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Private Full-Day Tour to Cyprus Monasteries
- Duration8 hours
- Max Travelers15 people
- Free CancellationUp to 24 hrs
- CategoryBus Tours, Car Tours
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.
Gallery
What's included
Private transportation
Pickup and Drop-off
Air-conditioned vehicle
What's Not included
(breakfast, lunch, snacks, wine, soft drinks, are not included)
Gratuities
Entrance Fees
Professional Tour Guide
Itinerary
Originally a monastery, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is a complex of three churches u2013 Ioannis Lampadistis, Agios Irakleidios and a Latin chapel u2013 all under a single, enormous timber roof.nnLocated in the Troodos valley of Marathasa (just off the village of Kalopanagiotis), the precise date of the monasteryu2019s foundation is not known, and the building complex that survives today has undergone extensive reconstruction and restoration at different periods.nnThe church of Agios Ioannis Lampadistis was built in 1731. The saintu2019s tomb, which dates to the 12th century, can be found under the narrow north-eastern arch, and the saintu2019s skull lies in a niche. The icon of Lampadistis dates to 1543. A very interesting Byzantine museum can be found near the church.
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.
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.
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.
Good to know
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.