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The grand tour jeep safari from Paphos

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$97.00

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Language: English

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Duration: 8 hours

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Why you’ll love this…

Discover Troodos Mountains with a 4x4 tour
Take amazing photos at Tzelefos Bridge and the local waterfall
Have free time at the wonderful village of Omodos

What to expect

Spanning vast meadows, orchards and thick forests filled with birdlife, the landscapes of the Troodos Mountains are ever-changing. And there's no better way to explore them than by 4x4. On this full-day tour, you'll experience Omodos, Aphrodite's Rock and much more.

The day starts by journeying deep into the Troodos Forest to visit the photogenic Tzelefos Bridge. There you can join an optional mini forest hike. Then, you will stop at a traditional 'kafenion' to taste an authentic Cypriot coffee, before whizzing by a 20 m waterfall for some instaworthy snaps. Once you've built up an appetite, lunch will be served in a nearby tavern.

Afterwards, you'll head to the village of Omodos, right in the heart of Limassol's wine growing region. Drop into a café or visit the 17th-century Monastery of the Holy Cross. To round the day off you will visit Petra tou Romiou, better known as Aphrodite's Rock, where you can take a paddle or kick back on the sprawling sands.

What's included

Professional English speaking jeep driver
Lunch
Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Where

Meeting point:

Pick-ups are available only within the areas of Paphos and Coral area. You will be requested to fill your hotel name during checkout.

What to remember

Please note that all pick-ups from Coral Bay area and Paphos Area are at 08:30 outside your hotel reception
This tour is not recommended for infants, expectant mothers or guests with back problems
Please note that wheelchairs, pushchairs and car seats cannot be taken onto the 4x4

Provider

MTS SUMMERTIMES TRAVEL

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

Anonymous
From United Kingdom - May 2025

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

Excellent value for money. Guide/driver friendly, knowledgeable and funny. Lunch stop in an amazing tavern and food excellent and plentiful. Would go ...
Anonymous
From United States of America - March 2025

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

Not as bumpy as first thought but well worth going on it
Hatzinger
From United States of America - October 2024

Traveled as a couple

35 - 44 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
4/5

es war eine tolle tour. leider wurden unser Rover so voll gestopft wir haben zu 11+Fahrer reingestopft. LEIDER das Tut was daraus lehrt so einen wage ...
Kevin
From United States of America - August 2024

Traveled as a couple

45 - 54 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

Bit expensive but very enjoyable
Anonymous
From United Kingdom - June 2024

Great
Overall rated
4/5

An enjoyable 8 hour round trip. A good way to experience the mountains and forests in the interior. Basic lunch was fine. Only negative is that you ar ...
Rebecca
From United Kingdom - June 2024

Traveled as a couple

18 - 24 years old

Great
Overall rated
3/5

I enjoyed seeing the bridge and the waterfall, the wine tasting is not something I enjoy anyway but there was something for everyone. One thing I didn ...

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