Toulouse to Cyprus

Toulouse is a beautiful city, located near the Pyrenees in southwestern France. Situated near the Midi-Pyrenees region, just half way between the Atlantic and the Mediterranean, the city is the fourth largest after Paris, Marseille and Lyon in France. The city is the main centre of the European aerospace and the main headquarters of Airbus, Galileo positioning system, the SPOT satellite system, ATR and the Aerospace Valley. Furthermore, the city of Toulouse has two ancient historic sites added to the UNESCO World Heritage Site including, the Canal Du Midi in the year 1996, and the Basilica of St. Sernin as the world heritage sites of the routes of Santiago de Compostela in the year 1998, France. The city has a small centre, and one can reach most captivating places in the downtown area cozily on foot. Some of the major tourist destinations are Capitole de Toulouse, Bazacle, Jardin des Plantes, Galerie du Château d'eau, Canal du Midi, Wilson Square, Halle aux Grains (19th century), Gare de Toulouse Matabiau, railroad station, Médiathèque José Cabanis, Basilique Saint Sernin, Hôtel d'Assézat, Capitole, Pont-Neuf, Les Jacobins monastery church, City park, Les Augustins, Les Abattoirs Modern Arts museum, Georges Labit Museum Asian arts and Egyptian antiquities museum, Canal du Midi and many others. These structures and attractions cast a great appeal and impart knowledge and thus lure large number of travellers from all over the world. Travellers can easily find number of mid-range hotels which include Hotel le Moulin de Moissac, Citadines Wilson Toulouse, Gitounet, Holiday Inn Le Capoul, Cap de Castel Hotel,Hotel le Clocher de Rodez,Best Western Hotel Athénée Toulouse and many others. These hotels offer high-class accommodation services with latest amenities at affordable price. This beautiful city is home to the Galerie du Château d'eau which is one of the oldest places devoted to photography globally. MakeMyTrip.com is a famous and most reliable travel portal where you can get detailed information about the city and its major tourist attractions. Here, you can book your air tickets online as it will take just few minutes to do so. One can get numerous profitable deals and plan for a budget-friendly trip with family and friends.

The legendary birthplace of Aphrodite, Cyprus is every inch the Mediterranean- a tapestry of sublime beaches, ancient wonders, dramatic landscapes, terracotta pottery and the obligatory party resorts! Nissi & Makronissos are the perfect white sand beaches with clear waters and popular partying spot in Ayia Napa. Head to Episkopi for kite surfing, scuba diving and windsurf boarding. Or the family friendly Protaras, famous for outdoor seafood restaurants, beaches and views. Rent a boat to spot lagoons at Blue Lagoon in Akamas. Hire a car for day trips to Paphos (stunning coastlines), hike to the Troodos Mountains (picturesque villages with local attractions). Explore the Caledonia Falls in Platres, swim in the green water at Adonis Baths near Paphos. Hop on a jeep safari, pass through beautiful vineyards, forests and mountain villages. Wander the outdoor market of Omodos, one of the oldest monasteries in Cyprus. While strolling the cities, you can spot the preserved ancient burial site of The Tombs of the Kings, World Heritage Site Kato Paphos Archaeological Park, to the medieval ruins of Saint Hilarion Castle. Or the charming cobblestone street villages of Pano Lefkara, Lofou and Kato-Drys, where ladies practice traditional skills like weaving and lacework. Tantalize your taste buds with the local cuisine heavily influenced by Turkish, Greek and Middle Eastern food cultures; Hummus, Kebabs, Afelia (pork cooked in red wine), Sheftalia (Cypriot sausages), Souvlaki (chicken, pork or lamb skewers) and sweet treats like Rice Puddings and Baklava. Find the many treasures and delights of this paradisiacal island; you can book your flights with MakeMyTrip India.