EELA 2015

Full Day Excursion – Troodos and Kykkos Monastery (06/06)

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Full Day Excursion

Troodos and Kykkos Monastery

Saturday, June 6, 2015

09:00-17:00

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Excursions

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[whitespace height=”10″]Departure at around 9.00 am and travel towards the imposing Troodos mountain range. The guests will have the opportunity to visit the Cyprus Mountains which offer a spectacular scenery and breathtaking views at the lofty heights of Mount Olympus.

Our first visit will be the wine producing village of Omodos which is built on Troodos hillsides amidst expansive hectares of vineyards. It is one of the most picturesque villages in Cyprus with its narrow cobbled streets and the majestic ‘Monastery of Holy Cross’ in the village square. The monastery features old icons as well as excellent wood carvings in the temple, doors and even at the ceilings.

After traveling among idyllic pine scented forests, we will reach Platres; the largest and most stylish mountain resort in Limassol district. Platres is a popular place for excursions. Besides, the beauty of the village was immortalized in a poem by the Greek Nobel laureate George Seferis.

Following is Troodos Square; an exciting and invigorating place to be. Here, the fresh clean mountain air is blended with the aromas of traditional village food and drink products in the street market all year round.

Our next stop will be Prodromos, which is famous for its cherry and apple varieties. After having a walk in the narrow cobbled streets, we will rest for ‘meze lunch’ at a traditional family run tavern. Following Prodromos; we will visit Pedoulas village which lies in the beautiful Marathasa Valley and it is the island’s main cherry producing village.

Kykkos Monastery will be our last stop. The Monastery also features a contemporary museum with priceless ecclesiastical relics and pontifical’s of late Archbishops and bishops.

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