch. While we cruise along the illuminated Lemessos Coastline, you can relax and enjoy a buffet dinner, with a glass of wine to top up your meal. Enjoy our floating live international music with special theme nights and dance the night away. Special magic show will be performance.