Easter in Cyprus
Holy Thursday 9th – Easter Monday 13th April 2026
A short journey along the trails of Cyprus, where dense pine forests, sea caves, stunning beaches, ancient churches, and excellent food prevail.
The island boasts impressive flora, with nearly 2,000 recorded plant species to date—some native and others exotic that have become acclimatised over the years—as well as 142 endemic species found only in Cyprus. The tree most commonly encountered, from coastal areas up to elevations of 1,400 m, is the Turkish pine, while in the upper reaches of the Troodos Mountains the black pine predominates. Plane trees, cedars, alders, and oaks are also widespread.
Its location between West and East makes Cyprus one of the most important habitats for migratory birds, while its mild climate makes it ideal for hiking almost year-round.
Along our routes, we encounter not only abundant greenery, but also Byzantine churches listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Venetian bridges, rivers, artificial lakes and dams, waterfalls, and much more.
Brief Program
Day 1: Holy Thursday, 9 April 2026 / Paphos District
15:15 – Departure on a direct Sky Express flight to Larnaca
16:40 – Arrival in Larnaca
Boarding the bus to Paphos, where we stay at a centrally located hotel for two nights.
Day 2: Good Friday, 10 April 2026 / Paphos District
Visit to the Archaeological Park of Kato Paphos and the Tombs of the Kings. The site is one of the most important archaeological areas in Cyprus and has been included on the UNESCO World Heritage List since 1980.
Hike on the Akamas Peninsula, located in the northwestern part of Cyprus, covering an area of approximately 17,000 hectares, of which 7,000 hectares are state forest land and the remainder privately owned.
Epitaph service at the Holy Monastery of Agios Neophytos the Recluse.
Day 3: Holy Saturday, 11 April 2026 / Nicosia District
Departure from Paphos by bus toward the central square of the Troodos Mountains. Hiking in Troodos. In the afternoon, return to Nicosia by bus and attend the Resurrection service. We stay at a centrally located hotel in Nicosia for two nights.
Day 4: Easter Sunday, 12 April 2026 / Kyrenia District – Occupied Area – Pentadaktylos Mountain
Hike on the Pentadaktylos range.
Day 5: Easter Monday, 13 April 2026
Departure from the hotel for Lefkara, reputedly the most beautiful village in Cyprus.
18:15 – Departure on a Sky Express flight from Larnaca to Heraklion.
**The program may be modified depending on current conditions.
**Luggage: one 8 kg carry-on bag + one personal item, and one 20 kg checked bag.
ATTENTION: Registration deadline is Friday, 20th February 2026
A 50% deposit is due by Friday, 20th February, with the balance payable by Thursday, 15th March 2026, to the Heraklion Mountaineering Club’s IBAN accounts. Please notify the Club by sending the deposit receipt by email:
IBAN Alpha Bank: GR76 0140 6610 6610 0233 0001 166
IBAN Piraeus Bank: GR05 0171 9120 0069 1215 4711 881
ATTENTION: any transfer fees are at your own expense (OUR).
Leader: Thomais Petropoulou
Information – Registrations: Monday to Friday, 20:00–22:00, at the offices of the Heraklion Mountaineering Club, 53 Dikaiosynis Street, Heraklion, tel. +30 2810 227609,
email: info@eos-her.gr
