Troodos Villages and Kykkos Monastery from Paphos in Polish
ID: GYG212781-333117
Category:
Country: Cyprus
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
Visit the green heart of the island, the Troodos Mountain range, including the picturesque villages and the Kykkos Monastery.
Our first stop will be in Arsos Village – one of the biggest wine-producing villages in Cyprus. We will have a breakfast at a local “kafeneio”.
We will then visit the Tzelefos bridge – the largest medieval stone bridge ever built in Cyprus.
On our drive up to Troodos we will make stops for photos of breathtaking natural beauty.
Following stop is the Tomb of the first President of the Republic of Cyprus, Archbishop Makarios III. The tomb is located near Kykkos Monastery where Makarios served as a novice in the 1920´s and 1930´s, and on the mountain of Throni – a site that he personally chose.
The tour will continue to Kykkos Monastery, founded in 1080 AD and known as a favourite pilgrimage destination.
We will have lunch in Pedhoulas village. Lunch included in the price.
The next stop will be Mandria village. Here we will have the opportunity to taste and buy the local herbs and teas.
Visitors must dress appropriately when visiting religious places!
Highlights
- Visit the village of Arsos and traditional "kafeneio"
- Explore Kykkos Monastery and the Tomb of Archbishop Makarios III
- Lunch in mountain tavern in Pedhulas village
- Get to Mandria village to taste and buy the local herbs and teas
- Explore the largest medieval stone bridge ever built in Cyprus
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Please note that shoulders and knees should be covered when visiting churches and monasteries
Pick up points could be assigned in a walking distance from main accommodations in Paphos.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
