Gurman Tour (from all cities and resorts of Cyprus)

If you want to get acquainted with the history and culture of the island through traditional cuisine, taste local sweets, various meat delights, and taste the best wines of famous Cypriot winemakers, then this exciting gourmet tour of Cyprus is definitely for you!

During the tour you will be able not only to learn about the gastronomic features of traditional cuisine, but also to look at the beauty and natural sights of Cyprus, as our trip will take place along the beautiful Troodos mountain range.

The first stop of our tour will be the village of Agros, which is included in the list of twenty most attractive places in Europe. Here preserved its traditional flavor, character and customs.

The village of Agros is famous for its plantations of Damascus roses. This unique variety has been grown here since ancient times. We will visit the “pink factory”, where you will have the opportunity to look at the process of making aromatic teas, various syrups, liqueurs, fragrant candles, rose water and cosmetics for the face and body.

After that, we will visit the smokehouse, where the famous meat delicacies are produced. Here you will try chiormeri, basturma, lunza and other meat products.

For "dessert" in the tour program, a visit to the sweet factory is provided. Here you can see how traditional sweets "glyc" are made - walnuts cooked in sugar syrup, watermelon crusts, various fruits and even some vegetables (carrots, garlic, onions).

In Agros you can also taste the famous Cypriot cheese – Halloumi, which is made in home cheese factories from a mixture of goat and sheep’s milk, sometimes with the addition of cow’s milk. Hallumi cheese has been produced in Cyprus since the XVI century. Traditional Cypriot cheese is similar in consistency to mozzarella. But unlike her, Hallumi doesn't melt. When roasted on a pan or grill, it is covered with a crispy crust. To taste this type of cheese is slightly salted. It is served as a snack to wine, added to pies, omelets, soups and other traditional Cypriot dishes.

After enjoying a variety of treats in Agros, we will head to the mountain village of Platres. In Platres there is a famous chocolate factory, which was founded by a married couple who came from England in ancient times. The factory produces high quality luxury chocolate, some of which are covered with gold leaf. We will walk around the factory and watch the process of making delicious sweets.

Our gourmet tour in Cyprus will end with a small family winery, where you can enjoy a glass of fine wine and admire the unique bouquet and aroma of the drink of Cypriot winemakers.

It has long been known that in Cyprus for the first time began to produce an amazing drink called “wine”. After all, the island has all the necessary conditions for this - from a favorable climate to fertile lands. Today, Cypriot wines occupy a worthy niche in their field, because they are distinguished by excellent quality and original taste. One of the most ancient and famous Cypriot wines is the Commandaria. This wine is recognized in different countries of the world.

Without getting acquainted with the history and gastronomic traditions of the local villages, it is impossible to understand what Cyprus is like. Gourmet tour is a unique chance to taste the island!

1. transfer to / from the hotel, apartments
2. guide