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Cyprus is an
island of great beauty and endless variety. Golden
beaches and rugged coastline are contrasted by the
impressive backdrop of unusual mountain ranges.
Greek temples, Roman, remains, Byzantine churches
and Crusader castles, inspire fascinating
excursions. The religion of Cyprus in antiquity was
that of ancient Greece. Most of the Olympian Gods
were worshiped but the most important cult was
undisputable that of Aphrodite, the Cypriote
Goddess, par excellence, the guardian goddess of
Cyprus, as she is referred to by Homer.
Get to
know the ‘real’ Cypress - far away from
civilization. Instead of cars we meet herds of
sheep and goats and pure nature. Your accommodations
are in nice vacation apartments with terrace.
Reliable and sure-footed horses will take you on
daily rides into the diverse landscape of
southern Cypress - across country, through
fields, forests and over mountain crests.
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Rates include lodging, breakfast and dinner, 18 riding hours
during 6 days
8 days/ 7 nights $ 1,195
Single : + $285
-- based on € 825 / € 198
2008 Dates: any day, weekly, all year
Meeting: Larnaca
Airport: Larnaca
Transfer: Included from airport on
arrival. We suggest a rental car for the week from
$195
(€ 130)
- Otherwise there is a transfer
surcharge of $180
(€125)
between accommodations
and stables.
Level:
Good novice to intermediate
Horses:
local
breeds
Tack:
Western or English
Min/Max: 3-12 riders
Notes: The riding
holidays do not include lunches except during all
day rides. Riding instructions
are available (extra). Best to rent a car for
the week for more flexibility.
Accommodations: You stay in lovely renovated
houses in the village with a typical Mediterranean
flair, or if you prefer you overnight in a small
beach hotel - about 15 minutes by car from the
center
Sample Itinerary
Day 1:
Arrival and Dinner.
Day 2:
We ride over hills to Tochni where you enjoy your
lunch (bathing opportunity). On the ride back we
pass the village Kalavasos. about 2 hrs
Day 3:
After crossing a riverbed we reach the ocean. After
a picnic the ride takes us to Governors’s Beach.
about 2 hrs
Day 4:
Long ride along the water to the white cliffs with
the opportunity to take a bath. Later we stop for
lunch at a small typical restaurant. In the
afternoon we ride on to the monastery Ayios Georgios
Alamanou for a visit. aboput 5 hrs
Day 5:
We enjoy another ride on the beach, follow the beach
for a while and later ride through the village of
Pentakomo. Here we picnic on a hill with a great
panorama view. Then a nice canter will take us
back home. about 5 hrs
Day 6:
Ride over hills to Asgathe village. After a
picnic under the olive trees we ride trail back
through a river valley and pine forests. about 2 hrs
Day 7:
We ride to the village of Chirokitia and follow a
hilly ridge down to the valley. Rest is beside an
old church of the 12th century. about
2hrs
Day 8:
Breakfast and departure. |
