What You Will Do
Hello from Cyprus Taste Tours! We're a small team of true foodies and our activities focus on discovering Cyprus through food & wine...
You’ll be driven into the Troodos mountains through carefully selected villages to visit 5 traditional product workshops and taste a variety of Cypriot delicacies. One of these stops will be a winery plus a visit to the scenic Chrysorrogiatissa Monastery. You'll experience foods* such as halloumi, village bread, wine, olive oil, honey and traditional sweets. Along the way we’ll stop at a village tavern to enjoy an authentic meze lunch.
• Bespoke experience - small groups of no more than 7
• Meet locals & artisans making traditional products
• Stop at small villages and discover the scenic Troodos mountains
• Includes door-to-door transport, tastings & traditional meze lunch with drinks
*We keep our tours authentic by visiting true locals and because our hosts are also busy with every day life – we cannot guarantee which stops will be included
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
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Cyprus Taste Tours - Paphos
We'll pick you up from a Paphos location of your choice. Our team guarantees you a fantastic day out - we'll make the most of your time with us and take you on a bespoke journey through Cyprus villages. Established in 2011 - we're confident we know all the best spots and we never stop exploring! We're all fully trained in the traditional foods and wine of the island and you'll be sure to receive a professional, 5 star experience. When booking with Cyprus Taste Tours - you'll be supporting a small local business and helping to keep the culture & traditions of the island alive!
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Troodos Mountains
1 hour
We'll take you on a journey to explore Cyprus through the Troodos mountain villages, tasting authentic foods* and meeting true locals.
*We keep our tours authentic by visiting true locals and because our hosts are also busy with every day life – we cannot guarantee which stops will be included. The itinerary below is a GUIDELINE / EXAMPLE only.
Most of the spots included on this day out are listed below however as we aim to visit true locals on our tours the listed spots below are subject to change due to the season and the schedules of our hosts etc. However, we guarantee that every stop included has been carefully selected and meets our high standards.
3
Chloraka
45 minutes
In Chloraka village we'll visit a family making delicious honey and other bee products. You'll enjoy a tour of the premises and a tasting of their products!
4
Axylou
40 minutes
Here we'll meet a local lady making halloumi and anari traditional cheeses! We'll learn all about the process and enjoy a tasting.
5
Stagona olive oil
40 minutes
We'll explore the world of olives and taste an array of interesting products!
6
Chrysorrogiatissa Monastery
45 minutes
We'll take a look at the history of wine in Cyprus at this beautiful and scenic location! You'll also enjoy a tasting of the famous sweet wine 'Commandaria' made in Cyprus. This wine has a 5000yr old history in Cyprus and holds 2 Guinness World Records!
7
Polemi
1 hour
We'll stop in Polemi Village* for a traditional meze lunch with drinks - all included in your tour price!
*The village and taverna is subject to change depending on the final route.
8
Tsangarides Winery
1 hour
Next is a look into the modern wine scene of Cyprus! Here we'll enjoy a tour of the winery and then sit down for a tasting of Mr. Tsangarides wines - famous for his organic range!
9
Geroskipou
45 minutes
This village is famous for its traditional Cyprus delights and here we'll stop to try these along with other sweets and treats! Again we'll explore the making process behind the products and meet the families continuing these special traditions!
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Cyprus
We'll be exploring the rural areas and culture of Cyprus through the world of food & wine!
The timings stated on this description page are a guideline only and are subject to change - if you need to get back to your accommodation at a certain time - YOU MUST LET US KNOW IN ADVANCE!
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