Vino Venture: Explore With A Local - Troodos Mountains thru Wine!

Hello from Cyprus Taste Tours! We're a friendly team of local guides all with Cypriot heritage. A group of true foodies, our activities focus on discovering Cyprus through food & wine...

You’ll be driven around the Troodos mountain villages to visit 4 carefully selected wineries. Each boutique winery you'll visit is family-owned and you'll have the chance to meet the individuals behind the wine-making and have all your questions answered on this brilliant small group excursion. You'll tour the premises of at least two of the wineries to learn about the process and history of wine. Through each tasting session you'll discover the indigenous grape varieties of the island and experience a selection of whites, rosés, reds and the celebrated sweet wine Commandaria. Read below for more details of each fantastic stop!

We'll pick you up from a Nicosia location of your choice (within the Republic of Cyprus). Our team guarantees you a fantastic day out - we'll make the most of your time with us and take you on a bespoke journey through Cyprus villages. Established in 2011 - we're confident we know all the best spots and we never stop exploring! We're all fully trained in the traditional foods and wine of the island and you'll be sure to receive a professional, 5 star experience. When booking with Cyprus Taste Tours - you'll be supporting a small local business and helping to keep the culture & traditions of the island alive!

We'll tour the Troodos mountain countryside to visit 3 different wineries and the traditional village of Omodos. On this scenic mountain tour you'll enjoy the rural villages and meet real locals - plus the opportunity to buy wine at fantastic prices! The 3 wineries are listed below but may differ depending on the season.

Choose from age-old indigenous varieties, such as Vamvakada or try their take on French varieties such as Chardonnay. It is also a unique opportunity to sample a barrel aged zivania (local firewater) and their critically acclaimed Commandaria. Aside from the fantastic variety, the winery is situated in a beautifully restored village house with breath-taking views of the mountain range & vineyards.

Here is a wine collection put together with the pride, dedication and skill of this local tight-knit family. Mr. Giannis personally presents the winery to his guests with plenty of anecdotes about the development of his cellar and all the tales related to each label. Alongside the extensive range of wines on offer are its award-winning series of Muscat wines that wow the judges at ceremonies every year.

A medium sized boutique winery producing a fantastic selection of wines from Cypriot grapes. Marcos & Marleen run this lovely facility and you can immediately see their passion for wine-making as soon as you step into their beautiful winery. Enjoy fantastic views while sipping wine on the veranda – the rosé is a must-try!

We'll visit the traditional village of Omodos to explore and enjoy a full meze lunch with wine (all included in your Cyprus Taste Tours ticket!) This was the first village of Cyprus given funding as part of the agrotourism project to promote remote areas of the island. The funds were used to restore old buildings and encourage coffee shops, tavernas and accommodation, open museums and increase activities of traditional crafts and arts in the area. It is home to the famous monastery Timios Stavros and it’s said that St. Helen visited the site while in Cyprus and left a part of the “blood-stained” holy rope which the Romans used to bound Jesus Christ to the cross.

We'll visit the tasting room located in the beautiful village of Omodos to taste their great wines and stroll through the picturesque village.

Explore the monastery grounds and visit a historical church.

You'll have the chance to wonder the museums and learn about the history of Cyprus.

We'll be exploring the rural areas of Cyprus through the fantastic boutique wineries!