Tours | Commandaria Wine Tour
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Reach a small village built in an amphitheatric layout
- Preferencially included among the "14 Commandaria zone villages"
- Learn about the process of the wine with the first name of appelation of origin!
- Visit a workshop that 'glyka tou koutaliou'-spoon sweets are made
- Stoll in the narrow streets of a stone built village
- Visit a village sample of village life once belonged to a Monastery
- Indulge the opportunity to taste the multi-awarded wine
- commandaria!
St.Mamas village
Heading to the southern slopes of the Troodos mountain range,
on the eastern foot of Zalaka mountain,we reach a small village built in an amphotheatric layout.
Named after a Christian martyr,is famous for its Commandaria wine from which has undoubtedly won its privillage to be included among the "14 traditional Commandaria production villages".
During your visit, you can take the opportunity to learn abour the process of producing and taste the wine with the unique aroma which bacame the symbol of Cyprus.
Doros village
The name Doros, associated with the Greek ancient wood Doris(forest), surraounded by almond treed, grapevines and fruit orchards is a traditional village with exceptional scenery.
visitors enjoy walking in the narrow little streets, admiring the restored old stone built houses,and the hospitality of people offering a sense of community.
Katerina sweets
This local workshop is located in an eye catching area with panoramic views of the Cypriot nature. It hosts a small traditionally-style coffee shop, where a drink can be enjoed with an accompanied "glyko", whilst watching the glyka (spoon sweets) being made behind the glass panels of the factory.
Laneia village
Time for a walk around the narrow streets of this small traditional village, of the 14 designated villages that lie in the Commandaria region.Due to ts hilly south facing slopes and its white chalky soil, it offers idealconditions for growing grapes for producing top quality wines.
Monagri village
Set against the backdrop of the Troodos mountains, this beautiful village is the perfect setting to sample village life.
The name of the village means 'small valey', since the village was formed in a small valley belonging to the monastery since Byzantine times...
During the Frankish rule, the village belonged to the family of the nobleman...
Menegros winery
Lovingly created to compliment the surrounding area, the multi-awarded winery will introduce us to the principles of the iconic wine commandaria.
PICK UP/DROP OFF | LOCATION | TIME |
LIMASSOL | MACDONALD'S POLEMIDIA PARKING LOT | 09.00 |
INCLUDED
- Tour Escort
- Lunch with 1 Drink
- Vehicle Transport
- Culinary demonstrations
- Wineries / museums entrance fees
NOT INCLUDED
- Additional Drinks
Important notes:
- This tour is also operated as tailor made upon request and is subject to price change.
- The use of anti--slippery shoes is mandatory.