Cyprus Bike Tour
A Cyclist’s Paradise at the Crossroads of Greek & Turkish Culture
Come for the epic riding. Fall in love with the hidden monasteries, the fusion cuisine, the glittering beaches and the warm welcome. There are so many sides to Cyprus.
We rate our trips based on a range of activity levels from 1-5.
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From $5,199 - $5,299/person
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Trip at a Glance
Highlights
- Soaring climbs and descents, quiet mountain roads and sea views—Cyprus is a cyclist’s dream
- Sample Mediterranean specialties and local wines stemming from a millennia-old tradition
- Focus on the Greek side of this binational isle, then hop the border and learn about Greek-Turkish relations in the partitioned capital of Nicosia
- Explore a laundry list of World Heritage Sites: ruins, church frescoes and more
- Unique hotels put you in the heart of the landscape, from sleepy hill towns to golden, sandy beaches
Sample itinerary. Trip details may vary by departure.
Start Larnaca Airport & Travel Details
- Say hello to Cyprus as you spin along a brilliant blue horizon where turquoise waves lap at the rocky shore
- Recharge with a seaside lunch
- Climb inland through terraced orchards and hill towns made of golden stone
- Check out the World Heritage ruins of Choirokoitia, a preserved Neolithic settlement
- Toast to the beginning of your journey with a Cypriot vintage
- Fuel up on our hotel’s colorful breakfast spreads
- Cycle rural roads where there are more bicycles than cars
- Stop for a picnic in shady Machairas Forest
- As you stroll the alleyways of charming Lefkara, learn how traditional Lefkara lace is made.
Nights 1-2
Deluxe Hotel
Country hospitality with style awaits at this boutique hotel in a reinvented village mansion—the brainchild of hotelier Alexander Eng, himself a fixture of Cyprus’s cycling scene. A Small Luxury Hotels of the World member. (pool)
Hotels may vary on select departures. Click View Dates and choose a departure to see any variations.
- Head into Troodos National Forest Park, the epicenter of Cypriot road riding
- Tackle a spectacular route along the flanks of Mt. Olympus, the island’s highest peak
- Settle into our charming digs surrounded by forested slopes
- Stroll the surroundings, including the World Heritage church, with a local who tells us the story of this once near-abandoned village’s restoration and revival.
Night 3
Deluxe Hotel
A rustic-chic abode built into a series of historic buildings, its opening was part of what spurred tiny Kalopanayiotis’s revival. This unique village-wide footprint allows the Casale to offer resort-like amenities, with its maze of terraces and green spaces, in the heart of an utterly authentic setting. A Small Luxury Hotels of the World member. (pool, spa)
Hotels may vary on select departures. Click View Dates and choose a departure to see any variations.
- Wander the halls of lovingly preserved Kykkos Monastery
- Our ride through the fragrant trees of Cedar Valley is like forest bathing on two wheels
- Taste thousands of years of winemaking history when you sample Cypriot wines
- Set your sights on the water: a final descent with gorgeous sea views welcomes you to our seaside hideaway for the final nights of your trip
- Spin through vineyards and villages on one of Cyprus’s favorite rides
- On our final morning, grab your passport for our walking tour of Cyprus’s partitioned capital, Nicosia
- Learn about the history of Greek and Turkish relations on the island as you check out the Venetian city walls, the Selimiye Mosque and the Buyuk Han caravanserai.
Nights 4-5
Luxury Hotel
Modern opulence with an Art Deco touch overflows from this gleaming luxury property, where terraces whispering with olive trees open up to endless sea views in every direction. (pool, spa)
Hotels may vary on select departures. Click View Dates and choose a departure to see any variations.
End Nicosia Airport & Travel Details
This trip has an activity level range of 2-5
All breakfasts, 6 lunches, 4 dinners
All accommodations on your Backroads trip
All gratuities at hotels and restaurants
Expertise and services of Backroads Trip Leaders
Fully equipped Backroads titanium bike, Wahoo GPS device, helmet and accessories
Bike fitting and equipment support throughout your trip
Backroads On Trip App with route maps, elevation profiles, daily snapshots and more
Additional local guides and experts, plus equipment for included activities as detailed in your itinerary
Exclusive activities, tours and cultural experiences, as detailed in your itinerary
All luggage transfers and porterage during your trip
Snacks and beverages between meals
Private cocktail and wine receptions on the first and last nights of your trip
Choice of Backroads cycling jersey, t-shirt or hat, plus water bottle and luggage tag
Detailed Travel Planner with destination tips and pre-trip information
