Troodos Mountains Tour with Kykkos Monastery and Lunch
Excursions & day trips

Troodos Mountains Tour with Kykkos Monastery and Lunch

4.3/5
Excellent
Based on 96 reviews
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£48.00
Free cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: more than 8 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • Explore the valleys of the Troodos Mountains
  • Visit the sacred Kykkos Monastery and admire its icons and frescoes
  • Savour a typical country lunch in family-run restaurant in Pedoulas
  • Enjoy the long views from the hilltop tomb of Archbishop Makarios III
  • Expert local guide with an unrivalled knowledge of Cyprus and its people
What to expect

The journey into the Troodos Mountains is a journey to another Cyprus. Rustic stone villages dot tree-clad valleys where traditional ways of life still hold sway. This tour takes you into the spiritual heart of the highlands, the Kykkos Monastery, as well as up to Throni Hill. Alexia, one of our local guides, says, ‘The icon of the Virgin Mary at Kykkos is considered miraculous, so at least once a year, it's important for Cypriots to visit the church.'

As you go into the depths of the Troodos, you'll encounter luxuriant landscapes which contrast with the arid coast. You'll head to the Kykkos Monastery first. Perched on Mount Kykkos, it's laden with religious treasures, and you won't be able to keep your eyes off the golden icons and frescoes – except for the icon of the Virgin Mary. It's kept under wraps, with the last known viewing being hundreds of years ago. You'll also have free time to wander around the grounds and enjoy the panoramic views of the mountains. What's more, your visit helps the preservation of this important heritage site.

We'll then visit the hilltop tomb of Archbishop Makarios III. Superb views greet you before the drive down to the village of Pedoulas. Here, you'll enjoy a typical Cypriot lunch made from locally sourced ingredients in a family-run restaurant. There's time for an optional walk up to the richly decorated Orthodox church of the Holy Cross, then we'll head back with a coffee stop at Pano Platres en route.

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What's included
  • check Transport
  • check Guide
  • check Admission fees
  • check Lunch
  • check Afternoon coffee break
What to remember
  • Dress appropriately – no shoulders or knees showing – when visiting religious buildings
  • This experience doesn't follow our general cancellation policy. If you need to cancel, you must do so at least 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
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Provider
TUI CYPRUS LTD
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Excellent

4.3/5

Based on 96 reviews from verified customers

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Value for money

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4.6/5

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Service

4.6/5

  • Christine

    From United Kingdom - October 2024

    Travelled with a group of friends

     

    55 - 64 years old

    Great

    Overall rated

    3/5

    The guide talked far too much!! Especially about herself. It was a very long trip sitting on a bus looking at trees with a woman guide going on and ...

  • colin allen

    From United States of America - October 2024

    Travelled as a couple

     

    55 - 64 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Excellent value

  • Mrs R Stanier

    From United States of America - October 2024

    Travelled with a group of friends

     

    55 - 64 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    4/5

    Food very basic and rushed. Guide very attentive to ensure we all had a seat and drinks. Complementary lemonade at last stop dreadful. Excellent drive ...

  • Kernow

    From United States of America - October 2024

    Travelled as a couple

     

    45 - 54 years old

    Great

    Overall rated

    4/5

    Knowledgeable courier and good driver. Could have done with longer at the Monastery. Lunch was OK but not much choice. Not enough detail given in ad ...

  • Michael

    From United States of America - October 2024

    Travelled as a couple

     

    55 - 64 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Afternoon stop wasn't really necessary

  • David

    From United Kingdom - October 2024

    Travelled as a couple

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    4/5

    Entertaining and informative guide, Liza, who made the trip very interesting. We felt safe with the driver's handling of the winding roads and the coa ...

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