Kakopetria Village and Troodos Walking Tour from Ayia Napa Protaras

This tour is available Monday to Friday (not at weekends), all year round, excluding public holidays.

The start time is around 08.30am

Including travel time to/from the walk location, this activity will take around 10 hours.

The medieval village of Kakopetria has unique architecture. Using stones of the area together with mud and straw sun-dried bricks, and tiled roofs, the narrow alleys are lined with unusual dwellings and buildings. There are two rushing streams which run through the village adding to it's atmosphere and tranquillity. We will explore the village, visit the museum and there is the opportunity to have a snack or lunch at this point. We will then follow walking trails along one of the stream and can take in a longer walking route from the village if desired.

The next stop is the UNESCO church of Agios Nicolas tis Stegis which is all that remains of a 1000 year old monastery site. The walls of the church are covered in vividly painted colourful frescoes dating back centuries. We spend around 30 minutes at the church

Hike on Artemis trail (8 km / 5 miles, flat and easy), the highest elevation trail in Cyprus, covered with unique flora. It is barren on many stretches and characterised by black pines and endemic Troodos junipers. Usually it offers excellent vistas to many parts of the island and to coasts from Limassol to Morphou bay.

You can choose to either meet the guide at the tour start point or he can pick you up in his private car from your hotel/apartment in the Ayia Napa / Protaras or Larnaca areas. Pick up is also available from Limassol and Nicosia at a location arranged in advance.

Please note that if choosing pick up, this is in the guide's own private vehicle which holds private insurance. It is not a public service vehicle or taxi.

Full payment is required at the time of booking.

Please book at least 7 days in advance.

For last minute bookings we will try to accommodate you.

We ask that you give us a second choice of date as the guide can only take 1 booking per day.

This tour is subject to good weather conditions. In bad weather your tour may be rescheduled.

A guided private walking trip of around 10 hours duration including travel time to Kakopetria Village.

Services of a professional eco-tourism guide

Food & drinks (It is possible to purchase both in Kakopetria village)

Transportation (The guide does offer participants a free ride from their hotel to the tour start point. This is not a taxi service and the vehicle holds a private car insurance)

Not suitable for wheelchairs or the less able or anyone with heart of back problems.

Not recommended for participants with serious medical conditions, for people with walking difficulty.

Suitable for ages 13+ with moderate physical fitness who can walk around 10km over varied terrain.

This tour is subject to good weather conditions. In bad weather your tour may be rescheduled.

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 of 4 people per booking. Please contact us to enquire about larger groups.

The schedule of the walk is flexible to spend more time/less time at points of interest along the way as required. You can discuss preferences with the guide on the day of the tour.

As a rule, unless other arrangements are agreed beforehand, the trip is guided by Phivos, either in the English or the Greek language. Phivos also speaks good German, good Spanish, elementary French and elementary Mandarin.

Water (Could be purchased at Lefkara village).

Good shoes (with grip) for walking are necessary

Sun protection, especially during warm seasons.