The Troodos Collection

Duration

6 days/5 nights – all year round

Discover the timeless beauty of the Troodos Mountains through an unforgettable journey of picturesque villages, UNESCO World Heritage monuments, scenic nature trails and authentic culinary experiences. From artisan workshops and boutique wineries to traditional mountain gastronomy and local hospitality, this itinerary reveals the true heart and soul of rural Cyprus.

    Escape to the tranquil landscapes of the Troodos Mountains and immerse yourself in a region where nature, history and tradition have remained beautifully preserved for centuries. Explore charming mountain villages, walk through breathtaking forests, discover Byzantine treasures, savour award-winning wines, create traditional sweets, experience hands-on culinary workshops and meet passionate local artisans. From geological wonders and hidden trails to authentic flavours and warm village hospitality, this carefully curated programme offers an enriching experience that showcases the very best of mountain Cyprus.

    Package Highlights

    • Explore the traditional villages of Omodos, Platres, Foini, Kakopetria, Kalopanayiotis, Arakapas and Melini
    • Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Saint John Lampadistis Monastery and Ayios Nikolaos tis Stegis 
    • Walk the scenic Loumata ton Aeton Nature Trail through the Troodos National Forest Park 
    • Taste traditional Arkatena bread, handmade Loukoumi, Soutzoukos and Palouzes 
    • Participate in a hands-on luxury chocolate workshop in Platres 
    • Enjoy guided winery tours and tastings at Lambouri Winery and Marathasa Wines 
    • Discover the fascinating world of bees at Oros Machaira Honey, including apitherapy, honey tasting and live bottling demonstrations 
    • Join a hands-on Cypriot cooking class with Cokones in Arakapas, followed by a traditional five-course meal with local wine 
    • Visit artisan producers, traditional workshops and family-run businesses preserving Cyprus living heritage 
    • Optional lunch featuring the famous Troodos trout and traditional mountain cuisine 
    • Experience the authentic traditions, gastronomy, landscapes and warm hospitality that make the Troodos Mountains one of Cyprus most captivating destinations

Itinerary

On arrival at Pafos or Larnaca international airport welcome and transfer to one of the selected hotels for check-in in Troodos. 

Omodos Village – The Heart of Cyprus Wine Country

Begin your day in the charming village of Omodos, one of Cyprus most celebrated wine-producing villages. Wander through its cobbled streets lined with traditional stone houses, artisan shops and welcoming cafés before visiting the historic Monastery of Timios Stavros (Holy Cross), one of the island most important religious monuments, renowned for its rich ecclesiastical heritage and treasured relics.

No visit to Omodos is complete without tasting the villages famous Arkatena bread, a traditional rusk prepared using generations-old recipes and natural chickpea yeast.

Experience Highlights:

  • Guided walking tour of Omodos Village 
  • Visit the historic Monastery of Timios Stavros 
  • Taste traditional Arkatena bread 
  • Discover local crafts and village traditions 
  • Free time for shopping and photography 

Lambouri Winery – Wines of the High Mountains

Continue to Lambouri Winery, one of the highest wineries in Cyprus, beautifully situated on the southern slopes of the Troodos Mountains. Learn about the winery commitment to indigenous grape varieties and sustainable winemaking while exploring its modern facilities.

The visit concludes with a tasting of carefully selected wines, showcasing the unique character and freshness created by the region high-altitude vineyards.

Experience Highlights:

  • Guided cellar tour 
  • Discover indigenous Cypriot grape varieties 
  • Learn about mountain viticulture 
  • Wine tasting of selected premium wines 

Platres Village – A Hands-On Chocolate Experience

Continue to the charming mountain village of Platres, one of the Troodos Mountains most popular destinations, surrounded by lush pine forests and refreshing mountain scenery. Here, enjoy an interactive Chocolate Workshop, where you will craft your own luxury chocolate bars while discovering the fascinating journey of cacao from bean to bar. Guided by chocolate experts, you will learn about chocolate-making techniques before taking part in a guided tasting that explores different flavours, origins and chocolate varieties.

