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Halloumi Heaven: Cheese-Making Class & Troodos Mountain Villages 7h

5 (72)
Paphos, CY
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Halloumi Heaven: Cheese-Making Class & Troodos Mountain Villages 7h

5 (72)
Paphos, CY
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Experience the true taste of Cyprus with Halloumi Heaven: Cheese-Making Class & Troodos Mountain Villages. This tour takes you on an exciting culinary journey where you'll not only learn how to make traditional Cypriot cheeses, but also get to indulge in a delicious brunch. But that's not all - this tour goes beyond cheese-making. Explore the picturesque Troodos Mountains, visit a scenic monastery, and discover the secrets of Cypriot winemaking at a stunning boutique winery. And as a bonus, you'll stop by the village of Geroskipou to learn about traditional sweets. Unlike other tours, everything is included with no hidden costs. Book this experience and support a small local business while immersing yourself in the culture and traditions of Cyprus.

About this experience

  • Free Cancellation For a full refund cancel at least before the start of your booking
  • Admission Included
  • 7 hours
  • Suitable for 1-7 Participants
  • Small Group Tour
  • Guided Experience
  • Cheese-Making Class with Local Family
  • Tasting Fresh, Warm Halloumi Cheese
  • Scenic Drive through Troodos Mountains
  • Visit to Historical Monastery
  • Winery Tour and Tasting of Indigenous Grape Varieties
  • Snacks
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Brunch
  • Coffee and/or tea
  • A great day out! Check out our Cyprus Taste Tours reviews to find out why you should book this tour!
  • Local bilingual guide - fully trained in the food & wine of Cyprus
  • All tasting and entrance fees
  • Support a small business along with the local culture

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Introduction

Experience the best of Cyprus with the Halloumi Heaven: Cheese-Making Class & Troodos Mountain Villages tour! Join Cyprus Taste Tours on this unique food-centric adventure where you'll delve into the rich culinary traditions of the island. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with delicious cheeses, explore scenic mountain villages, and discover the hidden gems of Cyprus.

What to expect?

During this 7-hour tour, you'll have the opportunity to participate in a hands-on cheese-making workshop with a local family. Learn the traditional techniques of making halloumi and anari cheese and savor the flavors of fresh, homemade cheeses during a delightful tasting session. Additionally, you'll visit a scenic, historical monastery, a charming boutique winery, and a traditional sweet workshop in the village of Geroskipou.

Who is this for?

This tour is perfect for food enthusiasts and culture seekers who want to immerse themselves in the authentic flavors and traditions of Cyprus. Whether you're a cheese lover or simply curious about local gastronomy, this experience offers a unique opportunity to learn from passionate locals and indulge in the culinary delights of the island. All levels of cheese-making expertise are welcome, and the tour is suitable for individuals, couples, and small groups.

Why book this?

What sets this tour apart is its all-inclusive nature. Unlike other tours, there are no hidden costs or surprise expenses along the way. Cyprus Taste Tours ensures that everything is taken care of, allowing you to fully enjoy the experience without any worries. By booking this tour, you're not only immersing yourself in Cyprus' rich food culture but also supporting a small local business and contributing to the preservation of the island's traditions.

Good to know

Please note that the timings provided are guidelines and subject to change. If you have any specific time constraints, it is important to communicate them in advance. Cyprus Taste Tours has been operating since 2011 and their expertise guarantees you a professional and top-notch experience. By joining this tour, you'll be embarking on a bespoke journey through picturesque villages, vineyards, and breathtaking landscapes, gaining insights into Cyprus that go beyond the typical tourist attractions.

Reviews

Previous participants have been thrilled with their experience on the Halloumi Heaven tour. They praised the knowledgeable and friendly guides who made the day informative and enjoyable. The hands-on cheese-making workshop was a highlight, with guests raving about the chance to learn from locals and taste the delicious freshly made cheeses. The bonus stops at the monastery, winery, and sweet workshop were also greatly appreciated, adding depth and variety to the overall experience. Travelers have consistently rated this tour as a must-do for food lovers and those seeking an authentic glimpse into Cyprus' culinary heritage.

How long before the event do I need to book?

  • You can book at any time before the event

Vouchers accepted in the following formats

  • Mobile

Is an adult required for the booking?

  • At least one adult or senior required per booking

Your Itinerary

Cyprus Taste Tours - Paphos

(Pass by)

We'll pick you up from a Paphos location of your choice. Our team guarantees you a fantastic day out - we'll make the most of your time with us and take you on a bespoke journey through Cyprus villages. Established in 2011 - we're confident we know all the best spots and we never stop exploring! We're all fully trained in the traditional foods and wine of the island and you'll be sure to receive a professional, 5 star experience. When booking with Cyprus Taste Tours - you'll be supporting a small local business and helping to keep the culture & traditions of the island alive! The timings stated on this description page are a guideline only and are subject to change - if you need to get back to your accommodation at a certain time - YOU MUST LET US KNOW IN ADVANCE!

Troodos Mountains

You'll be picked up from a Paphos location of your choice and driven into the Paphos region of the Troodos mountain range to reach the destination of our host. This will be a beautiful scenic drive through villages and vineyards. We keep our tours authentic by visiting true locals and because these local villagers are busy with every day life – we cannot guarantee which stops we’ll be visiting after the cheese-making workshop... However, here’s an example list of products - honey / traditional sweets / wine / donkey milk products / carob honey.

