Walk on Artemis trail and in Old Kakopetria

5.0 (2 reviews) 8–10 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

Hike on Artemis trail (8 km / 5 miles, flat and easy), the highest elevation trail in Cyprus, covered with unique flora. It is barren on many stretches and characterised by black pines and endemic Troodos junipers. Usually it offers excellent vistas to many parts of the island and to coasts from Limassol to Morphou bay.

Meander inside the picturesque old part of Kakopetria village - visit old olive press, an old church and watermill. Take a short walk along a shaded stream opposite the old part of Kakopetria village. Cyprus coffee on a coffee shop veranda overlooking the stream is highly recommended (as is a fresh trout meal at a nearby restaurant).

Visit the 11th century UNESCO World Heritage site Agios Nicolaos tis Stegis painted church, a former monastery where only the chapel survives. The frescoes are superb, dating from the 11th century onward.

Enjoy a customisable route on the top of Cyprus, combining some of the best nature and cultural heritage the island has to offer.

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At a glance

Duration: 8–10 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–6
Guide: English
Operated by: Cyprus Walks Etc

Ages: Adults (18–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private tour
Included: As a rule the guide can offer a free ride in the company car.
Included: Driver/guide

Not included

Not included: Food and drinks

Itinerary

Artemis Nature Trail

2 h 30 min

Artemis is the highest elevation trail in Cyprus. It is unique in a number of ways, because of its geology, its high altitude (nearly 2,000 m) and the vistas it offers towards many directions. It is a top - five walking trail in Cyprus, not to be missed. It is flat and circular, and at places requires case as people walk next to steep sloped.
Kakopetria

1 h 30 min

The laid-back old part of Kakopetria village offers an excellent example of Cyprus rural architecture and a collection of attractions (eg a traditional man powered olive press and a grape press). Meandering through the narrow alleys is one part of the walking experience. The other consists of the stretch next to the stream, which combines nature with views from below of the traditional part of the village, a medieval bridge and watermill.

Enjoying a Cyprus coffee at a local coffeeshop is yet another dimension to the experience.
Agios Nikolaos Tis Stegis Church

one hour

In our opinion, visiting one of the ten Unesco World Heritage Troodos Painted Churches in Cyprus is a must do activity in our Cyprus, because of the high artistic value of the painted churches. Agios Nicolaos tis Stegis chapel, is almost entirely painted and probably one of the two best parts of the collection of churchers. It is basically what still survives from the monastery that was built around 1000 AD.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

We can meet travellers in a number of places near the walks, such as Troodos Square of Kakopetria village. Meeting there would give us more time to explore.

End point

The standard trip ends in Kakopetria village. At the same time it can be customised, especially as it is a private trip.

Pickup points

Green Bungalows
Melpo Antia Luxury Apartments & Suites
Sunrise Gardens
River Rock Hotel
Silver Sands Beach Hotel
Gaia Sun n Blue Hotel
Pallinio Apartments
Liquid Hotel Apartments
Okeanos Beach Boutique Hotel
Antigoni City Center Hotel
Napa Plaza Hotel
Sunny Blue Hotel

and 127 more pickup points

As a rule the guide can give a free ride (not a taxi service) from a preagreed location in free Nicosia, Larnaca, Limassol, Ayia Napa or Protaras, but not from ports or airports. Guiding time starts when the travellers meet the guide.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Options

8 hours- Limassol/Troodos ride

Duration: 8 hours: Enough time for trip from Limassol (no pickup from ports)

Free ride fr Troodos/Limassol: There is enough time for the trip if we start from Limassol (not from ports) or if we meet around Troodos Square or similar.

Pickup included
8 hour- free ride from Nicosia

Pick up in free Nicosia

Pickup included
10 hour trip-AyiaNapa/Protaras

Free ride fr Ayia Napa/Protara: There is enough time to do the walking trip from Ayia Napa or Protaras

Pickup included
10-hour trip fr Larnaca

Duration: 10 hours: There is enough time to do the walking trip starting from Larnaca

A free ride from Larnaca: A Free ride from a preagreed place (not a port or airport). Guiding time starts when travellers meet the guide.

Pickup included