Authentic Paphos: Culture, Flavors and Traditions
Description
Try new Live Translation feature on our excursion! Experience instant live translation on the bus with Live Voice App. Available in Polish, French and German. How does it work? 1. Download Live Voice App 2. Enter the code that will be provided to you on the bus 3. Use you own headphones or borrow one of ours to listen the guide You are ready to go! Begin in Geroskipou with a visit to Church of Ayia Paraskevi, a 9th-century Byzantine gem, then explore a traditional loukoumia workshop with tastings. In Paphos Old Town, see the Ottoman Baths and visit The Place for local crafts. Visit Mrs. Sofia’s House, where you’ll experience true Cypriot hospitality. Watch cooking demonstration of halloumi cheese and village-style bread. Enjoy a homemade and freshly prepared brunch in Sofia’s courtyard. Brunch is included in price. then continue to St. Neophytos Monastery, a 12th-century retreat nestled in the hills.
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Itinerary
A unique 5-domed church of St Paraskevi, built in the 9th century reputedly on the site where the ancient temple of Aphrodite previously stood
We will have a chance to see how the ‘loukoumia’ (Cyprus delights) are made
• Enjoy a pottery workshop, where you can try your hand at traditional Cypriot ceramics. • Meet local artisans and discover their crafts, from weaving to icon painting. • Delight in a buffet of local delicacies, including halloumi, village sausages, olives, carob syrup, honey, and more!
• Stroll through the charming Old Town, where history meets modern creativity. • Visit the Ottoman Baths, a historic 17th-century hammam that tells the story of past civilizations. • Walk along the famous Street Art Wall, where contemporary murals reflect the culture and traditions of Cyprus.
• Experience hands-on halloumi and bread making in a traditional village home. • Learn the secrets of handcrafted halloumi cheese and bake village-style bread in a stone oven. • Enjoy a homemade brunch with halloumi, fresh bread, olives, and traditional Cypriot coffee.
• Visit the stunning 12th-century monastery nestled in the hills. • Discover the cave of St. Neophytos, adorned with rare Byzantine frescoes. • Optional: Take part in a fun riddle game, solving clues around the monastery to uncover hidden secrets of the site! Relax at the monastery’s coffee shop, where you can enjoy a traditional Cypriot coffee while taking in the breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding valley.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Message will be send through Viator to advise for your exact pick up point and time. In case you won’t receive the message please call us at least a day before departure. If you cannot find your hotel on the list, please call us to give you the nearest pick up point. Failure of the client to be on time at the right pick up point will result to a "No show" and will be fully charged.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Approximate excursion duration not including pick-ups 6 hours
- You will receive a message through Viator with the exact pick up piont and time.If not please call us to advise you at least a day before.Hotel name information is needed.
Reviews(89)
A great way to experience Cyprus of you're short on time and can't drive yourself to the more remote places. Our guide was informative and explained the history and culture of the island.
Dear Zahra, thank you for your kind review! We're glad you enjoyed exploring Cyprus with us and we hope to welcome you again on another adventure soon! Best regards, Qualiday
The visit to Sofia's house was the highlight. She is a lovely, welcoming lady as well as a very good cook
A lovely day in and around Paphos and its environs. Sophia was a wonderful guy quite helpful.
Great insight into the culture and history of cypress and pafos . Tour itinerary was excellent. Sofia our tour guide was so knowledgeable and informative throughout the tour. Thank you for a great day out.
Sofia, our guide, was absolutely fantastic! The trip is allowing you to experience and feel the Paphos countryside, the local history and the outskirts' landscape.
When reading the experience it sounded like it was going to be a hands on experience. It was not at all. We were just spoken to about the products being made. The tasting is good though
This was a great day out for me and my husband (who's only been to Paphos twice now) to experience this authentic and traditional side of Paphos. Ladies, ensure that you are prepared by wearing longer shorts and a T-shirt/shawl to cover bare shoulders. As the churches you go into require a bit more modesty for dress code. We definitely enjoyed trying new and unique flavours of Aphrodite Delights, and having fresh, home made Bread and Halloumi! Will definitely go back to visit these local places again next time we come back!
A lovely intro to the true cultures and gems that make Cyprus so special. Visiting Sophia’s and Andreas home and sampling such wonderful hospitality will always be the highlight for me, really brings it home how you can exist without all the trappings of modern life and be happy and healthy. A wonderful couple i am totally in awe of
It was good to be able to find out more about traditional occupations in Cyprus and also to travel through the beautiful countryside.
An excellent half day trip, Sophia, the guide was excellent, the driver was very safe and the timings were perfect. Brilliant communications between the office regarding the pick-up. I would have liked to see a bit more of the town
