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    Antique Shipping from the UK to Cyprus

    Age-appropriate handling: no tape on original finishes, no pressure on veneers, no stacking. Condition is recorded before we touch anything. Delivered into Cyprus on a typical 8–12 days transit.

    • Packed at your address
    • Shipping arranged and managed
    • Guide prices from £495
    • Signature + photo on delivery
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    Packed on site · Shipping arranged · Guide prices from £195
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    Packing and shipping antique shipping bound for Cyprus is one job, not three suppliers. We survey it, pack it properly, arrange the right shipping method, and manage it through to delivery.

    Routing runs via Road to a Mediterranean port with an onward sea leg to Limassol, then island road delivery from the port. Transit is typically 8–12 days from mainland Great Britain, and roughly 2,200 road miles from London to Nicosia.

    Customs paperwork for Cyprus is covered further down this page.

    Shipping to Cyprus? Get a firm price today.

    Send the collection point, destination and a photograph or two. We reply with a price, not a range.

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    What we ship to Cyprus

    • Period furniture and marquetry
    • Clocks, barometers and mirrors
    • Porcelain, glass and decorative objects
    • Estate and probate consignments
    • Villa furniture
    • Household relocations
    • Personal effects
    • Business equipment

    How we pack for the Cyprus route

    The crossing matters. Road to a Mediterranean port with an onward sea leg to Limassol means the load is restrained for road and sea movement, and anything moisture sensitive gets a barrier layer before it is wrapped.

    • Acid-free tissue and soft wrap against original surfaces
    • Movement-sensitive components secured or removed
    • Crating for anything with a vulnerable structure
    • Climate-sensitive items packed with barrier protection against heat and damp

    Not sure how it should be packed?

    Send a photograph on WhatsApp and we will tell you exactly what we would do — and what it costs.

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    Customs and documentation for Cyprus

    Cyprus is in the EU, so an export declaration and Cypriot import entry apply. The sea leg governs the schedule, so dates are given as bands rather than promises.

    We prepare the transport documentation and an itemised, valued packing list to travel with the load. Where formal clearance is required we work alongside your broker rather than claiming to replace one.

    Regions we deliver into

    We deliver across Cyprus, including Limassol, Nicosia, Paphos, Larnaca and Famagusta district.

    • Limassol
    • Nicosia
    • Paphos
    • Larnaca
    • Famagusta district

    Access and delivery in Cyprus

    Sailings are periodic rather than daily. Book early if the delivery is tied to a completion or a move-in date.

    How the process works

    1. 1

      Send us the details

      Message us the collection postcode, the delivery address in Cyprus, and what is travelling — dimensions, weight, rough value and photographs if you have them.

    2. 2

      We quote in writing

      One figure covering collection, packing materials, labour and transport. The variables are stated, so you can see exactly what is driving the price.

    3. 3

      We pack on site

      We arrive with cartons, foam, blankets, boards and strapping and pack antique shipping bound for Cyprus at your address. Nothing is left for you to finish.

    4. 4

      Documentation is prepared

      An itemised packing list with values and dimensions travels with the load, alongside the export documentation the EU border will expect.

    5. 5

      Shipping is arranged and managed

      Consignments for Cyprus route via Road to a Mediterranean port with an onward sea leg to Limassol, then island road delivery from the port. We select the appropriate parcel, pallet or freight service, with a typical transit of 8–12 days.

    6. 6

      Delivered and evidenced

      Handed over against a signature, placed into the room where access allows, and photographed on delivery.

    Why customers use us for this route

    • Written and photographic condition record before collection
    • Declared value discussed openly before departure
    • Specialist packing so handling in transit is not a risk
    • Direct contact with the team managing your shipment
    • Materials chosen for the item and the route, and listed on your quotation
    • End-to-end shipment management — collection, packing and international delivery arranged
    • Condition photographed before departure on request
    • Signature and photographic proof captured on delivery
    • Parcel, pallet and freight options, priced honestly against each other
    • Two-person handling available where the weight or access demands it

    Guide pricing

    Guide prices start at £195 for documents and small parcels, £295 for boxes and personal effects, £395 for auction collections and £495 for furniture and large items. Specialist consignments are priced on the specifics. These are guide prices, not fixed quotations.

    What the final price depends on

    • Collection location
    • Destination
    • Dimensions
    • Weight
    • Declared value
    • Packing complexity
    • Urgency
    • Special requirements

    Frequently asked questions

    How long does antique shipping to Cyprus take?

    Transit is typically 8–12 days, routing via Road to a Mediterranean port with an onward sea leg to Limassol. Economy parcel and groupage services take longer because they run to a network schedule. We give you a band rather than a promise, and we tell you if your deadline is not realistic before you book.

    What does it cost to ship to Cyprus?

    Guide prices for this service start at £495. Blanket-wrapped, hand-loaded and delivered into the room where access allows. The final figure depends on collection location, destination, dimensions, weight, declared value, packing complexity, urgency and any special requirements.

    Do I need customs paperwork for Cyprus?

    Yes, you should plan for it. Cyprus is in the EU, so an export declaration and Cypriot import entry apply. The sea leg governs the schedule, so dates are given as bands rather than promises. We prepare the packing list and transport documents; formal clearance is confirmed at quotation.

    How do you protect an original finish?

    Nothing adhesive touches the surface. We use tissue and soft wrap against the piece, blankets over that, and strapping only against protected areas. Where a finish is already fragile we crate rather than wrap.

    Do you handle high-value single items?

    Yes, and we will discuss declared value and cover levels with you before the job so expectations are clear. If the value exceeds what our standard arrangement covers, we will tell you and help you arrange specific cover.

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    One message, one quotation, one company from your door to theirs.

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    Our other services

    Taylors Courier Service Ltd provides UK collection and professional packing, and arranges international shipping through appropriate parcel, pallet and freight partners. Goods in transit cover applies subject to our terms; declared values above the standard limit need specific cover, which we will tell you about before you book. Where formal customs clearance is required we work alongside your broker.

    Collection across mainland Great Britain · Delivery across Europe

    Pack & ship: what is and isn't included

    Collection, packing coordination and onward shipping through one point of contact — for auction purchases, artwork, antiques, instruments, fragile items, marketplace buys, UK exports and European collections to the UK.

    Collection

    Dedicated collection from the seller, auction house or your address.

    Packing

    Protective packing matched to the item; crating arranged where needed. Not specialist conservation packing.

    Transport

    Direct UK transport, or onward to the carrier for international legs.

    Customs paperwork

    Packing list and transport documents prepared. Formal clearance, where required, is via a customs broker and quoted separately.

    Duties & taxes

    Not included. Import duty and VAT are assessed by the destination country and paid by the importer.

    Customs rules change. Documentation needs, duties and taxes are confirmed for your exact route at quotation.

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