Historic Day Tour in Cyprus: Pottery, Turkish Delights and Byzantine Frescoes

Experience the rich history and culture of Cyprus on this historic day tour. Visit a pottery workshop, see the ancient church of St Paraskevi, learn how Turkish delights are made, explore a traditional house, and marvel at Byzantine frescoes in a monastery.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Savvas Pottery - Experience the making of pottery

  • Aphrodite Delights Loukoumi - We will have a chance to see how the ‘loukoumia’ (Cyprus delights) are made

  • Agia Paraskevi Church - 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

  • Letymvou - Drive to Letymvou village and visit Sofia’ traditional house.Watch how she makes bread and Halooumi cheese. You can have a late Cypriot breakfast with bread,olives and halloumi(included in the price)

  • Old Town of Paphos - Free time for lunch or shopping in the old market.

What's Included
  • Licensed guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off from Paphos city center hotels
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Includes late Cypriot breakfast
  • Professional driver
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

We begin our day with a stop at a pottery workshop in Yeroskipou village, where we will see how the potters continue the ancient traditional craft. Our next stop is at the 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 also have a chance to see how the ‘loukoumia’ (Turkish delights) are made. From there we will go to Letymbou, where we will visit Sophia’s traditional house(rooms with the original furniture and décor and traditional costumes). You will see the baking of village bread in the clay oven or other local delicacies such as the traditional halloumi cheese. Afterwards we will have a brunch, prepared by Sophia (included in the price). Next, we will visit Paphos Old Market at the heart of the Old Town “Agora.” Indoors you can browse several boutiques and stalls, while outside you will walk along alleys to see art shops where stuff is hand crafted and coffee shops.

  • 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.
Location
Savvas Pottery
Makarios III Avenue 129
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Lynn_g
Jul 3, 2024
Authentic Greek experience - We had the best time. Sofia was very informative and friendly. Fitos the driver was nice too. The trip overall was great value and I would highly recommend going.
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T3017nqjillb
Jun 25, 2024
Authentic Indian Food in Cyprus - The choice of food was amazing. They serve truly Indian dishes rather than Pakistan or Bangladeshi dishes. The waiter is very helpful in recommending food I like. Their mango lassi was amazing. I also had the onion Bhaji for the first time and I fell in love with it. My friend had the seafood special which was so good we went back a second time just for it.
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197lynnej
Apr 24, 2024
Historical trip Paphos Cyprus - Booked a trip to visit some sites in Paphos. The guide Sofia was excellent, very knowledgeable and helpful. George was the coach driver. Visit to one of the oldest potteries, 5 domed church with amazing frescos, all explained by Sofia. Then a visit to another Sofia's house where we tasted homemade bread, halloumi made on site. Salad and amazing coffee. The trip ended with own time in old Paphos. A great trip.
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Gerry2412
Mar 13, 2024
Historic religious sites and sweets! - Places visited were excellent. Especially the monastery. Guide gave detailed explanations at the church and monastery which greatly helped to understand the religious significance. Would highly recommend this tour. Journey times are short which leaves more time for visits.
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Dawn_e
Feb 21, 2024
Unique and a memorable experience into a Cypriot way of life days gone by - Sofia house Welcoming original and they made us all welcome into their way of life. Amazing hospitality and food was beautiful.
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Richard_r
Feb 19, 2024
Cultural wintertime tour - The bus ride over to Sofia's House - nice to see pretty rural area. This is an excellent tour for independent travelers using public transportation. A day tour in the Winter that was not cancelled!
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Clare_d
Jan 31, 2024
Brilliant tour… - The whole tour was brilliant. The guide Sophia was also excellent. Will be booking again. I think the pottery and Sophie’s house were the favourite. Shame it rained.
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Fiona_n
Nov 8, 2023
A genuine authentic experience. - Sophia's breadmaking and cheese. The whole setup was lovely and a beautiful location. Nice to experience authentic Cyprus.
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Samantha
Oct 18, 2023
Great value for money - The trip was well paced and flexible. Our guide (Sofia) and driver (Adamson) were accommodating, knowledgable and punctual. The visits were varied and extremely interesting. Shame we had no extra time for additional trips
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Excursion13210913392
Oct 18, 2023
You can do it! - It was an interesting day and the Cypriot breakfast was good. The monastery on the mountain was very interesting to experience the religious culture.
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