13 Amazing Ayia Napa Tours and Excursions (2023)

Cyprus tours and excursions are a great way to see a lot of the island – especially when you don’t want to rent a car!

After we visited Cyprus, we compiled a list of our favourite Ayia Napa day trips.

• Top 3 Picks for Ayia Napa Excursions
• Famagusta Tour from Ayia Napa
  • 1. Red Bus Varosha Experience
  • 2. Ghost Town Famagusta Tour
• Jeep Safari Ayia Napa
  • 3. Half-Day Caves Jeep Safari
  • 4. Enchanted Lagoon Jeep Safari
  • 5. Mini Mountain Jeep Safari
• Ayia Napa Snorkeling
  • 6. Guided Snorkelling & Ayia Napa Sea Caves & Konnos Beach (No Boat)
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  • 7. Discover Scuba Diving
  • 8. PADI Open Water Diver Course
• Ayia Napa Food Tours
  • 9. Troodos Mountains Food & Wine Tour
  • 10. The Grape Escape: Troodos Mountains thru Wine
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  • 11. Ayia Napa Tour to Nicosia
  • 12. Ayia Napa Tour to Paphos and Kourion
  • 13. Ayia Napa Tour to the Troodos Mountains

Top 3 Picks for Ayia Napa Excursions

Famagusta Tour from Ayia Napa

When booking a Famagusta trip, make sure that you will actually enter the ghost town. Not all Famagusta tours will, but of course, our two picks do 😉

Varosha used to be a famous holiday resort in the 1970s. It became abandoned in 1974. Homes, hotels, shops, and bars remain empty since then.

1. Red Bus Varosha Experience

⭐ Rating: 5.0 / 5 (3 reviews)

Why choose this tour? The Red Bus Varosha experience in English from Ayia Napa is the og Famagusta Ghost Town Tour. The tour is designed to allow you the maximum time to explore Varosha. After the drive from Ayia Napa to Famagusta, you can explore the streets, have a snack or relax on the beautiful beaches.

The tour guide will provide an exclusive map with information about relevant buildings.

Including:

• Pickup and drop-off.
• Licensed Guide.

Important information:

• To visit Famagusta, you need to cross the border. A passport or European ID is required for this trip!

Superb trip , would recommend ! Great value for money:

Hayley was a brilliant guide , shared interesting information throughout our journey and we had 2 hours to explore the ghost town . Chance to walk the streets , whilst others hired electric scooters. Little dip in the sea and a few drinks on the beach . This is a fascinating place , definitely make sure you book on the ‘original ‘ red bus. The windy road was a perfect way to cool down , thanks Mark ! They even supplied us with water. Top trip

2. Ghost Town Famagusta Tour

⭐ Rating: 4.6 / 5 (174 reviews)

Likely to sell out

Why choose this tour? The Ghost-Town Famagusta Tour provides you with an in-depth view of the Ghost Town of Famagusta. Get a close-up view of the deserted hotels that line the coast before you stroll the streets of the ghost town to see the abandoned hotels, homes, and shops.

Next, circle the moat of the old Gothic city with the castle walls towering over you.

Explore Famagusta walled city where 356 churches and cathedrals once stood. You’ll see the Venetian Walls, Othelo's Castle, and St George Cathedral.

Including:

• Pickup and drop-off at your Ayia Napa hotel.
• Driver/guide.
• Free time.

Important information:

• To visit Famagusta, you need to cross the border. A passport or European ID is required for this trip!

Because we travelled out of season we found it very difficult to access tours locally. I had used Get Your Guide previously so decided to look on their website and found just what we were looking for. We had a shared minibus with just one other couple; the itinerary was exactly as described and our driver Chris was friendly, efficient and informative. We were picked up and dropped off at the front door of our hotel so couldn’t have been more convenient. Really couldn’t fault it.

Jeep Safari Ayia Napa

A Cyprus jeep safari might just be the most fun way to explore the island.

3. Half-Day Caves Jeep Safari

⭐ Rating: 4.6 / 5 (381 reviews)

Likely to sell out

Why choose this tour? Why walk to the Ayia Napa Sea Caves when you can also book a comfortable East Coast National Park: Half-Day Caves Jeep Safari? Explore the east coast of Cyprus in a fun off-road adventure and visit the best Ayia Napa attractions.

• Swim in the crystal clear waters of the Ayia Napa Caves.
• Trek to the top of Cape Greko for spectacular 360° views.
• Discover forgotten churches in Konnos National Park.
• Walk across the Lover’s Bridge for good luck.

Including:

• Pick-up and drop-off at your accommodation.
• Guided off-road adventure tour.

Important information:

• Bring swimwear!

Adam our tour guide was amazing. A good balance of history and laughter. From picked up to dropping off , he was so lively, passionate,informative and his joy was infectious. It was a worthwhile experience and I'll love to see more of Cyprus with them.

4. Enchanted Lagoon Jeep Safari

⭐ Rating: 4.6 / 5 (32 reviews)

Likely to sell out

Why choose this tour? On the Enchanted Lagoon Jeep Safari, you’ll escape the beach for the day and discover some of the best-kept secrets of Cyprus in an off-road adventure!

