Commandaria Wine Tour

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Reach a small village built in an amphitheatric layout 
• Preferencially included among the "14 Commandaria zone villages"
• Learn about the process of the wine with the first name of appelation of origin!
• Visit a workshop that 'glyka tou koutaliou'-spoon sweets are made
• Stoll in the narrow streets of a  stone built village
• Visit a village sample of village life once belonged to a Monastery
• Indulge the opportunity to taste the multi-awarded wine
• commandaria!

St.Mamas village

Heading to the southern slopes of the Troodos mountain range,

on the eastern foot of Zalaka mountain,we reach a small village built in an amphotheatric layout.

Named after a Christian martyr,is famous for its Commandaria wine from which has undoubtedly won its privillage to be included among the "14 traditional Commandaria production villages".

During your visit, you can take the opportunity to learn abour the process of producing and taste the wine with the unique aroma which bacame the symbol of Cyprus.

 Doros village

The name Doros, associated with the Greek ancient wood Doris(forest), surraounded by almond treed, grapevines and fruit orchards is a traditional village with exceptional scenery.

visitors enjoy walking in the narrow little streets, admiring the restored old stone built houses,and the hospitality of people offering a sense of community.

Katerina sweets

This local workshop is located in an eye catching area with panoramic views of the Cypriot nature. It hosts a small traditionally-style coffee shop, where a drink can be enjoed with an accompanied "glyko", whilst watching the glyka (spoon sweets) being made behind the glass panels of the factory.

Laneia village

Time for a walk around the narrow streets of this small traditional village, of the 14 designated villages that lie in the Commandaria region.Due to ts hilly south facing slopes and its white chalky soil, it offers idealconditions for growing grapes for producing top quality wines.

Monagri village

Set against the backdrop of the Troodos mountains, this beautiful village is the perfect setting to sample village life.

The name of the village means 'small valey', since the village was formed in a  small valley belonging to the monastery since Byzantine times...

During the Frankish rule, the village belonged to the family of the nobleman...

Menegros winery

Lovingly created to compliment the surrounding area, the multi-awarded winery will introduce us to the principles of the iconic wine commandaria.

Time for a walk around the na

rrow streets of this small traditional village, one of the 14 designated villages that lie in the Commandaria Region. Due to its hilly south facing slopes and its white chalky soil, it offers ideal conditions for growing grapes for producing top quality wines. The variety of Grapevines contributes to the Champagne production in France.

Time for a walk around the narrow streets of this small traditional village, one of the 14 designated villages that lie in the Commandaria Region. Due to its hilly south facing slopes and its white chalky soil, it offers ideal conditions for growing grapes for producing top quality wines. The variety of Grapevines contributes to the Champagne production in France.

Time for a walk around the narrow streets of this small traditional village, one of the 14 designated villages that lie in the Commandaria Region. Due to its hilly south facing slopes and its white chalky soil, it offers ideal conditions for growing grapes for producing top quality wines. The variety of Grapevines contributes to the Champagne production in France.vvvv

Time for a walk around the narrow streets of this small traditional village, one of the 14 designated villages that lie in the Commandaria Region. Due to its hilly south facing slopes and its white chalky soil, it offers ideal conditions for growing grapes for producing top quality wines. The variety of Grapevines contributes to the Champagne production in France.

Time for a walk around the narrow streets of this small traditional village, one of the 14 designated villages that lie in the Commandaria Region. Due to its hilly south facing slopes and its white chalky soil, it offers ideal conditions for growing grapes for producing top quality wines. The variety of Grapevines contributes to the Champagne production in France.

Time for a walk around the narrow streets of this small traditional village, one of the 14 designated villages that lie in the Commandaria Region. Due to its hilly south facing slopes and its white chalky soil, it offers ideal conditions for growing grapes for producing top quality wines. The variety of Grapevines contributes to the Champagne production in France.

We continue our excursion to the neighbouring village, Koilani.

Famous for its annual grape and wine festival, the village attracts hundreds of people to sample its traditional grape derivatives, desserts and wine, and also its famous 'glitzisto'(sweet pastry).

Museum of Viticulture of Koilani village

 The Museum of Viticulture is a sample of Koilani's traditional residence.

Tools of viticulture are exhibited in the three halls of the museum. These tools are the result of an age-long, practical need and of experience that the human mind conquered.

They are samples of folklore culture, of the ingenuity of the era'speople, and they are part of the cultural inheritance of Cyprus. Many of these tools are still used today.

We continue our excursion to the neighboring village, Koilani. Probably taken its name from the fact that it is built in a valley, close to a river bank, literary surrounded by vineyards, is one of the most productive wine villages in Cyprus, maintaining its cultural heritage.

Famous for its annual grape and wine festival, the village attracts hundreds of people to sample its traditional grape derivatives, desserts and wine, and also its famous 'glitzisto'(sweet pastry).

Museum of Viticulture of Koilani village

 The Museum of Viticulture is a sample of Koilani's traditional residence.

Tools of viticulture are exhibited in the three halls of the museum. These tools are the result of an age-long, practical need and of experience that the human mind conquered.

They are samples of folklore culture, of the ingenuity of the era'speople, and they are part of the cultural inheritance of Cyprus. Many of these tools are still used today.

We continue our excursion to the neighboring village, Koilani. Probably taken its name from the fact that it is built in a valley, close to a river bank, literary surrounded by vineyards, is one of the most productive wine villages in Cyprus, maintaining its cultural heritage.

Famous for its annual grape and wine festival, the village attracts hundreds of people to sample its traditional grape derivatives, desserts and wine, and also its famous 'glitzisto'(sweet pastry).

Museum of Viticulture of Koilani village

 The Museum of Viticulture is a sample of Koilani's traditional residence.

Tools of viticulture are exhibited in the three halls of the museum. These tools are the result of an age-long, practical need and of experience that the human mind conquered.

They are samples of folklore culture, of the ingenuity of the era'speople, and they are part of the cultural inheritance of Cyprus. Many of these tools are still used today.