From Larnaca/Ayia Napa/Protaras: Limassol & Omodos Wine Tour
ID: GYG1258936-1927759
Category:
Country: Cyprus
Duration:
09:00 hours
Description
Explore Limassol and Omodos on a guided tour from the East Cost. Enjoy free time in Limassol, taste local wines at Ktima Gerolemo Winery, and discover the charming village of Omodos.
Begin your trip with a stop in Limassol, the second-largest town in Cyprus. Enjoy free time to explore the city, go sightseeing, and shop for souvenirs.
Next, drive towards the foothills of the Troodos Mountains and stop at Ktima Gerolemo Winery near Omodos village for a wine tasting. Sample 6 types of wines and zivania, a traditional Cypriot spirit also known as “firewater.”
Finally, head to the picturesque wine-making village of Omodos for lunch (optional extra), sightseeing, and shopping. Despite its small size, Omodos has many interesting places to visit.
Explore the cobbled square, old stone-built houses, local wineries, a medieval wine press, and the Monastery of Holy Cross with its beautiful religious icons and woodcarvings. Inside the monastery, visit a museum dedicated to the National Liberation Struggle, a center for the preservation of narrow-knit lacing, and an Icon Museum.
Highlights
- Explore Limassol and Omodos on a guided tour
- Enjoy free time in Limassol for sightseeing and shopping
- Visit the Ktima Gerolemo Winery for a wine tasting session
- Taste 6 types of wine and zivania, a traditional Cypriot spirit
- Discover the cobbled square and old stone-built houses of Omodos
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Dress appropriately when visiting religious places. No tank tops or shorts allowed for men or women at the Holy Cross Monastery.
INCLUDED
- Transfer from Protaras Hotel: 08.00-08.25 hrs
- Transfer from Ayia Napa Hotel: 08.30-08.55 hrs
- Transfer from Larnaca Hotel: 09.10-09.20 hrs
- English speaking guide
- Coffee break near Chirokitia village (approx. 20 min)
- Short orientation by the guide in Limassol Old Town and then free time for sightseeing, shopping, etc. (approx. 1:30 hrs)
- Visit at Ktima Gerolemo Winery in Omodos for wine tasting (approx. 1 hour)
- Wine tasting is included in the excursion price. Wine tasting includes 6 types of wines and zivania (the famous traditional Cypriot spirit also known as “firewater”)
- Guiding and free time at Omodos village for lunch (lunch is an optional extra not included in the price), sightseeing, shopping, etc. (approx. 1:45 hrs)
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
