Cyprus is one of the most favorite resorts among Russian travelers. This is not surprising; there is no question of what to see in Cyprus; tourists are attracted by the stunning Mediterranean climate, the relaxed atmosphere of the island, delicious food, plenty of entertainment for young people, cozy taverns and historical attractions - all this is just a small part of the advantages of Cyprus. Private guides in Cyprus will help you figure out where all the best, interesting, mysterious and non-touristy is located. Choosing a Russian guide among local residents you are guaranteed to explore the country from the inside, understand all the diversity of the island, and see the country as the indigenous population of Cyprus sees it every day.

People come to Cyprus to enjoy the mild climate and gentle sun, and contemplate the majestic nature. The number one place for lovers of cedar forests and monasteries is the Troodos Nature Reserve. Come to Cyprus in search of ancient ruins and burial sites, travel to small villages and taste masterpieces local cuisine in authentic taverns. Don't forget to climb Olympos and take a scenic trek along hiking trails among the most beautiful mountains.

Where to find a private guide in Cyprus

If you are still wondering whether you need an individual guide in Cyprus and how much it will cost you, we are glad that you visited our website. We have found the easiest and incredibly convenient way to book a Russian-speaking guide, see all of Cyprus, visit the most incredible places- secluded lagoons without a single soul, find secret caves, lookouts where there is not a single tourist, a cafe where the local good-natured hostess prepares such delicious dishes that you will swallow your tongue.

All the best and Russian-speaking guides of the island are collected on the portal, where you can book any guide and his excursions. A private guide in Cyprus can be very inexpensive if you research the market thoroughly and look at all the offers available. So, taking into account the results and costs, the impressions will more than pay for any investment. You can relax idly on the beach of Cyprus and go a couple of times with a package excursion to see the classic sights, or you can take an amazing trip around the island and get a real buzz.

Whatever region, beach or resort of the island you choose - be it the most popular, Cypriot Ibiza -, or, everywhere you can order a personal guide who will show you the whole island in one day or prepare for you a personal program according to your wishes and pace of movement and interests.

TOP 5 guides in Cyprus

So that the dear reader does not waste too much of his precious time, but rather rushes to pack his suitcase and look forward to a vacation in beautiful Cyprus, we have selected the best private guides in Cyprus in 2019 and compiled our TOP 5 individual guides that you can definitely trust.

TOP 5:
  • 1 place — .

    Private guide in Paphos and individual guide in the city of Limassol on the island of Cyprus, has a broad outlook and extensive knowledge of the island. He has lived in Cyprus for more than 12 years and works as a journalist for a well-known publication. Educated and competent Elena will guide you through beautiful beach Aphrodite will show you authentic villages and monasteries, together you will be able to climb Olympus and enjoy a home-cooked lunch in a tavern. And this is just the minimum program, Elena is familiar with every corner of the country and you can book her excursions at an attractive price in Larnaca or Limassol.

  • 4th place — .

    A Russian-speaking guide with a license, he has been working as a guide in Cyprus for many years, so you can be sure that Mikhail will not let you down. Specializes in topics - history, archeology, religion, gastronomy and winemaking of Cyprus. He is a professional in his field and is ready to tell you the most accurate and verified information about the main attractions of the island. Main shrines, famous monasteries - if you want to know where all the best is in Cyprus, then we recommend this guide to you.

  • 5th place — .

    Private guide in northern Cyprus. Serge will introduce you to one of the most interesting regions of Cyprus - Kyrenia. You will touch the Byzantine splendor, the romance of Frankish chivalry, the power of the Venetians and the steadfastness of the Turks. Unique places, about which your individual guide knows everything and even more.

The foreign passport is valid for at least 3 months after the visa expires.

The travel document must have been issued within the last ten years.

Completed on English language visa application with the personal signature of the applicant.

1 color photo 3x4.

A copy of the main page of the foreign passport.

If the applicant has citizenship of a third country, proof of legal residence in Russian Federation in accordance with federal law (for example, a residence permit, long-term multiple-entry visa or FMS registration), valid for a minimum of three months after the planned return from the Republic of Cyprus, or a document confirming the fact that the applicant has submitted documents to renew proof of legal residence. If the applicant is not a resident, it is necessary to provide proof of legal presence in the Russian Federation and justify the reason for applying for a visa in the Russian Federation and not in the country of residence.
— Confirmation of employment (with information about salary); if not applicable, other proof of financial means and intent to return (for example, a bank account/credit card statement for at least the previous three months, proof of real estate in Russia, or proof of sponsorship).

