Troodos Mountains Vino Venture: All Inclusive Full Day Wine Tour
Description
A local team of true foodies - our small group activities (max 6-7 participants) focus on discovering Cyprus through food & wine... You’ll be taken into the Troodos mountains to visit 3 carefully selected wineries. Each award-winning winery you'll visit will give you the chance to meet the individuals behind the wine-making and have all your questions answered on this brilliant small group excursion. While driving through the Troodos hills we'll also stop for a delicious lunch and the beautiful monastery of Chrysoroyiatissa. • Learn about the process & history of Cyprus wine • Discover the indigenous grape varieties of the island • Selection of whites, rosés, reds & the celebrated sweet sun-dried wine • Includes an authentic meze lunch with drinks at a traditional taverna • Scenic drive through mountain villages • No need to worry about who'll be the sober driver - door-to-door transport provided! Unlike other tours... EVERYTHING IS INCLUDED - NO HIDDEN COSTS
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Itinerary
Hello from Cyprus Taste Tours! We're a friendly team of local guides all with Cypriot heritage. A group of true foodies, our activities focus on discovering Cyprus through food & wine... You’ll be driven around the Troodos mountain villages to visit 4 carefully selected wineries. Each boutique winery you'll visit is family-owned and you'll have the chance to meet the individuals behind the wine-making and have all your questions answered on this brilliant small group excursion. You'll tour the premises of at least two of the wineries to learn about the process and history of wine. Through each tasting session you'll discover the indigenous grape varieties of the island and experience a selection of whites, rosés and reds.
We'll pick you up from a Paphos location of your choice. Our team guarantees you a fantastic day out - we'll make the most of your time with us and take you on a bespoke journey through Cyprus villages. Established in 2011 - we're confident we know all the best spots and we never stop exploring! We're all fully trained in the traditional foods and wine of the island and you'll be sure to receive a professional, 5 star experience. When booking with Cyprus Taste Tours - you'll be supporting a small local business and helping to keep the culture & traditions of the island alive!
We'll tour the Troodos mountain countryside to visit 3 different wineries and the wine cellar of a historical monastery. On this scenic mountain tour you'll enjoy the rural villages and meet real locals - plus the opportunity to buy wine at fantastic prices! The wineries are listed below but may differ depending on the season.
The list of wineries included in the tour are a guideline and the list may change depending on the time of year and various other factors - please contact us (Cyprus Taste Tours) if you would like to know exactly which wineries will be included on the date of your booking.
The list of wineries included in the tour are a guideline and the list may change depending on the time of year and various other factors - please contact us (Cyprus Taste Tours) if you would like to know exactly which wineries will be included on the date of your booking.
This scenic monastery is dedicated to 'Our Lady of the Golden Pomegranate' and was founded in 1152 by monk Ignatios who found a miraculous icon of the Virgin Mary off the shore of Pafos. Legend has it that it was thrown into the sea in Asia Minor during the iconoclastic period and drifted by the waves to Pafos. The present building dates to 1770.
We'll stop in Polemi village* for a delicious traditional meze lunch with wine and bottled water - all included with your Cyprus Taste Tours ticket. *The village and taverna we visit is subject to change depending on the final route.
The list of wineries included in the tour are a guideline and the list may change depending on the time of year and various other factors - please contact us (Cyprus Taste Tours) if you would like to know exactly which wineries will be included on the date of your booking.
We'll be exploring the rural areas of Cyprus through the fantastic boutique wineries! The timings stated on this description page are a guideline only and are subject to change - if you need to get back to your accommodation at a certain time - YOU MUST LET US KNOW IN ADVANCE!
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We offer door-to-door transport from almost any Paphos location including hotels, airbnbs, private accommodation, landmarks etc. We can also offer pick-up or drop-off at the airport if this makes your participation more convenient. If you do not see your pickup location on the list at the time of booking - please go ahead with your booking and in the unlikely case that we cannot fulfil the pick-up - a full refund will be processed. WE DO NOT ACCEPT CRUISE SHIP PASSENGER BOOKINGS THROUGH VIATOR / TRIPADVISOR - PLEASE CONTACT US DIRECTLY. This tour runs on specific dates - if the available dates aren't suitable and you would like to take part in a food / wine experience on another day then please check Cyprus Taste Tours for our other options as we have activities running on every day of the week. PLEASE NOTE: We offer bespoke journeys into the Troodos mountain range and therefore the itineraries stated are subject to change with the season and the locals available to host us. The timings are a guideline and if you must be back at your accommodation at a certain time - YOU MUST LET US KNOW IN ADVANCE. PLEASE NOTE: The Troodos mountain range spans Larnaca, Limassol, Paphos and Nicosia and it is in the mountainous areas of these districts that you find the rural villages of Cyprus. This tour DOES NOT visit Troodos Square and will only visit various villages within the Troodos mountain region.
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Important Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- WE DO NOT ACCEPT CRUISE SHIP PASSENGER BOOKINGS THROUGH VIATOR / TRIPADVISOR - PLEASE CONTACT US DIRECTLY
- NOTE: Transportation is not charged for this experience and is offered free of charge with your culinary activity. The fee paid to Cyprus Taste Tours is strictly charged for hosting and culinary activity services. There is no discount applied if you wish to join with your own driver/vehicle.
