Relaxed 12-Day Cyprus Self-Drive Road Trip With Itinerary from Larnaca to Limassol and Nicosia

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Sit back and enjoy a relaxed 12-day self-drive holiday in Cyprus. Along the way, Larnaca, Kiti, Mazotos, Pano Lefkara, Choirokoitia, Limassol, Agios Georgios Pegeias, Peyia, Pafos, Kissonerga, Tala, Tserkez Tsiflik, Kolossi, Yermasoyia, Nicosia, Amiantos, Fini, Omodhos, Pano Platres, Pedoulas, and Beylerbeyi invite you to discover their unique blend of culture, scenery, and memorable experiences.

Travel freely with this relaxed self-drive package in Cyprus, designed for comfort and exploration. Spend 3 nights in Larnaca, 5 nights in Limassol, and 3 nights in Nicosia, staying at top-rated hotels near the heart of each city. Between drives, indulge in local cuisine, sip refreshing drinks, and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere at popular restaurants and bars along your road trip route in Cyprus.

Your journey starts in Larnaca, where your rental car with CDW insurance will be ready for pickup. Choose a vehicle that suits your style, then set off on your 12-day relaxed road trip in Cyprus to explore its rich culture, fascinating history, and stunning landscapes.

Every stop on this leisurely self-drive holiday comes with handpicked accommodations that make relaxation effortless. Choose from elegant 5-star hotels with breathtaking views or comfortable 3-star stays that offer excellent value, all providing a welcoming retreat after a day on the road.

With your self-drive itinerary in Cyprus already planned, you’ll enjoy the country’s most celebrated sights without the rush. Marvel at the stunning Nea Pafos and soak in the atmosphere of the magnificent Tombs Of The Kings.

Enjoy each stop as you explore the history, architecture, and character of each destination on this Cyprus road trip itinerary for 12 days.

As you travel between destinations, you’ll have plenty of time to explore local markets and boutique shops. These stops give you the chance to find unique souvenirs, taste regional specialties, and experience everyday life in Cyprus.

If you want to make your 12-day relaxed self-drive tour in Cyprus even more memorable, add optional tours or activities. Join a guided excursion, discover hidden neighborhoods, or spend an afternoon in your favorite market. Each choice deepens your connection to the places you visit.

Alongside these experiences, your laid-back self-drive package in Cyprus includes 11 nights in comfortable hotels, a rental car for 12 days, and convenient access to nearby dining options. You can also add flights and entry tickets to shape the trip exactly how you want it. With 24/7 travel support and a mobile app keeping your itinerary and documents organized, you can enjoy a relaxed drive and savor every mile of the road ahead.

Turn your travel plans into reality. Book your 12-day relaxed self-drive road trip in Cyprus today and enjoy a journey filled with discovery, freedom, and unforgettable moments!

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Day 1

Day 1

  • Larnaca - Arrival day
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  • Kamares Aqueduct
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Your relaxed road trip through Cyprus starts when you reach the incredible city of Larnaca, where you'll stay for 2 nights. You'll pick up your rental car in Larnaca and begin your adventure in Cyprus.

Larnaca is a beautiful city with plenty to discover. Taking a stroll in the city center is a great alternative. Soak in the lovely atmosphere and sit down for a bit to eat or drink.

When you're ready for some downtime, make your way to your chosen hotel. Check-in typically starts between 2 and 4 PM in Larnaca. Make yourself at home and unwind before heading out again.

As dinnertime approaches, it's time to head out for a bite to eat. If you are looking to dine at a popular restaurant in Larnaca, it's often a good idea to reserve a table in advance.

As the day is coming to an end, retreat to your hotel for some rest, or head out to a bar to celebrate your time in Larnaca. The bars in Larnaca make the perfect setting for a laid-back drink and chilled hangout with your travel companions.

Raise a toast as you look back on the highlights of today’s relaxed road trip in Cyprus. Enjoy your first taste of Larnaca as you soak in the city’s unique vibe.

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Day 2

Day 2

  • Larnaca
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Drive 17 km, 40 min

  • Hala Sultan Tekke
  • Holy Church of Saint Lazarus
  • Larnaka Medieval Fort
  • Finikoudes Beach
  • Finikoudes
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Gain a one-of-a-kind experience on your unhurried and relaxed road trip across Cyprus by joining a traveler-approved tour in Larnaca. There are so many fun and eye-opening activities to try out in Larnaca that will make your slow-paced self-drive tour in Cyprus more memorable.

Bring home unique finds from Larnaca's bustling shopping hub, Finikoudes Promenade. Enjoy a leisurely exploration of unique stores where locals shop. Don’t forget to browse souvenirs and local specialties that make perfect gifts for your loved ones. Beyond shopping, Finikoudes Promenade offers plenty of options, including restaurants, primary services, unique landmarks, and community events.

Exploring new places makes you hungry. Luckily, Larnaca has multiple restaurants that offer fantastic dining experiences to continue your laid-back and stress-free discovery of the city.

