The Treasures Of Cyprus

•  ARRIVAL AT THE AIRPORT • TRANSFER FROM LARNACA AIRPORT • CHECK-IN AT THE HOTEL • NIGHT AT THE HOTEL

• BREAKFAST AT THE HOTEL CITY TOUR During the tour, you will be taken to the most important monuments of the city's rich history and original architecture carefully preserved as world cultural heritage. You will be able to listen to amazing stories and take great pictures of the main architectural and historical sites such as the Phinikoudes waterfront, the medieval fort, the church of Saint Lazarus and Faneromeni, the aqueduct, the curious salt lake or the Halal Sultan Tekke, the sightseeing tour. The tour will allow you to get a brief but brilliant impression of Larnaca. • LUNCH IN A TRADITIONAL TAVERN THE MOUNTAINOUS VILLAGE OF LEFKARA The mountainous village of Lefkara is divided into Pano Lefkara and Kato Lefkara (Upper and Lower Lefkara), and is world-renowned for its traditional lace embroidery and silver filigree handicrafts, which are on the UNESCO Intangible World Heritage List. The village took its name from the limestone rocks of the region (Lefka Ori - White Mounts - Lefkara). Its character is very picturesque with narrow winding streets and traditional architecture of old houses with terracotta roofs. Visitors will see the church of Santa Cruz, the old fountain, the old olive mill and the chapel of the Archangel Michael, but they will also learn all about lace and the town's second handicraft of delicate silver filigree pieces at the Center of Lefkara Handicrafts, the Museum of Traditional Embroidery and Goldsmithing, and various workshops, where you can see artisans at work. Legend has it that the famous painter, Leonardo da Vinci, visited the town in 1481 and bought a lace altar cloth, which he donated to the Milan Cathedral. HALLOUMI MASTERCLASS WITH TASTING There's nothing like tasting fresh, warm halloumi cheese straight from the pot. Cheese-making workshop from a local villager to learn the traditional halloumi and anari cheese-making technique. You will be involved in the process from start to finish while spending time with real locals. • NIGHT AT THE HOTEL

• BREAKFAST AT THE HOTEL TROODOS, KYKKOS AND KAKOPETRIA, MOUNTAIN VILLAGES Travel through the green heart of Cyprus, the Troodos Mountains, explore some of the most picturesque and traditional villages and visit the richest monastery in Cyprus! The first stop is the village of Kakopetria before continuing to Throni, which is located on top of the mountain in a beautiful pine forest, where you will have the opportunity to visit the tomb of Archbishop Makarios III. Then head to the Kykkos Monastery, which is dedicated to the Virgin Mary and holds one of the three remaining icons painted by Saint Luke. It is the richest, most important and beautiful monastery on the entire island. • LUNCH IN A TRADITIONAL TAVERN VISIT TO A WINERY WITH TASTING We will take you on a journey of discovery throughout Cyprus, tasting some of the best selected and award winning wines the island has to offer. After an introduction to the Cyprus wine scene, we'll begin a wine tasting session and take you through the Cypriot wine vine. • NIGHT AT THE HOTEL