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You'll leave no stone unturned as you explore Cyprus's hidden corners. This exclusive excursion takes in remote highland villages, dramatic landscapes and a revered monastery. It also includes a traditional Cypriot lunch. Stavroula, one of our local guides on this tour, says, ‘Fikardou village is an excellent example of rural mountain life, where the 19th-century architecture is in complete harmony with the environment.' A real taste of what's to come.
Heading inland, you'll arrive mid-morning at rustic and laidback Fikardou. All cobblestones and historic houses, time seems to have frozen here. And with free time to explore, you'll find that ancient traditions still hold their way. It's so well-preserved that it's on UNESCO's tentative list of world heritage sites. Next, you'll head to the 12th-century Macharias Monastery, which is located on a remote hillside. Its lavishly decorated interior houses a sacred icon of the Virgin Mary.
Then, it's time for a traditional Cypriot lunch, prepared with locally sourced ingredients and served at a family-run restaurant on the way to Lefkara. The tour ends on a high in charming Lefkara, a village famed for its handmade lace and embroidery. ‘Women, young and old, can be seen seated outside their homes and shops making lace,' says Stavroula. ‘For hundreds of years, the men from the village have travelled all over Europe to sell it, even Leonardo da Vinci bought some.'
Based on 53 reviews from verified customers
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Value for money
4.5/5
Staff
4.6/5
Safety
4.6/5
Service
4.6/5
Henia
From United States of America - May 2025Traveled as a couple
35 - 44 years old
Excellent
Overall rated5/5
Tolles Programm und super Essen bei Maria
Kalle und Biggi
From Germany - May 2025Traveled as a couple
45 - 54 years old
Excellent
Overall rated5/5
Guide Andreas hat den Tag für uns toll durch seine ausführlichen Erklärungen zu Land und Leute gestaltet. Essen bei Maria war ein Erlebnis ,landesübli ...
Anna
From Germany - April 2025Traveled with family
18 - 24 years old
Average
Overall rated3/5
-das Essen war nicht gut, Massenabfertigung -viel Fahrt im Auto -93€ für dieses Angebot deutlich zu teuer; gerne ohne Verpflegung anbieten.
Guided by Tula
From United States of America - April 2025Solo traveler
25 - 34 years old
Great
Overall rated4/5
Fette Minuspunkte in der Bewertung bei Service und Preis-Leistungsverhältnis, wegen uraltem Minibus, etliche Einzelsitze, Gurte ließen sich kaum anbri ...
Susanne
From United States of America - April 2025Traveled with family
35 - 44 years old
Excellent
Overall rated4/5
Man konnte ein paar gute Eindrücke vom Land bzw. dem aktuellen und seinerzeitigem Leben in den kleinen Dörfern der Hochebene gewinnen.
Winuwe
From Germany - April 2025Traveled as a couple
45 - 54 years old
Great
Overall rated4/5
Ein wirklich schöner Ausflug in das östliche Troodosgebirge mit herrlichen Panorama und grüner Landschaft. Andreas ist ein sehr guter Reiseführer und ...