Halloumi cheesemaking and Troodos mountain villages tour
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Halloumi cheesemaking and Troodos mountain villages tour

4.8/5
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13 reviews
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£100.00
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Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: from 7 hours to 8 hours
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Entrance fees included
Guided tour
Local touch
Meal included
Subject expert guide
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Why you’ll love this…
  • Meet the locals
  • Learn how to make cheese
  • Admire the mountain landscapes
What to expect

Learn how to make fresh and warm halloumi cheese! You'll drive through the Troodos mountain countryside and arrive at the cheese-making workshop of a village local. They'll teach you the traditional technique of halloumi and anari cheesemaking. You'll spend some time with the locals and taste the freshly made cheese.

You'll then enjoy a traditional brunch and continue your tour through the mountain villages. You'll visit three foodie stops and a traditional village with some time to explore it at your own pace.

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What's included
  • check Roundtrip transportation
  • check Halloumi cheesemaking workshop
  • check Brunch and foodie stops
Where
Meeting point:
Please indicate the name of your hotel at the checkout.
What to remember
  • The minimum age is 18
  • If you have any allergy or dietary requirements please indicate it at the checkout
  • We recommend that you eat breakfast before the beginning of the tour
  • Please wear a warm jacket and closed shoes during the winter months
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Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

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    Mrs Masters

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    5
    1 January 2026

    Solo traveller

    Although purchased well in advance, it was still cheaper to book via the TUI app than booking direct through the day trip company. The advice given on the reminder email was welcomed, especially the extra layers of clothing, footwear and breakfast before leaving the hotel. The updates from the Cyprus taste tours company were also very good but - if you were a guest with no email or app then you had to check with reception. The trip itself was very much a full day. The time stated was correct.

  • J

    Jacqueline

    Verified booking

    5
    22 March 2024

    Travelled as a couple

    Thoroughly enjoyed the day. Our guide was quite a character and very informative, knowledgeable and passionate about Cypriot cuisine. The transport was small and with 8 in the car made it quite cosy!! The halloumi making was very interesting and has inspired me to make my own….loved the wine tasting too. A good day out.

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    Louise

    Verified booking

    5
    9 March 2024

    Travelled as a couple

    Wonderful day out that I would highly recommend. Our guide was very friendly and well informed on the local area. The halloumi making was very fun and all of the wine was excellent.

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    TUI Musement Traveler

    Verified booking

    5
    22 June 2024

    I had the privilege of going on this tour during my trip to Cyprus in June, 2024. Demi was my tour guide and she was LOVELY! The tour included tons of fun things to do that benefited local businesses and farms in the community. I experienced authentic beauty and cuisine of Cyprus on this tour!

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    Michael G.

    Verified booking

    4.6
    10 March 2024

    Solo traveller

    Unsere Guide Demi war Ansprechpartner in allen Fragen und nahm sich viel Zeit für uns. Die internat. Zusammenstellung der Mitreisenden (GER, ISR, AUS) in einem bequemen Mini-Van war vorteilhaft; es wurde viel diskutiert. Interessante Halloumi-Herstellung; gefolgt von einer Bienenfarm, einer Olivenfarm und einer Donkey-Farm. Immer unterlegt mit den fundierten Hinweisen unserer Guide. Sehr zu empfehlen. Guter Service: ich wurde vom Hotel in Ayia Napa zum Treffpunkt gefahren (30 Min.)gefahren.

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    Ford

    Verified booking

    5
    26 April 2024

    Travelled as a couple

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