Kykkos Monastery, dating back to the 11th century is full of splendour and richness with gold painted frescoes, ancient religious icons and a chapel decorated purely in gold. This is the main religious site on Cyprus and attracts pilgrims from all over the world. As well as the ornate décor, the monastery has a serene location in lush pine forests. This tour also includes sightseeing in the Troodos mountains area. Explore at your own pace with your own private guide. Available from Limassol and Larnaca.
Available all year round, please book at least 7 days in advance.
Highlights:
This tour is available all year round, excluding national holidays.
It runs daily except Sundays.
Pick up time from your hotel will be at 09.00am.
The tour lasts around 7 hours.
Private tour to Kykkos Monastery.
Visit the Kouris Dam and Kelephos Bridge
Guiding and information from your driver / guide in either German or English
Transport from your hotel in the Limassol / Larnaca areas.
Food (can be bought in at various points along the way)
Drinks (can be bought in at various points along the way)
Souvenirs
Journey through the majestic Troodos mountains to the jewel in the crown of Cyprus - Kykkos Monastery. Here you’ll find a place where history, art, and spirituality all meet.
On the way we stop at Kouris Dam, where the village of Alassa was submerged under the water. The bell tower of St Nicholas church peeps out at low water.
Home to an icon of the Virgin Mary said to have been painted by the Apostle Luke, the whole complex of Kykkos is richly decorated with ornate frescoes and icons. Kykkos attracts pilgrims from all over the world to see the icon of the Virgin Mary.
Believed to date back to the 11th century and founded by the Byzantines, Kykkos sits at a height of 1318 metres above sea level. It is a very wealthy monastery and is a popular destination for both religious pilgrims and tourists. Many will marvel at the church of the monastery which is purely decorated in gold throughout.
On leaving Kykkos we will visit the Medieval bridge at Kelephos deep in the heart of the forest.
This tour lasts around 7 hours and your own private guide will show you the delights of this beautiful area.
This is a private tour for up to 4 people. Pick up time is 09.00am from hotels in the Limassol and Larnaca areas.
Book this tour with a deposit and pay the rest to the guide on the day of the trip.
Please book at least 7 days in advance. This trip does sell out at peak times
We will always try to accommodate last minute bookings but we ask for a second choice of date/time in case your first choice is already full.
Knees and shoulders should be covered when entering religious buildings in Cyprus.