• Stop for a coffee at a local coffee shop in a tiny village and mix with the locals.
• Head off-road and climb up into the mountains to get breathtaking views.
• Enjoy a swim at the secret enchanted lagoon.
• Have an optional lunch in the heart of a tiny village at a typical family-owned tavern.
• Stroll along the pebbled streets in the charming village of Lefkara.

Including:

• Pick-up and drop-off.
• Transportation by Land Rover.
• Choose between a shared group or a private safari.

Important information:

• Bring swimwear and cash!

Perfect day trip! We had such an amazing time during our Jeep Safari with Adam, experienced great things, learned a lot about cyprus and had fun! Would definitely recommend for everyone who would like to see the true beauty of the region :)

5. Mini Mountain Jeep Safari

⭐ Rating: 4.7 / 5 (7 reviews)

Why choose this tour? We personally would choose the Mini Mountain Jeep Safari from Ayia Napa because we are nerds who love to see a good copper mine. If that’s not your gem (see what we did there 😅), maybe breathing fresh mountain air and enjoying panoramic views will convince you.

• Visit Ayia Napa Monastery, home to a source of holy water.
• Venture beneath the earth at a copper mine to search for crystals and gold.
• Immerse yourself in local village life and enjoy a coffee in the village square.
• Discover Pano Lefkara, one of the most beautiful villages in Cyprus. Stroll through the cobblestone streets and enter silver and lace workshops.
• Enjoy a swim at Governor's Beach.

Including:

• Hotel pickup and drop-off.
• Driver.
• English-speaking guide.
• Choose between a shared group or a private safari.

Important information:

• Bring swimwear, money, food and drinks.

The driver was totally casual and made a total effort. The copper lake alone is worth this excursion. You get to places you wouldn't go to. […]

Ayia Napa Snorkeling

6. Guided Snorkelling & Ayia Napa Sea Caves & Konnos Beach (No Boat)

Likely to sell out

Why choose this tour? The Guided snorkeling - Agia Napa Sea Caves + Konnos beach (NO boat) is perfect for three types of people:

• Snorkelling enthusiasts.
• People who don’t feel confident enough to snorkel alone.
• People who love snorkelling but don’t love a boat ride.

The trip is fully customisable depending on the weather and your preferences.

Normally, the snorkelling trips begin at the Ayia Napa Sea Caves. Usually, two sea caves are entered and you can also snorkel under Lovers' Bridge. This is the main snorkelling stop with around 1 km (0.6 mi) in length, but as it’s a private trip, it’s all up to you!

Afterwards, you visit Konnos Beach as there’s a good chance for spotting sea turtles as well as other marine life.

The 3rd snorkel spot is usually Blue Lagoon (for the beautiful coastline) or Green Bay/Crystal Springs Bay (to see more sea turtles and/or other sea animals).

Including:

• Free ride in the company's car.
• Use of snorkelling equipment.
• An inflatable buoy for every two persons in the group.

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Scuba diving is one of the best Ayia Napa activities.

7. Discover Scuba Diving

⭐ Rating: 5.0 / 5 (323 reviews)

Likely to sell out

Why choose this tour? Book Discover Scuba diving if you want to try Scuba diving. Learn how to scuba dive in the waters of Cyprus with this beginner scuba diving course including all equipment and instruction.

We can 100% recommend Scuba diving in Cyprus (check out the picture of me with a sea turtle below).

Including:

• Full equipment.
• Instruction.
• Small group of just six people or fewer.
• Private transportation.

Brilliant team, great training and amazing experience. Can't reccomend these guys enough And great value considering this is a real experience in the sea with amazing fish and turtles

8. PADI Open Water Diver Course

⭐ Rating: 5.0 / 5 (1 review)

Why choose this tour? Book the 3-4 Day PADI Open Water Diver in Protaras to become a certified Scuba diver.

Including:

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in Ayia Napa.
• Instructor.
• All PADI teaching materials and certification fees.
• All equipment rental.
• Lunch and drinks.

A truly professional dive school, not just for tasters, but having just completed our open water qualification, can and will fully recommend to any one wanting to try diving

Ayia Napa Food Tours

9. Troodos Mountains Food & Wine Tour

⭐ Rating: 5.0 / 5 (43 reviews)

Likely to sell out

Why choose this tour? The Village Venture: Troodos Mountains Food & Wine Small Group Day Tour is the ultimate Cyprus foodie adventure. Cyprus Taste Tours was established in 2011 by foodies for foodies. You'll visit 5 destinations in the Troodos Mountains.

• Visit Ktima Christoudia Family Winery producing Cyprus wines.
• Stroll through Lefkara and see the village ladies making lace products.
• Enjoy an authentic meze lunch at a village tavern.
• Experience foods like halloumi, village bread, wine, honey, donkey milk products, and traditional sweets.

