Excursion Troodos-Kykkos from Limassol
1 day
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Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Omodos, Omodos, Limassol District
Further to the transfer from Limassol to the meeting point "Kantou" with the rest of the group from Paphos, there, at the foot of the mountains among vineyards, lies Omodos village, protected by UNESCO (The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization). We will walk through its narrow cobbled streets and visit Timios Stavros Monastery. The monastery is famous for containing a piece of the Holy Cross and Rope.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Lambouri Winery, Ag. Demetrius Str. 24A Platres, Limassol 4825 Cyprus
We will continue our journey stopping at the winery, where you will have a chance to taste Commandaria and Zivania among other local wines.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Trooditissa monastery, On the Southern slopes of the Troodos Mountains, Troodos 4800 Cyprus
Trooditissa Monastery is situated on the southern slopes of the Troödos Mountains on the island of Cyprus. It is an Orthodox monastery dedicated to the Virgin Mary.
It was founded in 990, but the current building dates back to 1731. It is built at an altitude of 1,500m (4566 feet) and the closest village is Plátres.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Kykkos Monastery (Panagia tou Kykkou), 20km (12 miles) W of Pedoulas village, Pedoulas Cyprus
The journey will then take us to the top of Troodos Mountains where we will visit the Tomb of Archbishop Makarios the first President of Cyprus.
We will then drive through the mountain villages of Pedoulas and Prodromos to the richest and most famous monastery of the island, Kykkos monastery. One of the miraculous icons of the Virgin Mary, which is said to have been painted by St. Luke during her lifetime, is kept here. After that, you will have a chance to enjoy local food at a restaurant and do some shopping in the square in front of the monastery.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Petra tou Romiou, Kouklia, Cyprus
On the way back to Paphos we will visit the birth place of APHRODITE – this is one of the most stunning places on the coast of Cyprus, where, and for a good reason, Aphrodite emerged from the sea foam. It is believed that bathing in these waters prolongs youth and beauty – we will have the opportunity to make sure of this ourselves.
Duration: 45 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Omodos, Omodos, Limassol District
Further to the transfer from Limassol to the meeting point "Kantou" with the rest of the group from Paphos, there, at the foot of the mountains among vineyards, lies Omodos village, protected by UNESCO (The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization). We will walk through its narrow cobbled streets and visit Timios Stavros Monastery. The monastery is famous for containing a piece of the Holy Cross and Rope.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Lambouri Winery, Ag. Demetrius Str. 24A Platres, Limassol 4825 Cyprus
We will continue our journey stopping at the winery, where you will have a chance to taste Commandaria and Zivania among other local wines.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Trooditissa monastery, On the Southern slopes of the Troodos Mountains, Troodos 4800 Cyprus
Trooditissa Monastery is situated on the southern slopes of the Troödos Mountains on the island of Cyprus. It is an Orthodox monastery dedicated to the Virgin Mary.
It was founded in 990, but the current building dates back to 1731. It is built at an altitude of 1,500m (4566 feet) and the closest village is Plátres.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Kykkos Monastery (Panagia tou Kykkou), 20km (12 miles) W of Pedoulas village, Pedoulas Cyprus
The journey will then take us to the top of Troodos Mountains where we will visit the Tomb of Archbishop Makarios the first President of Cyprus.
We will then drive through the mountain villages of Pedoulas and Prodromos to the richest and most famous monastery of the island, Kykkos monastery. One of the miraculous icons of the Virgin Mary, which is said to have been painted by St. Luke during her lifetime, is kept here. After that, you will have a chance to enjoy local food at a restaurant and do some shopping in the square in front of the monastery.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Petra tou Romiou, Kouklia, Cyprus
On the way back to Paphos we will visit the birth place of APHRODITE – this is one of the most stunning places on the coast of Cyprus, where, and for a good reason, Aphrodite emerged from the sea foam. It is believed that bathing in these waters prolongs youth and beauty – we will have the opportunity to make sure of this ourselves.
Duration: 45 minutes
Not included
- Lunch
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 15 hours of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Infant seats available
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 53 travelers
Features
Tourism
90%
Cultural
60%
Aquatic
20%
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