Troodos Mountains Villages: All Inclusive Food & Wine Day Tour

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About this activity

Hello from Cyprus Taste Tours! We're a small team of true foodies and our activities focus on discovering Cyprus through food & wine...

You’ll be driven into the Troodos mountains through carefully selected villages to visit 4-5 traditional product workshops and taste a variety of Cypriot delicacies. One of these stops will be a winery plus a visit to the scenic village*. You'll experience foods* such as halloumi, village bread, wine, honey, donkey milk products and traditional sweets. Along the way we’ll stop at a village tavern to enjoy an authentic meze lunch.

Bespoke experience - small groups of no more than 7

Meet locals & artisans making traditional products

Stop at small villages & discover the scenic Troodos mountains

Includes door-to-door transport, tastings & traditional meze lunch with drinks

*We keep our tours authentic by visiting true locals and because our hosts are also busy with every day life – we cannot guarantee which villages/stops will be included

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At a glance

Duration: 8 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 6 people
People per booking: 1–7
Guide: Greek, English
Operated by: L.G.A. Cyprus Taste Tours

Ages: Adults (18–85 years)

What is included

Included

Included: We'll enjoy a traditional meze lunch in a quaint tavern
Included: Bottled water
Included: Snacks: Tastings of traditional products at each stop
Included: Alcoholic beverages: Local wine & water is included with lunch
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: A great day out! Check out our Cyprus Taste Tours reviews to find out why you should book this tour!
Included: Local bilingual guide - fully trained in the food & wine of Cyprus
Included: All tasting and entrance fees
Included: Support a small business along with the local culture

Not included

Not included: WE DO NOT ACCEPT CRUISE SHIP PASSENGER BOOKINGS THRU VIATOR/TRIPADVISOR - PLEASE CONTACT US DIRECTLY

Itinerary

Stop 1

Passing by

Hello from Cyprus Taste Tours! We're a friendly team of local guides all with Cypriot heritage. A group of true foodies, our activities focus on discovering Cyprus through food & wine...

On this day tour you’ll be driven around carefully selected villages to visit 5 traditional product workshops to taste a variety of Cypriot delicacies. You’ll learn about the sourcing of ingredients, the making process and the traditions linked to the products. You'll experience foods such as halloumi, honey, wine, traditional sweets and more*.
Larnaca

Passing by

We'll pick you up from a Larnaca location of your choice. Our team guarantees you a fantastic day out - we'll make the most of your time with us and take you on a bespoke journey through Cyprus villages. Established in 2011 - we're confident we know all the best spots and we never stop exploring! We're all fully trained in the traditional foods and wine of the island and you'll be sure to receive a professional, 5 star experience. When booking with Cyprus Taste Tours - you'll be supporting a small local business and helping to keep the culture & traditions of the island alive!
Troodos Mountains

6 hours Admission included

We'll tour the Troodos mountain villages for a full day of foodie fun!

*We keep our tours authentic by visiting true locals and because these local villagers are busy with every day life - we cannot guarantee which stops we'll be including... However you can be sure that you'll visit 5 fantastic places within the Troodos mountain villages and experience a foodie day out like no other!

Some of the possible spots are listed below but others cannot be found on Tripadvisor and will not appear on the list.

All applicable entrance fees, tastings and lunch costs are included in the price.
Kato Dhrys

one hour

You'll visit 5 destinations during your day out with Cyprus Taste Tours
Stop 5

one hour Admission included

We'll stop off in Lefkara village to see try traditional sweets, see the village ladies making lace and explore the sights.
Stop 6

one hour

Along the way we’ll stop at a village tavern to enjoy an authentic meze lunch – a spread of delicious Cypriot dishes. Any applicable entrance fees, tasting fees, door-to-door transport, meze lunch with bottled water and one local drink (beer, wine, soft drink) are all included in the tour price.
Choirokoitia

one hour

We'll explore the mountain countryside of the Larnaca district
Ktima Christoudia Winery

45 min Admission included

We'll visit a family winery making traditional Cyprus wines
Cyprus

Passing by

We'll be exploring the rural areas and culture of Cyprus through the world of food & wine!

The timings stated on this description page are a guideline only and are subject to change - if you need to get back to your accommodation at a certain time - YOU MUST LET US KNOW IN ADVANCE!

Meeting point and pickup

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

Pickup points

The Guesthouse Larnaca
Lebay Beach Hotel
Art & Wine Studios and Apts
Sandy Beach Hotel & Spa
Mariandy Hotel
Lordos Beach Hotel & Spa
Atrium Zenon Hotel Apartments
Stephanie City Apartments
The Josephine Boutique Hotel
Stephanie Studios
St Elena Boutique Hotel
Alora Apartments

and 101 more pickup points

We offer door-to-door transport from almost any Larnaca location including hotels, airbnbs, private accommodation, landmarks etc. We can also offer pick-up or drop-off at Larnaca airport if this makes your participation more convenient. If you do not see your pickup location on the list at the time of booking - please go ahead with your booking and in the unlikely case that we cannot fulfil the pick-up - a full refund will be processed.

WE DO NOT ACCEPT CRUISE SHIP PASSENGER BOOKINGS THROUGH VIATOR / TRIPADVISOR - PLEASE CONTACT US DIRECTLY.

This tour runs on specific dates - if the available dates aren't suitable and you would like to take part in a food / wine experience on another day then please check Cyprus Taste Tours for our other options as we have activities running on every day of the week.

PLEASE NOTE: We offer bespoke journeys into the Troodos mountain range and therefore the itineraries stated are subject to change with the season and the locals available to host us. The timings are a guideline and if you must be back at your accommodation at a certain time - YOU MUST LET US KNOW IN ADVANCE.

PLEASE NOTE: The Troodos mountain range spans Larnaca, Limassol, Paphos and Nicosia and it is in the mountainous areas of these districts that you find the rural villages of Cyprus. This tour DOES NOT visit Troodos Square and will only visit various villages within the Troodos mountain region.

Using your ticket

You must communicate any allergies, dietary restrictions, foods/drinks you want to avoid and any special requests at least 72hrs before your tour to this email: [email protected]

Please note that the start time for this tour is approximate and your exact pick-up time will vary depending on which town and accommodation you are being collected from. You'll be contacted on the afternoon before your tour to confirm your exact pick-up time. As our messages may find themselves in your junk folder or we may have incorrect contact info - if you don't hear from us by 20:00 on the day before your tour then please contact us: [email protected]

The timings stated for this tour are approximate and should be considered flexible. Exact timings will depend on the pick-up locations and final number of participants. If you need to be returned to your drop-off point at a certain time - please let us know well in advance.

Transportation is not charged for this experience and is offered free of charge with your culinary activity. The fee paid to Cyprus Taste Tours is strictly charged for hosting and culinary activity services. There is no discount applied if you wish to join with your own driver/vehicle.

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 too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Suitable for all physical fitness levels
WE DO NOT ACCEPT CRUISE SHIP PASSENGER BOOKINGS THROUGH VIATOR / TRIPADVISOR - PLEASE CONTACT US DIRECTLY
You must let us know if you need to be back by a certain time
Minimum drinking age is 18yrs