TROODOS MOUNTAINS

The tour heads towards the Troodos Mountains and to the most famous monastery in Cyprus – the Kykko Monastery, which possesses one of the three surviving icons ascribed to Saint Luke

The first President of Cyprus, Archbishop Makarios III, served here as a novice and was buried at his own wish here at Throni.

In the afternoon the tour takes you to the picturesque village of Omodhos that is located in the “Krasochoria” area (wine villages) and is famous for its wine production.
Visit the Monastery of the Holy Cross, see the old winepress, traditional houses or just have a coffee at one of the “kafeneion” (coffee shop) of the main square.