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Best of Troodos Mountains & Villages tour from Limassol

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Throni of Panagia — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Throni Hill — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

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 Archbishop Makarios III.

Enjoy lunch at a traditional mountain restaurant, taste local wines at a family winery, and end the day in Omodos Village — visit its monastery, try local sweets, and stroll through its pretty stone streets with small craft shops.

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At a glance

Duration: 9–10 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 15 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Ascot Travel & Tours

Ages: Children (1–12 years) · Adults (13–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

Not included: Lunch

Itinerary

Stop 1

35 min

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

30 min

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

40 min

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.
Stop 4

30 min

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

one hour

Next, you will have time to relax and enjoy lunch at a nearby mountain traditional restaurant.
LionSpirit Winery & Distillery

30 min Admission 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

40 min

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.

Meeting point and pickup

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

Meeting point

This is our main office on the sea road.

End point

This is our main office on the sea road.

Pickup points

Atlantica Oasis
Harmony Bay Hotel
Atlantica Miramare Beach Hotel
Royal Apollonia
Park Beach Hotel
Four Seasons Hotel
Crowne Plaza Limassol by IHG
Pefkos Hotel
Odysseia Hotel Kapetanios
Navarria Blue Hotel
Mediterranean Beach Hotel
Pigeon Beach Hotel Apartments

and 11 more pickup points

Minibus will start picking up by 7:45 AM.

Here is the pick-up time for each location:

7:45 AM (Be ready at exactly 7:45)

Elias Beach Hotel
Parklane, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa
St Raphael Resort
Grand Resort

7:50 to 8:00 AM (Be ready at exactly 7:50)

Four Seasons Hotel
Mediterranean Beach Hotel
Amathus Beach Hotel Limassol
Atlantica Bay Hotel
Amara

8:00 to 8:15 AM (Be ready at exactly 8:00)

Park Beach Hotel
Atlantica Miramare Beach
Atlantica Oasis
Harmony Bay Hotel
Royal Apollonia
Pigeon Beach Hotel Apartments
Poseidonia Beach Hotel
Navarria Blue Hotel

8:15 to 8:30 AM (Be ready at exactly 8:15)

NYX Hotel Limassol By Leonardo Hotels

(Pickup is from the bus stop. You cross the road and walk approximately 30 meters to your left)

Kapetanios Limassol Hotel
Pefkos Hotel
Odysseia Hotel Kapetanios

(pickup is at the bus stop opposite Olympic residence on the sea road)

Crowne Plaza Limassol
Ajax Hotel

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.

Good to know

Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The remaining time is designated for transportation purposes.
Modest attire is required to enter the monastery (covered shoulders and legs down to knees)
Pickup and drop-off of all travelers takes approximately 40 minutes from first to last location (depending on traffic)
This is a group tour not a private Tour