Cyprus Monastery Tour: Immerse in Architectural Feats and Spiritual Journey
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Pedoulas
Cyprus boasts numerous remarkable monasteries - genuine architectural marvels, attracting both faithful and secular visitors from various places, nestled in the most serene and picturesque rural surroundings.
Discover the extensive array of the island’s monasteries, and submerge yourself in their tale of belief, heritage, and civilization.
Duration:
9 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Kykkos Monastery (Panagia tou Kykkou) - Located in the mountainous region of Marathasa Valley, the Monastery of Kykkos is the wealthiest and most lavish on the island, and stands on a mountain peak, at an altitude of 1.318 metres.
- Trooditissa monastery - The monastery which is dedicated to the Virgin Mary, stands out for the natural beauty of its surroundings and is built on a mountain peak, between Platres and Prodromos village, in the middle of the pine forest of Troodos, from which its name originates.
- Platres - The picturesque village resembles an amphitheatre, with the lower part of the village having one altitude and the upper part having another, thus separating it into Pano (upper) and Kato (lower) Platres.
- Monagroulli - Visit Ayios Georgios Alamanos monastery which is located just a few minutes from the coast of the same name, an ideal destination to admire the majestic natural scenery, with the dazzling white rocks, as well as enjoy the amenities of the beach restaurant.
- St. Nicholas of the Cats - Located at Akrotiri salt lake, the largest lake in Cyprus. It is one of the oldest monasteries in Cyprus, and according to tradition, it was founded by Saint Helen.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Pickup and Drop-off
- In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Entrance Fees
- Professional Tour Guide
Location
Kykkos Monastery (Panagia tou Kykkou)
20km (12 miles) W of Pedoulas village
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Judit_b
Jul 17, 2023
Nature and history in one day - Our family of four had a lovely day, full of experiences and beautiful sites. While Fitos, our tour guide, took us to numerous monasteries, he explained us about the history and culture of Cyprus, including his childhood when his family had to flee from their home located in the northern region of the island. We enjoyed the beautiful nature during driving on exciting serpentines in the mountains, and we stopped at some places, either to have a great Cyprus coffee, a tasty local lunch or to have a look at a traditional village. At the end of the day we arrived back full of great experiences.
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Richards7584
Apr 19, 2023
A delightful and breathtaking tour of Cyprus - Our cruise ship stopped in Limassol for a very limited time. We (2 couples) wanted to get out into the mountains and see the monasteries and enjoy the countryside. Marius was a great driver and tour guide, and we had a very comfortable van. He met us right as we exited the ship, and took us all over the mountains to Kykkos monastery, Trooditissa monastery, and to Omodos village. The scenery was stunning. On the way back to the ship, he took us to the Kolossi castle, which in the early 1300s was under the control of the Knights Templar. Marius was extremely personable and knowledgeable about the sites we visited. He even bought us some thick, rich Cyprus coffee. I believe we had the best tour of Cyprus of anyone on the ship. Finally and importantly, Marius got us back to the ship right on time. I highly recommend this tour with iTaxi for your cruise ship stop in Cyprus! Note to iTaxi: we toured on Tuesday, March 28, 2023. Please thank Marius for us again. He was super!
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Adam_h
Feb 6, 2023
Lovely Day Tour - Our itinerary had to be adjusted due to weather, but it still ended up being a perfect day. Fitos taught us a ton about the island's history and culture and we loved the atmosphere in the mountains. I would go out of my way to book with this company again when I return to Cyprus.
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Narmadan2014
Dec 11, 2022
Wonderful experience of Cyprus - Our one day private trip was fabulous! Our guide was very knowledgeable about the history of Cyprus and also gave us an authentic experience of Cyprus food and culture. I do plan to go back to Cyprus for another visit and plan to use their services.
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