Best of Troodos Mountains & Villages tour from Limassol

4.8
(88 reviews)

9 to 10 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

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.

What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle
Lunch

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Minibus will start picking up by 7:45 AM. Here is the pick-up time for each location: 7:45 AM (Be ready at exactly 7:45) - Elias Beach Hotel - Parklane, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa - St Raphael Resort - Grand Resort 7:50 to 8:00 AM (Be ready at exactly 7:50) - Four Seasons Hotel - Mediterranean Beach Hotel - Amathus Beach Hotel Limassol - Atlantica Bay Hotel - Amara 8:00 to 8:15 AM (Be ready at exactly 8:00) - Park Beach Hotel - Atlantica Miramare Beach - Atlantica Oasis - Harmony Bay Hotel - Royal Apollonia - Pigeon Beach Hotel Apartments - Poseidonia Beach Hotel - Navarria Blue Hotel 8:15 to 8:30 AM (Be ready at exactly 8:15) - NYX Hotel Limassol By Leonardo Hotels (Pickup is from the bus stop. You cross the road and walk approximately 30 meters to your left) - Kapetanios Limassol Hotel - Pefkos Hotel - Odysseia Hotel Kapetanios (pickup is at the bus stop opposite Olympic residence on the sea road) - Crowne Plaza Limassol - Ajax Hotel

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Meeting point

This is our main office on the sea road.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 9 to 10 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    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.

    35 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    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.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Kykkos Monastery

    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.

    40 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4

    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.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Pedoulas

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

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Lambouri Winery

    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.

    30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 7
    Omodos

    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.

    40 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The remaining time is designated for transportation purposes.
  • Modest attire is required to enter the monastery (covered shoulders and legs down to knees)
  • Pickup and drop-off of all travelers takes approximately 40 minutes from first to last location (depending on traffic)
  • This is a group tour not a private Tour
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