Where to drink · CYPRUS
Every trip has one free afternoon too few. These 9 cyprus drinks tours justify the slot, priced and timed, so you can decide in minutes and get back to the glass.
Join Konstantinos of Sunshine Safari Tours for a nine-hour Land Rover trip from Paphos into the Troodos Mountains. Expect mountain roads, forest tracks, a waterfall swim, Omodos sweets and wine, a monastery, local food, and a small group of up to eight people.
“Fantastic day trip. Konstantinos was a brilliant guide and driver. Would definitely recommend this trip.”
Spend about 8.5 hours touring Troodos villages with an English-speaking guide such as Georgina, Helena, Demi, or Panicos. Visit local producers, taste halloumi, honey, olive oil, sweets and wine, explore village streets, and finish with a generous traditional meze lunch.
“We found our guide very helpful knowledgeable and witty The places we visited were well prepared for us And the places were lovely Our meze was wonderful with plenty variety of local foods Over all it was well worth the money and a great day was had Would do again on our next visit Many thanks all involved”
Spend about seven hours with Cyprus Taste Tours visiting three family-run wineries in the Troodos region, with tastings, winery tours, a monastery wine stop, and a generous meze lunch. Guides such as Elena, Maria, Christina, and Myra add local food, history, and wine knowledge to the day.
“Very well organised day trip by Cyprus Taste tours, Guide Elena was very informative engaging in conversation with us and our fellow tour members Sam and Katie who added to the day's experience”
Leave Paphos for a nine-hour 4x4 journey through the Troodos Mountains with a local English or Greek-speaking guide such as Costa, John, Gabriel, or Kostas. Visit villages, Tzelefos Bridge, Chantara Waterfall, Omodos, and Aphrodite’s Rock, with loukoumi and wine tastings included.
“The tour with Gabriel was very well organized. We were able to see a lot of the country. He took us through the mountains of Cyprus on paths that we would never have found. He favored beautiful routes throughout, even if they took a little more time. We can only recommend the tour to anyone. It was entertaining and we learned a lot about the country and its nature. Many thanks.”
Spend 8.5 hours in the Troodos Mountains with a small group of up to six. Visit three family-owned wineries, taste Commandaria and local grape varieties, enjoy a full meze lunch, and hear Cyprus stories from guides such as Georgina, Elena, Panicos, and Christina.
“WE recently had the pleasure of enjoying a wonderful winery day tour around Limassol, expertly guided by Christina. The experience was trully enjoyable, combining beautifu landscapes with a wide range of wine tastings in three wineries. Christina's knowledge and enthusiasm made every moment engaging. Her warm and welcoming hospitality was indeed delightful for all participants. If you're looking for a memorable adventure in Cyprus, this tour is highly recommended! Related What were the highlights of the winery tour with Christina How did Christina make the wine-tasting experience unique What types of wines were featured during the tour Were there any special moments or anecdotes shared by Ch...”
Spend 7 to 8 hours exploring Troodos villages with an English-speaking local guide such as Georgina, Myra, Helena, or Panicos. Visit family wineries, taste Cypriot food, see churches and craft shops, and enjoy a full meze lunch. Pickup is available from major resort towns.
“Thank you for the great experience, we felt the essence of Cyprus, and really enjoyed ourselves. The wine selections were tasty, and thank you for the tastings, especially for the second one - that was amazing.”
Travel from Paphos into the Troodos Mountains by air-conditioned minibus with an English-speaking guide. Visit Tzelefos Bridge, Lambouri Winery, a mountain viewpoint, Millomeris Waterfall, Troodos Square, and Omodos, with wine tasting and hotel pickup included.
“I chose this tour because it was available during my stay in Paphos, although I would have preferred another one that included several monasteries. However, I enjoyed my day very much. Everything was on time, the guide, Ester, was lovely and considerate - not burdening us with too much info, but still providing a lot of local colour details, the minibus was comfortable, and the driver excellent. Loved the views and the localities. Highly recommended for an easy day out of the heat and bustle of the town.”
Spend about nine hours in the Troodos Mountains with a bilingual guide such as Georgina, Demi, Helena, or Anna. Visit Omodos, three family wineries, and Timios Stavros Monastery, while tasting 25-plus wines and enjoying a full meze lunch. Pickup is included from Ayia Napa or Protaras.
“The tour was amazing. The tour guide Irene was knowledgeable and entertaining. The day was organized majestically through 3 wineries with in the middle a perfect Meza lunch. For sure something to book and try.”
Join the Napa King from Protaras Jetty on Thursday or Friday at 5:00 pm for a 3-hour English-guided sunset cruise. Swim near Cape Greco and Blue Lagoon, watch for turtles, then enjoy champagne, pizza, fruit, and coastal views as the sun drops.
“It was really enjoyable. Everyone had a good time and we were looked after by the crew the boat very well.”
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