From Larnaca: Halloumi Heaven – Cypriot Cheese Making Workshop & Troodos Mountain Villages Tour (7-8hrs)
Why we love it?
The "Halloumi Heaven" tour offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in Cypriot culture through a hands-on cheese-making workshop in the picturesque Troodos Mountain villages. Lasting eight hours, this experience is ideal for food enthusiasts and travelers seeking to explore traditional Cypriot culinary practices. Participants will learn the art of halloumi cheese production while enjoying local delicacies, including mountain tea, homemade lemonade, and a traditional brunch featuring the fresh cheeses they create. The tour also includes tastings of other regional products such as honey, olives, and sweets, providing a comprehensive taste of Cyprus's rich gastronomic heritage. An air-conditioned vehicle ensures a comfortable journey between the workshop and various tasting stops.
Inclusions
- Mountain tea, black tea and Cyprus coffee along with homemade lemonade is offered throughout the cheese-making workshop along with refreshing homemade lemonade. Bottled water throughout the tour
- We'll enjoy a delicious traditional brunch along with the fresh cheeses made
- Additional tastings of local products along the way (e.g. honey, olives, traditional sweets, chocolates and more!)
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- All tasting and entrance fees are included
- Local bilingual guide - fully trained in the food & wine of Cyprus
- Support a small business along with the local culture
- A great day out! Check out our Cyprus Taste Tours reviews to find out why you should book this tour!
Please Note
- Please note that the start time for this tour is approximate and your exact pick-up time will vary depending on which town and accommodation you are being collected from. You'll be contacted on the afternoon before your tour to confirm your exact pick-up time. As our messages may find themselves in your junk folder or we may have incorrect contact info - if you don't hear from us by 20:00 on the day before your tour then please contact us: [ ]
- The timings stated for this tour are approximate and should be considered flexible. Exact timings will depend on the pick-up locations and final number of participants. If you need to be returned to your drop-off point at a certain time - please let us know well in advance.
- Transportation is not charged for this experience and is offered free of charge with your culinary activity. The fee paid to Cyprus Taste Tours is strictly charged for hosting and culinary activity services. There is no discount applied if you wish to join with your own driver/vehicle.
- We offer door-to-door transport from almost any Larnaca location including hotels, airbnbs, private accommodation, landmarks etc. We can also offer drop-off at Larnaca airport if this makes your participation more convenient.
- PLEASE NOTE: The Troodos mountain range spans Larnaca, Limassol, Paphos and Nicosia and it is in the mountainous areas of these districts that you find the rural villages of Cyprus. This tour DOES NOT visit Troodos Square specifically and will only visit various villages within the Troodos mountain region.
- 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.
- WE DO NOT ACCEPT CRUISE SHIP PASSENGER BOOKINGS ON OUR STANDARD SCHEDULED GROUP TOURS - PLEASE CONTACT US DIRECTLY TO BOOK A PRIVATE TOUR
- Not wheelchair accessible / Not stroller accessible / Not suitable for pets
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