Halloumi cheesemaking and Troodos mountain villages tour
Attractions & guided tours

Halloumi cheesemaking and Troodos mountain villages tour

4.8/5
Excellent
Based on 13 reviews
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$134.00
Free cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: from 7 hours to 8 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • Meet the locals
  • Learn how to make cheese
  • Admire the mountain landscapes
What to expect

Learn how to make fresh and warm halloumi cheese! You'll drive through the Troodos mountain countryside and arrive at the cheese-making workshop of a village local. They'll teach you the traditional technique of halloumi and anari cheesemaking. You'll spend some time with the locals and taste the freshly made cheese.

You'll then enjoy a traditional brunch and continue your tour through the mountain villages. You'll visit three foodie stops and a traditional village with some time to explore it at your own pace.

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What's included
  • check Roundtrip transportation
  • check Halloumi cheesemaking workshop
  • check Brunch and foodie stops
Where
Meeting point:
Please indicate the name of your hotel at the checkout.
What to remember
  • The minimum age is 18
  • If you have any allergy or dietary requirements please indicate it at the checkout
  • We recommend that you eat breakfast before the beginning of the tour
  • Please wear a warm jacket and closed shoes during the winter months
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Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

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4.8/5

Based on 13 reviews from verified customers

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  • Anonymous

    From United States of America - June 2024

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    I had the privilege of going on this tour during my trip to Cyprus in June, 2024. Demi was my tour guide and she was LOVELY! The tour included tons of ...

  • Ford

    From United Kingdom - April 2024

    Traveled as a couple

     

    18 - 24 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

  • Jacqueline

    From United States of America - March 2024

    Traveled as a couple

     

    45 - 54 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Thoroughly enjoyed the day. Our guide was quite a character and very informative, knowledgeable and passionate about Cypriot cuisine. The transport wa ...

  • Michael G.

    From Germany - March 2024

    Solo traveler

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Unsere Guide Demi war Ansprechpartner in allen Fragen und nahm sich viel Zeit für uns. Die internat. Zusammenstellung der Mitreisenden (GER, ISR, AUS) ...

  • Louise

    From United States of America - March 2024

    Traveled as a couple

     

    18 - 24 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Wonderful day out that I would highly recommend. Our guide was very friendly and well informed on the local area. The halloumi making was very fun and ...

  • Wombat Two

    From United States of America - November 2023

    Traveled as a couple

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Brilliant from start to finish, especially with such a knowledgeable guide and because of the very small size of the group - you were not spoken to, y ...

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