6 days and 5 nights in Cyprus

Ayia Napa, Cape Greco and Protaras in 6 days

A six-day southeast Cyprus route combining Ayia Napa, one Cape Greco walk and a quieter Protaras finish.

Published by Fernando Ruiz
2 overnight basesBus · Walking · Local TransportRelaxed pace
Best for
Beach and family travellers who want one nature day without hiring a car.
Largest trade-off
The route works best in the resort season and outdoor plans are exposed to heat.
Best months
May, June, September, October
Accessibility
For the Ayia Napa to Protaras itinerary, compare assistance in Ayia Napa with room access and terrain in Protaras.
  1. 1

    Days 1 to 3

    Ayia Napa

    A resort town combining beaches, a historic monastery, family areas and nightlife zones.

    2 nights · Arrival and orientation
    Next: Bus, 25 to 50 minutesthe Ayia Napa Square or Harbour stop shown on the dated route 101 timetable to the Protaras stop shown on the dated route 101 or 102 timetable. Allow 45 minutes before departure. Advance reservation is not normally essential. Check OSEA. Fallback: Use a licensed taxi to the booked Protaras accommodation and keep Cape Greco as a separate return outing.
  2. 2

    Days 3 to 6

    Protaras

    A bay-based family resort with quieter evenings than Ayia Napa.

    3 nights · Bus transfer and hotel change

Day-by-day plan

DayOvernight baseMain planTransferApproximate burden
1Ayia NapaMorning: Settle near a useful OSEA stop and walk the harbour area. Afternoon: Leave the remaining time open for a slower route around Ayia Napa. Evening: Keep the evening close to Ayia Napa after the main visits. Book: Check current weather, daylight and access notices before setting out. Short on time: If time is short, keep the main visit and remove any optional detour.Arrival and local orientationOutdoor conditions and walking around Ayia Napa.
2Ayia NapaMorning: Visit the monastery area and choose one beach that suits the group. Afternoon: Leave the remaining time open for a slower route around Ayia Napa. Evening: Leave the evening open in Ayia Napa instead of adding another long journey. Book: Check current hours for any timed stop before the day begins. Short on time: If time is short, keep the main visit and remove any optional detour.No hotel changeWalking and local transport around Ayia Napa.
3ProtarasMorning: Take route 101 or 102 to a named walking start, complete a short route. Afternoon: Continue to Protaras. Evening: Finish the day in Protaras, with time to reset before the next morning. Book: Check the OSEA timetable from the Ayia Napa Square or Harbour stop shown on the dated route 101 timetable to the Protaras stop shown on the dated route 101 or 102 timetable shortly before travel. Short on time: If time is short, keep the morning priority and omit the afternoon extension.Bus from the Ayia Napa Square or Harbour stop shown on the dated route 101 timetable, 25 to 50 minutesBus transfer, 25 to 50 minutes.
4ProtarasMorning: Use one bay and the promenade rather than crossing the resort repeatedly. Afternoon: Leave the remaining time open for a slower route around Protaras. Evening: Use a quiet evening in Protaras after the day’s main route. Book: Check current hours for any timed stop before the day begins. Short on time: If time is short, keep the main visit and remove any optional detour.No hotel changeWalking and local transport around Protaras.
5ProtarasMorning: Return to Konnos or choose a shorter official coast section after checking the final bus. Afternoon: Leave the remaining time open for a slower route around Protaras. Evening: Keep the evening close to Protaras after the main visits. Book: Check current weather, daylight and access notices before setting out. Short on time: If time is short, keep the main visit and remove any optional detour.No hotel changeOutdoor conditions and walking around Protaras.
6Departure from ProtarasMorning: Use the current OSEA and intercity connection or a booked airport transfer. Afternoon: Leave the remaining time open for a slower route around Departure from Protaras. Evening: Leave the evening open in Departure from Protaras instead of adding another long journey. Book: Check current hours for any timed stop before the day begins. Short on time: If time is short, keep the main visit and remove any optional detour.No hotel changeWalking and local transport around Departure from Protaras.

Ways to adjust the route

Use a licensed taxi to the booked Protaras accommodation and keep Cape Greco as a separate return outing.

Ayia Napa and Protaras are close enough to connect by local bus, yet they offer different evening rhythms. Two nights in Ayia Napa and three in Protaras leave room for one Cape Greco route without forcing every bay into the same day.

Use Ayia Napa for variety

Keep the first two nights near a useful bus stop and choose one beach, the harbour area and the monastery surroundings. Nightlife is optional and should not control the whole route.

Agia-napa-beach in Ayia Napa

Make Cape Greco the transfer-day focus

Travel to a named stop, complete one short official coast section and continue to Protaras. Carry water and avoid a long exposed walk during peak afternoon heat.

Cape Greco landscape in Cape Greco

Slow the final three nights in Protaras

Use one bay and the promenade at a time. A return to Konnos or another coast section belongs on a separate day only after the final bus has been checked.

Protaras Beach in Protaras

Six days on the southeast coast

Days 1 and 2 stay in Ayia Napa, day 3 combines a controlled Cape Greco route with the move to Protaras, days 4 and 5 remain around the bays, and day 6 handles departure.

Treat this as a seasonal route

Local services and businesses change outside the main resort season. Summer heat also narrows walking hours, so verify transport, openings and the official forecast for the actual dates.

Read the guides used by this route

Planning information reviewed 4 September 2026, next review due 4 December 2026.

Planning sources

Check current operator timetables, reservations and access details before booking the route.