Nicholas Color Hotel

Local excursions

Trips in the summer season

Famagusta Kyrenia Bellapais - the most interesting part of the occupied areas of the island. Visiting the ruins of the ancient capital of Cyprus - Salamis. In the programme former cathedral of St Nicholas (today Lala Mustafa Pasha Mosque) in the heart of Famagusta, which is called the Cypriot Notre Dame. Driving by the so-called Ghost City – an abandoned district of the city of Famagusta, which before the division of the island was a luxurious tourist destination. Another point of the programme is Kyrenia - the most beautiful port on the island with a charming old town and castle. In Bellapais, visiting the romantic ruins of an abbey from of the 13th century. Day trip Price – approx. 85 EUR, children up to 12 y.o., approx. 55 EUR (includes: insurance, transfer via air-conditioned coach, border fees, the care of a Polish-speaking guide; ID or passport required).

Curium - Paphos - Aphrodite's Rock - the programme, full of mythological and archaeological attractions, begins with a tour of the ancient city-state Curium with its majestic theatre. Then inscribed on the UNESCO list, the picturesque town of Paphos with an archaeological park with mosaics and Pillory of St. Paul. In the programme also Petra tou Romiou - the birthplace of the goddess Aphrodite. A photo by the Rock of Aphrodite is obligatory souvenir from Cyprus! Free time in the port of Paphos. Day trip Price – approx. 55 EUR, children up to 12 y.o. – approx. 30 EUR (includes: insurance, transfer via air-conditioned coach, entry tickets to visited sites, the care of a Polish-speaking guide).

Nicosia - a divided capital - touring the last city on the border in the world. A Green Line has been running through Nicosia for over forty years, separating the south of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus - a state internationally unrecognized. In the programme a beautiful cathedral of St. St. John cathedral (Agios Ioannis), where the long walls are covered with paintings of biblical themes that were created in the 18th century. A visit to the Leventis Museum, whose collections present the history of Cyprus. Then in the programme the cathedral of St. Sophia was built in the French Gothic style, converted by the Turks into a mosque and an ancient, powerful caravanserai Buyuk Han. Free time in the old part of Nicosia. Day trip Price – approx. 60 EUR, children up to 12 y.o. – approx. 40 EUR (includes: insurance, transfer via air-conditioned coach, entry tickets to visited sites, the care of a Polish-speaking guide; passport or ID required).

Jeep safari through the Troodos Mountains - a trip for those who want to see what old Cyprus really looks like. Expedition to the areas of Troodos mountains, at the height of 1500 m a.s.l. The programme includes Omodos village - the centre of Cypriot wine. An opportunity to taste local delicacies. Visiting places of pilgrimage of the Orthodox - the famous, covered with gold, Kykkos Monastery. Off-road drive to the picturesque village of Lania, where time stood still, and the history is shown in pictures on the homes of residents. Day trip Price – approx. 80 EUR, children up to 12 y.o. – approx. 50 EUR (includes: insurance, transfer via 9-person jeep, lunch).

Israel (2 days) - a trip to the Holy Land. In a walk through the streets of the old city of Jerusalem, Golgotha, the Basilica of the Holy Sepulchre and the place where the Holy Cross was found. Visiting the chapel of Adam, the Cistern of St. Helena and the Wailing Wall. The opportunity to swim in the Dead Sea which, due to the huge salinity and high density of the water pushes out the swimmer to the surface. On day 2, a tour of the Basilica of the Nativity in Bethlehem, which is one of the oldest churches in the world, with the grotto where Jesus Christ was born, Chapel of the Crib and the Altar of the Three Wise Men from the East. Price - approx. 340 EUR, children up to 12 y.o. - approx. 320 EUR (includes: flight, accommodation in 2-person rooms, air-conditioned coach, entry fees to the sites visited, dinner and breakfast in Israel, care of a Russian-speaking guide; passport required).

Cruise on the “Discovery” ship - a relaxing cruise for all who dream of swimming in the open sea. Departure from the picturesque port of Ayia Napa. Along the way, an opportunity to enjoy the sea caves, cape Cape Greko, the famous bay of Konnos Bay Beach and Fig Tree Bay. Then, a cruise towards Cape Kapparis, where you will see the famous “ghost town” in the distance - Famagusta district. During the cruise, time for swimming in the sea. Day trip Price – approx. 41 EUR, children up to 12 y.o. – approx. 24 EUR (includes: insurance, transfer from hotel to port and back, lunch; drinks additionally payable). The crew on the ship speaks English and German.

Diving - sail out on a boat to the sea and diving in the area of ??Protaras and the most beautiful bays of Cyprus - Konnos Bay and Fig Tree Bay. Diving at every degree of difficulty, for beginners diving from the shore. Price – approx. 60 EUR (for persons with licenses) and approx. 65 EUR (for beginners). Detailed information with the resident.

Trips in the winter season

Jeep safari through the Troodos Mountains - a trip for those who want to see what old Cyprus really looks like. Expedition to the areas of Troodos mountains, at the height of 1500 m a.s.l. The programme includes Omodos village - the centre of Cypriot wine. An opportunity to taste local delicacies. Visiting places of pilgrimage of the Orthodox - the famous, covered with gold Kykkos Monastery. Off-road drive to the picturesque village of Lania, where time stood still, and the history is shown in pictures on the homes of residents. Day trip Price – approx. 80 EUR, children up to 12 y.o. – approx. 50 EUR (includes: insurance, transfer via 9-person jeep, lunch).

Kyrenia, Bellapais and Nicosia - a trip to one of the most beautiful regions of Cyprus, until recently unaccessible for tourists. Kyrenia is a charming port in Cyprus with the beautiful old town and castle, a city whose history begins in ancient times. In Bellapais, a tour of the romantic ruins of a thirteenth century abbey, built in the Gothic style typical of the Lusignans period. Northern Cyprus impresses with its otherness and the number of attractions. The schedule also includes a visit to Nicosia - the last border city in the world. A Green Line has been running through Nicosia for over forty years, separating the south of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus - a state internationally unrecognized. One of the attractions in the capital of Cyprus is the beautiful St. John cathedral (Agios Ioannis), where the long walls are covered with paintings of biblical themes that were created in the 18th century. Day trip Price – approx. 85 EUR, children up to 12 y.o. – approx. 55 EUR (includes: insurance, transfer via air-conditioned coach, border fees, entry tickets to visited sites, the care of a Polish-speaking guide; passport or ID required).

Local excursions are organized by local travel agencies under the conditions fixed by them. It's possible to disorganize trips due to low number of applicants.