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Village Venture: Troodos Mountains Food & Wine Small Group Day Tour

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Duration

8 hours

Group Size

1 to 7 people

Ages

18 - 85 yrs

Languages

English

Tour Overview

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 village*. You'll experience foods* such as halloumi, village bread, wine, honey, donkey milk products 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 & 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 villages/stops will be included

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
Minimum drinking age is 18yrs

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.

What's included

We'll enjoy a traditional meze lunch in a quaint tavern

Wine & Beer is included with lunch

Bottled water

Tastings of traditional products at each stop

Air-conditioned vehicle

A great day out! Check out our Cyprus Taste Tours reviews to find out why you should book this tour!

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... On this day tour you’ll be driven around carefully selected villages to visit 5 traditional product workshops to taste a variety of Cypriot delicacies. You’ll learn about the sourcing of ingredients, the making process and the traditions linked to the products. You'll experience foods such as halloumi, honey, wine, traditional sweets and more*.

Stop 2:

We'll pick you up from a Larnaca 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: 6 hours

We'll tour the Troodos mountain villages for a full day of foodie fun! *We keep our tours authentic by visiting true locals and because these local villagers are busy with every day life - we cannot guarantee which stops we'll be including... However you can be sure that you'll visit 5 fantastic places within the Troodos mountain villages and experience a foodie day out like no other! Some of the possible spots are listed below but others cannot be found on Tripadvisor and will not appear on the list. All applicable entrance fees, tastings and lunch costs are included in the price.

Stop 4: 1 hours

You'll visit 5 destinations during your day out with Cyprus Taste Tours

Stop 5: 1 hours

We'll stop off in Lefkara village to see try traditional sweets, see the village ladies making lace and explore the sights.

Stop 6: 1 hours

Along the way we’ll stop at a village tavern to enjoy an authentic meze lunch – a spread of delicious Cypriot dishes. Any applicable entrance fees, tasting fees, door-to-door transport, meze lunch with bottled water and one local drink (beer, wine, soft drink) are all included in the tour price.

Stop 7: 1 hours

We'll explore the mountain countryside of the Larnaca district

Stop 8: 0.8 hours

We'll visit a family winery making traditional Cyprus wines

Stop 9:

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!

FAQ

Can I get the refund?

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

Min 1 days: 100%
From 0 to 1 days: 0%

Tickets

Adult (18 - 85 years)

Minimum: 1, Maximum: 7