The Golden Ring of Cyprus
Description:
On the way to the birthplace of the goddess of love, you will hear Greek myths, beliefs and legends related to the life of Aphrodite. Those who wish can swim near the stone of Aphrodite.
Then we will climb to the Troodos Mountains, where we will visit the ancient mountain village of Omodos, where you will taste Cypriot wines in wineries, and taste traditional sweets in the bakery. In this village is one of the oldest monasteries of the island, where you can touch a particle of the Life-Creating Cross.
We will stop at a beautiful observation deck to admire the fascinating mountain views and take photos.
We will dine in one of the cozy mountain taverns, where you will get acquainted with traditional Cypriot cuisine - a variety of dishes from vegetables and meat, as well as homemade wines and sweets.
In the monastery of Kykkos you can not only get attached to the life-giving icon of the Kykka Theotokos, but also visit the museum of the monastery, purchase icons, visit the room where the relics of Christian saints are stored - George the Victorious, John the Baptist, St. Lazarus, Nicholas the Wonderworker, the Apostle Luke ...
On the way home, admiring the beautiful views, you will climb to the highest point of Cyprus - Olympus, whose height reaches almost two thousand meters above sea level.
You will spend a wonderful day by the sea and in the mountains, learn a lot about the island, get acquainted with the traditions of winemaking and local cuisine.
What comes in
- travel in a comfortable minivan with air conditioning,
- Detailed information about Cyprus from the lips of expert on the island, journalist Elena Nikolaeva,
- answers to your questions,
- Free photo shoot in the most picturesque places of Cyprus (without photo processing)
- It is possible to change the route at your request.
What's not in
- Lunch is paid separately. The cost of lunch from 17 to 25 EUR: salads, snacks, change of hot dishes, white and red wine, water, dessert - the famous Cypriot meze;
- Additional tour hours are paid separately.
Useful information
Bring bathing supplies if you want to swim at Aphrodite’s birthplace.
To visit the monasteries, take clothes that cover the shoulders and knees (for both women and men).
The content of the tour can be changed at your request.