Private Kakopetria Tour – Mountain Charm & Forest Trails

Hidden deep in the Troodos Mountains, Kakopetria feels like a storybook village surrounded by forests, rivers, and mountain air scented with pine.

On this Private Kakopetria Tour, you’ll escape the coast and discover another side of Cyprus — where stone houses cling to green hillsides and life moves at a peaceful rhythm.

Depending on your hotel’s location, we’ll choose one of several scenic routes through the Troodos Mountains, passing beautiful viewpoints, quiet monasteries, and mountain reservoirs along the way. The landscape changes constantly — from olive groves to pine forests — until you reach Kakopetria itself, a place of charm, cool air, and timeless simplicity.

It’s a journey into the green heart of Cyprus, filled with nature, history, and moments of pure tranquility.

Private Kakopetria Tour – Mountain Village Charm & Troodos Nature

Your Private Kakopetria Tour begins with a scenic drive into the Troodos Mountains, taking one of several routes depending on where your hotel is located. Along the way, you’ll enjoy changing landscapes — vineyards, pine forests, and mountain peaks reaching up to 2,000 meters.

One possible route leads past the Kouris Dam, one of the island’s largest reservoirs. When water levels are high, you may spot the bell tower of the submerged church of Alassa rising eerily above the surface — a sight both haunting and beautiful.

From there, the road winds through picturesque valleys toward Kakopetria, one of Cyprus’ most beloved mountain villages. You’ll explore the old quarter, a protected heritage area of cobbled lanes, slate-roofed houses, and wooden balconies draped in flowers. The sound of the Karkotis River runs through the village, adding to its peaceful charm.

Stroll through small shops, discover local crafts and chapels, and enjoy the cool mountain breeze. Your guide will adapt the pace and stops entirely to your interests — photography, nature walks, or local life.

Before returning, we visit the beautiful Millomeris Waterfall, hidden among pine trees and reached by a short forest trail. The sound of falling water and the shade of the trees make this one of the most refreshing places in Cyprus — a perfect ending to a day in the mountains.

This Private Kakopetria Tour combines scenic landscapes, traditional life, and quiet nature — a perfect escape into the green soul of Cyprus.

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Please note:

• We will pick you up at your hotel or arrange a meeting point with you. We will then take you on your tour, without the stress, hectic pace and time pressure of other guests. Of course, we will show you the famous buildings, but we will not forget to show you some of the really interesting places to take pictures. We’ll find out what really interests and excites you. So our tour with you is very personal. Don’t worry, we won’t tell you any novels about the historical buildings, we’ll just give you some information and give you time to take in the impressions and / or take photos.
• We will pick you up at your hotel about 9:00.
• All in all, the tour lasts about 6 hours, it depends on you, because this event is only for you and your family, partner or friends that you book in.

Our special service for you:

We will be happy to pick you up from your hotel free of charge if you are staying in the Perivolia/Kiti area, Limassol or in Larnaca Destrict
(e.g. Oroklini – Pyla – Livadia – Larnaca City). Pick up is also possible for more distant routes, but we will then charge a small surcharge.

We are happy to accept your booking by email. Or book now using our online booking form. We will take care of the rest and look forward to seeing you.

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