Experience Highlights:

  • Visit the picturesque mountain village of Platres 
  • 60-minute hands-on chocolate-making workshop 
  • Create your own luxury chocolate bars 
  • Learn about cacao, bean-to-bar production and chocolate-making techniques 
  • Guided tasting of chocolates from different origins and flavour profiles 
  • A fun and interactive experience suitable for all ages

Foini Village – The Art of Cyprus Loukoumi

Travel to the charming village of Foini, renowned throughout Cyprus for its long-standing confectionery traditions. Visit Ourania Delights, a family-run workshop where generations of expertise have preserved the art of producing authentic Cyprus Loukoumi and other handmade sweets.

Watch a live demonstration of the traditional production process before sampling a selection of freshly prepared local delicacies.

Experience Highlights:

  • Visit the renowned Ourania Delights 
  • Live Loukoumi-making demonstration 
  • Taste traditional handmade sweets 
  • Learn about Cyprus confectionery heritage 
  • Opportunity to purchase local products 

Neraida Restaurant in Foini – Authentic Mountain Cuisine (Optional Lunch)

Complete your mountain experience with an optional lunch at the renowned Neraida Restaurant, celebrated for its warm hospitality and authentic Troodos cuisine. Guests may choose to savour the regions famous fresh Troodos trout, sourced from the crystal-clear mountain waters, or enjoy a selection of traditional Cypriot dishes prepared with fresh local ingredients and seasonal produce.

This relaxing culinary experience provides the perfect ending to a day filled with authentic mountain traditions.

Experience Highlights:

  • Optional traditional mountain lunch 
  • Famous fresh Troodos trout 
  • Selection of authentic Cypriot specialities 
  • Local seasonal ingredients 

Traditional mountain hospitality

Loumata ton Aeton Nature Trail – Walking Through the Heart of the Troodos Forest

Begin your day with a leisurely walk along the Loumata ton Aeton Nature Trail, a picturesque 2.5 km circular trail located within the Troodos National Forest Park. Passing through lush woodland, alongside the tranquil river and the Loumata ton Aeton stream, the trail offers a wonderful opportunity to experience the rich biodiversity and peaceful beauty of the mountains.

Along the route, visitors will pass the restored hideout of the EOKA fighters, an important landmark in Cyprus modern history, before continuing through the forest and village roads back towards the trail starting point.

Experience Highlights:

  • Guided walk along the Loumata ton Aeton Nature Trail 
  • Easy 2.5 km trail suitable for most visitors 
  • Beautiful forest landscapes and river scenery 
  • Visit the restored EOKA fighters hideout 
  • Discover the biodiversity of the Troodos National Forest Park 
  • Excellent photography opportunities 

Church of Ayios Nikolaos tis Stegis – A UNESCO World Heritage Treasure

Continue to the remarkable Church of Ayios Nikolaos tis Stegis, one of Cyprus finest Byzantine monuments and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Dating back to the 11th century, the church is renowned for its distinctive timber roof and one of the islands most outstanding collections of Byzantine frescoes, illustrating more than five centuries of religious art.

Experience Highlights:

  • Visit a UNESCO World Heritage Site 
  • Admire exceptional Byzantine frescoes 
  • Discover medieval religious architecture 
  • Learn about Cyprus rich Orthodox heritage 
  • Peaceful mountain setting 

Kakopetria Village – Tradition Along the River

Conclude your excursion in the charming village of Kakopetria, one of the Troodos Mountains most beloved destinations. During a guided walking tour, wander through the beautifully preserved Old Kakopetria quarter, where narrow cobbled streets, traditional stone houses and flower-filled balconies reflect the timeless character of mountain Cyprus.

The visit also includes the restored Mylos tis Gonias, a traditional watermill that illustrates the ingenuity of rural life and the importance of water-powered milling in the village history.

Experience Highlights:

  • Guided walking tour of Old Kakopetria 
  • Visit the restored Mylos tis Gonias 
  • Traditional stone architecture and narrow cobbled streets 
  • Riverside scenery and authentic mountain atmosphere 

Free time for photographs and local shopping

Kalopanayiotis Village – A Living Byzantine Treasure

Begin your day in the enchanting village of Kalopanayiotis, one of the most picturesque villages in the Troodos Mountains. Built amphitheatrically along the Marathasa Valley, the village is renowned for its traditional stone houses, cobbled streets, Venetian bridges and healing sulphur springs.

