Cyprus’ Mythic Trails
STARTING POINT
Paphos
FINISH POINT
Paphos
DURATION
6 days / 5 nights
SEASON
From January to December
TECHNICAL LEVEL
FITNESS LEVEL
TOUR TYPE
Center-Based
PRICE
From 880€/person
- Explore the UNESCO-listed city of Paphos, steeped in ancient history
- Immerse yourself in the serene beauty of the Troodos Mountains
- Hike the iconic Aphrodite Trail with stunning views and mythical connections
- Discover the dramatic Avakas Gorge, a natural wonder with towering limestone walls
- Connect with nature on the Artemis trail, traversed by the goddess of hunt
- Taste local delicacies and get an authentic feel of Cyprus
Self-guided
INCLUDED IN PRICE
What to Bring to the Tour
From the ancient city of Paphos to the serene trails of the Troodos Mountains, the Cyprus’ Mythic Trails is perfect for those who love to explore both culture and nature.
Each trail on this tour is a journey through both time and terrain, offering a deeper understanding of Cyprus’s natural beauty and cultural heritage. You will follow the paths of the gods, from the birthplace to Aphrodite to the fierce Greek goddess of hunt.
The Aphrodite Trail, named after the goddess herself, offers stunning views of the Akamas Peninsula and the Mediterranean Sea. This trail weaves through landscapes that have inspired countless myths, culminating in the mystical Baths of Aphrodite, where legend has it the goddess bathed in the crystal-clear waters.
In the Troodos Mountains, the Artemis Trail presents another side of Cyprus. Named after the goddess of the hunt, this trail takes you through ancient forests, offering glimpses of the island's diverse flora and fauna. The trail’s connection to mythology and its breathtaking vistas make it a favorite among culture and nature lovers.
With us, every detail of your adventure is taken care of. From handpicked accommodations to comprehensive itineraries, GPS tracks and customer support, we ensure your journey is as seamless as it is unforgettable.
So join us on this extraordinary voyage through the heart of Cyprus, where every step uncovers a new story.
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A fantastic 3 day self guided Hut to Hut hike around Triglav National Park in Slovenia. We experienced a full range of weather which made it an unforgettable trip. The organisation and back up support with GPS maps etc was excellent. Hut staff were friendly and very happy to give advice and suggestions on the routes and directions. Would recommend.
My friend and I went with Triglav Tours for a 3 day, 2 night hike this summer and had the most amazing time!! Our guide, Bine, was awesome and had lots of cool facts to share about the area we were hiking. Additionally, my friend and I had not completed such a technical hike before and the guide and other guests were very patient with us and encouraging, ensuring we felt safe the entire time. The overnights were also such a fun way to get to know Bine, the other guests, and other hikers as well. Cannot recommend Triglav tours enough!!!
I arranged a six-day/five-night trip with Hut to Hut Slovenia. It's the first time I've gone with a tour organizer and I can say it went really well. In the past I've arranged huts myself and it is a huge hassle figuring out how to make the bookings, if the bookings actually exist, and what good/viable routes might be. Having this all sort was, at least to me, totally worth it. The routing is via Ride with GPS, which was great. I'd recommend bringing 1:25,000 scale paper maps as a backup, just in case. The huts themselves differ wildly. Some are really rustic with, ahem, interesting toilet facilities. One was accessible by road and thus had showers, a long menu, and even espresso. All will have some sort of food, but you might only have two options for dinner (one with meat, one vegetarian). The cuisine in the Slovenian huts leans strongly to stews and goulashes with minimal fresh vegetables and/or fruit. Certainly good and hearty but pretty much everyone I talked to said the food was better in the Italian and Austrian huts. Some huts are cash only, some take cards (but the card reader might be down). A 1.5 litre bottle of water is about 6 euro, so if you have a beer with dinner and also buy lunch you need to carry about 25-30 euro per day in cash (assuming you have a booking that includes breakfast). Of the six days of hiking, four were ridiculously spectacular, with the highlight being sunrise from Mt Stol. Getting up to the high mountains, though, can be crazy steep, with switchbacks only sparsely used. Descents are similarly tough, and you have to watch every step. For the first time ever I used trekking poles and my knees thank me. Two days were a bit of a slog, but this is probably unavoidable getting up to or down from the high terrain. Would I do something like this again? Yes, absolutely! But next time it will probably be the Dolomites.
We had a lovely hike today with our guide Klemen. He personalized the tour on our needs and interests, so that we saw places we wouldn't without his experience. The hike was a little bit slippery after the rain from the last days and it went a lot upwards, but it was totally worth it! Thanks again :)
Self-Guided
On a self-guided tour, you explore a destination independently, following a pre-planned route and itinerary without a guide but with all necessary information and accommodation bookings provided in advance.