Private Tour

Private Full-Day Tour to Cyprus Monasteries

Overview

Available languages

Greek

English

Mobile ticket

Cyprus is home to some truly impressive monasteries - real architectural feats, beckoning both religious and non-religious visitors from near and far amid the most peaceful and idyllic rural settings.

Explore the many monasteries of the island, and immerse yourself in their

journey of faith, history, and culture.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Private transportation

Pickup and Drop-off

Air-conditioned vehicle

(breakfast, lunch, snacks, wine, soft drinks, are not included)

Gratuities

Entrance Fees

Professional Tour Guide

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

What To Expect

Originally a monastery, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is a complex of three churches – Ioannis Lampadistis, Agios Irakleidios and a Latin chapel – all under a single, enormous timber roof. Located in the Troodos valley of Marathasa (just off the village of Kalopanagiotis), the precise date of the monastery’s foundation is not known, and the building complex that survives today has undergone extensive reconstruction and restoration at different periods. The church of Agios Ioannis Lampadistis was built in 1731. The saint’s tomb, which dates to the 12th century, can be found under the narrow north-eastern arch, and the saint’s skull lies in a niche. The icon of Lampadistis dates to 1543. A very interesting Byzantine museum can be found near the church.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

Kykkos Monastery

Located in the mountainous region of Marathasa Valley, the Monastery of Kykkos is the wealthiest and most lavish on the island, and stands on a mountain peak, at an altitude of 1.318 metres.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

Options

8-14 passengers

Mini Bus
Pickup included

1 to 4 passengers

Saloon
Pickup included

4-7 passengers

Mini Van
Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

7 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Awesome adventure, worth the money!
jennontherun,
Jun 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I had an amazing time with my driver Neofytos! Very interesting and informative! He had a lot of incite into everything about Cyprus and its history. The tour was also tailored to my needs. Highly recommend!
Great excursion!
Scott P,
Jun 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Had a great time on this excursion! My driver Maria was very knowledgeable, friendly, flexible, and was able to incorporate extra things into the experience based upon my interests. Would totally recommend this company AND driver to others!
Nature and history in one day
Judit B,
Jul 17, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00
Our family of four had a lovely day, full of experiences and beautiful sites. While Fitos, our tour guide, took us to numerous monasteries, he explained us about the history and culture of Cyprus, including his childhood when his family had to flee from their home located in the northern region of the island. We enjoyed the beautiful nature during driving on exciting serpentines in the mountains, and we stopped at some places, either to have a great Cyprus coffee, a tasty local lunch or to have a look at a traditional village. At the end of the day we arrived back full of great experiences.
A delightful and breathtaking tour of Cyprus
richards7584,
Apr 19, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our cruise ship stopped in Limassol for a very limited time. We (2 couples) wanted to get out into the mountains and see the monasteries and enjoy the countryside. Marius was a great driver and tour guide, and we had a very comfortable van. He met us right as we exited the ship, and took us all over the mountains to Kykkos monastery, Trooditissa monastery, and to Omodos village. The scenery was stunning. On the way back to the ship, he took us to the Kolossi castle, which in the early 1300s was under the control of the Knights Templar. Marius was extremely personable and knowledgeable about the sites we visited. He even bought us some thick, rich Cyprus coffee. I believe we had the best tour of Cyprus of anyone on the ship. Finally and importantly, Marius got us back to the ship right on time. I highly recommend this tour with iTaxi for your cruise ship stop in Cyprus! Note to iTaxi: we toured on Tuesday, March 28, 2023. Please thank Marius for us again. He was super!
Lovely Day Tour
Adam H,
Feb 6, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00
Our itinerary had to be adjusted due to weather, but it still ended up being a perfect day. Fitos taught us a ton about the island's history and culture and we loved the atmosphere in the mountains. I would go out of my way to book with this company again when I return to Cyprus.
Wonderful experience of Cyprus
narmadan2014,
Dec 11, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our one day private trip was fabulous! Our guide was very knowledgeable about the history of Cyprus and also gave us an authentic experience of Cyprus food and culture. I do plan to go back to Cyprus for another visit and plan to use their services.

From €400.00