During your guided walking tour, visit the UNESCO World Heritage Monastery of Saint John Lampadistis, famous for its magnificent Byzantine frescoes, before exploring the beautifully restored Mylos tou Kykkou, a traditional watermill that reflects the area rich rural heritage.

Experience Highlights:

  • Guided walking tour of Kalopanayiotis Village 
  • Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Monastery of Saint John Lampadistis 
  • Admire exceptional Byzantine frescoes 
  • Explore the restored Mylos tou Kykkou 
  • Discover traditional mountain architecture and local history 
  • Beautiful views across the Marathasa Valley 

Traditional Soutzoukos & Palouzes Workshop – A Sweet Taste of Cyprus

Continue to the home workshop of Mrs. Koulla, where generations of family tradition keep alive the art of producing Cyprus famous grape-based sweets. Using the natural by-products of local winemaking, discover how Palouzes and Soutzoukos have been prepared in Kalopanayiotis for centuries.

Roll up your sleeves and join the production process by stirring the large cauldron of fragrant grape must before learning how almonds or walnuts are carefully threaded and coated to create the islands iconic Soutzoukos. The experience concludes with a tasting of these delicious handmade sweets.

Experience Highlights:

  • Hands-on Soutzoukos and Palouzes workshop 
  • Learn centuries-old traditional recipes 
  • Participate in the preparation process 
  • Discover the connection between wine and local confectionery 
  • Taste freshly prepared traditional sweets 
  • Meet a local artisan preserving authentic Cypriot traditions 

Marathasa Wines – Boutique Winery Tour and Tasting

Conclude your excursion with a visit to Marathasa Wines, a boutique winery nestled in the heart of the valley. Surrounded by mountain vineyards, the winery combines traditional winemaking knowledge with modern techniques to produce elegant wines from indigenous Cypriot grape varieties.

Enjoy a guided tour of the winery before sampling a selection of carefully chosen wines that reflect the unique character of the Marathasa terroir.

Experience Highlights:

  • Guided tour of Marathasa Wines 
  • Learn about traditional and modern winemaking 
  • Discover indigenous Cypriot grape varieties 
  • Wine tasting of selected local wines 

Experience authentic mountain hospitality

Oros Machaira – The World of Honey and Apitherapy

Begin your day with a fascinating visit to Oros Machaira Honey, where you will discover the remarkable world of bees and the centuries-old tradition of Cypriot beekeeping. Visit the Apitherapy House to observe a working hive up close while learning about the life of honeybees and their vital role in the ecosystem.

The experience continues with interactive presentations, a fun quiz, a live honey bottling demonstration and a guided tasting of different varieties of honey and other treasures of the hive, offering a true insight into one of Cyprus oldest rural traditions.

Experience Highlights:

  • Visit the Apitherapy House 
  • Observe a live beehive and learn about bee life 
  • Interactive presentations and quiz 
  • Watch the live honey bottling process 
  • Guided tasting of local honey and hive products 
  • Learn about traditional Cypriot beekeeping 

Arakapas – Traditional Cooking Experience with Cokones

Continue to the charming village of Arakapas, where the women-owned Cokones invite you to discover the authentic flavours of Cyprus through a hands-on cooking experience. Using fresh seasonal ingredients and family recipes passed down through generations, you will prepare a selection of traditional Cypriot dishes while learning about the islands culinary traditions and local gastronomy.

Experience Highlights:

  • Hands-on traditional Cypriot cooking class 
  • Prepare authentic local recipes with fresh seasonal ingredients 
  • Welcome drink and traditional bites 
  • Enjoy a five-course homemade meal 
  • One glass of local Cypriot wine included 
  • Discover the culinary traditions of rural Cyprus 

Experience genuine village hospitality with local hosts 

At the appropriate time, transfer to Pafos or Larnaca Airport.

Included
    • 5 nights accommodation in a hotel and a meal basis of your choice in Troodos from our hotel partners
    • Museum or other entrance fees and Wine Tasting
    • Climate control and comfortable Coach
    • Licensed Guide
    • Round-trip airport transfers
Excluded
    • Air tickets from and to your destination
    • Lunch & Drinks
    • Coffee during stops
    • Gratuities
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