Troodos Mountains Villages: All Inclusive Food & Wine Day Tour

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About this activity

A local team of true foodies - our small group activities (max 6-7 participants) 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 boutique winery plus a visit to the scenic Chrysorrogiatissa Monastery. You'll experience foods* such as halloumi, village bread, wine, olive oil, honey & 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 and discover the scenic Troodos mountains

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

Unlike other tours... EVERYTHING IS INCLUDED - NO HIDDEN COSTS

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At a glance

Duration: 7 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 (18–90 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Authentic meze lunch with water and local wine at a village tavern
Included: 4-5 x Awesome foodie stops in the scenic Troodos mountain villages!
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: All inclusive: What you pay is what you spend - only bring extra cash for optional souvenirs etc.
Included: Winery visit with tour & tasting
Included: Local bilingual guide - fully trained in the food & wine of Cyprus
Included: Door-to-door transport - just let us know your Paphos pickup location (even if it's not listed)
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

We'll pick you up from a Paphos 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

one hour

We'll take you on a journey to explore Cyprus through the Troodos mountain villages, tasting authentic foods* and meeting true locals.

*We keep our tours authentic by visiting true locals so locations visited are subject to their availability. The itinerary below is a GUIDELINE / EXAMPLE only. Different locations have different processes happening depending on the time of year so we aim to include the spots that are best to visit during the season you're touring with us. We guarantee that every stop included has been carefully selected and meets our high standards. We hope you appreciate our concept!
Geroskipou

45 min

This village is famous for its traditional Cyprus delights and here we'll stop to try these along with other sweets and treats! We'll explore the making process behind the products and meet the families continuing these special traditions!
Stop 4

40 min Admission included

We'll explore the world of olives and taste an array of interesting products!
Chrysorrogiatissa Monastery

45 min

We'll take a look at the history of wine in Cyprus at this beautiful and scenic location! You'll also enjoy a tasting of the famous sweet wine 'Commandaria' made in Cyprus. This wine has a 5000yr old history in Cyprus and holds 2 Guinness World Records!
Polemi

one hour

We'll stop in Polemi Village* for a traditional meze lunch with drinks - all included in your tour price!

*The village and taverna is subject to change depending on the final route.
Sterna Winery

one hour Admission included

Next we'll look into the wine scene of Cyprus! Here we'll enjoy a tour of the winery and then sit down for a tasting of various wines made with indigenous Cypriot grape varieties
Stop 8

40 min

Here we'll meet a local lady making halloumi and anari traditional cheeses! We'll learn all about the process and enjoy a tasting.
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

Kiniras Hotel & Restaurant
Louis Paphos Breeze
Elysium Hotel
Kissos Hotel
Akti Beach Hotel & Village Resort
Avanti Hotel
Mayfair Gardens
Annabelle
St. George Beach Hotel & Spa Resort
Hilltop Gardens Hotel Apartments
Anemi Hotel & Suites
Sunny Hill Hotel Apartments

and 96 more pickup points

We offer door-to-door transport from almost any Paphos location including hotels, airbnbs, private accommodation, landmarks etc. We can also offer pick-up or drop-off at Paphos 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