57 days in Cyprus Itinerary

Though Ayia Napa boasts archaeological sites and the largest water park in Europe, the city is best known as a party hub.

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Salamis Ancient City and Landa Beach. Escape the urban bustle at Mackenzie Beach and Waterskiing & Jetskiing. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Ayia Napa: Famagusta (Famagusta City Walls, Lala Mustafa Pasha Mosque, &more) and Larnaca (Art by Theo Michael, Larnaka Salt Lake, &more). There's still lots to do: explore the activities along Ayia Napa Harbour, look for gifts at Taste of Life, enjoy the sand and surf at Nissi Beach, and discover the deep blue sea with a scuba or snorkeling tour.

To find photos, where to stay, and tourist information, use the Ayia Napa attractions planning website.

Sydney, Australia to Ayia Napa is an approximately 22.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Sydney to Ayia Napa is minus 8 hours. Traveling from Sydney in April, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit cooler in Ayia Napa, with lows of °C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Dipkarpaz.

Get a sense of the local culture at Aphendrika and Ayios Therissos Church. Get in touch with nature at Golden Beach and Cape Apostolos Andreas.

For photos, reviews, other places to visit, and more tourist information, you can read our Dipkarpaz vacation tool.

Drive from Ayia Napa to Dipkarpaz in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and bus; or do a combination of bus and car. April in Dipkarpaz sees daily highs of °C and lows of °C at night. You will leave for Akrotiri on the 20th (Sat).

Give yourself a bit of retail therapy at MY MALL Limassol and Skulukuin Art & Handmade Jewelry. Take a break from the city and head to Scuba & Snorkeling and Lady's Mile Beach. Get out of town with these interesting Akrotiri side-trips: Pissouri (Barefoot Designs Art Gallery, Pissouri Beach, &more), Avdimou Beach (in Avdimou) and Oleastro Olive Park and Museum (in Anogyra).

For photos, ratings, other places to visit, and more tourist information, use the Akrotiri travel route planner.

You can drive from Dipkarpaz to Akrotiri in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and bus. Traveling from Dipkarpaz in April, expect nights in Akrotiri to be about the same, around °C, while days are little chillier, around °C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Mon) early enough to drive to Peyia.

Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Tombs of the Kings and The House of Dionysus. Museum-lovers will appreciate The Place and Neldi Art Gallery. Change things up with these side-trips from Peyia: Paphos (Aliathon Gallery, Church of Panagia Theoskepasti, &more), Chrysorrogiatissa Monastery (in Pano Panayia) and Aphrodite's Rock (in Kouklia).

To see where to stay, other places to visit, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the Peyia trip planner.

Drive from Akrotiri to Peyia in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In April, plan for daily highs up to °C, and evening lows to °C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Thu) early enough to drive to Pedoulas.

Take a trip inland and visit the village of Pedoulas, a scenic destination tucked in the Troodos Mountains.

Escape the urban bustle at Troodos Mountains and Artemis Nature Trail. Discover out-of-the-way places like Panagia (Monastery) of Kykkos and Caledonia Waterfalls. Venture out of the city with trips to Tsiakkas Winery (in Pelendri), Nelion Winery (in Praitori) and Pomos (Pomos Fishermans Harbour, Tpoulorotsos Beach, &more). There's still lots to do: take in the spiritual surroundings of Agios Ioannis Lambadistis Monastery, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Church of Panagia Podithou, explore the world behind art at Folkloric Museum, and steep yourself in history at Church of St. Rafael.

To find ratings, maps, other places to visit, and tourist information, use the Pedoulas tour builder website.

Drive from Peyia to Pedoulas in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In May, daily temperatures in Pedoulas can reach °C, while at night they dip to °C. You'll set off for Nicosia on the 18th (Sat).

Experience a combination of traditional and modern Cyprus, including archaeological sites encircled by ancient walls, in the country's capital, Nicosia.

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Ledra Street Crossing Point and Ancient Shipwreck Museum. Visiting Alagadi Turtle Beach and Kyrenia Animal Rescue will get you outdoors. Venture out of the city with trips to Church of the holy cross (in Pano Lefkara), Kyrenia (Buffavento Castle, Kyrenia Castle, &more) and Kato Drys Bee & Embroidery Museum (in Kato Dhrys). Spend the 25th (Sat) exploring nature at Athalassa National Park. There's still lots to do: explore the world behind art at A. G. Leventis Gallery, take an in-depth tour of The Cyprus Museum, pause for some serene contemplation at Church of Archangel Michael Trypiotis, and shop like a local with Gallery 37.

To see other places to visit, maps, traveler tips, and tourist information, read Nicosia trip planner.

Traveling by car from Pedoulas to Nicosia takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and bus. Traveling from Pedoulas in May, expect nights in Nicosia to be about the same, around °C, while days are somewhat warmer, around °C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Sun) early enough to travel back home.