Excursion d'une journée au monastère de Troodos, Omodos et Kykkos au départ de Paphos
Description
Partez pour une excursion inoubliable d'une journée dans les montagnes du Troodos au départ de Paphos – un mélange parfait de nature à couper le souffle, de spiritualité ancienne et de saveurs chypriotes authentiques. Votre voyage serpente à travers les superbes montagnes du Troodos, recouvertes de forêts de pins luxuriantes et d'un air de montagne croustillant. Le premier arrêt est le charmant village d'Omodos, où les rues pavées mènent au monastère historique Timios Stavros, qui abrite une relique sacrée de la Sainte-Croix. En serpentant plus haut à travers Pedoulas et Prodromos, vous arriverez au magnifique monastère de Kykkos — fondé au XIe siècle et abritant l'icône sacrée de la Vierge Marie, qui aurait été peinte par saint Luc lui-même. À proximité, sur le mont Throni, se trouve la tombe de l'archevêque Makarios III — avec une vue panoramique s'étendant sur toute l'île. La journée se termine dans une cave chypriote traditionnelle – savourez la légendaire Commandaria, la Zivania ardente et les vins locaux raffinés.
Options de l'excursion
Itinéraire
Niché dans les replis des montagnes du Troodos, Omodos est un village où le temps avance à son rythme. D'anciennes ruelles de pierre serpentent devant les caves à vin traditionnelles et les ateliers d'artisanat, menant au cœur du village — le vénérable monastère Timios Stavros, l'un des sites religieux les plus anciens et les plus sacrés de Chypre, qui abrite une précieuse relique de la Sainte-Croix.
Perché dans les montagnes du Troodos au milieu de forêts de pins parfumées, le monastère de Kykkos est le joyau du patrimoine spirituel de Chypre. Fondé au XIe siècle, ce magnifique monastère abrite le trésor le plus vénéré de l’île – l’icône miraculeuse de la Vierge Marie, qui aurait été peinte par saint Luc lui-même. Un lieu où l’histoire, la foi et les paysages de montagne à couper le souffle convergent en parfaite harmonie.
Haut au-dessus des nuages sur le mont Throni, le tombeau de l'archevêque Makarios III est un symbole puissant de l'âme de Chypre. La dernière demeure du premier président, héros national et Pro spirituel de l'île commande une vue panoramique sur les montagnes du Troodos s'étendant sans fin à l'horizon. Un endroit profondément émouvant et tranquillement magnifique — où l’histoire, la foi et la nature se rencontrent dans un silence parfait.
Faites une pause bien méritée au cœur des montagnes du Troodos – savourez un déjeuner traditionnel chypriote dans une taverne locale, respirez l’air frais des montagnes et parcourez les boutiques de charme pour trouver le souvenir parfait à emporter chez vous.
Niché dans les contreforts tranquilles des montagnes du Troodos, Lambouri Winery est l'endroit où des siècles de tradition viticole chypriote prennent vie. Goûtez à une sélection soigneusement préparée de vins locaux, dont le légendaire Commandaria sucré et le fougueux Zivania – chacun sirote un reflet du terroir unique de Chypre et de ses cépages anciens. La finale parfaite – et la plus délicieuse – d’une journée de montagne inoubliable.
Points forts
Ce qui est inclus
Lieux et horaires de prise en charge
*Votre ramassage commence 30 minutes avant l'heure de départ officielle de la visite. Veuillez noter que l'heure de prise en charge et l'heure de début de la visite sont différentes — votre heure exacte et votre emplacement seront confirmés dans votre billet. *Retrait à l'hôtel : Pour la plupart des hôtels à Paphos, nous effectuons le retrait directement à la réception. *Vous ne séjournez pas à l'hôtel? Il vous suffit d'organiser un point de rendez-vous pratique avec l'opérateur après la réservation - nous vous faciliterons la tâche. *Veuillez arriver 10 minutes à l'avance au point de rendez-vous choisi. *Restez joignable le jour de la visite pour toute mise à jour de dernière minute.
Avis des voyageurs
Informations importantes
- Sièges enfants avec besoins spéciaux disponibles
- Déconseillé aux femmes enceintes
- Déconseillé aux voyageurs avec des problèmes cardiovasculaires
- Convient à toutes les conditions physiques
- Si vous êtes sensible aux routes sinueuses, nous vous recommandons de prendre des médicaments contre le mal des transports avant le départ.
- Veuillez vous assurer que les épaules et les genoux sont couverts lors de la visite des monastères.
- Les chaussures de marche confortables sont fortement recommandées.
- Au printemps et en automne, les températures peuvent baisser — emportez une veste ou un manteau léger pour rester confortable.
- La dégustation de vin est incluse, mais veuillez noter que les boissons alcoolisées ne sont disponibles que pour les clients âgés de 18 ans et plus.
- Le prestataire se réserve le droit d'ajuster l'itinéraire tout en conservant toute la qualité et la portée de votre expérience.
Avis(39)
Awesome day, great views definitely need your walking shoes! Highly recommended.
