Sep 25, 2024
AMAZING COACH/BOAT EXCURSION.. NOT TO BE MISSED!! - First of all.. don't believe all the negative reviews on here, there are always two sides to a story and you are only getting the reviewers side!!
This tour was one if not the best tour we have been on. Leading up to the tour day we were kept up to date of when, where and what time we would get picked up. We got picked up on time and was immediately meeted by our guide Ester who was absolutely lovely... she introduced us to the coach driver Yiannis (Little John) and on the way to our first stop (The Shipwreck) she informed us on our itinerary for the day... because of the amount they have to fit they have to keep a tight schedule so timing is crucial and Ester makes a point of making sure you know exactly what time you need to get back to the bus for and she is very firm about the time and will not wait for people who are not back in time (she has to be to make sure you're at the next part of the tour on time). (Some people have said she is quite abrupt.. I'd say it is just good time management).
During each drive to the next destination Ester would give us loads of informative information of the area we were in and the area we were heading too (I had never known about how gold was weighed and which Carat it was until yesterday with them using the Carat seed to weigh it)
The boat trip to the Blue Lagoon was fantastic.. the sea was nice and calm, the crew were great and the boat was kept very clean. You get a hour to swim in the Lagoon and when it's time to go the Captain sounds the boat horn and then you get 5 minutes to get back to the boat. You get a few complimentary refreshments while on the boat.
When you get back to Latchi you get chance to have lunch and do some souvenir shopping... now it was while I was doing some shopping I left my wallet with quite a few €'s in it in a shop but I didn't realise until we got to our next stop which was the Baths of Athrodite. I spoke to Ester and she was so helpful, she tried phoning a few shops but no luck.. I found the shop on Google Street View but there phone number wasn't working ( turned out the shop had changed hands and shop frontage) Ester spoke to Little John and told him what I'd done and he said we could go back that way on the way back and if there was somewhere safe to pull up he would (he totally didn't have to do this but amazingly he did.. and I thank him so much for doing so).. we went back in to Latchi and luckily Little John found a safe place to pull up on the side of the road.. as soon as we stopped Ester got out and started going in different shops asking about my wallet while I went to the one I thought it might be and luckily a customer had seen it and handed to the owner (Thank you so much to the honest person who handed it in 🙏🫶)
Thank you so much to Ester and Little John for going above and beyond of what was expected of them to help me get reunited with my wallet.. I will be forever in your debt... you were both amazing!!
For a tour guide and driver to go so far out there way for someone they didn't need to says alot about the company they work for and alot about the actual person 🙏🙏🙏🫶🫶🫶
Lastly I would highly recommend this tour.. it was absolutely fantastic and for the amount paid for it was definitely worth the money.🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Thank you so much again Ester... you made our day and trip a unforgettable one!!🫶🫶🫶🙏🙏🙏
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Sep 25, 2024
ABSOLUTELY AMAZING COACH/BOAT EXCURSION!!! - First of all.. don't believe all the negative reviews on here, there are always two sides to a story and you are only getting the reviewers side!!
This tour was one if not the best tour we have been on. Leading up to the tour day we were kept up to date of when, where and what time we would get picked up. We got picked up on time and was immediately meeted by our guide Ester who was absolutely lovely... she introduced us to the coach driver Yiannis (Little John) and on the way to our first stop (The Shipwreck) she informed us on our itinerary for the day... because of the amount they have to fit they have to keep a tight schedule so timing is crucial and Ester makes a point of making sure you know exactly what time you need to get back to the bus for and she is very firm about the time and will not wait for people who are not back in time (she has to be to make sure you're at the next part of the tour on time). (Some people have said she is quite abrupt.. I'd say it is just good time management).
During each drive to the next destination Ester would give us loads of informative information of the area we were in and the area we were heading too (I had never known about how gold was weighed and which Carat it was until yesterday with them using the Carat seed to weigh it)
The boat trip to the Blue Lagoon was fantastic.. the sea was nice and calm, the crew were great and the boat was kept very clean. You get a hour to swim in the Lagoon and when it's time to go the Captain sounds the boat horn and then you get 5 minutes to get back to the boat. You get a few complimentary refreshments while on the boat.
