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Mountain Villages Cyprus Excursion from Paphos

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  • 10 hours
  • Free cancellation up to 24h before
  • Guided in French
  • Instant confirmation

Highlights

A captivating day exploring two of Cyprus’ most picturesque villages and the island’s most remarkable Byzantine church. This tour will also immerse you in Orthodox Byzantine iconography while crossing the Troodos massif (altitude 1,952 m), with a break on the charming Troodos Square to taste local nuts and liquors. Visit the church of St Nicholas du Toit, a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its Byzantine frescoes from the 11th to the 17th centuries. Kakopetria, a village famous for its old houses. If you wish, enjoy lunch at a regional tavern to taste the local cuisine, highlighting the traditional flavors of the region. The afternoon will take you to the village of Omodhos, Krasochoria, the old wine press Linos and Commandaria. Your excursion culminates with a visit to the ancient Monastery of the Holy Cross, where venerable relics evoke bygone eras.

Inclusions

What's included

  • Entrance fee
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Guide

Itinerary

  1. Troodos (altitude 1.952 m)

    1 h

  2. Walk to Kakopetria, a village renowned for its old houses restored in respect of traditional architecture in gray stone.

    1 h

  3. The afternoon drives you to the village of Omodhos, nestled in the mountain vineyards of Krasochoria. Discover the old Linos wine press and taste the local wine, including the famous sweet wine Commandaria. Explore the alleys of the village, famous for their white houses with blue and green shutters, as well as their products derived from olives and grapes.

    1 h

  4. the ancient Monastery of the Holy Cross, where venerable relics evoke bygone times.

    1 h

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

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Know before you go

Pickup
Pickup is included for everyone.
Ticket type
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group size
Up to 50 travellers
Operated by
Creative Tours
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

How it compares in Paphos

  • Its from-price is 19% below the median of the 99 day trips we list in Paphos.
  • Its length is typical for the group.
  • By number of reviews it ranks 69 of 99.
  • The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Paphos

Paphos is a harbour town on Cyprus's south-west coast, with Roman mosaics, ancient tombs, a seafront fort and the legendary birthplace of Aphrodite nearby.

Paphos is split between the harbourside Kato Paphos, where most of the ancient sites lie, and the hillside town of Ktima above it. Kato Paphos is a World Heritage site, with the floor mosaics of Roman villas such as the House of Dionysos, the ruins of an odeon and a small fort at the harbour mouth. Nearby, the Tombs of the Kings are rock-cut burial chambers dating from the 4th century BC.

Top-ranked sights in Paphos: Rock of Aphrodite (Petra tou Romiou), Super Aphrodite Waterpark, Adonis Baths.

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