1st day: Arrival Day
Arrival at Larnaca Airport and transfer to Limassol or Troodos area hotel. Overnight.
2nd day: Agros village-Cyprus delicacies and Troodos Observatory at Agridia
Today you will have the opportunity to travel to the mountainous area of Troodos to visit a few traditional villages. Our first stop will be at the village of Kakopetria, where the guests will enjoy the old quarter of the village which has been restored and reconstructed. We move on to the Agros Village where we will visit a Rose Famous Factory to see the procedure of making the organic rosewater and rose essential oil. Apart from this the factory produces rose cosmetics/Rose Liqueur, Rose Aperitif, Rose Wine, Rose Nectar, Aromatic candles, Organic Rose Tea, Rose Vinegar, Rose Jam, Rose Chocolate which you will have pleasure to try /taste and buy. Guests will see also the Traditional Jams and Preserves factory where you will observe how they are made. Free time will be offered to enjoy the picturesque village. Late in the evening we will depart for the final destination which is the Troodos Observatory at Agridia village*. During this visit you will have the chance to attend a 2-hours astronomy presentation including night sky observation. Back to Limassol or Troodos area hotel. Overnight.
* Troodos Observatory at Agridia village can also be visited during day hours for sun observation.
3rd day: Tamassos ancient city-kingdom and The Cyprus Planetarium T&O
Right after breakfast, you will have the chance to visit one of the ancient city-kingdoms of Cyprus, Tamassos. Located on the left bank of the river Pediaios, in the area where the villages of Politiko, Pera and Episkopio are found today, the large archaeological site has unearthed the temple of Aphrodite, two majestic royal tombs, as well as several smaller ones. Excavations have also brought to light copper workshops associated with Aphrodite – Astarte, and six oversized limestone statues dating back to the 6th century BC, when Cyprus was under Egyptian rule. Then, we proceed to visit the majestic church of St. Andrew and All Russian Saints, situated within the courtyard of the Metropolis of Tamassos and Oreinis at the village of Episkopio. The church is being built in a Russian style, is unparalleled on the island. The church boasts five golden domes which arrived from St. Petersburg and the central dome, weighing nearly eight tons, was placed on the church on July 7, 2016 to the sound of chanting and fireworks, followed by a music and dance program. The church is surrounded by a large hillside garden, pavilions, a reception area and Byzantine-style fountains of Holy Water. The last visit for the day is the Cyprus Planetarium* including shows within the dome (30-50 min) plus astronomy educators. Back to Limassol or Troodos area hotel. Overnight.
* At Cyprus Planetarium, depending on the time of the visit it can be done day or night observation.
4th day: Stargazing and Overnight at Tents
Transfer for stargazing. Orientation Environmental. Dark Sky. Equipment. Program. Visitors’ Responsibilities. Settle in appointed tents near the area. Light dinner will be offered on location and Relaxation under the stars. Uranography (Q&A). Binoculars Observing. Stargazing (based on interest and observing phenomena). Astrophotography (Q&A). Overnight at tents.
5th day: Stargazing and Overnight at Tents
Breakfast on location. VR. Mars experience. STEAM activities based on each group age. Solar telescope. Possible talk on the Sun. Lunch will be offered on location and activities such as hike a nearby trail will follow. Light dinner will be offered on location and Relaxation under the stars. Uranography (Q&A). Binoculars Observing. Stargazing (based on interest and observing phenomena). Astrophotography (Q&A). Overnight at tents.
6th day: Free day for leisure
Breakfast on location. Transfer to Limassol or Troodos area hotel and free day for leisure. Overnight.
7th day: Departure day
Transfer to Larnaca Airport for the departure flight.