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Larnaca: A Journey Through Ancient Marvels

Michał Adamczyk

Michał Adamczyk

5 Jan 2024

Embark on a captivating adventure through the ancient wonders of Larnaca. Discover hidden treasures, immerse yourself in rich history, and indulge in the vibrant culture of this enchanting city.

Trip to Larnaca

Day 1Mystical Salt Lake and Sacred Tekkesi
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$0

Larnaca Salt Lake
Series of salt lakes featuring flamingos & other water birds, plus the Hala Sultan Tekke shrine.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Hala Sultan Tekkesi
This historic lakefront mosque is an important Muslim pilgrimage site & is surrounded by a garden.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
Day 2Aqueducts and Art: Unveiling Larnaca's Heritage
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$25

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$ 9

Kamares Aqueduct
This historic water bridge with 75 arches was built in 1750 & continued operating till 1939.
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM
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Free
10 - 12 min

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Pierides Museum - Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation
Small, private archaeology museum displaying regional artifacts including pottery, glassware & maps.
9:15 AM - 10:45 AM
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$25
Day 3Unearth the Past: Museums of Larnaca
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$30

Archaeological Museum of Larnaka District
Intimate museum housing a modest collection of ancient artifacts, including pottery & sculpture.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$30
6 - 9 min

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Larnaca Municipal Art Gallery
A quaint city square abuts this modest local-art museum in a circa-1881 building.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
Day 4Journey to the Ancient: Kition and Lazarus
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$25

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$ 9

Archaeological Site of Kition
Archaeological site featuring the remains of Kition temples, tombs, homes, & a necropolis.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$25
9 - 11 min

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Church of Saint Lazarus
Restored 9th-century Byzantine stone church in the town's center housing a gold-plated iconostasis.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
Day 5Sun, Sand, and History: Exploring Finikoudes and the Medieval Fort
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$20

Finikoudes
Famous palm-lined beach with clean-water status & promenades, next to a town with full amenities.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
5 - 8 min

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Larnaka Medieval Fort
Antiquities such as art & pottery displayed in a military structure dating back to the 12th century.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$20
Day 6Divine Beauty: The Angeloktisti Church in Kiti
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$0

Holy Church of the Virgin Mary Angeloktisti at Kiti
Byzantine-era church with 6th-century origins, frescoes & a noted mosaic of the Virgin Mary & Child.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $118 In total

Activities & Food:$100
Transport:$18