Larnaca: Lefkara Lace, Choirokoitia, and Birdwatching Tour Tour with Pickup from Larnaca
ID: GYG204589-318454
Category:
Country: Cyprus
Duration:
06:00 hours
Description
Explore Lefkara village, home of the famed lace & neolithic Unesco WH Choirokoitia. Birdwatch near Larnaca & visit other attractions including Panagia Angeloktisti Church in the village of Kiti.
Explore the stone-built village of Pano Lefkara, which is the production center of the famed lace. Leonardo da Vinci visited the village and loved Lefkaritika lace. Besides meandering through the maze of the village, the village's central church is worth a visit and according to local tradition, it houses a piece from the Holy Cross.
Discover the Unesco World Heritage Site of the Choirokoitia Neolithic settlement. Go birdwatching at one of three wetlands near Larnaca, which host thousands of birds and tens of bird species, especially during the annual migration in spring but also in autumn. Thousands of flamingos find refuge during the cold months of the year here (in summer, water is scarce here and the number and no od species of birds diminishes).
Depending on your preference and available time, you can also go for a walk by the manmade lake of Lefkara. Visit other attractions on the way, depending on your pickup location, including the Kamares Aqueduct or the Panagia Angeloktisti Church in the village of Kiti. Complete your day with a delicious, traditional meal at a local restaurant.
Highlights
- Meander through Lefkara village where the famed lace is produced
- Go back in time at the Choirokoitia Neolithic settlement
- Spot flamingos and other waterbirds at Larnaca wetlands (maybe not in summer)
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• In the summer, birdwatching is limited because the water evaporates
• Guests will explore the Choirokoitia Neolithic site on their own, as the local partner does not provide guided tours of the site
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
At your accommodation or another location in Larnaca (including Pyla and Oroklini beach).
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.