When you get back to Latchi you get chance to have lunch and do some souvenir shopping... now it was while I was doing some shopping I left my wallet with quite a few €'s in it in a shop but I didn't realise until we got to our next stop which was the Baths of Athrodite. I spoke to Ester and she was so helpful, she tried phoning a few shops but no luck.. I found the shop on Google Street View but there phone number wasn't working ( turned out the shop had changed hands and shop frontage) Ester spoke to Little John and told him what I'd done and he said we could go back that way on the way back and if there was somewhere safe to pull up he would (he totally didn't have to do this but amazingly he did.. and I thank him so much for doing so).. we went back in to Latchi and luckily Little John found a safe place to pull up on the side of the road.. as soon as we stopped Ester got out and started going in different shops asking about my wallet while I went to the one I thought it might be and luckily a customer had seen it and handed to the owner (Thank you so much to the honest person who handed it in 🙏🫶)
Thank you so much to Ester and Little John for going above and beyond of what was expected of them to help me get reunited with my wallet.. I will be forever in your debt... you were both amazing!!
For a tour guide and driver to go so far out there way for someone they didn't need to says alot about the company they work for and alot about the actual person 🙏🙏🙏🫶🫶🫶
Lastly I would highly recommend this tour.. it was absolutely fantastic and for the amount paid for it was definitely worth the money.🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Thank you so much again Ester... you made our day and trip a unforgettable one!!🫶🫶🫶🙏🙏🙏
Review provided by Viator
Sep 20, 2024
Value for money - One of the best tours we've been on
Starting at the shipwreck and caves to the banana plantation then on the blue lagoon. A spot of lunch at faros on the harbour front was good. Then back on the coach to the baths of aphradite.
A trip well worth the money and if your tour guide happens to Ester your in for a treat. Thank you to Ester and teddy bear for a magical trip.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Sep 19, 2024
Great trip - Trip was great! Ship wreck, bananas plantation and of course cruise and swimming in beautiful harbour. Worth every money.
Review provided by Viator
Sep 5, 2024
Day out with my daughter to blue lagoon - Fantastic day out with amazing views we loved the boat trip to blue lagoon and our fabulous tour guide Galina was a fountain of knowledge
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Aug 16, 2024
Good value experience - Really good value and helpful informative service from the host crew and Ester/Yiannis on the bus. Ester was very organised and a very relaxing pleasant day. The blue lagoon was pretty but not many fish at all and quite busy with other boats but generally glad we went
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Aug 12, 2024
Best experience by far! - What an Incredible and very enjoyable day! Great day from start to finish and didn't want it to end! Got picked up in good time. From the moment we boarded the bus, we were welcomed so wonderfully. Our tour guide (Ester) and the driver (andros) was amazing! Ester was so welcoming from the moment we met her and was very happy, cheerful and energetic which set the amazing vibe for the whole day. Ester took time to get to know us all and had several chats with us all through out the day. We visited many parts of paphos and during our coach journey Ester was very knowledgeable and informative of all the different sight seeing areas. Ester and Andros did their absolute best to keep on schedule that day and to get us to the places before any of the other mini buses so we had more time to spend there. By the end of the day it was as if we had known Ester and Andros our whole lives and we never stopped chatting! They both made a trip one to remember. On the way back to our hotels we passed the time by doing karoake on the bus! Ester encouraged everyone to join in and we all had an amazing time! Andros was amazing and also joined in with the karoake and he also made it such an enjoyable experience. Its clear to see how well Ester and Andros work so amazingly well together! So glad we had Ester as our tour guiid and Andros as our driver! Couldn't have asked for anyone better! Very highly recommended
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Aug 12, 2024
Worth the price! - Very open host, very friendly. Recomend. Trip was interesting. The boat ride was fantastic and beautiful!
Review provided by Viator
Aug 11, 2024
Simple yet fulfilling day tour - I chose this tour because I feel it is not too rushed and not too packed. We were here for the longer tour, where we visited all the walking spots and enjoyed a longer (1.5 hours) boat trip in the afternoon. I think this is a good way to do it because it means we are in the water in the afternoon when it's hot.
The spots we visited were quite simple and honestly, not too much to see. It feels like a been there, done that sort of spot. The main attraction is swimming in the Blue Lagoon, where the water is clear and crisp. It is a nice day out to enjoy a bit of Cyprus, not just visiting the spots but also listening to the guide explain the history, the unique agriculture, and the geographical landscape whilst in the coach. I think for the price I paid, it was well worth it.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Sep 19, 2024
Not bad! - So what to say? The booking was easy on the internet. They send us the pick up points by google link. They said don’t be late but they was late 5 minutes, not bad. The bus was full but was comfortable. Everything was quick jump off see this jump back and go to the next place! Could be a bit more organised. And why this review is written because they said we got some seasonal food on the boat but they serv only little pears nothing else so they promised something different but it’s ok I survived 🤣 So not bad experience you can see couple of things !
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