Confirmation of hotel reservation, on hotel letterhead, with the hotel stamp and the signature of the hotel manager, sent to the applicant by fax or e-mail (tourists must be registered by name in this reservation) / copy of the contract for the purchase of real estate in Cyprus (+ original document) / copy of the certificate about property (+ original document),
In case of invitation to Cyprus:
— original or copy of the standard invitation “Assumption of responsibility for hosting”, with the certified signature of the inviting person, as well as a copy of his passport or ID card.

- IF the applicant is invited by a non-Cypriot citizen, it is also necessary to provide proof of the fact that this person is legally residing in Cyprus (e.g. copy of Residence Permit / copy of contract for the purchase of real estate in Cyprus / copy of property certificate, etc.) .

OR, if the applicant is invited by a company and is traveling to Cyprus for business purposes, a written request from the company must be attached to the application, containing the following information:
— about the applicant: first and last name, date of birth, passport number, period and purpose of travel,
- about the inviting company - full name, address, as well as the first name, last name and position of the person who signed the request.

For minor citizens:

— A copy of the birth certificate (bring the original document with you)
— If a minor travels with the applicant and is included in his passport, then it is necessary:

(a) provide a copy of the passport page containing information about the child;
(b) paste a photograph of the child next to the photograph of the parent on the application;

— The consent of a parent or legal guardian is required only if the minor is traveling alone, accompanied by a third party, or accompanied by one of the parents. Exceptions are made only in cases where the parent with whom the minor is traveling has full parental rights (i.e. in cases where the other parent has died or has been deprived of parental rights, it is necessary, for example, to present a death certificate of the second parent or a court decision transferring the right of parental custody is exclusively to the parent who signs the application).

— A copy of the valid visa/pro-visa of the parent(s) or accompanying person(s) traveling with a minor for whom a visa was not requested at the same time as the parent(s).

The application must be submitted personally by the applicant or through an accredited travel agency.

The visa fee for a single-entry visa is 20€, double-entry and multiple-entry visas are 60€. Payment is made in rubles at the current rate established every month by the Ministry of Economy of the Republic of Cyprus.
For Russian citizens, visas of all categories are issued FREE OF CHARGE
Third-country nationals holding a valid Schengen visa (single, double or multiple entry) can travel to Cyprus without a national visa and remain in the Republic for a period equal to the remainder of the stay stipulated in the visa and no later than its expiry date. Citizens of Turkey and Azerbaijan are excluded, who must apply to the competent consular authorities to obtain an entry visa to the Republic.
The consulate has the right to request Additional information from the applicant (birth certificate, marriage certificate, etc.), if deemed necessary. In addition, the applicant may be invited to the consulate for an interview.
Third-country nationals holding a valid Schengen visa (single, double or multiple entry) can travel without a national visa to Cyprus and remain in the Republic for a period equal to the remainder of the stay stipulated in the visa and no later than its expiry date. Citizens of Turkey and Azerbaijan are excluded, who must apply to the competent consular authorities to obtain an entry visa to the Republic.

Our professional guides in Cyprus have prepared for you: exciting and educational trips around the island, along our own “Non-tourist” routes, boat trips on yachts, exciting fresh and sea trophy fishing! Our travel arsenal in Cyprus has absolutely everything that can make your vacation unforgettably interesting!

The Republic of Cyprus is one of the most ancient countries in the world, its cultural monuments have been “remembered” for more than one millennium - you must agree, there are few countries that can boast of the same. Convenient location in the Mediterranean Sea, mild climate and developed tourism infrastructure– the main factors that make your holiday in Cyprus simple and comfortable. On this island you can travel back in time to the Middle Ages, go on a wine tour to the best family wineries, taste delicious national cuisine, visit an abandoned hotel with ghosts or get a dose of adrenaline on sea fishing by catching a trophy tuna - even the most demanding traveler will definitely find something to do here to your liking!

Our private guides in Cyprus will happily tell you about all the secrets of one of the most ancient places on the planet and show you really interesting places where tourists usually don’t go. With our guides, you will go on a journey through ancient cities, where life was once in full swing. you will conquer medieval castles and fortresses that remember many battles and exciting events.

You will have the opportunity to visit ancient temples and monasteries that were once visited by the apostles and saints. You will be able to venerate the miraculous icons and relics of saints, carefully preserved by monks for many centuries.

Colorful, interesting and detailed story with little-known facts, during an educational excursion with a Russian-speaking guide in Cyprus, will give you unforgettable memories of the color, attractions, history, traditions and life of the paradise island.

