Troodos Mountains tour with Kykkos Monastery visit and lunch
Excursions & day trips

Troodos Mountains tour with Kykkos Monastery visit and lunch

4.3/5
Excellent
Based on 156 reviews
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$67.00
Free cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: more than 8 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • You'll explore the scenic valleys and natural beauty of the Troodos Mountains
  • There'll be a visit to the sacred Kykkos Monastery to admire its icons and frescoes
  • A typical country lunch, served at a family-run restaurant in Pedoulas is part of the tour
  • You'll enjoy panoramic views from the hilltop tomb of Archbishop Makarios III
  • An expert local guide will share 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
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  • 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
  • Drinks not included
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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 156 reviews from verified customers

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  • Craig Joseph

    From United States of America - July 2025

    Traveled as a couple

     

    45 - 54 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Excellent tour well worth the money everything was well explained and made interesting monestrey was amazing and very beautiful food excellent at rest ...

  • Tony gubb

    From United States of America - July 2025

    Traveled as a couple

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Guide was very knowledgeable

  • Ange

    From United States of America - July 2025

    Traveled as a couple

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

  • Renders

    From United States of America - July 2025

    Traveled with family

     

    45 - 54 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Our driver Christophe was excellent driving around the hairpin bends in the mountains. Our courier, Nef, was very knowledgeable about all aspects of ...

  • Jeannie

    From United States of America - July 2025

    Traveled as a couple

     

    45 - 54 years old

    Average

    Overall rated

    3/5

    It was a long day, just sat mostly on a coach. There were plenty of coffee stops, which helped a little. Couldn’t understand why the drink was not i ...

  • Glynis

    From United States of America - June 2025

    Solo traveler

     

    45 - 54 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    This was a wonderful trip from start to finish. Guide very good and informative as was the coach driver who drove very carefully around all the hair p ...

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