Agios Neophytos Monastery

While driving through the Paphos countryside we'll also include a bonus stop at a scenic, historical monastery.

Admission Included

Dhrousha

You'll be taken to the house of a local village lady to learn the traditional technique of halloumi and anari cheese making. This hands-on workshop ends with a delicious tasting that will include the cheeses made.

Tsangarides Winery

At this fantastic boutique winery you'll have the chance to meet the family behind the wine-making and have all your questions answered. You'll tour the premises and learn about the process and history of wine. This will be followed by a tasting session where you'll discover the indigenous grape varieties of the island.

Admission Included

Geroskipou

On our way back into Paphos we'll stop in the village of Geroskipou to learn about the traditional sweets with a tour and tasting at a small local workshop.

Reviews

(72)

5 (72)

ChrisS40

Excellent day spent with our guide, Myra, which was not only informative, but great fun. The highlight was halloumi making and the visit to the farm, such a memorable experience. The olive oil tasting was excellent, then up to the monastery and onto the wine tasting, which was really enjoyable. Such a fun day. Thank you

Wickster7

An amazing experience and great tour! We really liked that they take you to real local producers to taste their products, which were delicious. The halloumi making was also a lot of fun. Maria, our guide, was amazing :) Definite must if you are visiting Cyprus.

667wendyc

We had a fantastic day with Elena making halloumi and touring the mountains. Really relaxed, lots of amazing food and drinks and a wonderful host to give us a real insight into life in Cyprus. Really small groups (we were 6 in total) and focus on having a lovely time - did not feel rushed or sold to - although we did pick up some lovely local produce!

Katherine_L

Great tour itinerary - the halloumi making was a very short part of the day but fun! The drive to the Troodos mountains and further stops were lovely. Our guide Myra made quite a few passive aggressive comments which made us uncomfortable, and were noticed by other guests as well. This was the only part of the tour we didn’t enjoy and therefore we have taken off one star.

Silentcartographer

Wonderful way to experience Cyprus' authentic produce, places & people. Great value, would definitely recommend this to anyone who likes food... or culture or agriculture or landscapes or history. We booked halloumi-making for the last day of our stay on-island but wished we'd done it sooner because it's an ideal, safe and relaxing way to explore. A clean, comfortable vehicle turned up on time with a highly professional guide, Dimitri, who had the perfect balance of enthusiasm, knowledge and fun. We got hands-on making the cheese and learned about every step of the small-batch process on a family-run farm in the hills before eating all the efforts of our work! We also stopped off for tastings at a winery, olive farm & sweet shop, but the Monastery and Folk house visits were outstanding, unforgettable gems that we will treasure. Thanks for helping us make some great memories in Cyprus.

Lulu041178

Our guide was knowledgable and attentive. The experience itself was fascinating and we visited some interesting places afterwards. A delightful day

581risam

This was a really great introduction to Cyprus on our first day there. Elena was a really friendly, welcoming and knowledgeable guide who goes the extra mile, and the halloumi-making felt like an authentic insight into Cypriot food culture. The views of the Troodos from the monastery were really special too!

DingDangD0

Elena was our tour guide for the day, and we can certainly see why these tours get 5 stars every time! It’s a full day (9 – 5), and it’s not just about the halloumi making either, there were 4 aspects to the tour; the cheese making, a visit to a monastery, then a winery and finally a Cypriot Delight manufacturer. At the end of the halloumi making, there’s a brunch which includes the fresh halloumi just made, as well as bread, other cheese, salad, and so on. There was plenty and no one went hungry. At all the locations you can buy the produce if you wish, but if you don’t want to, there’s certainly no pressure or obligation to do so. Having said that, we came home with a suitcase containing halloumi, biscuits, desert wine from the monastery and sweets – our cases weighed quite a bit more going home than they did coming. The tours are small, only 7 people on ours, which makes it very personal, unlike large group tours, where the guide just really only stands at the front of a coach and just talks. But because of the small size, this is not like that at all – the whole day is a two-way experience. And again, because it’s a small group, the people on the tour also talk to each other much more than they would otherwise do. Elena was exceptionally knowledgeable and clearly very proud of Cyprus and its food and drink and did a first-rate job being our guide for the day. The next time we holiday in Cyprus (which I’m sure will be next year), we will definitely be booking another Cyprus Taste Tour!

D1776ZBelizabethc

This was such a wonderful experience. Christina was incredible - she was charming and brought so much insight with her knowledge of Paphos and Cyprus as a whole. My girlfriend and I definitely felt safe and taken care of from the moment Christina picked us up from our AirBnB. She made sure we were all enjoying ourselves and she had answers for our many questions throughout the day. We had so much fun making cheese, seeing the sights, and enjoying each other's company.

Liza24D

We had a lovely day, only a small group allowed on this trip which was perfect as we didn't have to cram into a vehicle. Our tour guide was very knowledgable and took us to some pleasant locations, with amazing views and tastings, after the halloumi making. We would highly recommend.
Collected by Evendo, Tripadvisor & Viator
2024-04-25 03:56
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