Description
A unique motorcycle tour into the heart of Cyprus, the Troodos Mountain Range. The route will take you through the island’s authentic beauty, with winding roads, picturesque villages, traditions, flavors, and culture.
Cyprus, also known as the “little sister of Greece,” has a fascinating and rich history shaped by many different cultures. The remnants of ancient civilizations are immediately apparent—just get lost in the rural areas and villages, and you’ll find myths and legends that have been passed down through the ages.
This tour focuses on the authentic, less touristy parts of Cyprus, highlighting the island’s Byzantine, medieval, and Venetian heritage. Each region, village, and hidden spot has a story to tell. The true Cyprus is not found along the beaches or major tourist sites, but in the small villages tucked away between the hills and mountain peaks, among the stone houses and fruit trees.
Our journey begins in the Troodos Mountains, where we’ll explore the villages at its foothills. Our motorcycle wheels will cover many kilometers on winding mountain roads, starting in the historic Pitsilia, the Marathasa Valley, Solea Valley, Lonia, Tillyria, and more.
To truly experience the joy and hospitality of the Cypriots, we must visit the villages, taste the local food simmering in the village women’s pots, sip the local zivania drink, and discover how the Cypriots celebrate life in their own unique style.
Day 1: Limassol to Agros
From Limassol, we’ll ride along a beautiful side road through the villages of the region, heading towards the heart of the island where the Troodos Mountain Range rises.
We’ll visit an organic olive farm where everything is made from olive oil—soaps, cosmetics, sauces, spreads, jams, and more. We’ll have the chance to explore and taste these unique products. Then, we’ll climb a winding road to the high mountain peaks and visit ancient monasteries with stunning views. We’ll pass by a dam in a fertile valley and stop at a taverna in the heart of the Troodos villages, where food is prepared in traditional stone ovens.
We’ll continue to ascend the mountain, riding along winding roads through lush forests, and finish in the village of Agros, located in the heart of the Troodos Mountains. This small village is famous for its natural beauty, picturesque landscape, and traditional architecture.
Day 2: Agros to Throni
A tour through the villages of Troodos. We’ll visit a winery located in the village of Plandari, a family-owned winery with stunning views, known for producing some of the best wines in the region. We’ll take a guided tour of the winery and learn about the wine production process.
We’ll ride through the winding roads of Troodos, passing ancient monasteries and villages, and stop in the famous Troodos village of Pedoulas, located 1,100 meters above sea level in the Marathasa Valley. Pedoulas is known as the “unofficial cherry capital” of Cyprus due to its surrounding cherry orchards. The village’s symbol is a cherry tree branch with green fields in the background. An interesting fact is that every June, the village hosts the “Cherry Festival,” attracting many visitors, offering a variety of cherry-based sweets such as jams, pastries, syrups, and candied fruits. Local farmers also sell their forest fruits at very affordable prices.
We’ll continue our journey into the heart of the mountains and visit the stunning Kykkos Monastery, originally built about a thousand years ago and rebuilt several times since. Located at over 1,300 meters above sea level, it’s one of the largest and most magnificent monasteries on the island, housing many ancient Christian art pieces displayed in a room next to the prayer hall.
Next, we’ll climb the road leading to the peak of Mount Troodos, at about 1,450 meters, where a monastery overlooks a panoramic view extending up to 50 kilometers. This is also the resting place of Cyprus’ first president, Archbishop Makarios III (1905-1977).
After exploring Mount Troodos, we’ll continue riding along a beautiful road, passing the northern occupied part of Cyprus, and return to the hotel.
Day 3: Agros to Limassol
After breakfast, we’ll set off on a beautiful mountain ride towards Nicosia, the divided capital of Cyprus, which is the last remaining divided city in the world.
We’ll visit the Cyprus Motorcycle Museum, a private collection established by an individual whose life has been dedicated to motorcycles. All the exhibits have been purchased and restored by him. The museum displays over 350 motorcycles, some of which are more than 100 years old!
Next, we’ll visit the only tall building in the old part of Nicosia, which offers visitors a rooftop observation deck with views of the old city’s alleys and the part of the city under Turkish control.
We’ll walk through the maze of streets near the border and reach Ledra Street, where we’ll stop for coffee and a meal. Ledra Street, the most famous street in Cyprus, is a main shopping street in the center of Nicosia that connects the northern part of the city (under Turkish control) with the southern part.
Once, Ledra Street ended with a barricade beyond the UN buffer zone, symbolizing the division between Greek-controlled south and Turkish-controlled north. The barricade was removed in April 2008, and the street became a passage between the southern and northern parts of Cyprus. Walking along the pedestrian street, you can see remnants of past battles, including sandbag walls and abandoned checkpoints.
We’ll continue south for a stunning view from the oldest monastery in Cyprus. The monastery, perched atop “Mount of the Cross,” is accessible by a narrow, winding road reinforced with terraced slopes. From the summit, we’ll enjoy breathtaking views of Cyprus’ plains and the Mediterranean Sea.
Finally, we’ll continue to Limassol to conclude the tour.
