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Representation of foreign tour operators A big number of foreign tour operators from all over the world have entrusted their operations in Cyprus to Olvia Travel Group. Nowadays the company is representing operators from Russia, Germany, Holland, Ukraine, Greece, Bulgaria, Yugoslavia, Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovakia, Finland, Lebanon, Jordan, Japan ,Italy, Malta etc. |
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Handling of reservations for individuals and groups for both hotels and
apartments
Highly
educated staff with long relationship to hotels and other tourist
establishments are handling all room reservations. At a very comfortable
environment and equipped with the latest technology at our Nicosias
premises , our staff is able to negotiate and handle with proper care
every single reservation for individuals or groups. We are all very much
aware that fast response is very important factor for our partners and
that. s why we always have an answer within an hour or in case of more
complicated cases, we try to be as quick as possible. There is never a
negative answer from our office. In cases of no availability there are
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VIP treatment on arrival and departure at airports , hotels and during clients stay
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Meeting and assistance services at airports and ports on arrival and
departure of clients.
On all flights at Larnaca and Paphos airports , 24 hours , day and night , our uniformed airport representatives are expecting with a welcome smile every client who has booked through us directly or through one of our partners abroad. Our representatives are always at the welcome information desk holding the company. s sign or the clients name if so required. A welcome envelope with island maps , excursions programs and general information about Cyprus as well as information about our representatives contacts, is handed over to clients on arrival. |
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Hotel representative services![]() On arrival and a foreign country, everybody would certainly need some assistance information on what is going on in the hotel and the area . This is the job of our representatives. Always punctual are offering all necessary information about the hotel and the island and on how clients can make their holidays the most enjoyable ones. The representative is a bank of information and is there to find solutions to every demand. The representative, through mobile telephone numbers available , is the contact of the client also for emergency cases. |
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Transfers by luxury limousines for individuals and /or modern coaches for groups.
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Organization of local excursions to all places of interest with
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Limassol
town and area is always an attraction for a day and night tours. The
cosmopolitican town being the second biggest on the island is famous for
it. s night life. Cyprus traditional taverns and restaurants with Cyprus
, Greek and international music, modern clubs , discos and other pubs
are satisfying every taste.A day visitor can see the Kolossi castle which became the headquarter of Knights of St John of Jerusalem , the ancient Roman . Greek theatre of Curium with beautiful mosaics and the Apollo Hylates Temple. Alone the town with it. s narrow streets but also the modern avenues decorated with all kind of shops and offices is always very busy winter and summer, day and night. Value for money goods such as leather items, pottery, clothes, silver and gold as well as famous Cyprus laces , embroideries and other souvenirs and gifts are available at very attractive prices. While one is in Limassol is recommended to visit one of the wineries, have tour around and taste the different products. An important monument in the heart of the town is the Medieval castle where according to history Richard the Lionheart got married to Queen Berengaria of Navarre. On the east side of the town the ancient Kingdom of Amathus which are still under excavation , will give to the visitor a complete idea on all the archaeological sites of the town. |
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![]() Nicosia , the capital town of Cyprus and due to the Turkish occupation ,the only divided town of the world is an excursion destination by it. s self. Modern roads, government and public buildings and parks on the one hand presents the modern face, and particularly . Laiki Yitonia . , a pedestrian section which has been restored to evoke the atmosphere of the olden- day city with traditional houses and workshops on the other hand , presents the old . original part of the city. The old part of the town surrounded by the Venetian walls over 400 years old , was the main defense of the town against the different occupators .
The main Cyprus archaeological museum which is the most important
collection of antiquities and art treasures since the Neolithic age when
history of Cyprus starts. The wholly painted Cathedral of St John and the nearby Byzantine museum
with a superb collection of icons is also very popular to visitors.
Demarcations line in Ledra street , National Struggle museum, The
Presidents palace, the Hadjigeorgakis Kornessios house ,the Archbishop
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Larnaca
town and surroundings are offering not less to the visitors. The town is
built on the ruins of the old Greek Kingdom Kition and is the third
biggest on the island. Church of St Lazarus with the tomb which is under
the sanctuary is worth to visit. The Fort house of the town and the
Pierides family museum are always included in a day tour to Larnaca.
Having visited all the places is certainly a miss if somebody doesn. tgo
for short walk in the Palm promenade and enjoy a meal or a refreshment
at one of the numerous restaurants and cafeterias next to the beach.
Main interesting places outside the town, are the church of Panagia
Angeloktistos with it. s wall mosaics and the Hala Sultan Tekke, a
Moslem mosque which is surrounded by the Larnaca salt lake. As a half day excursion can be organized in the
area between the three towns Limassol, Nicosia and Larnaca , the area
which offers to a visitor the chance to see how the famous laces and
embroideries and a silver ware , are done in Lefkara village. A visit to
one of the very few Nun monasteries in Cyprus the monastery of St Minas.
Not far away from the village is the Neolithic settlement of Chirokitia,
the first human roots in Cyprus since 6000 years B.C.
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![]() The Troodos mountains located in the mid of the island with highest point Olympus appr 1975 m above sea level , is another interesting place for visit. A lot of typical and picturesque villages on the southern slopes are known as the wine . producing palaces of Cyprus. The largest one , Omothos but also the summer resort Platres are possible stops on the way. The narrow streets and the traditional houses with yards full of flowers hanging down from the balconies make the village maybe the most beautiful on the island. The monasteries of Holy Cross at Omothos village , the Trooditissa Monastery , and the biggest and richest Kykko Monastery are on the way. On the hill next to Kykko monastery and among tall pines , is the Tomb of late Arcbishop Makarios the first President of the Republic of Cyprus.
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Cruises to neighboring countries . Israel, Egypt, Lebanon and Greek
islands.
Cyprus location between three continents gives us
the advantage to organize mini cruises to neighboring countries. Large
cruise boats sail from Limassol port to Israel, Egypt , Lebanon and
Greek islands. Boats are traveling during the night and arrive to
destination on the next morning. There are excursions organized to main
places of interest such as Jerusalem / Bethlehem, or Cairo museum and
Pyramids , Beirut area etc. Nice restaurants and cafeterias as well as
night clubs and casinos are available on
board sothat passengers beside the excursions they get ashore,
they enjoy the cruise on board too. These cruises are mainly for two
nights and in case of pre booking, these two nights are not double
calculated.
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Theme nights - Cyprus folkloric night , medieval night, ancient Roman -Greek night.
Different theme nights with relevant food are organized for our groups who want to experience something else. On the first hand taverns are doing performances of traditional Cyprus wedding fest with national costumes and all other old habits. Dances and music | ||||||||||||