Cyprus Wine Tour, Culture, History, 8 days tour

Arrive in Cyprus , meet and assist , check in   free day, Dinner  at the  4 star Hotel  Pafos 

Today after breakfast we starting our wine tour  from Ayios Neophytos Monastery .Whether you are a wine enthusiast or simply looking for a memorable day out, a wine tour of tree  wineries in in  Paphos promises an unforgettable journey through taste, culture, and hospitality. We tarting from Kathikas to  Panayia and last to  Lemona

After breakfast we drive  Platres. Explore Kalidonia water falls , this 2.4-km out-and-back trail near Pano Platres, This is a very popular area for hiking and walking, so you’ll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are March through November. The enchanting course starts north of Psilodentro in the settlement Pano Platres, on the southern slopes of Mount Troodos and ascends north along the bank of the Kryos Potamos River. It ends at the Kalidonia Waterfalls, which with a height of 12m is the second largest in Cyprus.  Possibility to eat Forelle at Psilodentro Restaurant 

Then we visit Omodos, that is one of the most beautiful wine villages of the Limassol region. In Omodos you can visit Timios Stavros Monastery that according to the legend has been built by Agia Eleni. Also, in Omodos you can visit the old grape press (Linos) for producing wine and you can admire the traditional stone houses as well as the picturesque, cobbled streets of the village. There are many wineries along the route that offer wine-tasting. Each of these wineries produces unique flavorful wine to give your taste buds a refreshing taste. Along this route there are many beautiful villages that have heavy rainfall every year. Other than vineyards, the land produces many other delicious fruits like apples, prunes, apricots, peaches and pears. 

First stop This is one of the most popular sites in the southwest of Cyprus, a spot where
infinite beauty meets legend and tradition. It instantly brings to mind
Aphrodite’s birthplace, enchanting us with the endless blue of the sky and the
sea. Then we visit Apollon Hylates, God of the Woodland, was the protector of Kourion and it is believed that he was worshipped at the site from the 8th century BC to the 4th century AD. His sanctuary was an important religious center and underwent many extensions and alterations in different periods. Finally The archaeological remains of Kourion – which was one of the island’s most important city-kingdoms in antiquity – are of the most impressive on the island, and excavations have unearthed many significant finds, which can be viewed at the site.

The city-kingdom was built on the hills of the area, and overlooked and controlled the fertile valley of the river Kouris. According to archaeological finds, evidence suggests that Kourion was associated with the Greek legend of Argos of Peloponnese, and that  its inhabitants believed they were descendants of Argean immigrants. The once-flourishing kingdom was eventually destroyed in a severe earthquake in 365 AD.

A unique experience to taste in total 5 premium and Single Vineyard wines, selected by Marcos Zambartas. Start the tasting with newly released and older vintages, followed by our Single Vineyard wines, which are produced from vineyards to which we apply organic and regenerative viticulture. They are produced with the aim to express our local terroir and show the uniqueness of our indigenous varieties. You will finish the tasting with a barrel sample of our 9-year-old Commandaria.

This includes a platter with halloumi cheese, lountza and freshly cut seasonal fruit, nuts, traditional rusks or fresh bread with organic olive oil and a single origin coffee after your tasting, and a behind-the-scenes look at our production area and cellar with our knowledgeable hostess.

At the end we visit Arogyra  to see a halloumi Fabrication 

We visit Kyperounta Winery Situated in this idyllic setting and designed to the specifications of experienced winemakers, the Kyperounta Winery is built on three levels in order to take advantage of gravity to move the grape juice in the gentlest possible way. The winery’s underground cellar holds two hundred and fifty 225lt oak barrels, in which the wine of Kyperounta matures and develops character.

Located in Kato Pafos, this magnificent UNESCO World Heritage Site includes monuments that date back to prehistoric times, the Middle Ages, and the Roman period. At the heart of this archaeological park is the site’s most prized possession. Considered among the finest in the eastern Mediterranean, the intricate floor mosaics are feted for their excellent preservation and vibrant color’s, depicting various scenes from Greek mythology., Tamp of the kings ,free time for shopping