Kykkos Monastery (Panagia tou Kykkou) Tours and Tickets

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.

Travel deep inside the island’s interior to discover villages and forested landscapes not often visited by average tourists. This itinerary uses a combination of small asphalt roads and well-maintained dirt tracks. Visit Omodos village, one of the wine-making villages of Cyprus. Stroll in its narrow streets and visit the Monastery of Holy Cross. Discover, Tzelefos bridge, part of Venetian Bridges nature trail which connects three of the Venetian Bridges of Pafos Forest. The location around the bridge is perfect for all nature lovers but also for photographers. Climb higher along twisting mountain road and past tiny villages to find Kykkos Monastery. Kykkos Monastery is located in an impressive densely forested area of Troodos Mountains. It is considered the richest and most lavish of the monasteries of Cyprus. The monastery is a popular pilgrim stop. Lunch will be served at a nearby mountain village. Before heading back to your hotel, explore a mountain waterfall and a local village.

Visit some of the most famous sights in Cyprus in one day! Our first stop will be Lefkara village where we will visit the Traditional House of Lefkarithika Lace and silver handicrafts. Here you will learn about the history and evolution of the best known Cypriot embroidery and see some extraordinary pieces of art. Before heading up to the Troodos Mountains we will stop for a short coffee break. Then we will arrive to the most luxurious monastery Kykkos! Next we will drive to the highest peak of the island , Mount Olympus, there will be free time for lunch. Next destination is Lampouri Winery , located in the islands best grape region. Here you will have the opportunity to sample a variety of locally produced exquisite wines. Last stop will be at Omodos village , where you can visit the Timios Stavros Church of Holly Cross.

We will start our safari visiting the traditional village of Omodos, where you can see Timios Stavros Church of the Holy Cross, and explore the local souvenir shops. We will then visit the ancient Kelefos Bridge, hidden deep within the mountains, which connected two parts of Cyprus many years ago. Afterwards, we will drive off-road towards Kykkos Monastery, dedicated to the Virgin Mary. This is the wealthiest and most lavish monastery in Cyprus, which holds one of the three icons attributed to Apostle Luke the Evangelist.We will then reach the highest peak on the island - Mount Olympus.For lunch we will stop in a traditional village tavern to enjoy homemade Cyprus meze, accompanied with local wine.We will visit one of the largest waterfalls on the island - Millomeri Waterfalls.Completing our safari with a stop at the picturesque Village of Laneia; walk through the beautiful flower lined streets and stone houses.

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.

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 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.

Here’s a trip that takes you deep inside the heart of the Cyprus to see off-the-beaten track destinations and wilderness areas. It’s a day filled with spectacular landscapes, little known villages, pristine air, flora and fauna, cliffs, vineyards, monasteries, churches and lots of fun and adventure. We top it off with delicious local food in a traditional village taverna. Got the general picture? Here are the specifics: The Big Rock, Tzelefos Bridge, Kykkos Monastery, Omodos village and mountain waterfall. Don’t forget Lunch: Included in this adventure package is an extremely memorable lunch. Don’t forget to bring your cameras to capture all the spectacular spots.

Cyprus is home to some truly impressive monasteries - real architectural feats, beckoning both religious and non-religious visitors from near and far amid the most peaceful and idyllic rural settings. Explore the many monasteries of the island, and immerse yourself in their journey of faith, history, and culture.

A forest road will lead us to Agros Village. Here, we will visit a well-known local sweets workshop, where you will see how the traditional Cypriot sweets and jams are made. Thereafter, we will visit The Rose Factory, where excellent rose water and organic beauty products are made using traditional Cypriot methods.Our journey will continue to the Solea Valley, will visit the Church of Agios Nikolaos Stegis. It is one of the ten Painted Churches in the Troodos Region, included on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Next we shall stop at the picturesque village of Kakopetria, where you will have some free time to relax, walk through the beautiful narrow streets and have home cooked lunch at one of the village restaurants. Continuing our trip, we will drive through pinewoods to the highest waterfall in Cyprus, Millomeri Waterfalls. And finally, we will visit a local village winery to taste a variety of locally produced wines, including “Commandaria”, the oldest named wine in the world.

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. If we have time at the end, we can stop at other important attractions on the island, including Kykkos monastery and/or one of the ten Unesco World Heritage Troodos painted churches.

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. Depending on time availability we may visit some attractions like Kykkos monastery and/or Vouni village or Omodos village.