Best of Troodos Mountains & Villages

Our first stop will be at the picturesque Village of Laneia; a walk through the beautiful flower lined streets and stone houses.
Next stop will be in Troodos Square, in the surroundings of the pinewoods, you may enjoy a coffee break and wander around the stalls selling traditional products.
Continuing up the mountains, we will arrive at the island’s most famous and wealthiest monastery, Kykkos. With its gold decoration, paintings and mosaics, the monastery possesses a precious icon of the Virgin Mary painted by the Apostle Luke.
Following on the peak of the mountain, we will have the opportunity to visit the stunning Throni tis Panagias.
Next, you will have time to relax and enjoy lunch at a nearby restaurant.
After lunch, we will visit a winery for wine tasting. Here you can try a variety of locally produced exquisite wines.
Lastly, we will stop at Omodos village; where you can visit Timios Stavros Monastery; the local bakery, try a Cypriot coffee made in the traditional way.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Laneia 4744, Cyprus

Our first stop will be at the picturesque Village of Laneia; a walk through the beautiful flower lined streets and stone houses. We will see the Old Wine press of the village, as well as the Olive Mill.

Duration: 35 minutes

Stop At: Troodos Mountains, Troodos Mountains

Next stop will be in Troodos Mountains Square, in the surroundings of the pinewoods, you may enjoy a coffee break and wander around the Stalls selling traditional products.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Kykkos Monastery (Panagia tou Kykkou), 20km (12 miles) W of Pedoulas village, Pedoulas Cyprus

Continuing up the mountains with beautiful forest views, we will arrive at the island’s most famous and wealthiest monastery - Kykkos. Founded at the end of the 11th century and dedicated to the Virgin Mary. With its impressive gold decoration, paintings and mosaics, the monastery possesses a precious icon of the Virgin Mary painted by the Apostle Luke.

Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Throni, XPJJ+XG, Mylikouri 2869, Cyprus

Following on the peak of the mountain, we will have the opportunity to visit the stunning (Throni tis Panagias) of Kykkos. Well worth it, to experience the wonderful views of the beauty of nature all around; it is here that during long periods of drought, the monks of the nearby Kykkos Monastery used to climb to the top of the mountain, place the Virgin Mary icon on a wooden “throne” and pray for rain. It is also the location of the tomb of the first President of the Republic of Cyprus Archbishop Makarios III.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Pedoulas, Pedoulas, Nicosia District

Next, you will have time to relax and enjoy lunch at a nearby mountain traditional restaurant.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Lambouri Winery, Ag. Demetrius Str. 24A, Platres 4810 Cyprus

After lunch, we will visit a winery for wine tasting, located in the island's best grape region. Here you can try a variety of locally produced exquisite wines, including the famous “Commandaria”, which is one of the oldest named wines in the world.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Omodos, Omodos, Limassol

Lastly, we will stop at Omodos village; where you can visit Timios Stavros Church of the Holy Cross; the local bakery, try a Cypriot coffee made in the traditional way. Wander around this interesting village with its craft shops.
Omodos is situated in the heart of the wine producing countryside, with the beauty of nature all around.


Duration: 40 minutes



Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Infant seats available"
"Most travelers can participate"
"The remaining time is designated for transportation purposes."
"Modest attire is required to enter the monastery (covered shoulders and legs down to knees)"
"This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund"
"This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Horário de Início:
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Best of Troodos Mountains & Villages
3/25/2024 - 10/31/2024

Monday :

08:00 AM - 08:30 AM

Friday :

08:00 AM - 08:30 AM

Duração: 9 To 10 Hours
Ponto de partida: Ascot Travel & Tours, 34b, Amathus Avenue, Αγ. Τύχων 4532, Cyprus
Traveler pickup is offered

Cancelamentos e reembolsos: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Incluído

• Air-conditioned vehicle
• Entry/Admission - Lambouri Winery

Não Incluído

• Lunch

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