Including:

• Air-conditioned vehicle.
• Door-to-door transport.
• 5 x Awesome foodie stops in the scenic Troodos mountain villages!
• Winery visit with tour & tasting.
• Authentic meze lunch with drinks at a village tavern.
• All tasting and entrance fees.
• Local bilingual guide - fully trained in the food & wine of Cyprus.
• Support small local businesses.

MUST do if in Cyprus! Had the best time! Loved how it was a small group - had a great group, and Helena, our tour guide was just amazing! So knowledgeable, so passionate about her country and the villages we visited were so hospitable and amazing! The little foodie stops and lunch was the best. Comfortable ride, super organised operations - punctual pickup and lots of clear information - very much worth it! would do it again and would highly recommend to everyone as a must do in Cyprus! Thank you Helena and team for such a memorable experience !

10. The Grape Escape: Troodos Mountains thru Wine

⭐ Rating: 5.0 / 5 (12 reviews)

Likely to sell out

Why choose this tour? The Grape Escape: Troodos Mountains thru Wine Small Group Tour is for wine lovers. It’s from the same company as the Troodos Mountains Food & Wine Tour (Cyprus Taste Tours) but with a clear wine focus.

• Visit Ktima Christoudia Family Winery.
• Stroll through Lefkara village where you’ll enjoy a Cyprus coffee and a traditional snack.
• Enjoy an authentic meze lunch.
• Plus one surprise stop!

Including:

• Air-conditioned vehicle.
• Door-to-door transport.
• Winery visit with tour & tasting.
• Full meze lunch with drinks.
• Guided walk of a traditional village in the Troodos Mountains.
• Surprise bonus stop on every Grape Escape tour!
• All tasting and entrance fees.
• Local bilingual guide - fully trained in the food & wine of Cyprus.
• Support small local businesses.

Stately mountains and valleys, good wines and excellent lunch. Nice and knowledgeable guide. We visited many interesting places.

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Our favourite day trips from Ayia Napa!

11. Ayia Napa Tour to Nicosia

⭐ Rating: 4.3 / 5 (27 reviews)

Why choose this tour? The Nicosia Old Town Walking Tour from Ayia Napa is perfect for travellers who don’t want to skip the Cyprus capital Nicosia but don’t have the time to stay overnight. Visit both parts of one of the world's last divided cities!

Take a walking tour of the partially car-free old town within the Venetian Walls. Discover the Liberty Monument and St. John's Cathedral.

Cross the UN buffer zone into Northern Cyprus where you’ll visit Buyuk Han and the Ayia Sofia Church.

You’ll have ample free time for shopping and lunch.

The visit to the Leventis Museum is optional for everyone interested.

Including:

• Entrance fees.
• Professional guide.
• Pickup and drop-off at selected hotels.

Important information:

• A passport or European ID is required for this trip!

We had and excellent tour of Nicosia, I was resigned to the fact that we would be travelling for some time but when our guide got on the bus she talked us all through the history of Cyprus which was so interesting and made the journey shoot by. The tour was well balanced with a guided walking tour and time on our own to explore. Crossing the green line is quite an experience and free lemonade and halloumi pastries are waiting for you on the otherside! I was in two minds about this trip as it was a whole day and quite a trek but it was fantastic, interesting and I'm so glad I booked it!

12. Ayia Napa Tour to Paphos and Kourion

⭐ Rating: 4.0 / 5 (13 reviews)

Why choose this tour? The Pafos and Kourion - Coach Tour from Ayia Napa is perfect for travellers who want to visit western Cyprus hassle-free.

• Start with a guided tour of the archaeological site of ancient Kourion with its spectacular amphitheatre.
• Enjoy some free time at Paphos Harbour for lunch (the restaurants there are lovely 😉).
• Optional guiding at the mosaics of the House of Dionysus (entrance not included).
• Traditional Cyprus delights tasting.
• Stop at Aphrodite's Rock, the mythological birthplace of Aphrodite, for photos and swimming.

Including:

• 45-minute guided tour of the archaeological site of ancient Kourion.
• Hotel pickup and drop-off.
• Coach tour.
• Air-conditioned vehicle.

Our tour guide Eleni was excellent and so informative. I learnt so much about Cyprus history, it is fascinating. Pafos harbour is stunning with lots of restaurants to choose from. Well worth a visit

13. Ayia Napa Tour to the Troodos Mountains

⭐ Rating: 5.0 / 5 (6 reviews)

Why choose this tour? Book the Kykkos and Kakopetria Coach Tour from Aya Napa if you want to spend a day exploring the beautiful Troodos Mountains without driving yourself.

• Visit Throni where you can explore the tomb of Archbishop Makarios (guiding and free time).
• Visit the beautiful Kykkos Monastery, known for its myriad Orthodox icons (guiding and free time).
• Visit the village of Kakopetria (guiding and free time).

Including:

• Professional guide.
• Hotel pickup and drop-off.
• Air-conditioned vehicle.

These monasteries are absolutely amazing. It's well-worth the trip and the price is great too! What I also liked about this trip is that there is a running commentary given by the guide pretty much for the entire trip so you're always learning about the country or locations that you're passing through.

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