Halloumi Making Food and Villages Tour from Limassol Paphos

This tour is available on Tuesdays, all year round, subject to availability.

Other days may be available as a private tour or if you are 4+ people. Please contact us by email (info@loveayianapa.com) to enquire about other days for private tours (a surcharge may apply for private tours for less than 4 people)

An alternative way to discover the real flavours of Cyprus is on this small group food experiences tour. Head into the majestic Troodos mountains as we visit traditional villages stopping for unique food experiences you won't find anywhere else.

We visit the home of a local woman to learn the traditional way of Halloumi cheese making. Take a tour of the workshop before making your own fresh halloumi and anari cheeses. You will be involved in the process from start to finish, whilst spending time with true locals.

We will then enjoy a delicious brunch with drinks and including the freshly made cheeses.

We then continue our journey through the scenic Troodos mountains where we stop to enjoy more delicious local produce. Depending on our route and availability of our hosts you'll enjoy 3 tasting experiences which could include some of the following - honey, traditional sweets, donkey milk products, chocolates, olive oil and wine. You can learn more about the production, sample the handmade products and learn about how they are made.

We will also take a visit to a popular and picturesque mountain village (The village you visit will depend on your pickup location and the route we are running on your tour date, it could be either Lefkara, Omodos or Pano Panayia)

This tour is a real treat for foodies and combines sightseeing and scenery with traditions and delicious local cuisine. Suitable for all ages but recommended for couples and small groups of friends.

Pick up is available from Limassol and Paphos (main hotel areas and nearby tourist areas)

Your pick up time will be around 08.30-09.00am. Your exact pick up time will be confirmed to you by the tour leader the evening before the tour once the day schedule is finalised.

Full payment is required at the time of booking.

Please book at least 7 days in advance. We ask that you give us a second choice of date in case the host or guide are already booked up for your chosen date. (Only 1 booking can take place per day)

Pick up / Drop off from your hotel in the Limassol or Paphos area

A full day experience

Bilingual tour guide

Cheese making workshop with a local in their home. Make Halloumi and anari cheeses

A delicious brunch including cheeses you've made and drinks.

Shopping opportunities.

3 bonus stops for Tasting of other Cypriot products.

Sightseeing tour of a picturesque mountain village (Lefkara / Omodos / Pano Panayia). The traditional village visited will depend on the pickup location and route we are taking on the day.

Additional food / drinks not arranged by the guide

Souvenirs

Not suitable for wheelchairs.

Itinerary of this excursion is subject to change without prior notice due to weather conditions or reasons beyond our control.

All indicated times are approximate and subject to change.

Maximum 7 people per tour

Adjustable and suitable for vegetarian and gluten-free participants. Please notify us if you have special dietary requirements.

Older children are welcome to participate in this experience, however it is not suitable for young children. There is no child discount on this experience.

Please provide a second choice of booking date as we can only accept one booking per date.