Tour to Troodos Mountain via Lania and Omodos – Trip from Limassol
Valid until October 2024 – Every Monday and Friday
Small mini-bus tours shared with other English speakers.
Our first stop is the picturesque village of Lania, located on the southern slopes of the Troodos Mountains. The village is famous for it’s walk through the beautiful flower lined streets and stone houses. There will be a visit to the Olive Mill and the Old Wine Press.
Headed to Troodos Mountain Square. It is surrounded by Pinewoods where one can wonder around the shops selling traditional products or enjoy a coffee break before we continue to Kykkos.
Moving on along the mountain route to Kykkos Byzantine monastery which is the largest and wealthiest monastery situated in the Troodos (biggest mountain range of Cyprus), located in the center of the island. The monastery is dedicated to the Virgin Mary and there you will see one of the three surviving icons painted by the Apostle Luke. You can enjoy the museum, located within the monastery grounds, which houses an impressive collection of icons, woodcarvings and manuscripts, and other Cypriot antiquities.
The Spectacular “Throni Panagias”, deserves the experience of a wonderful view of the beauty of nature all around. It is the area where the tomb of the first president of Cyprus Archbishop Makarios is located. However, in the old era the monks climbed in this area to pray for rain. The monks were placing the icon of virgin Mary on a “wooden throne” during praying.
Enjoy Lunch at nearby traditional mountain restaurant and have time for relaxation.
After lunch there will be visit to a winery. Possibility to sample different types of local wine as well as find out about the traditional sweet wine “Commandaria” or “Zivania” all known to be some of the best on the Island.
Following stop will bring you to the traditional and picturesque Cypriot village called Omodos, where you can visit Timios Stavros Monastery of the Holy Cross and the museum. Visit craft shops or stroll around.
Returning to Limassol you will pass by many hillsides, enjoying the view of the Cyprus countryside with it’s vineyards and orchards of cherry, citrus fruit and almond trees.
Return to your hotel /apartment
Departs at 08.00 returning approx: at 17.30hrs