Our driver and guide will take you in a comfortable car to the most interesting excursion routes, which can be tailored to suit your interests. During an individual tour of Cyprus, you will be able to make stops in any places that interest you, as well as adjust your travel route.

Individual guides in Cyprus: advantages

When choosing group (from a travel agency) or independent travel, many are sure that an excursion with a private guide will be much more expensive. This is not entirely true, if you compare, if you compare all the advantages and disadvantages of group and individual excursions. We advise you to look at the situation globally, paying first of all attention to the information content and quality of the trip, and not just the cost. After all, each guide draws up an excursion program taking into account the individual interests of the tourist, for example, the young and restless will be offered a relatively active and possibly extreme vacation, and older travelers will be offered a more comfortable and measured one.

IN independent travel in Cyprus, various difficulties may arise that could be avoided with an experienced guide, for example, the peculiarities of the mentality, the opening hours of various attractions in different time years, use public transport. Choosing bus excursions in Cyprus, when traveling with an unfamiliar group, there will be other circumstances that significantly reduce the quality of your vacation: different ages of travelers, different interests, low information content and more time will be spent on moving (buses are not as maneuverable as passenger cars, and they are not able to pass). On group excursions, you will not be able to stay longer in interesting places or ask the guide your questions.

The concept of our company: to provide for you, not just a person who has simply learned the history of the sights and will monotonously “mumble something under his breath,” we offer a professional guide who, first of all, will be your friend and an interesting interlocutor while traveling around the island. Our individual guides in Cyprus can act as translators, organize transfers, yacht trips, fishing trips, walks through forests walking routes, wine tours, show interesting sights about which there is no information on the Internet or guidebooks.

Private guides in Cyprus: prices

In Cyprus, each guide independently sets the cost of his services; you can find preliminary prices here. On average, the cost of an excursion in Cyprus with a private guide, lasting 8 hours, will be about 220 euros for a passenger car with capacity for up to 4 seats. In general, the cost of an individual excursion depends on the complexity of the route, the class of car (car, minibus, bus) and its duration. To find out the exact cost of an excursion in Cyprus with an individual guide, send a request indicating your wishes or call.

Our company offers the following service:

  • transfers from Larnaca and Paphos airport, hotel, villa or apartment
  • individual excursions to the sights of Cyprus
  • assistance in preparing documents in various authorities
  • shopping, wine tours
  • organizing parties, hen parties, stag parties and corporate events on a yacht
  • congress and conference services
  • organization of trophy fishing
  • provision of an individual driver with a car for private trips

Our company can organize multi-day sightseeing tours in Cyprus with accommodation and a variety of daily programs. This option for traveling around the island will be more educational and will save time and money.

Guided tours of Cyprus are available from any city: Limassol, Larnaca, Protaras, Ayia Napa, Paphos, Latchi, Polis.

Payment for guided excursions in Cyprus is possible using cards and Webmoney electronic money.

Our company's many years of experience guarantees that any of your excursions to the historical sights and picturesque places of Cyprus will be held at a high professional level, allowing you to have an unforgettable vacation with maximum benefit and comfort.

Guides in Cyprus: reviews

When choosing a guide, try to study the reviews of those people who have already used the services of the company or guide. Reviews of guides in Cyprus can be found on various websites on the Internet.

Coming to Cyprus, many tourists often get lost in the sea of ​​excursion offers. On vacation, they often try to attract tourists with cheap trips and excursions conducted by unlicensed guides. The organizers of such tours do not bear any responsibility for their clients. And at best, they can only be detained for illegal business, and the last thing the police will think about is that the passengers of an entire bus had their vacation ruined.

Monastery of the Holy Cross

The Greek Orthodox monastery, designed as a fortress, is located in the Rehaviah Valley (Cross Valley). According to legend, this is the site of the tree that was used to crucify Jesus. was built during the Byzantine period, in the 5th century AD. It was then restored by Caesar Justinian in the mid-6th century.

The monastery was destroyed during the Persian invasion, and in 796 the Arabs killed all the monks living there. It was rebuilt in the 11th century by the Georgian Monka, and served during the best times of the Crusaders. In the 13th and 14th centuries it sheltered hundreds of Georgian monks, scientists and poets. In 1267, the Crusaders abandoned the city and the monastery was under the control of the Mamluks, who added a mosque inside the complex.

Trooditissa Monastery

On the southern slope of Troodos Mountain, from the 13th century picturesque place Among the pine trees stands the Trooditissa Monastery. The present church was built in 1731 and contains a priceless silver-plated icon of the Virgin Mary brought from Asia. They say that this famous icon gives hope to childless couples if they pray in front of it. From then to the present day, many pilgrims visit this holy monastery.

