Full-day guided tour of Fikardou, Machairas and Lefkara
Excursions & day trips

Full-day guided tour of Fikardou, Machairas and Lefkara

4.6/5
Excellent
Based on 304 reviews
from
£78.00
Free cancellation
Language: German, 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…
  • There's loads of free time planned at the UNESCO-rated mountain village of Fikardou
  • You'll stop by a 12th-century monastery for a chance to see a sacred icon of the Virgin Mary
  • On the way to Lefkara, your group will dine on a typical Cypriot lunch at a family-run restaurant
  • You're free to do what you want in Lefkara, so explore the village at your own pace
  • Your guide a local, so they know everything there is to know about the places you'll visit
What to expect

You'll leave no stone unturned as you explore Cyprus's hidden corners. This exclusive excursion takes in remote highland villages, dramatic landscapes and a revered monastery. It also includes a traditional Cypriot lunch. Stavroula, one of our local guides on this tour, says, ‘Fikardou village is an excellent example of rural mountain life, where the 19th-century architecture is in complete harmony with the environment.' A real taste of what's to come.

Heading inland, you'll arrive mid-morning at rustic and laidback Fikardou. All cobblestones and historic houses, time seems to have frozen here. And with free time to explore, you'll find that ancient traditions still hold their way. It's so well-preserved that it's on UNESCO's tentative list of world heritage sites. Next, you'll head to the 12th-century Macharias Monastery, which is located on a remote hillside. Its lavishly decorated interior houses a sacred icon of the Virgin Mary.

Then, it's time for a traditional Cypriot lunch, prepared with locally sourced ingredients and served at a family-run restaurant on the way to Lefkara. The tour ends on a high in charming Lefkara, a village famed for its handmade lace and embroidery. ‘Women, young and old, can be seen seated outside their homes and shops making lace,' says Stavroula. ‘For hundreds of years, the men from the village have travelled all over Europe to sell it, even Leonardo da Vinci bought some.'

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What's included
  • check Transport
  • check Guide
  • check Entrance fees
  • check Traditional lunch
What to remember
  • Dress appropriately – no shoulders or knees showing – when visiting religious buildings
  • Not suitable for wheelchairs
  • 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

4.6/5

Based on 304 reviews from verified customers

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  • 2344

    From United States of America - July 2025

    Travelled as a couple

     

    45 - 54 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    4/5

  • Leen

    From United States of America - July 2025

    Travelled with family

     

    25 - 34 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    On July 17, we had a fantastic trip to Fikardou, Machairas Monastery, and Lefkara with our teens (16 & 14). Our guide Stavroula was amazing—engaging, ...

  • Ulrich Gumpert

    From United States of America - July 2025

    Travelled with family

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Ich gebe ungern die volle Punktzahl. Aber ich kann kein Verbesserungspotential erkennen.

  • Norbert

    From United States of America - July 2025

    Travelled with family

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    4/5

    Erster Stopp in Ficardu aufgrund des extrem steinigen unebenen Weges und der Treppe im Museum nicht barrierefrei möglich (Mutter mit 84 Jahren).

  • Max

    From United States of America - July 2025

    Travelled with family

     

    25 - 34 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    4/5

    Das Frühstück bot keine Alternative für Kinder. Hier sollte verbessert werden

  • Debra

    From United States of America - July 2025

    Travelled as a couple

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    4/5

    Great trip Tour guide was incredible. Friendly and very knowledgeable. Only criticism would be that we were able to spend more time at the restaurant ...

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