- You must let us know if you need to be back by a certain time
Reviews(331)
Elena was our guide on this tour - we she arrived outside our hotel she msg to say she had arrived - so we didn’t have to ask our cars that were pulling up for other excursions We picked another 4 people up and Elena was very informative to what would happen next she also had bottles of water in a cool bag for all of us We went to 3 wineries and tasted wines there - we also were taken to a taverna for lunch - this was a very clean taverna and we had lots & lots of different dishes - Meze everything cooked perfect again more wine on the table - also water The last winery we visited the owner made appearance and spoke very good English- he looked so well and we asked him what was his secret - a glass of wine a day 👍 he really looked amazing for his age Elena was the perfect guide for our trip so a big thank you from us
We had an absolutely fantastic day, and a huge part of that was thanks to our guide, Christina. She was incredibly knowledgeable and shared so many interesting facts without it ever feeling like a lecture. Christina was friendly, easygoing, and made everyone feel relaxed and welcome from the start. The whole day was well organised, but it never felt rushed, and nothing was too much trouble. The wineries were all excellent, and we really enjoyed the variety and balance of wines we had the opportunity to taste. The staff at each winery were also incredibly knowledgeable, welcoming, and happy to share their expertise, which made every visit even more enjoyable. Christina’s enthusiasm for the places we visited really added to the experience and made the day all the more memorable. We couldn’t have asked for a better guide and would highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for a fantastic day out. Thank you, Christina, for making it such a brilliant experience! We’ll definitely be booking another tour with Christina when we return next summer. Lesley & Vince
We had an absolutely fantastic day, and a huge part of that was thanks to our guide, Christina. She was incredibly knowledgeable and shared so many interesting facts without it ever feeling like a lecture. Christina was friendly, easygoing, and made everyone feel relaxed and welcome from the start. The whole day was well organised, but it never felt rushed, and nothing was too much trouble. The wineries were all excellent, and we really enjoyed the variety and balance of wines we had the opportunity to taste. The staff at each winery were also incredibly knowledgeable, welcoming, and happy to share their expertise, which made every visit even more enjoyable. Christina’s enthusiasm for the places we visited really added to the experience and made the day all the more memorable. We couldn’t have asked for a better guide and would highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for a fantastic day out. Thank you, Christina, for making it such a brilliant experience! We’ll definitely be booking another tour with Christina when we return next summer. Lesley & Vince
Christina was a brilliant host. Very friendly and knew so much about the area we visited. 2 of the 3 wineries we visited were really beautiful, like a postcard. 1 was not our type of place but we were still impressed by the wine and bought a bottle! Really great day and would recommend to others. Just make sure you’ve got cash or your card because you’ll definitely be buying wine (we bought loads!).
We had an amazing day, with our fantastic tour guide Dimitri, on the all day wine tasting tour. Dimitri collected us from our hotel and on the trip to our first stop took time to get to know us all and to give us great information about Cyprus, the local area and the history of the island. The vineyard stops were great and all 3 vineyards we visited were totally different, each having their own unique charm. We stopped for lunch in a beautiful village and the restaurant owner was amazing, offering us a range of authentic Cypriot dishes and made sure we had everything we needed to eat and drink. As a family of 5 we were unsure if this was something we would all enjoy, but Dimitri made sure parents and 20 year olds were equally happy and his attentiveness, knowledge and great itinerary made it a lovely day!
Excellent tour and superb food and testing experience and lots of island facts from excellent guide Dimitri Thanks for the day
One of the best trips we have ever done. Really well organised. Great wines and fantastic food. Elena was an amazing host and thank you for an amazing experience.
It’s a small group which I preferred. Elena was fantastic and attentive. The views are beautiful. The lunch was a very good representation of local cuisine. I would strongly consider this if you want a day away from the beach.
If you like wine and want to find out a bit more about the growing of the grapes and the different processes they use to make the wine, this is the tour for you. It stopped in a lovely little village in the mountains where we had the opportunity to buy hand made local souvenirs. Paul, our guide was very chatty and informative, and took us to 3 wineries in the mountains where we tried 4 - 6 wines at each one while being given information on them at the same time. We could also buy them too if we wished. If you want to get away from the tourist areas and visit a little of true Cyprus, this trip is certainly worth doing.
Thank you for your thoughtful review. We're delighted you enjoyed discovering the mountain wineries, learning more about Cyprus' winemaking traditions, and experiencing a more authentic side of the island. It's wonderful to hear that Paul helped make the day both informative and enjoyable. Thank you for your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back on another tour in the future. 🍷
Excellent day out. Pick up as arranged at our hotel. 2 winery visits before lunch - first was excellent with a good tour with the gentleman who worked there. The second more wine and an excellent opportunity to get to know our fellow passengers. A brilliant meze lunch came next followed by a wander round the nearby village. One final stop for more wine and chat. Our guide Paul was excellent and made sure we got the best out of our day. Would highly recommend.
