Full-day guided tour of Fikardou, Machairas and Lefkara
Excursions & day trips

Full-day guided tour of Fikardou, Machairas and Lefkara

4.7/5
Excellent
Based on 34 reviews
from
£76.00
Free cancellation
Language: German, English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: more than 8 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • There's loads of free time planned at the UNESCO-rated mountain village of Fikardou
  • You'll stop by a 12th-century monastery for a chance to see a sacred icon of the Virgin Mary
  • On the way to Lefkara, your group will dine on a typical Cypriot lunch at a family-run restaurant
  • You're free to do what you want in Lefkara, so explore the village at your own pace
  • Your guide a local, so they know everything there is to know about the places you'll visit
What to expect

You'll leave no stone unturned as you explore Cyprus's hidden corners. This exclusive excursion takes in remote highland villages, dramatic landscapes and a revered monastery. It also includes a traditional Cypriot lunch. Stavroula, one of our local guides on this tour, says, ‘Fikardou village is an excellent example of rural mountain life, where the 19th-century architecture is in complete harmony with the environment.' A real taste of what's to come.

Heading inland, you'll arrive mid-morning at rustic and laidback Fikardou. All cobblestones and historic houses, time seems to have frozen here. And with free time to explore, you'll find that ancient traditions still hold their way. It's so well-preserved that it's on UNESCO's tentative list of world heritage sites. Next, you'll head to the 12th-century Macharias Monastery, which is located on a remote hillside. Its lavishly decorated interior houses a sacred icon of the Virgin Mary.

Then, it's time for a traditional Cypriot lunch, prepared with locally sourced ingredients and served at a family-run restaurant on the way to Lefkara. The tour ends on a high in charming Lefkara, a village famed for its handmade lace and embroidery. ‘Women, young and old, can be seen seated outside their homes and shops making lace,' says Stavroula. ‘For hundreds of years, the men from the village have travelled all over Europe to sell it, even Leonardo da Vinci bought some.'

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What's included
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  • check Guide
  • check Entrance fees
  • check Traditional lunch
What to remember
  • Dress appropriately – no shoulders or knees showing – when visiting religious buildings
  • Not suitable for wheelchairs
  • This experience doesn't follow our general cancellation policy. If you need to cancel, you must do so at least 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
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Provider
TUI CYPRUS LTD
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Excellent

4.7/5

Based on 34 reviews from verified customers

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Safety

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Service

4.7/5

Value for money

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4.7/5

  • Lorena

    From United States of America - May 2025

    Travelled with family

     

    25 - 34 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Stav was a fantastic tour guide. Confident calm and knowledgable. The food was fantastic and so much there was left overs. Kids enjoyed seeing the sig ...

  • C.C

    From United Kingdom - May 2025

    Travelled as a couple

     

    18 - 24 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Olga, our tour guide, was amazing! Lots of really intersting information about the island, the villages, and about life for local Cypriots. Food was s ...

  • malcolm

    From United States of America - May 2025

    Travelled as a couple

     

    45 - 54 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    4/5

    It was lovely seeing a part of cyprus that you normally wouldn't. The trip went well and the guide was very knowledgeable. I would not recommend this ...

  • Peter Edwards

    From United States of America - May 2025

    Travelled as a couple

     

    55 - 64 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Enjoyed the whole day. Guide was fabulous .very interesting day

  • TeresaP

    From United Kingdom - April 2025

    Travelled with family

     

    25 - 34 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    If in the area, I think this is a must-do activity. Each of the places visited were beautiful, and really help you get a sense of Cypriot living, hist ...

  • Martin

    From United States of America - October 2024

    Solo traveller

     

    25 - 34 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    4/5

    Had a great day out, Stav was an excellent guide, she was very knowledgeable, friendly and had a great sense of humour. It was interesting to hear a ...

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