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A church with a central dome and a red-tiled walkway leading to it. 2
A stone building with multiple arches and a courtyard. 3
A narrow cobblestone street flanked by stone buildings with ivy and potted plants. 4
A cup of coffee on a patterned tablecloth. 5
By Gorgo Travel
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Overview

    • Discover the Troodos Mountains and visit the Kykkos Monastery
    • Explore the picturesque village of Kakopetria and meet the locals
    • Visit the tomb of Archbishop Makarios III at Throni
    • Admire the scenic views of the Troodos Mountains
    • See one of the three surviving icons painted by Saint Luke

Activity location

    • Larnaca
    • Larnaca, Larnaka, Cyprus

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Larnaca
    • Larnaca, Larnaka, Cyprus

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What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Transfer from Protaras Hotels: 07:00 - 07:25 hrs
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    Transfer from Ayia Napa Hotels: 07:30 - 07:55 hrs
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    Transfer from Larnaca Hotels: 07:45 - 08:05 hrs
  • Inclusions
    English-speaking tour guide
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    Air-conditioned coach
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    Coffee break near Astromeritis (approx. 20 mins)
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    Guiding and free time in the traditional mountain village of Kakopetria (approx. 45 mins)
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    Guiding and free time in Throni at the Tomb of Archbishop Makarios (approx. 30 mins)
  • Inclusions
    Guiding in Kykkos Monastery and free time for lunch (lunch is not included in the price) (approx. 1:45 hrs)
  • Exclusions
    Lunch & drinks

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Shorts, Sleeveless shirts
    • Not suitable for: People with altitude sickness, People with mobility impairments, Wheelchair users

What you can expect

  • Begin your journey with a stop in Kakopetria, a well-preserved village with traditional, picturesque houses. Walk around the quaint village, known for its running water and mini waterfall, and mingle with the friendly locals.

    Continue through the mountains to Throni, located at the top of the mountain among a beautiful pine forest. Admire the breathtaking views of the Troodos Mountains and visit the tomb of Archbishop Makarios III, the first President of Cyprus.

    Next, drive to Kykkos Monastery, founded by the Byzantines in 1092. Dedicated to the Virgin Mary, it is the richest monastery on the island and possesses one of the three surviving icons painted by Saint Luke.

    Admire the miraculous icon, covered in silver gilt and enclosed in a tortoiseshell and mother-of-pearl shrine, which holds an eminent position in the church. Enjoy free time to explore the monastery and have lunch (optional extra).

    The tour duration is approximately 8.5-9 hrs from last pick-up till first drop off location.

Location

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    • Larnaca
    • Larnaca, Larnaka, Cyprus

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Larnaca
    • Larnaca, Larnaka, Cyprus