Tour Overview
| Duration | 7 Days / 6 Nights |
|---|---|
| Country | Cyprus — Gastronomy & Wine |
| Price From | $1,895 per person (twin share) |
| Tour Style | Private / Culinary & Wine |
| Data Source | TourRadar — 2026 |
Itinerary Highlights
Day 1: Arrive Larnaca
Airport pickup and hotel check-in. Evening food walk through Larnaca’s old town — taste halloumi, loukaniko sausages, and koupes. Welcome dinner at a meze taverna featuring over 20 small dishes. Overnight in Larnaca.
Day 2: Commandaria Wine Route
Drive into the Troodos foothills along the Commandaria Wine Route. Visit traditional wineries producing the world’s oldest named wine, dating back to 800 BC. Taste Commandaria — a sweet dessert wine praised by Richard the Lionheart. Lunch at a village taverna with wine-paired meze. Afternoon: visit Omodos village, the wine capital. Overnight in Troodos.
Day 3: Halloumi Making & Mountain Villages
Morning halloumi-making workshop — learn to produce Cyprus’ famous squeaky cheese from a village artisan. Visit a traditional bakery for village bread-making. Lunch of freshly made halloumi and warm bread. Afternoon exploration of Lefkara village: lace-making demonstration and silver workshop. Overnight in Nicosia.
Day 4: Nicosia Food & Culture
Full-day culinary journey in Nicosia. Morning food tour: traditional bakeries, the Municipal Market, spice shops, and lokma (honey doughnuts). Cross into North Nicosia for Turkish-Cypriot specialties: hellim (grilled halloumi), kebabs, and baklava. Wine pairing dinner at a modern Cypriot restaurant. Overnight in Nicosia.
Day 5: Paphos Wine Region
Drive to Paphos wine country. Visit boutique wineries in the Vouni Panayia and Kathikas regions — taste xynisteri (white) and maratheftiko (red) indigenous grape varieties. Lunch at a winery with panoramic vineyard views. Afternoon: Paphos Archaeological Park for a dose of culture. Sunset dinner at the harbor. Overnight in Paphos.
Day 6: Coastal Flavors & Cooking Class
Morning visit to the Paphos fish market. Cooking class in a seaside village: learn to make kleftiko (slow-cooked lamb), afelia (pork in red wine), and tzatziki. Feast on your creations for lunch. Afternoon: visit Aphrodite’s Rock and a citrus orchard. Farewell dinner at a Michelin-recommended restaurant. Overnight in Paphos.
Day 7: Depart
Morning visit to Geroskipou for the famous Cyprus delight (loukoumi) factory. Airport transfer.
Inclusions
- 6 nights boutique hotels & mountain inns
- Daily breakfast + 5 lunches/dinners with wine
- Private vehicle & gastronomic guide
- 4 winery visits with tastings
- Halloumi-making workshop
- Cooking class with chef
- Nicosia food tour
Why Cypriot Gastronomy
- Commandaria: the world’s oldest named wine, still produced today
- Halloumi: Cyprus’ national treasure — learn to make it yourself
- Meze culture: 20+ small dishes per meal — a feast for all senses
- Indigenous grape varieties found nowhere else on Earth
- Greek AND Turkish culinary traditions in one island
