Troodos Mountains tour with Kykkos Monastery visit and lunch
Excursions & day trips

Troodos Mountains tour with Kykkos Monastery visit and lunch

4.3/5
Excellent
Based on 127 reviews
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£50.00
Free cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: more than 8 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • You'll explore the scenic valleys and natural beauty of the Troodos Mountains
  • There'll be a visit to the sacred Kykkos Monastery to admire its icons and frescoes
  • A typical country lunch, served at a family-run restaurant in Pedoulas is part of the tour
  • You'll enjoy panoramic views from the hilltop tomb of Archbishop Makarios III
  • An expert local guide will share unrivalled knowledge of Cyprus and its people
What to expect

The journey into the Troodos Mountains is a journey to another Cyprus. Rustic stone villages dot tree-clad valleys where traditional ways of life still hold sway. This tour takes you into the spiritual heart of the highlands, the Kykkos Monastery, as well as up to Throni Hill. Alexia, one of our local guides, says, ‘The icon of the Virgin Mary at Kykkos is considered miraculous, so at least once a year, it's important for Cypriots to visit the church.'

As you go into the depths of the Troodos, you'll encounter luxuriant landscapes which contrast with the arid coast. You'll head to the Kykkos Monastery first. Perched on Mount Kykkos, it's laden with religious treasures, and you won't be able to keep your eyes off the golden icons and frescoes – except for the icon of the Virgin Mary. It's kept under wraps, with the last known viewing being hundreds of years ago. You'll also have free time to wander around the grounds and enjoy the panoramic views of the mountains. What's more, your visit helps the preservation of this important heritage site.

We'll then visit the hilltop tomb of Archbishop Makarios III. Superb views greet you before the drive down to the village of Pedoulas. Here, you'll enjoy a typical Cypriot lunch made from locally sourced ingredients in a family-run restaurant. There's time for an optional walk up to the richly decorated Orthodox church of the Holy Cross, then we'll head back with a coffee stop at Pano Platres en route.

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What's included
  • check Transport
  • check Guide
  • check Admission fees
  • check Lunch
  • check Afternoon coffee break
What to remember
  • Dress appropriately – no shoulders or knees showing – when visiting religious buildings
  • This experience doesn't follow our general cancellation policy. If you need to cancel, you must do so at least 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
  • Drinks not included
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Provider
TUI CYPRUS LTD
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Excellent

4.3/5

Based on 127 reviews from verified customers

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  • Mike Bish

    From United Kingdom - October 2025

    Travelled as a couple

     

    55 - 64 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Guide was brilliant full of knowledge, very clear and helpful, best Guide so far for me, don't lose her,

  • Daveandlizzy

    From United States of America - September 2025

    Travelled as a couple

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Poor

    Overall rated

    2/5

    Tour should only have been 4 hours not 8 padded out by a very poor tour guide who didn't seem to know very much about the tour

  • Lib185

    From United Kingdom - September 2025

    Travelled as a couple

     

    25 - 34 years old

    Average

    Overall rated

    3/5

    The visit to Kykkos Monastery was lovely as was the visit the hilltop tomb of Archbishop Makarios III, however we had so little time at both places ju ...

  • Troodos mountain trip

    From United Kingdom - September 2025

    Travelled as a couple

     

    45 - 54 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    We had a fab day with Lisa who was so knowledgeable. We had a great lunch and really enjoyed the trip

  • Judith Appleby

    From United States of America - September 2025

    Travelled as a couple

     

    55 - 64 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Trip to Kykkos was lovely. Very good coach driver extremely confidently and obviously used to driving very carefully on mountain roads. The guide ce ...

  • Christopher Wren

    From United States of America - September 2025

    Travelled as a couple

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Historical geological information given by Gide was informative and interesting