Top Experiences in Kykkos Monastery (Panagia tou Kykkou)

Experience our Private Half-Day Tour to Cyprus Monasteries from Larnaca created just for you!

Embark on a serene journey through the picturesque landscapes of Cyprus Monasteries, heading into the heart of the city. Upon arrival, meet your experienced guide ready to take you on an enchanting private tour.

Discover an impressive cities Cyprus, explore the atmosphere of the beautiful Platres and Prodromos village and more.

Our tours are carefully planned.

We will meet you directly at your hotel and make sure you have enough time to relax and enjoy the day.

Leave us the details and we will take you on an extraordinary adventure that creates memories that stand the test of time!

Our first stop will be at the picturesque Village of Laneia; a walk through the beautiful flower lined streets and stone houses.
Next stop will be in Troodos Square, in the surroundings of the pinewoods, you may enjoy a coffee break and wander around the stalls selling traditional products.
Continuing up the mountains, we will arrive at the island’s most famous and wealthiest monastery, Kykkos. With its gold decoration, paintings and mosaics, the monastery possesses a precious icon of the Virgin Mary painted by the Apostle Luke.
Following on the peak of the mountain, we will have the opportunity to visit the stunning Throni tis Panagias.
Next, you will have time to relax and enjoy lunch at a nearby restaurant.
After lunch, we will visit a winery for wine tasting. Here you can try a variety of locally produced exquisite wines.
Lastly, we will stop at Omodos village; where you can visit Timios Stavros Monastery; the local bakery, try a Cypriot coffee made in the traditional way.

Our first stop will be in Arsos Village – one of the biggest wine-producing villages in Cyprus. We will have a breakfast at a local “kafeneio”.
We will then visit the Tzelefos bridge – the largest medieval stone bridge ever built in Cyprus.
On our drive up to Troodos we will make stops for photos of breathtaking natural beauty.
Following stop is the Tomb of the first President of the Republic of Cyprus, Archbishop Makarios III. The tomb is located near Kykkos Monastery where Makarios served as a novice in the 1920´s and 1930´s, and on the mountain of Throni
– a site that he personally chose.
The tour will continue to Kykkos Monastery, founded in 1080 AD and known as a favourite pilgrimage destination.
We will have lunch in Pedhoulas village.
The next stop will be Mandria village. Here we will have the opportunity to taste and buy the local herbs and teas.
Lunch included in the price.
Visitors must dress appropriately when visiting religious places!

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.

Most of our trip will pass through the picturesque Troodos mountain range, famous for its magnificent green forests and clean mountain air. There, at the foot of the mountains among vineyards, lies Omodos village. Omodos is a picturesque village located in the Troodos Mountains of Cyprus. The village is known for its traditional architecture, cobblestone streets, and charming village square, which is surrounded by cafes, restaurants, and shops.

We will also stop at the winery, where you will have a chance to taste Commandaria and Zivania among other local wines.

We will visit the island’s richest and most famous monastery, Kikkos Monastery. Here one of the miraculous icons of the Virgin Mary is kept, which is said to have been painted by St Lucas during her lifetime.

You will also have a chance to visit the Birthplace of APHRODITE – this is one of the most stunning places on the coast of Cyprus, where, and for a good reason, Aphrodite emerged from the sea foam.

The journey into the Troodos Mountains is spectacular. You’ll pass small villages and get a glimpse of traditional Cypriot life. You will be transferred to a local Village for a coffee break. Afterwards, you travel high in the pine-clad Troodos Mountains you’ll find the Kykkos Monastery. The monastery is ornately decorated with wonderful mosaics in bright colours. It is also renowned for its wealth, with many gold icons and beautifully preserved frescoes. Next stop, it will be a picnic site where will enjoy a picnic lunch next to the banks of a stream. Last stop is at Omodos Village, where you will have a guided walk through the village and visit the Monastery of Holy Cross. Your guide will fill your day with plenty of stories and unravel the history of Cyprus, piece by piece.

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.