Thank you very much for your wonderful review! 😊 We are happy to hear that you had an amazing day and enjoyed the beautiful views. Comfortable shoes are indeed a great idea to fully enjoy all the places along the route. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to see you again on another adventure!
the weather is very bad on 20th when we took the tour, thunderstorms, strong wind, very cold, very foggy, low clouds, low visibility, there had been landslides with rocks on the road, worst there’s even hailstorms by afternoon. Our guide and driver Brad (hope I had spelt correctly) is the best driver, negotiating the zigzag narrow mountain drive in such bad weather conditions with ease, while at the same time talking and explaining. Kykkos is the main theme of the tour. We were given 40 minutes there, which I would suggest one hour is better. Unfortunately the Throni shrine was closed (maybe due to extreme weather). We arrived Omodos very early at 0830, everything is not opened (except few cafes), so we can only see the church. The Stavros restaurant, food & wine tasting is good. It’s really a memorable adventurous excursion. It’s a very special chance that we can experience such extreme conditions & circumstances. We were all safely back to Paphos at 4pm, thanks to Brad.
Thank you for such a vivid and detailed review — it was truly a pleasure to read! From your description, the weather that day really put the whole trip to the test, and we are genuinely glad that, even under such extreme conditions, the excursion still turned into a memorable and unique adventure for you. A special thank you for highlighting Brad — handling winding mountain roads in such weather while staying calm, focused, and still engaging with the group does require real skill, and we will be sure to pass on your kind words to him. Kykkos definitely deserves more time — an hour there feels very different from forty minutes, and we are already considering how to better adjust the timing so that guests can fully experience its atmosphere. As for Omodos, you caught it in its almost “behind-the-scenes” early morning state — a rare perspective, though not the most convenient for exploring. And thank you for mentioning Stavros — it’s great to hear that even in such a demanding day, there was still room to enjoy good food and wine. We truly try not just to run tours, but to adapt to circumstances and maintain a high standard even when nature has its own plans. Journeys like this test our flexibility, and your feedback means a lot to us. We would be delighted to welcome you again — hopefully next time in calmer weather so you can fully enjoy every stop along the route ☀️
Wonderful trip with great guide, who kept us informed all the way, in a comfy air conditioned minivan. The monasteries and scenery was breathtaking, and lunch stop delicious.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! 🌞 We’re so glad to hear that you enjoyed the trip, the guide, and the delicious lunch. We do our best to make every guest’s holiday in Cyprus truly unforgettable! CY✨ We’d be happy to see you again on our tours! 💙
Great day out. Ester our guide was friendly and helpful. She gave such an interesting and informative talk throughout the day. Teddy Bear was our driver and we felt very safe even on the really narrow and winding roads. The whole trip was geared to our enjoyment. Lunch was fantastic (I really must learn to order less food). It was lovely to have a chat with Ester and Teddy as we ate. The wine tasting was really good, treated myself to a bottle or two. We had a stop in a lovely little Cypriot village with a small monastery and some really quaint shops. It's quite clear that Ester and Teddy are in the right jobs...they worked hard all day, yet it looked effortless. Huge thankyou to them both. Maxine and Alan x
Dear Maxine and Alan, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! 💛 We’re absolutely delighted to hear that you had such a great day and enjoyed the tour. Ester and Teddy truly put their hearts into what they do, and we’ll be sure to share your kind words with them — they’ll be thrilled to know their efforts made your day special. We always strive to create an atmosphere of comfort, friendliness, and genuine Cypriot hospitality, so your feedback is the best reward for our team. We’d be very happy to welcome you again on one of our tours!
Definitely a highlight of our holiday! The views in the mountains are truly breathtaking! Galina was an exceptional guide! Her enthusiasm for her Island together with her local knowledge and consideration for her guests made the trip extra special!
Thank you for taking the time to share your impression of the tour. Your opinion is very important to us. We are glad that the mountainous Cyprus has been a wonderful experience for you. We look forward to seeing you on our other excursions.
Had a great time,so easy to book and so helpful. Vlad our guide was so top notch,bags of info on the area and history but not in your face. Very mindful of his passengers. The wine tasting was a hoot. Highly recommend this tour
Thank you for sharing your experiences! We are happy to hear that you had a great time on our tour. We appreciate your kind words!
A great day exploring around the Troodos, our guide was very informative and made the trip really enjoyable. I took a lot of photos of the landscape and the places we visited.
Thank you for your kind review! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed exploring the Troodos with us and found our guide informative. We're glad you had the opportunity to capture the beautiful landscapes and sites. We look forward to welcoming you on another adventure soon!
This is my 2nd time to troodos.and every moment was memorable.from beginning to the end cherry on the cake was when our guide stopped the minibus to buy fresh cherries to share them with all on the bus .
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your second trip to Troodos with us. We're glad the fresh cherries were a nice touch. We look forward to welcoming you on another memorable journey soon!
What a fantastic day, the tour guide was fantastic, the driver was great, we stopped at great locations. The mountains, the monasteries, the restaurant for lunch, the winery, the village of Omodos
Dear Traveler Hello Thanks so much for taking the time to leave us a 5-star rating – it’s much appreciated! Best Regards, EOS TOURS TEAM
Good trip to Trodos. Everything well organised. One day spent visiting the countryside in a relaxing way.
Dear Rosario We’re really grateful and appreciate you taking the time to share your rating with us. Thank you very much for your review. Best Regards, EOS TOURS TEAM
