Experience the best sights and flavors of Cyprus in a single day on this multi-stop trip starting with pickup in Paphos. Snap photos in the picturesque village of Lania, join a wine tasting, visit the Agros Rose Factory, and experience the greenery at Troodos Mountain. First, go to Lania, the village of artists and one of the main wine-producing villages of the country. Walk through one of the most picturesque villages of Cyprus and leave with quite a few beautiful photos. Next, visit the famous Rose Factory in the village of Agros. Get acquainted with all kinds of products from damask rose petals. Head to the local smokehouse and traditional jam house, where residents make delicious smoked meats as well as unique jams from a variety of vegetables and fruits. At the foot of the Troodos Mountains, surrounded by green forest and streams, stop at the colorful village of Kakopetria. Go on a walk, relax, and have lunch (at your own expense). Visit a local tavern to try trout that’s found in mountain rivers. On the way back, drop into a winery to taste Cyprus wines and other strong drinks. 

Head out to the charming little villages of Kakopetria Pelendri in the Troodos Mountains on this day tour from Nicosia. Enjoy the scenery, historical buildings, and an optional winery tour. Visit the popular summer vacation spot of Kakopetria, known for its charm and the breathtaking pine forest scenery of the Solea Valley. Explore the old quarter of the village, with its narrow, stone-paved alleys. Move on to nearby Pelendri village and its impressive 14th-century Church of the Holy Cross. Consider an optional visit to a local winery to complete your sampling of life in the mountain villages of Cyprus.

The day begins with pickup from Protaras between 7:00 AM and 7:25 AM. Get settled onto the bus then head towards Troodos, passing through the capital of Nicosia (without stop) along the way. Enjoy a quick coffee break near Astromeritis before continuing onto the picturesque mountain village of Kakopetria. Upon arrival, stroll through the village’s charming streets lined with stone houses and watch the locals go about their day. Hop back on the bus and travel to Throni for a visit to the Tomb of Archbishop Makarios, the first president of Cyprus. Stop at Kykkos Monastery next, the wealthiest monastery on the island. Take a guided tour of the monastery and learn about its fascinating history. After your tour, spend some free time exploring the surrounding area, stroll through the nearby forest, or find a local eatery for lunch. At the end of the tour day, sit back and relax on the bus for the return journey to your hotel.

You'll be picked up from Ayia Napa or Larnaca between 7:30-7:55AM. From there you'll drive in the direction of Nicosia, with a short coffee break in Astromeritis. Your next stop will be the picturesque mountain village of Kakopetria with its stone-built houses and narrow streets. The excursion continues to Throni with a visit to the tomb of the Archbishop Makarios, the first President of Cyprus. As a highlight, you'll visit the Kykkos Monastery with a guide to learn more about this most wealthy monastery of Cyprus. Free time will then be given for you to purchase lunch or take a walk in the forest, during which you can marvel at the amazing views, admire the fresh air, and walk the green forests. At the conclusion of your day, you will make your way back to your starting point at Larnaca at around 5:30PM and Ayia Napa 6:15PM.

The itinerary of this tour is both flexible and customizable. It depends on the pick up place and on the combination of the chosen walks. The overall route will differ depending on the pick up location. Various stopping options include Kakopetria and the Agios Nicolaos tis Stegis painted church, accessible from Nicosia and listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. From other locations the itinerary would possibly include one of the Limassol wine villages. This tour may be customized to include a meal and wine tasting at a traditional village restaurant (if time permits this). The Walks: • Artemis trail (8 km / 5 miles, flat and easy) is the highest elevated trail in Cyprus, and covered with unique flora. When the weather is clear it offers excellent vistas to many parts of the island Myllomeris Waterfalls Trail ( 2.4 km / 1.5 mile, - 1.2 km each way, rather easy ) at an elevation of up to 1,000 m, this trail offers a radically different environment. The combination of the two trails offers a rich experience over a high elevation range in Cyprus.

Kyparissia (meaning 'a place of cypresses') peak and locality has one of a few patches with high concentration of cypress trees in Cyprus. The walking route starts within thirty minutes by car from Limassol , and offers lovely vistas, especially towards the sea, from a distance of even under eight kilometers at places. One sees also significant numbers of Calabrian pines on the route, as well as a big number of other native plant species. What stands out along these trails are the vistas. On many stretches there are uninterrupted vistas towards the coast, as well as towards the manmade Germasoyeia lake (under three kilometers from some points along the route). Towards the north west especially, there are vistas of various peaks, one behind the other. The route is particularly attractive for those who do not want to travel far from Limassol. As the elevation lies between 500 to 700 meters, this short walk can be enjoyed also in summer, especially away from the hot, middle of the day.