Fikardou, Machairas and Lefkara Tour with a Local Guide
Overview
You'll arrive mid-morning at rustic and laidback Fikardou. All cobblestones and historic houses, time seems to have frozen still here. And with free time to explore, you'll find that ancient traditions still hold their way. It's so well-preserved that it's on UNESCO's tentative list of world heritage sites. Next, you'll head to the 12th-century Macharias Monastery, which is located on a remote hillside. Its lavishly decorated interior houses a sacred icon of the Virgin Mary.
We'll then go to charming Lefkara, a village famed for its handmade lace and embroidery. ‘Women, young and old, can be seen seated outside their homes and shops making lace, ' says Stavroula. ‘For hundreds of years, the men from the village have travelled all over Europe to sell it, even Leonardo da Vinci bought some.' The tour ends on a high in Skarinou village. Here, you'll try your hand at halloumi and bread-making before enjoying a ‘KM0' lunch of locally sourced ingredients at a family-run restaurant.
We'll then go to charming Lefkara, a village famed for its handmade lace and embroidery. ‘Women, young and old, can be seen seated outside their homes and shops making lace, ' says Stavroula. ‘For hundreds of years, the men from the village have travelled all over Europe to sell it, even Leonardo da Vinci bought some.' The tour ends on a high in Skarinou village. Here, you'll try your hand at halloumi and bread-making before enjoying a ‘KM0' lunch of locally sourced ingredients at a family-run restaurant.
Inclusions
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
- Traditional lunch
- Entrance fees
- Guide
- Transport
- Entry/Admission - Machairas Monastery
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Phicardou, Phicardou, Nicosia District
Explore the cobbled lanes of the well-preserved highland hamlet of Fikardou
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Machairas Monastery, Mountains near Lazania, Nicosia Cyprus
Visit the historic Machairas Monastery, home to a revered icon of the Virgin Mary
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Pano Lefkara 7700, Cyprus
Walk around Lefkara village
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Skarinou, Skarinou, Larnaka District
Halloumi - & bread making session with lunch at Golden Donkey Farm in Skarinou
Duration: 2 hours
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Phicardou, Phicardou, Nicosia District
Explore the cobbled lanes of the well-preserved highland hamlet of Fikardou
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Machairas Monastery, Mountains near Lazania, Nicosia Cyprus
Visit the historic Machairas Monastery, home to a revered icon of the Virgin Mary
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Pano Lefkara 7700, Cyprus
Walk around Lefkara village
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Skarinou, Skarinou, Larnaka District
Halloumi - & bread making session with lunch at Golden Donkey Farm in Skarinou
Duration: 2 hours
Additional information
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Dress appropriately – no shoulders or knees showing – when visiting religious buildings
- When we receive your booking we will contact you to confirm the exact pickup time and place so please check your email. If you haven´t heard from us at least 48 hours before the activity start time you should contact us.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Georg4690
October 2023
Eine sehr schöne Tour ins Trodosgebirge, sollte man wenn man in Zypern ist nicht entgehen lassen. Einfach interessant, das Museums Dorf das Kloster und die Eselsfarm mit Mittagessen.
Eine sehr schöne Tour ins Trodosgebirge, sollte man wenn man in Zypern ist nicht entgehen lassen. Einfach interessant, das Museums Dorf das Kloster und die Eselsfarm mit Mittagessen.Lynne D
July 2023
The guide stavarula was superb! Excellent information quality service detailed explained our itinerary and knowledge was excellent. One if the best tours with Tui I've been on. Thank you. Also thanks to Llamas Hooe uts spelt right out ☺️ smiley driver 👍
The guide stavarula was superb! Excellent information quality service detailed explained our itinerary and knowledge was excellent. One if the best tours with Tui I've been on. Thank you. Also thanks to Llamas Hooe uts spelt right out ☺️ smiley driver 👍