Troodos Village Venture: Rural Mountains Food & Wine Tour from Ayia Napa & Protaras
Here is what's in store for you
This bespoke experience takes you into the heart of the Troodos Mountains, traveling through carefully selected villages to explore Cyprus’s rich culinary and cultural traditions. Designed for small groups, the tour offers a relaxed and personal way to connect with local life.
During the day, you will visit four to five traditional product workshops, including a winery and a scenic village stop, where you’ll taste a variety of authentic Cypriot delicacies. These may include halloumi, village bread, honey, wine, donkey milk, traditional sweets, and/or other possible traditional stops, depending on availability. The experience remains intentionally flexible, as visits are based on genuine local producers who continue their everyday work, ensuring an authentic itinerary.
The journey also includes a stop at a traditional village tavern, where you’ll enjoy a generous meze lunch with drinks, including wine and beer, in a warm and welcoming setting.
Comfortable door-to-door transport is provided, allowing you to enjoy the experience without any concerns. You’ll be accompanied by a knowledgeable local bilingual guide, fully trained in the food and wine culture of Cyprus, who will share insights into the island’s traditions, landscapes, and flavors.
This tour is ideal for food lovers and curious travelers seeking a genuine connection with Cyprus, its people, and its countryside, while supporting small local businesses along the way.
What's Included
- Pick-up and drop-off from your accommodation of residence
- Transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle
- Small groups of no more than 7 people
- 4-5 awesome foodie stops
- Winery visit with tour & tasting
- All tasting and entrance fees
- Traditional meze lunch with drinks at a village tavern
- Local bilingual guide
What's not included
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities
Booking details and conditions
You can cancel for free until 1 Day Prior
This experience is reserved for participants over 18 years of age.
The itinerary is flexible and can be adapted for vegetarians, vegans, and gluten-free guests.If you have special dietary restrictions, you must let us know in the notes of your booking request so the provider can confirm your requirements can be met on the day you’d like to book. Please note that the start time for this tour is approximate. You'll be contacted on the afternoon before your tour to confirm your exact pick-up time. As the messages may find themselves in your junk folder or there may be incorrect contact info, if you don't hear from the provider by 20:00 on the day before your tour, please contact them.
It's recommended to have a light breakfast for participants of this tour.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you plan to purchase any traditional products, wine, or souvenirs during the trip, please bring along some cash, as some of the hosts/village shops may not accept card payments.
Bottled water is available throughout the tour. However, if you have your own reusable bottle, it would be great to bring it along as we're not fans of plastic waste!
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