I’d be happy to help plan a 30-day trip to Cyprus on a budget! Here’s a sample itinerary:
Day 1-3: Arrive in Nicosia, check into budget accommodation (cost: around $30-40 per night)
- Travel method: Fly into Larnaca International Airport, then take a bus or taxi to your hotel (cost: around $10-15 for a bus or $25-30 for a taxi)
- Activities: Visit the Nicosia Old City, Ledra Street, and explore the city.
Day 4-6: Take a bus or car to Limassol
- Travel method: Take a bus or rent a car from Nicosia to Limassol (cost: around $5-10 per person, or $30-40 for a car rental)
- Activities: Visit the Limassol Castle, Limassol Marina, and take a walk along the Old Town.
Day 7-9: Take a bus or car to Ayia Napa
- Travel method: Take a bus or car from Limassol to Ayia Napa (cost: around $5-10 per person, or $30-40 for a car rental)
- Activities: Visit the Ayia Napa Monastery, Ayia Napa Sea Caves, and take a swim at Nissi Beach.
Day 10-12: Take a bus or car to Larnaca
- Travel method: Take a bus or car from Ayia Napa to Larnaca (cost: around $5-10 per person, or $30-40 for a car rental)
- Activities: Visit the Hala Sultan Tekke Mosque, Finikoudes Beach, and take a walk along Finikoudes promenade.
Day 13-15: Take a bus or car to Paphos
- Travel method: Take a bus or car from Larnaca to Paphos (cost: around $5-10 per person, or $30-40 for a car rental)
- Activities: Visit the Paphos Archaeological Park, Tombs of the Kings, and take a swim at Coral Bay.
Day 16-18: Take a bus or car to Troodos
- Travel method: Take a bus or car from Paphos to Troodos (cost: around $5-10 per person, or $30-40 for a car rental)
- Activities: Visit the Kykkos Monastery, Troodos Square and take a hike on the Troodos Mountains.
Day 19-21: Take a bus or car to Nicosia
- Travel method: Take a bus or car from Troodos to Nicosia (cost: around $5-10 per person, or $30-40 for a car rental)
- Activities: Visit the Nicosia Old City, Ledra Street, and take a visit to the Nicosia Old City.
Day 22-24: Take a bus or car to Polis
- Travel method: Take a bus or car from Nicosia to Polis (cost: around $5-10 per person, or $30-40 for a car rental)
- Activities: Visit the Polis Chrysochous, Baths of Aphrodite and take a walk along the Polis Chrysochous.
Day 25-27: Take a bus or car to Kato Paphos
- Travel method: Take a bus or car from Polis to Kato Paphos (cost: around $5-10 per person, or $30-40 for a car rental)
- Activities: Visit the Paphos Mosaics, Paphos Lighthouse, and take a swim at Paphos Beach.
Day 28-30: Return to Nicosia
- Travel method: Take a bus or car from Kato Paphos to Nicosia (cost: around $5-10 per person, or $30-40 for a car rental)
- Activities: Visit the Nicosia Old City, Ledra Street, and do some last-minute shopping.
Note: This is a sample itinerary and can be adjusted to your preferences. Prices and activities may vary depending on the season, please check the current situation before planning your trip. Also, please note that the cost of accommodation, food, and other personal expenses are not included in this budget. Some additional activities you could consider are visiting the Pafos Aphrodite Festival, or take a cooking class. It’s important to book accommodations and transportation ahead of time as it can save you money and also make sure you have a place to stay. Also, It is important to note that getting around Cyprus can be cheaper by using local transportation such as buses and cars instead of flying. Additionally, Cyprus offers a variety of sites and activities to see and do, like visiting the Kykkos Monastery, the Paphos Archaeological Park and the Nicosia Old City.Hiking, swimming and snorkeling are some of the activities that can be done during your trip. However, please be aware that some of these activities may have additional costs. It is important to research and budget for these extra expenses before your trip.