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Best of Troodos Mountains & Villages tour from Limassol
(116) Reviews
Cyprus
Important Information
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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The remaining time is designated for transportation purposes.
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Modest attire is required to enter the monastery (covered shoulders and legs down to knees)
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Pickup and drop-off of all travelers takes approximately 40 minutes from first to last location (depending on traffic)
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This is a group tour not a private Tour
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Welcome to Cyprus! We’re Ascot Travel & Tours, a family-run company established in 1990.
Discover the best of the Troodos Mountains and traditional villages on this small-group journey through nature, history, and local culture.
Our first stop is the picturesque village of Laneia, where flower-lined streets and stone houses reveal the island’s charm. Continue to Troodos Square, surrounded by pine forests — enjoy a coffee and browse stalls with local products.
Next, visit the magnificent Kykkos Monastery, founded in the 11th century and famed for its gold decoration and the holy icon of the Virgin Mary. Nearby, admire breathtaking views from Throni tis Panagias, the resting place of Archb...
Highlights
From 9 hours to 10 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 9 hours to 10 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Air-conditioned vehicle
Lunch
Meeting Points
Departure
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Itinerary
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Laneia
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.
35 minutes
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Troodos Mountains
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.
30 minutes
3
Kykkos Monastery - Panagia tou Kykkou
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.
40 minutes
4
Throni
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.
30 minutes
5
Pedoulas
Next, you will have time to relax and enjoy lunch at a nearby mountain traditional restaurant.
1 hour
6
Lambouri Winery
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.
30 minutes
7
Omodos
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.
Best of Troodos Mountains & Villages tour from Limassol
(116) Reviews
Cyprus
About
Welcome to Cyprus! We’re Ascot Travel & Tours, a family-run company established in 1990.
Discover the best of the Troodos Mountains and traditional villages on this small-group journey through nature, history, and local culture.
Our first stop is the picturesque village of Laneia, where flower-lined streets and stone houses reveal the island’s charm. Continue to Troodos Square, surrounded by pine forests — enjoy a coffee and browse stalls with local products.
Next, visit the magnificent Kykkos Monastery, founded in the 11th century and famed for its gold decoration and the holy icon of the Virgin Mary. Nearby, admire breathtaking views from Throni tis Panagias, the resting place of Archb...