Available on Tuesday Wednesday Friday!
Pick-up in Larnaca at 09:00am
*Exact pick-up time will be advised upon confirmation.
Duration: 8 hours
Adults € 65 per person
Children 3-12 years old € 60
0-2 years old Free
branch at the halloumi making included in price
Lunch is not Included in the price
*A very special excursion, designed with a lot of thought and care.
- The tour includes a series of stops on the Machairas mountains, offering a combination of tradition, and breath-taking panoramic views.
- Our first stop is a tour of traditional cheese-making on a family-owned farm, starting with a warm welcome by the owner herself and a look at the lush farmland and animals that provide the milk. From milking the animals to the cheese-making process, including curdling, heating and molding, you will have the chance to observe every step of the process. Then you will sample fresh halloumi - soft, salty, delicate, creamy Anari with carob honey along with local bread and olives. This tour combines delicious flavors, local culture, and hands-on learning for an unforgettable culinary adventure.
- Our next stop is at one of the most beautiful wineries in Kato Drys village, where we will have a short tour around the winery and a wine-tasting session with local winery varieties.The two main local grape varieties are those of Mavro (black) and Xynisteri (white). Xynisteri is the most widespread white grape variety and produces pale, light wines with a low alcohol content (11-11.5% volume). Mavro (red) is large and juicy, producing dull colour wines with a light taste.
- A short distance further, within the same village, we will visit the Bee and Embroidery Museum. Located in a 300-year old residence, it’s a great way to discover the village’s culture. Including six basic units that split into seven rooms, featuring information and tools used throughout history in Agriculture, Beekeeping, as well as for the production of Local wines and spirits such as Commandaria and Zivania.
- Then, we will visit Lefkara - voted as one of the 30 most beautiful towns in Europe - where we will visit one of the many famous Lace and Silver workshops, and hear a few words about the art of lace making. Then we will take a short walk through the fairy tale like paved roads and alleys. It is also known that one of the visitors was Leonardo da Vinci himself.
- After our lovely walk around Lefkara, we will head to Fikardou, a village dating back to the 16th century, connected to Sir Thomas Fikardo. Later abandoned, in 1978, the Department of Antiquities declared the entire village as an “Ancient Monument” and has since fully repaired and restored Fikardou to its original state. Today the entire village is a living museum and is on the Tentative List of UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.
- Finishing our tour, on our way out of Fikardou, we will visit a traditional tavern where you will have a selection of local dishes - served in the traditional Cypriot meze style - with options included for vegeterians!
To secure your booking and ensure availability to meet your specific preferences, kindly make the reservation online at least 24 hours prior to your trip. This timeframe allows us to accommodate your requirements and deliver a satisfying experience tailored to your needs.
