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Walk in Omodos alleys & around Kelephos medieval Venetian bridge
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Cyprus
Important Information
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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A maximum of four (4) people per booking
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This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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A very good combination of Cyprus cultural heritage (the traditional village of Omodos, an old grape press, a medieval bridge, a historic monastery) and of Cyprus nature (especially Paphos Forest, vineyards, Diarizos Valley).
These private trips are customizable. Depending on time availability, we may extend the walk in the forest, do another walk around Myllomeris Waterfall, and/or do winetasting at a winery, etc.
Highlights
From 8 hours to 9 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 8 hours to 9 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private tour
The services of an experienced Walking Guided
Free ride in a company car (with private insurance) for those who do not want to ride in their car.
Food and drinks
TAXI services or similar
Meeting Points
Departure
Omodos
We can meet travellers in front of the monastery, in the village square. In there are good public restrooms and other amenities. Meeti8ng here means that we’d have more time to explore the area (eg do a 20 - km walk in Platy Valley ending at Kelephos medieval Venetian bridge).
Walk in Omodos alleys & around Kelephos medieval Venetian bridge
(1) Reviews
Cyprus
About
A very good combination of Cyprus cultural heritage (the traditional village of Omodos, an old grape press, a medieval bridge, a historic monastery) and of Cyprus nature (especially Paphos Forest, vineyards, Diarizos Valley).
These private trips are customizable. Depending on time availability, we may extend the walk in the forest, do another walk around Myllomeris Waterfall, and/or do winetasting at a winery, etc.
Highlights
From 8 hours to 9 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 8 hours to 9 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private tour
The services of an experienced Walking Guided
Free ride in a company car (with private insurance) for those who do not want to ride in their car.
Food and drinks
TAXI services or similar
Meeting Points
Departure
Omodos
We can meet travellers in front of the monastery, in the village square. In there are good public restrooms and other amenities. Meeti8ng here means that we’d have more time to explore the area (eg do a 20 - km walk in Platy Valley ending at Kelephos medieval Venetian bridge).
Return
Itinerary
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Omodos
Picturesque stone-built Omodos village
The rather busy Omodos village is found in a prime wine producing area of Cyprus. The village offers an excellent example of Cyprus rural architecture and a collection of attractions (eg traditional man powered grape press). At its center one finds the historic monastery of the Holly Cross (dating back to the second century AD. According to tradition it was visited by St Helen in the third century AD; she left a piece of the rope used in Christ's Crucifixion there - sadly the monastery does not operate any more).
For us Omodos is a meeting and a resting place (at it has good public restrooms and various tourist amenities). It takes upto thirty mintues by car to move between Platy Valley and Omodos village.
1 hour
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Kelefos Bridge
Kelephos medieval Venetian bridge blends Cyprus cultural heritage with its nature. It lies inside the expansive Paphos Forest, home to a few thousands of wild sheep (mouflon). According to tradition the bridge is found on a path that was used by camel caravans to transport mined material to Paphos port for export. Depending on time availability we may do a walk at the bridge and the nearby valley of Platy, sttop for a meal at a village restaurant, go for a winetasting session or visit other attractions on the itinerary. The trip is customisable. Possible Walks: If travellers are interested and we have time we may do a walk at Kelephos Medieval Venetian Bridge and the nearby Platy Valley.
30 minutes
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Platy Valley
Platy valley is one of the jewels of Cyprus nature. The walk is customizable, from a few km, going easily upto twenty km. The longest walk inside the shaded valley would be about sixteen km. The walk in the Valley is on a dirt road next to the stream (the sound of running water that is flowing all year round, is soothing). The negative fact is that we will most probably meet some cars on the dirt road, many of which are Safari cars goings through the Valley towards Kykkos monastery
Winter walks have the advantage of more water in the stream and fewer cars in the valley. On the other hand, towards summer Platy valley becomes lush, which compensates for the decrease in the stream flow and the relative traffic. Walkers may see many pine and plane trees, an abundance of bracken and even fig trees. It is possible to encounter frogs, fresh water crabs or moufflon in the valley.
