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Troodos Mountain Exploration: Discover Traditional Cypriot Life and Kykkos Monastery
3.3
3 Ratings
Paphos
Embark on a breathtaking journey through the Troodos Mountains in Cyprus. Explore traditional Cypriot life, visit the stunning Kykkos Monastery, enjoy a picnic lunch by a stream, and discover the charming Omodos Village. Uncover the rich history of Cyprus on this unforgettable adventure.
Duration:
9 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Kykkos Monastery (Panagia tou Kykkou) - You will travel high in the pine-clad Troodos Mountains where you’ll find the Kykkos Monastery. The monastery is ornately decorated with wonderful mosaics in bright colours. It is also renowned for its wealth, with many gold icons and beautifully preserved frescoes.
- Omodos - Last stop is at Omodos Village, where you will have a guided walk through the village and visit the Monastery of Holy Cross.
What's Included
- Professional guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from Paphos
- Picnic lunch including local wine or water
What's Not Included
- Drinks
- Gratuities
Additional Information
The excursion into the Troodos Mountains is truly breathtaking. You’ll journey through quaint hamlets and catch a peek of traditional life in Cyprus. You will be transported to a local village for a coffee recess. Then, you ascend into the pine-infused Troodos Mountains, home to the remarkable Kykkos Monastery. The monastery boasts elaborate decorations with vibrant mosaics. It is also well-known for its opulence, laden with golden icons and exquisitely maintained frescoes. Following that, there will be a stop at a picnic location where you can enjoy a picnic lunch next to a calm stream. The final stop is Omodos Village, where you’ll take a guided tour through the village and pay a visit to the Monastery of Holy Cross. Your guide will enrich your day with abundant tales and gradually decode the history of Cyprus.
- Shoulders and knees need to be covered in monastery
- Please note that the operational program is subject to change.
- When we receive your booking we will contact you to confirm the exact pickup time and place so please check your email. If you haven´t heard from us at least 48 hours before the activity start time you should contact us.
Location
Paphos
We pick up from selected hotels in Paphos Town. You must contact the local
service provider to verify exact pick up location and time at least 48 hours before excursion date
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Tracey_b
May 22, 2024
Troodos mountains - The mountains were beautiful. The monastery and the church were lovely. Lunch was delicious. We all thought that the last stop was pointless and we think it should be missed . Another drink and absolutely nothing to see.
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Londone7
Nov 8, 2017
ok but really dragged out day - I did the Kykkos Monastery day tour from Paphos booked thru viator. This is advertised 'from Paphos' but we were picking people up for 90 mins from as far away as outer Limassol. We then stopped at a village coffee shop for 40 minutes after collecting all passengers.
The tour the monastery itself was amazing and a must see destination in the island. There is a shrine at the top of the mountain then we came back to the actual monastery. First we had a tour of the church then over an hour freetime so plenty of time to explore. There are few food options, just a sandwich stand and ice cream truck outside as there is no lunch option on this tour.
After leaving the monastery we drove for over an hour winding around the mountains. We then stopped in a village where they had made hand made jams which we could taste or purchase. Then more driving for more than an hour before we got to the highway. Then another hour dropping off passengers starting from Limassol to Paphos.
Its an ok tour if you dont mind big bus tours and are not pressed for time but it can easily be done in just a half day if you want just to the monastery and back. Dont expect to be home before 7pm.
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Asif
Oct 7, 2017
The monastery is great and... - <p>The monastery is great and definately one of the must see places in Cyprus. However, this is advertised as a trip from Paphos yet we were picking up people for 75 mins as far away as Limassol outskirts. We then made a coffee stop for 40 mins. The monastery was the highlight and there was plenty of freetime to go exploring. Bring some snacks as not much food options. We then drove for another 75 mins around the mountains just to get to a village to sample some jams. Then another hour doing all the dropoffs from Limassol back to Paphos. This is a good trip but expect it to last the full day due to group size. It can easily be done in half day if you just goto the monastery and back but I wasnt at my hotel till after six.</p>
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