Village Venture: Troodos Mountains Food & Wine Small Group Day Tour
Hello from Cyprus Taste Tours! We're a small team of true foodies and our activities focus on discovering Cyprus through food & wine...
You’ll be driven into the Troodos mountains through carefully selected villages to visit 5 traditional product workshops and taste a variety of Cypriot delicacies. One of these stops will be a winery plus a visit to the scenic Chrysorrogiatissa Monastery. You'll experience foods* such as halloumi, village bread, wine, olive oil, honey and traditional sweets. Along the way we’ll stop at a village tavern to enjoy an authentic meze lunch.
• Bespoke experience - small groups of no more than 7
• Meet locals & artisans making traditional products
• Stop at small villages and discover the scenic Troodos mountains
• Includes door-to-door transport, tastings & traditional meze lunch with drinks
*We keep our tours authentic by visiting true locals and because our hosts are also busy with every day life – we cannot guarantee which stops will be included
Description
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Cyprus Taste Tours - Paphos, Aphrodite Gardens, Agiou Panaretou 20-F001, Paphos 8036, Cyprus
We'll pick you up from a Paphos location of your choice. Our team guarantees you a fantastic day out - we'll make the most of your time with us and take you on a bespoke journey through Cyprus villages. Established in 2011 - we're confident we know all the best spots and we never stop exploring! We're all fully trained in the traditional foods and wine of the island and you'll be sure to receive a professional, 5 star experience. When booking with Cyprus Taste Tours - you'll be supporting a small local business and helping to keep the culture & traditions of the island alive!
Stop At: Troodos Mountains, Troodos Mountains
We'll take you on a journey to explore Cyprus through the Troodos mountain villages, tasting authentic foods and meeting true locals.
Most of the spots included on this day out are listed below however as we aim to visit true locals on our tours the listed spots below are subject to change due to the season and the schedules of our hosts etc. However, we guarantee that every stop included has been carefully selected and meets our high standards.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Chloraka, Chloraka, Paphos District
In Chloraka village we'll visit a family making delicious honey and other bee products. You'll enjoy a tour of the premises and a tasting of their products!
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Axylou, Cyprus
Here we'll meet a local lady making halloumi and anari traditional cheeses! We'll learn all about the process and enjoy a tasting.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Stagona olive oil, VJM7+QC, Statos - Ay. Photios, Cyprus
We'll explore the world of olives and taste an array of interesting products!
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Chrysorrogiatissa Monastery, Main Road through village, Pano Panayia Cyprus
We'll take a look at the history of wine in Cyprus at this beautiful and scenic location! You'll also enjoy a tasting of the famous sweet wine 'Commandaria' made in Cyprus. This wine has a 5000yr old history in Cyprus and holds 2 Guinness World Records!
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Polemi, Polemi, Paphos District
We'll stop in Polemi Village* for a traditional meze lunch with drinks - all included in your tour price!
*The village and taverna is subject to change depending on the final route.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Tsangarides Winery, Lemona, Paphos 8545 Cyprus
Next is a look into the modern wine scene of Cyprus! Here we'll enjoy a tour of the winery and then sit down for a tasting of Mr. Tsangarides wines - famous for his organic range!
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Geroskipou, Geroskipou, Paphos District
This village is famous for its traditional Cyprus delights and here we'll stop to try these along with other sweets and treats! Again we'll explore the making process behind the products and meet the families continuing these special traditions!
Duration: 45 minutes
Pass By: Cyprus, Cyprus
We'll be exploring the rural areas and culture of Cyprus through the world of food & wine!
The timings stated on this description page are a guideline only and are subject to change - if you need to get back to your accommodation at a certain time - YOU MUST LET US KNOW IN ADVANCE!
Inclusions
- 5 x Awesome foodie stops in the scenic Troodos mountain villages!
- Winery visit with tour & tasting
- Authentic meze lunch with drinks at a village tavern
- All tasting and entrance fees
- Local bilingual guide - fully trained in the food & wine of Cyprus
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Door-to-door transport - just let us know your Paphos pickup location
- Support a small business along with the local culture
- A great day out! Check out our Cyprus Taste Tours reviews to find out why you should book this tour!
- Entry/Admission - Tsangarides Winery
- Entry/Admission - Stagona olive oil
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- WE DO NOT ACCEPT CRUISE SHIP PASSENGER BOOKINGS THROUGH VIATOR / TRIPADVISOR - PLEASE CONTACT US DIRECTLY
- You must let us know if you need to be back by a certain time
- Minimum drinking age is 18yrs
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- Participants are required to check the current rules of movement within the Republic of Cyprus before their tour and bring along anything that is necessary (e.g. Flight Pass / Safe Pass / Negative Covid Test / Face Mask etc.) We look forward to hosting you safely!
- 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 tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 1 day of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
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Cancellation
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