Intangible Heritage (Zoopigi-Agros,Kalo Chorio,Pelendri)
Zoopigi,Agros,Kalo chorio,Pelendri
from €80/per person
Zoopigi,Agros,Kalo chorio,Pelendri
Initiate yourself, into the secrets of the World’s first named wine. ZOOPIGI VILLAGE, is located in a zone of 14 villages in Cyprus that produces the ancient sweet wine Commandaria, a protected designation of origin product.
The Commandaria wine museum and winery in Zoopigi village, exhibits through replicas of Cypriot ancient wine vessels and visual means the history of Commandaria, presented along with aspects of everyday life, art and wine culture.
In the heart of Pitsilia area, the pictuesque village of Agros, renowned for its dry and healthy climate maintains its traditional character and offers a natural environment of unrivalled beauty.
The rural village was Selected as best destination of Tourism and Local Intangible Heritage for its “Rose Festival” following a national competition, launched as part of a project of the EDEN (European Destinations of Excellence) initiative.
The Rose factory running for 70 years now compliments the surrounding area, and invites us to surrender to a journey paved with roses, and watch the production of a wide variety of products such as rosewater, organic cosmetics and many more!
Pitsilia region is a region best known for its traditional meat products.
A warm welcome with a glass of wine and a plate of smoked and wine-cured meats will encounter you to the flavors and delights of local products, and bring you in touch with local hospitality.
The Kafkalia delicatessen, faithful to tradition conveyed through generations, meat products matured in salt and wine, smoked traditionally.
Niki's traditional sweets
Satisfy your sweet cravings with a visit to Niki's Traditional Sweets, where you can watch the creation of spoon sweets and take some of these delightful treats home with you.
Pelendri village
Steeped in history, Pelendri was a prominent medieval village and once the fiefdom of John de Lusignan, Prince of Antioch. Today, it stands as one of the most picturesque villages in Cyprus, with well-preserved traditional architecture. Explore the charming stone-built houses and scenic surroundings, with a highlight being the beautifully restored mansion on the village’s southern edge, offering a glimpse into the region’s rich cultural heritage.
| INTANGIBLE HERITAGE/ F/D EXCURSION | |
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PICK UP PARTICIPANTS FROM HOTELS FROM PAPHOS: |
07.30 |
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FROM LIMASSOL: PARTICIPANTS FROM LARNAKA PICK UP /DROP OFF POINT: ST.RAPHAEL LIMASSOL HOTEL |
08.00-08.30 |
| DRIVE TO ZOOPIGI VILLAGE | 08.30-09.00 |
| ARRIVAL AT ZOOPIGI WINERY | 09.00-10.15 |
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DRIVE TO KALO CHORIO VILLAGE ARRIVAL AT KALO CHORIO VILLAGE DRIVE TO AGROS VILLAGE |
10.15-10.20 10.20-11.30 11.30-12.00 |
| ARRIVAL AT AGROS ROSE FACTORY | 12.00-12.30 |
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ARRIVAL AT KAFKALIAS DELICATESSEN VISIT 'NIKI'S TRADITIONAL SWEETS' |
12.30-13.00 13.00-13.20 |
| DRIVE TO PELENDRI VILLAGE | 13.20-13.40 |
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LUNCH BREAK TO A LOCAL TAVERN VISIT TO THE LOCAL WINERY(TIME PERMITED) |
13.40-15.00 |
| DEPARTURE TO LIMASSOL | 15.30 |