Troodos Mountain Villages Tour with Lampadistis Monastery
Excursions & day trips

Troodos Mountain Villages Tour with Lampadistis Monastery

4.4/5
Excellent
Based on 101 reviews
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£75.00
Free cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: more than 8 hours

This experience meets the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria. By choosing this experience you can protect the places you love, care for the environment and support local communities.

Why you’ll love this…
  • Admire the Byzantine frescoes of the UNESCO-listed Monastery of St John Lampadistis
  • Discover the dramatic landscapes and rustic villages of the Troodos Mountains
  • Photo stop at the Venetian Tzelefos Bridge crossing a stream deep in a forest
  • Enjoy a Cypriot lunch in a family-run restaurant and a wine tasting in a local winery
  • Expert local guide with an unrivalled knowledge of Troodos Mountains and their treasures
What to expect

Cyprus is full of hidden treasures, and you'll discover some of its rural gems on this full day tour to the Troodos Mountains. You'll drive into the countryside, visiting Lampadistis Monastery in Kalopanayiotis, and enjoying a few pleasant surprises in rustic villages in between. Nefeli, one of our local guides, says, ‘Arsos is the sort of village where you see old men playing 'tavli' – backgammon – in coffee shops.'

First up is Platanisteia – a small village famed for its printmaking museum. After finding out about the history of the island's print industry, we'll visit the medieval Tzelefos Bridge – it's a standout selfie spot deep in the middle of woodland. Then, it's on to the village of Kalopanayiotis. It's sprawled over a remote valley dissected by a picturesque stream. You'll drop into a traditional family-run taverna for a lunch made from locally sourced ingredients.

The highlight of the day is the village's Monastery of St John Lampadistis. Nefeli says, ‘Its Byzantine frescoes are so exquisite that UNESCO has listed them as world heritage.' The murals, which date as far back as the 14th century, are highly refined and very well-preserved. Admission fees to the monastery, which are included, go to its upkeep. Apart from a trio of churches to amble around, there are monastic buildings, including cells, auxiliary rooms and an oil press. And before heading back to the resort, you'll be able to sample some local wines in a typical Troodos Mountains winery.

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What's included
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What to remember
  • Not suitable for wheelchairs
  • Dress appropriately – no shoulders or knees showing – when visiting religious buildings
  • Adults only
  • 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
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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

4.4/5

Based on 101 reviews from verified customers

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  • Caroline Hawkins

    From United States of America - July 2025

    Travelled as a couple

     

    45 - 54 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    The whole experience was fantastic, especially seeing all the small villages Troudos

  • Aerial

    From United States of America - July 2025

    Travelled as a couple

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Great

    Overall rated

    4/5

    Having been on a different trip to a castle and monastery with wine tasting, this trip was not as good. The previous trip had shops near the monastery ...

  • Nicky

    From United States of America - July 2025

    Travelled with a group of friends

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

  • Elli

    From United States of America - June 2025

    Travelled with a group of friends

     

    45 - 54 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Sehr kompetente Reiseleiterin, routinierter Busfahrer. Mittagessen durchschnittlich, hilfreiches Personal in der Gaststätte.

  • Brian

    From United States of America - June 2025

    Travelled as a couple

     

    55 - 64 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    The frescoes in the monastery were outstanding.

  • Cathendo

    From United Kingdom - June 2025

    Travelled as a couple

     

    55 - 64 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Our guide, Andri (Andrea) was excellent and so knowledgeable. We particularly liked her knowledge of the monastery - we learned a lot. The small group ...

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