Meniko village

On the way to the famous Church of St. Cyprian and Ustin, you will learn the story of the conversion of a black magician to Christian faith. After arriving at the place, the father will sing the prayer “Blessing of Cyprian”, and then apply you to the sacred relics, which cleansed many people from the evil eye and evil spirits.

This is a real village of the Middle Ages, a museum under open air, a world-famous object is under the protection of the Europa Nostra organization. Only a few people live there today, you will see narrow streets, ancient houses made of adobe, a tiny church...
The program can include a visit to: Lefkara village, Omodos village (with the Temple of the Holy Cross).

In the footsteps of Aphrodite - Aphrodite's birthplace

Individual excursion with visits to the birthplace of the goddess of love and beauty, Aphrodite's stone or Aphrodite's Bay. In ancient times, Cyprus was known as the birthplace of Aphrodite, it was here, according to legend, that Aphrodite was born, where the goddess emerged from the foam of the sea, and the center of her cult, although the cult of Aphrodite was widespread throughout the Mediterranean region. Even today Cyprus is called the goddess of love, beauty and fertility.

Legend associates the name "Aphrodite" with her birth from the sea foam, as the Greek word (aphros) means "foam". Legend states that this is the southeastern area near Paphos, Petra tou Romiou, near the Romios rock. This area boasts some of the most beautiful scenery in all of Cyprus.

Grand Tour in Cyprus 2018

➤ There will be a short stop for a cup of coffee in the village;

  • Church of St. Lazarus;
  • Brief photo stop at the observation deck;
  • Monastery of Saint Thekla or John the Lampadist;
  • Village of Meniko. Church of Saints Cyprian and Justinia, the priest in this church gives a lecture against the evil eye and damage;
  • Fikardu village (under UNESCO protection);
  • Lunch in the village (optional, not included in the excursion price);
  • Monastery of Macheras;
  • Lefkara village;

Northern Cyprus. Famagusta

IN " dead city"Famagusta.

➤ Crossing the border;

  • Medieval castle of St. Hilarion
  • Bellapais Abbey;
  • Dead city ;
  • Free time in the old part of Famagusta and time for lunch;
  • Church of St. Nicholas (Lal Mustafa Pasha Mosque);
  • Golden beach of Famagusta and free time for swimming;
  • Driving along the fenced area of ​​the “Ghost Town” (near the restricted area of ​​Famagusta);
  • Border crossing.

Note: A PASSPORT IS REQUIRED!!!

Forty years ago, Turkish troops invaded Famagusta, leaving the once thriving resort a symbol of a divided and devastated land. , located on the eastern coast of Cyprus, was one of the most luxurious resorts in the Mediterranean.

many miles white sand And the clearest sea in the seventies they attracted thousands of guests every year. The population of 40,000 people enjoyed life, rich culture and developed art, the theater there was the best on the island. With the deepest port on the island of Cyprus, Famagusta handled 80% of the island's cargo, most of which contained a huge tonnage of citrus fruit from Cyprus.

The modern city, where luxury hotels were located, was inhabited mainly by Greeks, and ancient fortress with the historical treasures of Famagusta, was inhabited by the Turks. After the Greek military coup in July 1974, paradise life came to an end, Turkish troops invaded the city, ostensibly to restore constitutional order and protect the Turkish Cypriots.

On August 14, the Greek population fled in fear, in cars, buses, on foot, taking nothing but clothes. They expected help from the authorities, but no one came, and their return dragged on for weeks, then months, then decades. Today, part of Famagusta still remains completely cordoned off by rusty barbed wire, fiercely guarded by Turkish troops. There are skeletons of blown up and abandoned hotels and apartments, streets and looted shops, restaurants, mansions.
The Gothic Cathedral of St. Nicholas was converted into the Lala Mustafa Pasha Mosque.
The ghost town is heavily guarded by soldiers, and the aggressive military makes it clear that this is a no-go zone. But through the huge holes in the fence there is an opportunity to see an eerie and ominous sight on the site of a once prosperous city.
Popular excursions of 2018
Recently, the format of individual excursions in Cyprus with a Russian-speaking guide, as opposed to an organized one, has been gaining popularity. How much does a private guide cost in Cyprus for a family? you can find out on the website website.

It is worth noting that the cost of individual excursions is not much more (from 47 euros per person) than those organized by large groups, but the comfort and excitement of the program with an individual approach and routine is incomparably higher.