Private Full-Day Tour to Cyprus Monasteries
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On average, this is booked 43 days in advance.
Overview
Cyprus is home to some truly impressive monasteries - real architectural feats, beckoning both religious and non-religious visitors from near and far amid the most peaceful and idyllic rural settings.
Explore the many monasteries of the island, and immerse yourself in their
journey of faith, history, and culture.
Pickup included — collected from your accommodation.
Pickup begins approximately 15 minutes before departure.
If your pickup point is not included in the list of the hotels shown above, please provide us your exact address, building name, street number, area, postal code
Stop 1
Originally a monastery, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is a complex of three churches – Ioannis Lampadistis, Agios Irakleidios and a Latin chapel – all under a single, enormous timber roof. Located in the Troodos valley of Marathasa (just off the village of Kalopanagiotis), the precise date of the monastery’s foundation is not known, and the building complex that survives today has undergone extensive reconstruction and restoration at different periods. The church of Agios Ioannis Lampadistis was built in 1731. The saint’s tomb, which dates to the 12th century, can be found under the narrow north-eastern arch, and the saint’s skull lies in a niche. The icon of Lampadistis dates to 1543. A very interesting Byzantine museum can be found near the church.
1 Hour
Kykkos Monastery
Located in the mountainous region of Marathasa Valley, the Monastery of Kykkos is the wealthiest and most lavish on the island, and stands on a mountain peak, at an altitude of 1.318 metres.
1 Hour
Platres
The picturesque village resembles an amphitheatre, with the lower part of the village having one altitude and the upper part having another, thus separating it into Pano (upper) and Kato (lower) Platres.
2 Hours
Trooditissa monastery
The monastery which is dedicated to the Virgin Mary, stands out for the natural beauty of its surroundings and is built on a mountain peak, between Platres and Prodromos village, in the middle of the pine forest of Troodos, from which its name originates.
1 Hour
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Select Date and Travelers
On average, this is booked 43 days in advance.