If you feel like it, head out to a bar to celebrate another fantastic day in Larnaca and take the pulse of the city’s nightlife. Enjoy the night without rushing to fully appreciate it.

Toast to another unforgettable and relaxing road trip adventure in Cyprus!

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Day 3

Day 3

  • Larnaca
  • Limassol
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Drive 97 km, 1 hour 50 min

  • Holy Church of the Virgin Mary Angeloktisti at Kiti
  • Camel Park
  • Πάνω Λεύκαρα
  • Church of the Holy Cross
  • Neolithic Settlement of Choirokoitia
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Day 3 of your self-drive tour in Cyprus offers a chance to experience the country’s diversity. You’ll stay in Limassol for 5 nights. Along the way, you’ll glimpse local life and explore some of the most remarkable places in Cyprus.

Continue your laid-back road trip in Cyprus as you make your way to Limassol. Here, you’ll find top hotels and accommodations in the city, perfect for relaxing and recharging.

When it’s time to eat, the city has a variety of restaurants and cuisines to suit your palate and complement your relaxed road trip experience. Take a leisurely walk around Limassol, while looking for a place to eat. Or, check out our top recommendations and treat yourself to a nice meal.

Before calling it a day, visit one of the best bars in Limassol. There, you can look back on the highlights of today’s pleasant and invigorating travel experiences, have friendly conversations with locals, and unwind.

Toast to another unforgettable and relaxing road trip adventure in Cyprus!

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Day 4

Day 4

  • Limassol
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Drive 7 km, 42 min

  • Limassol Castle - Cyprus Medieval Museum
  • Molos
  • Limassol Municipal Garden
  • Municipal Zoo
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Make the most of your time in the country by joining activities that let you discover more about Cyprus. Check out all of the tours you can join this day of your leisurely self-drive holiday in Cyprus and ensure the experience of a lifetime.

After a laid-back day of exploring top attractions in the area, it’s an excellent idea to sit down for a lovely and peaceful dinner. We’ve collected the most recommended restaurants in the city for you, so you can check out the menus and make your reservation in advance.

After dinner, you can choose between heading back to your hotel to recharge, taking a leisurely stroll, or going out to a bar for a relaxed drink in great company.

Raise your glass and toast to another unforgettable, laid-back road trip adventure in Cyprus!

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Day 5

Day 5

  • Limassol
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Drive 171 km, 2 hours 38 min

  • Agios Georgios Church
  • Archaeological Site of Agios Georgios at Pegeia
  • Ζωολογικός Κήπος Πάφου - Pafos Zoo
  • Laourou Beach
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Your relaxed road trip in Cyprus continues on day 5 with more unforgettable memories to make. Today, you’ll get to know Cyprus better by exploring the top attractions of Limassol and beyond. With 3 nights left in Limassol, you’ll still have time to eat and unwind at popular restaurants and bars in the city.

When you’re done exploring the area’s best attractions, you’ll drive back to your accommodation in Limassol.

Exploring new places makes you hungry. Luckily, Limassol has multiple restaurants that offer fantastic dining experiences to continue your laid-back and stress-free discovery of the city.

Before calling it a day, visit one of the best bars in Limassol. There, you can look back on the highlights of today’s pleasant and invigorating travel experiences, have friendly conversations with locals, and unwind.

Savor the rest of the night and celebrate another incredible, relaxed road trip adventure in the magical Limassol!

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Day 6

Day 6

  • Limassol
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Drive 147 km, 2 hours 34 min

  • Archaeological Site of the Tombs of the Kings
  • House of Dionysus
  • Paphos Mosaics
  • Paphos Archaeological Park
  • Paphos Castle
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On day 6 of your relaxed road trip across Cyprus, you’ll explore the area around Limassol, where you’ll be staying for another 2 nights. With so many fun and inspiring experiences to offer, a tour of Limassol will make you fall even more in love with the city and uniqueness of Cyprus.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll return to Limassol and your accommodation.

When you’re not driving and exploring some of the best places in Cyprus, it’s time to make your relaxed road trip even more comforting. Sit down for a lovely meal at one of the best restaurants in Limassol.

After dinner, you can choose between heading back to your hotel to recharge, taking a leisurely stroll, or going out to a bar for a relaxed drink in great company.

Grab yourself a drink and savor every moment of your relaxed road trip experience in Cyprus!

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Day 7

Day 7

  • Limassol
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Drive 153 km, 2 hours 19 min

  • Παραλία Πότιμα
  • Agios Neofytos CatPark
  • Holy Monastery of Saint Neophytos the Recluse
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On day 7 of your relaxed road trip in Cyprus, you’ll start your self-paced adventure in Limassol and visit amazing attractions in Kissonerga and Tala, just outside the city. You still have 1 night left in Limassol, so today is another excellent opportunity to dine at some of the top-rated restaurants and bars in the area.

When you’re done exploring the area’s best attractions, you’ll drive back to your accommodation in Limassol.

Exploring the food culture in Limassol offers you an exciting chance to connect with locals and experience diversity along your relaxed road trip. When you’re ready to eat, we recommend you visit one of the best dining spots in the city.

