Kykkos Monastery (Panagia tou Kykkou) Tours

Head deep into the beautiful Troodos Mountains of interior Cyprus with this day trip from Paphos. You'll start your day in charming Mongari Village before heading high up into the hills to visit the famous Kykkos Monastery, celebrated for its multitude of beautiful icons. After a lunch in the village of Foini, you'll swing through Omodos for a guided walk of the village and a visit to the Monastery of Holy Cross.

Aside from renting a car, the easiest option for visiting the Kykkos Monastery in Cyprus’ Troodos Mountains from Limassol is a tour. This full-day trip takes you there by air-conditioned vehicle and on to various villages for a taste of traditional Cypriot life. Admire the pine-coated hills, enjoy ample time at Kykkos, visit Omodos wine village, and more. Lunch, entrance fees, and hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

When your cruise ship docks in Paphos' port, make the most of your day on land by booking this excursion in advance. You can avoid last-minute scrambling for tours and outings and get to exploring right away. Travel through the Troodos Mountains, interspersed with cedar forests and vineyards, and stop at the UNESCO-listed Omodos Village. Other stops include a winery to taste local vintages, the Kykkos Monastery, and the birthplace of Aphrodite.

See Cyprus’ historical treasures, ancient cities and remarkable landscape on a 5-night tour from Limassol with guided day-trips to Nicosia, the Troodos Mountains and Kourion. Sleep in a seaside city and explore Roman mosaics and Christian relics, along with landmarks left my Venetians, Byzantines and Ottomans. Rise into the cool mountains where you’ll discover a UNESCO-recognized church and a wine making village, then return to the coast to see Aphrodite’s mythical birthplace, a Roman city and the Greek Temple of Apollo. 

Most of our trip will pass through the picturesque Troodos mountain range, famous for its magnificent green cedar forests and clean mountain air. There, at the foot of the mountains among vineyards, lies Omodos village, protected by UNESCO. We will walk through its narrow cobbled streets and visit Timios Stavros Monastery. We will continue our journey stopping at the winery, where you will have a chance to taste Commandaria and Zivania among other local wines. Kykkos monastery. One of the miraculous icons of the Virgin Mary, which is said to have been painted by St. Luke during her lifetime, is kept here. After that, you will have a chance to enjoy local food at a restaurant and do some shopping in the square in front of the monastery. On the way back to Limassol we will visit the Birthplace of APHRODITE where you will have the chance to swim – this is one of the most stunning places on the coast of Cyprus – we will have the opportunity to make sure of this ourselves.

Board your air-conditioned bus and enjoy a day tour Troodos Mountains. Rising to almost 2,000 metres above sea level, Troodos Mountains gives you amazing 360° views of the whole island. As you enjoy the panoramic views and pass by tiny villages, our expert guide will explain you all about this paradise for nature lovers.

Participants have the opportunity to explore Paphos Forest, in an adventure that includes travelling on modern electric scooters and walking in Cedar Valley, the homeland of Cyprus endemic cedar. It combines two extraordinary experiences, hard to beat on the island.

Participants have the opportunity to explore Paphos Forest, in an adventure that includes travelling on modern electric scooters and walking in Cedar Valley, the homeland of Cyprus endemic cedar. It combines two extraordinary experiences, hard to beat on the island.

You’ll travel into one of the wildest and most remote regions in Cyprus –the Troodos Mountains. Your transport for the day is a sturdy 4x4, so you’ll have no problem getting off the beaten track with your guide. The scenery up here is ever-changing, and spans vast meadows, orchards and thick forests filled with birdlife. Expect spectacular views along the way –you’ll reach heights of around 2,000 meters above sea level.

Participants have the opportunity to explore Paphos Forest, in an adventure that includes travelling on modern electric scooters and walking in Cedar Valley, the homeland of Cyprus endemic cedar. It combines two extraordinary experiences, hard to beat on the island.