The Salonica View team is organizing a pilgrimage to the Trooditissa Monastery and the Kykkos Monastery and wine tasting in Platres.
A few words about our excursion:
We will start from Nicosia and head to the beautiful Troodos Mountains. Our first stop will be for a coffee in Troodos, where we will enjoy the magnificent view of the area. It is noted that, if the road to Troodos is closed due to snow, our route will be adjusted via Karvounas. Then, we will visit Platres for a unique wine-tasting experience, tasting fine Cypriot wines. After the wine tasting, we will head to the Holy Monastery of Trooditissa for a pilgrimage. Immediately after, our next stop is the Holy Monastery of Kykkos, where we will have time for a pilgrimage and a visit to the Monastery Museum. The excursion will conclude with a buffet lunch in Kykkos.
Monastery of Virgin Mary Trooditissa:
is a devout retreat located on the southern slopes of the Troodos mountain range among the huge pine trees and greenery. It dates back to the 13th century and is located northwest of the village of Platres, "hidden" in a beautiful green landscape. The Monastery of Trooditissa is built higher than all the other monasteries on the island, at an altitude of 1370 meters, on the high mountain peaks of Troodos. The Virgin Mary was named "Trooditissa" because she was discovered on a slope of Troodos. She was also called "Virgin Mary Olympia" since it is adjacent to the highest mountain peak of the island, Olympus. Inside the church, there is an icon of the Virgin Mary, covered in silver leaves. This icon came from Asia Minor and is considered the protector of childless couples.
Wine tasting in Platres:
Wine tasting in Platres is a unique experience that combines the tasting of fine Cypriot wines with the atmosphere of a beautiful mountain village. You will have the opportunity to taste varieties of wines produced from local vineyards, while you will learn about their history and production methods from experienced oenologists.
Kykkos Monastery:
Kykkos Monastery is located in the mountainous area of the Marathasa Valley and is the richest Monastery on the island. It is located at the top of the mountain, at an altitude of 1,318 meters. Dedicated to the Virgin Mary, the Monastery has one of the three icons attributed to the Apostle and Evangelist Luke. The icon is covered with silver and kept in a case made of tortoiseshell and mother-of-pearl and is placed in front of the iconostasis. The Monastery burned down several times and nothing remains of its original building. Religious festivals are held on September 8 (Nativity of the Virgin Mary) and August 15 (Assumption of the Virgin Mary). There is also a museum on the grounds of the Monastery.
Participation fee (per person):
Package 1: 25 euros/person (transportation, wine tasting, organization and escort)
Package 2: 40 euros/person (transportation, wine tasting, organization, escort, and buffet food)
*** Payment will be made on the bus (Ignore the automatic payment message you will receive).
The price includes:
- Escort and organization
- Transport by bus
- Wine tasting in Platres
- Buffet food (if you choose package 2)
You must have with you:
- Personal items
- Snacks
- Water
Note 1. When you click to make a reservation, state in the message where you will take the bus and the package you choose.
Note 2. For the best operation of the event and for safety reasons, participants must comply with the instructions of the escorts.
Note 3. In case of cancellation of the event due to bad weather conditions, the excursion will be transferred to another date. Participants who cannot participate on a specific date will be refunded. However, if the weather conditions still do not allow the event to take place, the event will be permanently canceled and everyone will be refunded. In case of cancellation by the participants, 7 days or less before the event date, the money will not be refunded.
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