Experience the amazing nightlife in Limassol and unwind at the coolest bars in the city.

Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your leisurely paced road trip in Cyprus!

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Day 8

Day 8

  • Limassol
  • Nicosia
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Drive 126 km, 2 hours 10 min

  • Υδροπάρκο Φασουρίου Watermania
  • Kolossi Castle
  • Dasoudi
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Day 8 of your easy, relaxed road trip through Cyprus lets you travel at your own pace and visit multiple places in a single day. By evening, drive toward the Nicosia, where you’ll stay at a top-rated hotel of your choice for 3 nights.

In Nicosia, you’ll find plenty of places to unwind after a day on the road. Our top recommendations go perfectly with your laid-back road trip in Cyprus.

When you’re not driving and exploring some of the best places in Cyprus, it’s time to make your relaxed road trip even more comforting. Sit down for a lovely meal at one of the best restaurants in Nicosia.

Experience the amazing nightlife in Nicosia and unwind at the coolest bars in the city.

Grab a drink and enjoy every passing minute of this night of your relaxed road trip experience in Cyprus!

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Day 9

Day 9

  • Nicosia
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Drive 199 km, 4 hours 9 min

  • Troodos Botanical Garden
  • Trooditissa Monastery
  • Chantara Waterfall
  • Timios Stavros Monastery
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Your relaxed road trip in Cyprus continues on day 9 with more unforgettable memories to make. Today, you’ll get to know Cyprus better by exploring the top attractions of Nicosia and beyond. With 2 nights left in Nicosia, you’ll still have time to eat and unwind at popular restaurants and bars in the city.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll return to Nicosia and your accommodation.

When it’s time to eat, the city has a variety of restaurants and cuisines to suit your palate and complement your relaxed road trip experience. Take a leisurely walk around Nicosia, while looking for a place to eat. Or, check out our top recommendations and treat yourself to a nice meal.

After dinner, it’s time to fall in love with the amazing nightlife in Nicosia and unwind at some of the best bars in the city.

Grab a drink and enjoy every passing minute of this night of your relaxed road trip experience in Cyprus!

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Day 10

Day 10

  • Nicosia
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Drive 220 km, 4 hours 58 min

  • Caledonia Waterfall
  • Ιερός Ναός Αρχαγγέλου Μιχαήλ
  • Kykkos Monastery
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On day 10 of your relaxed road trip across Cyprus, you’ll explore the area around Nicosia, where you’ll be staying for another 1 night. With so many fun and inspiring experiences to offer, a tour of Nicosia will make you fall even more in love with the city and uniqueness of Cyprus.

When you’re done exploring the area’s best attractions, you’ll drive back to your accommodation in Nicosia.

Mealtimes are the perfect opportunities to immerse yourself in the local culture of Cyprus. When you're not appreciating the best places to visit in Nicosia, explore the city like a local by trying out the best restaurants in the area.

If you’re not yet ready to call it a night, head back out to celebrate your vacation with a drink. This is a great time to slow down, look back at your day, and raise a toast to your wonderful holiday in Cyprus.

Grab a drink and enjoy every passing minute of this night of your relaxed road trip experience in Cyprus!

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Day 11

Day 11

  • Nicosia
  • Larnaca
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Drive 121 km, 2 hours 49 min

  • Cyprus Classic Motorcycle Museum
  • Cyprus Museum
  • Peace and Freedom Museum
  • Bellapais Abbey
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Day 11 of your relaxed road trip across Cyprus offers a day of exciting discoveries. You’ll end your day in Larnaca, where you’ll stay for 1 night.

You'll be staying in Larnaca on this laid-back road trip through Cyprus. You'll stay here for 1 night.

Exploring the food culture in Larnaca offers you an exciting chance to connect with locals and experience diversity along your relaxed road trip. When you’re ready to eat, we recommend you visit one of the best dining spots in the city.

Take a stroll around the area, head back to your accommodation for the night, or continue your evening at one of the best-rated bars in the city.

Soak in the unique atmosphere of Larnaca as you commemorate this day of your relaxed road trip with a toast. Cheers to a memorable, leisurely self-drive holiday in Cyprus!

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Day 12

Day 12

  • Larnaca - Departure day
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  • Mackenzie Beach
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Day 12 of your relaxed road trip in Cyprus is your departure day. If you’re flying home, return your rental car with time to spare.

Secure the perfect souvenirs for your family and friends back home or buy yourself a remembrance of your amazing vacation.

Over a good meal, take a moment to unwind and reflect on the past 12 days of your relaxed road trip.

The unforgettable experiences you’ve collected along your 12-day relaxed road trip in Cyprus is a story you will tell for the rest of your life.

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Shortly after booking, you’ll receive your full itinerary, including schedules, locations, and everything you need for a stress-free trip.
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Each package includes a professionally crafted itinerary you can tailor to your travel style. A dedicated travel expert will make sure every detail fits your needs perfectly.
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Need to update plans? No problem. Whether before your trip or mid-journey, we’re just seconds away to help with quick adjustments.
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