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Throni of Panagia
Timios Stavros Monastery
Entrance to Kykkos Monastery entrance
Throni
Wine Tasting

Best of Troodos Mountains & Villages tour from Limassol

By Ascot Travel & Tours
9.6 out of 10
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Overview

Our first stop will be at the picturesque Village of Laneia; a walk through the beautiful flower lined streets and stone houses.
Next stop will be in Troodos Square, in the surroundings of the pinewoods, you may enjoy a coffee break and wander around the stalls selling traditional products.
Continuing up the mountains, we will arrive at the island’s most famous and wealthiest monastery, Kykkos. With its gold decoration, paintings and mosaics, the monastery possesses a precious icon of the Virgin Mary painted by the Apostle Luke.
Following on the peak of the mountain, we will have the opportunity to visit the stunning Throni tis Panagias.
Next, you will have time to relax and enjoy lunch at a nearby restaurant.
After lunch, we will visit a winery for wine tasting. Here you can try a variety of locally produced exquisite wines.
Lastly, we will stop at Omodos village; where you can visit Timios Stavros Monastery; the local bakery, try a Cypriot coffee made in the traditional way.

Activity location

  • Laneia
    • 4744, Laneia, Limassol, Cyprus

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Ascot Travel & Tours
    • 4532, Άγιος Τύχων, Limasol, Cyprus

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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedAir-conditioned vehicle
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedLunch

Know before you book

  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The remaining time is designated for transport purposes.
  • Modest attire is required to enter the monastery (covered shoulders and legs down to knees)

Activity itinerary

Laneia
  • 35m
Our first stop will be at the picturesque Village of Laneia; a walk through the beautiful flower lined streets and stone houses. We will see the Old Wine press of the village, as well as the Olive Mill.
Troodos Mountains
  • 30m
Next stop will be in Troodos Mountains Square, in the surroundings of the pinewoods, you may enjoy a coffee break and wander around the Stalls selling traditional products.
Kykkos Monastery (Panagia tou Kykkou)
  • 40m
Continuing up the mountains with beautiful forest views, we will arrive at the island’s most famous and wealthiest monastery - Kykkos. Founded at the end of the 11th century and dedicated to the Virgin Mary. With its impressive gold decoration, paintings and mosaics, the monastery possesses a precious icon of the Virgin Mary painted by the Apostle Luke.
Θρονί της Παναγίας
  • 30m
Following on the peak of the mountain, we will have the opportunity to visit the stunning (Throni tis Panagias) of Kykkos. Well worth it, to experience the wonderful views of the beauty of nature all around; it is here that during long periods of drought, the monks of the nearby Kykkos Monastery used to climb to the top of the mountain, place the Virgin Mary icon on a wooden “throne” and pray for rain. It is also the location of the tomb of the first President of the Republic of Cyprus Archbishop Makarios III.
Pedoulas
  • 1h
Next, you will have time to relax and enjoy lunch at a nearby mountain traditional restaurant.
Lambouri Winery
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
After lunch, we will visit a winery for wine tasting, located in the island's best grape region. Here you can try a variety of locally produced exquisite wines, including the famous “Commandaria”, which is one of the oldest named wines in the world.
Omodos
  • 40m
Lastly, we will stop at Omodos village; where you can visit Timios Stavros Church of the Holy Cross; the local bakery, try a Cypriot coffee made in the traditional way. Wander around this interesting village with its craft shops. Omodos is situated in the heart of the wine producing countryside, with the beauty of nature all around.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESLaneia
    • 4744, Laneia, Limassol, Cyprus

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEAscot Travel & Tours
    • 4532, Άγιος Τύχων, Limasol, Cyprus

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