Troodos Mountains Villages All Inclusive Food & Wine Day Tour with Meze Lunch and Winery Visit from Paphos
by L.G.A. Cyprus Taste Tours
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This full-day bus tour unfolds the story of Cyprus through its food and wine traditions, traveling into the Troodos mountain villages. The group, limited to 6-7 participants, visits 4 to 5 workshops where local artisans produce halloumi, village bread, olive oil, honey, traditional sweets, and more. One of these stops is a boutique winery offering a tour and tasting session. Another visit is to the Chrysorrogiatissa Monastery, known for its scenic setting and historical connection to Cypriot wine. The tour includes a traditional meze lunch with water and local wine served at a village tavern, typically in Polemi Village, though the location may vary. Door-to-door transport is provided from any Paphos location, with air conditioning for comfort. The local bilingual guide, trained in Cyprus food and wine, leads the group throughout. All tasting and entrance fees are covered, and the itinerary supports small local businesses and their culinary heritage. Stops include Geroskipou, where participants taste traditional Cyprus delights and learn about their production, an olive products workshop, and a cheese-making demonstration focusing on halloumi and anari cheeses. The tour lasts about seven hours and is designed with flexibility to visit the best locations available seasonally.
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Itinerary
Paphos Pickup
Participants are collected from a Paphos location of their choice. The operator has been running tours since 2011 with a focus on traditional Cypriot food and wine. This first contact ensures a professional and well-informed experience supporting local culture.
Troodos Mountains
The tour travels into the Troodos mountain villages to visit local producers of traditional Cypriot foods. Stops vary seasonally based on availability but always meet high standards and focus on authentic local experiences.
60 min
Geroskipou
This village is known for its traditional Cyprus delights. Visitors taste a variety of sweets while learning about their production from families who continue these customs.
45 min
Olive Products Workshop
This stop explores olive-based products with tastings available. The visit offers insight into traditional olive processing and local specialties made from olives.
40 min
Chrysorrogiatissa Monastery
At this scenic location, the history of wine in Cyprus is explored. Visitors taste Commandaria, a sweet wine made in Cyprus with a 5000-year history and holding two Guinness World Records.
45 min
Polemi
The group stops for a traditional meze lunch accompanied by drinks. The village and tavern may vary depending on the final route but always include local dishes and beverages.
60 min
Sterna Winery
A tour of the winery introduces visitors to Cyprus's wine production. The visit includes tasting several wines made from indigenous grape varieties.
60 min
Cheese Workshop
At this stop, a local artisan demonstrates the making of halloumi and anari cheeses. Participants learn about the process and enjoy tastings.
40 min
Cyprus
The tour emphasizes rural Cypriot culture and its food and wine traditions. Timing is flexible but must be confirmed in advance if there are return time requirements.
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Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
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