8Marco Polo Pocket Guide Cyprus: the Travel Guide with Insider Tips Explore Cyprus with this handy, pocket-sized, authoritative guide, packed with Insider Tips. Discover boutique hotels, authentic restaurants, the island's trendiest places, and get tips on shopping and what to do on a limited budget. There are plenty of ideas for travel with kids, and a summary of all the festivals and events that take place. Let Marco Polo show you all this wonderful island has to offer... Cyprus was once the home of Aphrodite, the goddess of love. And indeed, the divided island is a beguiling place: its clean beaches, clear blue waters and a hospitable and cultured people speak for themselves. Follow in Aphrodite's footsteps along miles of sandy beaches and impressive sea cliffs with this practical, pocket-sized guide. Discover a destination notable as an island of adventure and for its excellent cuisine. But don't just be content with the active side of the island: immerse yourself in its 9,000-year history from the Turkish north to the Greek south... This is Cyprus! Your Marco Polo Cyprus Pocket Guide includes: - Insider Tips - we show you the hidden gems and little known secrets that offer a real insight into this heavenly island. Enjoy home-style Cypriot dishes in a traditional bookshop, spot a sea turtle or hike the Caledonia Trail, our Insider Tips reveal authentic Cyprus. - Best of - find the best things to do for free, the best 'only in' Cyprus experiences, the best things to do if it rains and the best places to relax and spoil yourself. - Sightseeing - all of the top sights are organized by areas of the island so you can easily plan your trip. - Discovery Tours - 4 specially tailored tours that will get you to the heart of Cyprus either on foot or by car. Strap on your boots and hike Mount Olympos or hire a car and explore excavations, castles, museums, mosques and monasteries. - Cyprus in full-color - Marco Polo Pocket Guide Cyprus includes full-color photos throughout the guide bringing the island to life offering you a real taste of what you can see and enjoy on your trip. - Touring App - you can download any of the Discovery Tours to your smartphone, complete with the detailed route description and map exactly as featured in the guide, free of charge. The maps can be used offline too, so no roaming charges. The perfect navigational tool with distance indicators and landmarks highlighting the correct direction to travel in as well as GPS coordinates along the way. Enjoy stress-free sightseeing and never get lost again! - Road Atlas and pull-out map - we've included a detailed road atlas and a handy, pull-out map so you can pop the guide in your bag for a full-on sightseeing day or head out with just the map to enjoy your Discovery Tour. - Useful Greek and Turkish phrases - the essential words and phrases are included to help you get by. Trust Marco Polo Pocket Guide Cyprus to show you around this fabulous Mediterranean island. The comprehensive coverage and unique insights will ensure you experience everything Cyprus has to offer and more. The special tips, personal insights and unusual experiences will help you make the most of your trip - just arrive and enjoy.