Honey Lefkara and Traditional Basket Weaving Tour

8 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Dive into the heart of Cyprus and uncover its secret spots. You'll taste local honey in Odou, visit the village of Lefkara, and watch a demonstration on the age-old craft of basket weaving in Choirokoitia, all while enjoying a lunch featuring classic Cypriot cuisine. Your adventure begins in Odou village, where you'll dive into the sweet world of honey. After a short lesson in the art of production & the chance to taste fresh harvested 'liquid-gold', you'll continue to Lefkara, a village famed for its handmade lace and embroidery. Here, there'll be a short walking tour and some free time to explore. For lunchtime you'll make your way to Skarinou, where you'll tuck into a traditional meal at a family restaurant – prepared with locally-sourced ingredients. You'll round off in Choirokoitia, where you'll meet Petros – a local resident with a passion for basket weaving. Sit back with a typical Cypriot coffee and watch him demonstrate his skills, ending the tour with a memorable touch.

What's Included

Transport
Admission fees
Guide
Lunch
Extras or gratuities

Meeting and pickup

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

If your booking includes a hotel pick-up and drop-off, you should already have received a message from us informing you about the exact pick-up time and place. Please ignore the the pick up point and time stated on the ticket. If you have not received this information at least 72 hours before the activity start time, please contact us.

Itinerary

Duration: 8 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Pano Lefkara

    Taste locally-harvested honey in Odou. Stroll around the charming village of Lefkara, known for its embroidery.

    3 hours Admission ticket free
  • 2

    As lunchtime approaches you'll make your way to Skarinou, where you'll tuck into a traditional meal at a family-run restaurant – all prepared with locally-sourced ingredients

    3 hours Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Choirokoitia

    You'll round off in Choirokoitia, where you'll meet Petros – a local resident with a passion for basket weaving. Sit back with a typical Cypriot coffee and watch him demonstrate his skills, ending the tour with a memorable touch.

    2 hours Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Bring money for extras or gratuities
  • Please note that all times are approximate and subject to change.
  • English-speaking guide for all nationalities.
  • Lunch includes 3 salads, chicken & potatoes, afelia & pourgouri, tavas lamb + unlimited wine & water
Supplied by Destination Services Cyprus

Tags

Day Trips
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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