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You'll arrive mid-morning at rustic and laidback Fikardou. All cobblestones and historic houses, time seems to have frozen still here. And with free time to explore, you'll find that ancient traditions still hold their way. It's so well-preserved that it's on UNESCO's tentative list of world heritage sites. Next, you'll head to the 12th-century Macharias Monastery, which is located on a remote hillside. Its lavishly decorated interior houses a sacred icon of the Virgin Mary.
We'll then go to charming Lefkara, a village famed for its handmade lace and embroidery. ‘Women, young and old, can be seen seated outside their homes and shops making lace,' says Stavroula. ‘For hundreds of years, the men from the village have travelled all over Europe to sell it, even Leonardo da Vinci bought some.' The tour ends on a high in Skarinou village. Here, you'll try your hand at halloumi and bread-making before enjoying a ‘KM0' lunch of locally sourced ingredients at a family-run restaurant.
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Meeting and pickup
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
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1Phicardou
Explore the cobbled lanes of the well-preserved highland hamlet of Fikardou
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
2Machairas Monastery
Visit the historic Machairas Monastery, home to a revered icon of the Virgin Mary
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
3
Enjoy a traditional village lunch in a family-run restaurant on the way to Lefkara. Stroll around pretty Lefkara village, famed for its lace-making inhabitants.
3 hours • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Dress appropriately – no shoulders or knees showing – when visiting religious buildings
- 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.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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