Vino Venture: Explore With A Local - Troodos Mountains thru Wine!

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Duration
7 hours
Group Size
1 to 7 people
Ages
18 - 90 yrs
Languages
English

Tour Overview

Hello from Cyprus Taste Tours! We're a friendly team of locals all with Cypriot heritage. A group of true foodies, our activities focus on discovering Cyprus through food & wine... You’ll be taken into the Troodos mountains to visit 3 carefully selected wineries. Each award-winning winery you'll visit will give you the chance to meet the individuals behind the wine-making and have all your questions answered on this brilliant small group excursion. While driving through the Troodos hills we'll also stop for a delicious lunch and the beautiful monastery of Chrysoroyiatissa. • Learn about the process & history of Cyprus wine • Discover the indigenous grape varieties of the island • Selection of whites, rosés, reds & the celebrated sweet sun-dried wine • Includes an authentic meze lunch with drinks at a traditional taverna • Scenic drive through mountain villages with stop at Chrysoroyiatissa • No need to worry about who'll be the sober driver - door-to-door transport provided!

Additional information

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • WE DO NOT ACCEPT CRUISE SHIP PASSENGER BOOKINGS THROUGH VIATOR / TRIPADVISOR - PLEASE CONTACT US DIRECTLY
  • You must let us know if you need to be back by a certain time

Pickup

You must communicate any allergies, dietary restrictions, foods/drinks you want to avoid and any special requests at least 72hrs before your tour to this email: contact@cyprustastetours.com Please note that the start time for this tour is approximate and your exact pick-up time will vary depending on which town and accommodation you are being collected from. You'll be contacted on the afternoon before your tour to confirm your exact pick-up time. As our messages may find themselves in your junk folder or we may have incorrect contact info - if you don't hear from us by 20:00 on the day before your tour then please contact us: contact@cyprustastetours.com The timings stated for this tour are approximate and should be considered flexible. Exact timings will depend on the pick-up locations and final number of participants. If you need to be returned to your drop-off point at a certain time - please let us know well in advance. Transportation is not charged for this experience and is offered free of charge with your culinary activity. The fee paid to Cyprus Taste Tours is strictly charged for hosting and culinary activity services. There is no discount applied if you wish to join with your own driver/vehicle. Participants are responsible for checking the current covid restrictions and rules of movement within the Republic of Cyprus before their tour and bring along anything that is necessary (e.g. Flight Pass / Safe Pass / Negative Covid Test / Face Mask etc.) We look forward to hosting you safely!

What's included

4 Wine Tastings
Bottled water
Lunch with drinks
Air-conditioned vehicle
A great day out! Check out our Cyprus Taste Tours reviews to find out why you should book this tour!
Wine & bottled water is also included with lunch!
Local bilingual guide - fully trained in the food & wine of Cyprus
All tasting and entrance fees
Support a small business along with the local culture

Itinerary

Stop 1:
Hello from Cyprus Taste Tours! We're a friendly team of local guides all with Cypriot heritage. A group of true foodies, our activities focus on discovering Cyprus through food & wine... You’ll be driven around the Troodos mountain villages to visit 4 carefully selected wineries. Each boutique winery you'll visit is family-owned and you'll have the chance to meet the individuals behind the wine-making and have all your questions answered on this brilliant small group excursion. You'll tour the premises of at least two of the wineries to learn about the process and history of wine. Through each tasting session you'll discover the indigenous grape varieties of the island and experience a selection of whites, rosés and reds.
Stop 2:
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!
Stop 3: 1 hours
We'll tour the Troodos mountain countryside to visit 3 different wineries and the wine cellar of a historical monastery. On this scenic mountain tour you'll enjoy the rural villages and meet real locals - plus the opportunity to buy wine at fantastic prices! The wineries are listed below but may differ depending on the season.
Stop 4: 1 hours
The list of wineries included in the tour are a guideline and the list may change depending on the time of year and various other factors - please contact us (Cyprus Taste Tours) if you would like to know exactly which wineries will be included on the date of your booking.
Stop 5: 1 hours
The list of wineries included in the tour are a guideline and the list may change depending on the time of year and various other factors - please contact us (Cyprus Taste Tours) if you would like to know exactly which wineries will be included on the date of your booking.
Stop 6: 0.5 hours
This scenic monastery is dedicated to 'Our Lady of the Golden Pomegranate' and was founded in 1152 by monk Ignatios who found a miraculous icon of the Virgin Mary off the shore of Pafos. Legend has it that it was thrown into the sea in Asia Minor during the iconoclastic period and drifted by the waves to Pafos. The present building dates to 1770.
Stop 7: 1 hours
We'll stop in Polemi village* for a delicious traditional meze lunch with wine and bottled water - all included with your Cyprus Taste Tours ticket. *The village and taverna we visit is subject to change depending on the final route.
Stop 8: 1 hours
The list of wineries included in the tour are a guideline and the list may change depending on the time of year and various other factors - please contact us (Cyprus Taste Tours) if you would like to know exactly which wineries will be included on the date of your booking.
Stop 9:
We'll be exploring the rural areas of Cyprus through the fantastic boutique wineries! 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!

FAQ

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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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