Jeep Safari Troodos - Kykkos monastery Waterfall and Venetian bridge from PAPHOS

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About this activity

Travel by jeep to the Troodos mountains, with the opportunity to see the beauty of the wild nature of Cyprus and visit the main shrine of the island-the monastery of Kykkos.

On the way to Troodos, we will visit the second largest dam in Cyprus - Asprokremos, and also, one of the four bridges of the Venetian era - Chelefos. We will taste the wines, and visit beautiful waterfall Chantara and on the way back, we will make a stop for bathing at the "stone of Aphrodite" where, according to legend, the goddess of love and beauty was born and went ashore.

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At a glance

Duration: 8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 12 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: ConstrucTOUR Travel Agency

Ages: Children (0–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: All Fees and Taxes
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

Not included: Winery - wine tasting is optional
Not included: Lunch

Itinerary

Asprokremmos Dam

10 min

Asprokremmos dam is the second largest dam in Cyprus. It is built at an altitude of about 100 m above sea level.

It is considered an important wetland for endemic and migratory birds
Tzelefos Bridge

30 min

Definitely the most known bridge of the island.

Its popularity is due to the fact that that it’s the largest stone bridge ever build in Cyprus and goes over river Diarizos. Found in an area of rich green vegetation, the forest area engulfing it is beautiful and has various nature spots to be explored.
Chantara Waterfall

20 min

The Hantara waterfall derived its name from the word "anatra" which means "water noise". The water of the waterfall falls violently from a height of eight meters rolling over the gavro, which is one of the main rocks of the area and forming at its base a small pond.

Situated in the middle of the countryside, it is surrounded by trees, plane trees, ivy, pine trees, golden oaks, sumac, strawberry trees, cistus, sage and lavender, giving guests wonderful scents.
Mount Olympus

10 min

Olympus, or Chionistra, at 1,952 metres, is the highest point in Cyprus. A British long range radar currently operates at Mount Olympus' peak.

In winter time high possibility of snow.

Ski resort operating in January, February
Kykkos Monastery Troodos

40 min

Kykkos Monastery is one of the wealthiest and best-known monasteries in Cyprus.

The Holy Monastery of the Virgin of Kykkos was founded around the end of the 11th century by the Byzantine emperor Alexios I Komnenos
Omodos

30 min

It is a popular destination for those who like homemade wine, walks around ancient streets, visits to the traditional rural homes that have been turned into museums and shopping for original art and crafts (e.g. silver jewelry, glass objects, lace-work, sweets and famous Arkatena pretzels). The village’s main attraction is the True Cross Monastery, which houses a piece of the True Cross together with other relics.
Zenon Winery

20 min Admission included

Wine tasting
Aphrodite's Rock

30 min

According to one legend, this rock is the site of the birth of the goddess Aphrodite, perhaps owing to the foaming waters around the rock fragments, and for this reason it is known as Aphrodite's Rock

Stop for a swim

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Elysium Hotel
Kissos Hotel
Akti Beach Hotel & Village Resort
Avanti Hotel
Mayfair Gardens
Annabelle
St. George Beach Hotel & Spa Resort
Hilltop Gardens Hotel Apartments
Kefalos Damon Hotel Apartments
Anemi Hotel & Suites
Sunny Hill Hotel Apartments

and 68 more pickup points

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.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.