Intro to Xeros Potamos Valley & Vouni Panagias Walk (private from Nicosia)
Phivos Ioannides, who would be guiding the trip and the walk, is a world traveller with extensive studies, wide business and other experiences. He is involved for many years in the sector of authentic ecotourism in Cyprus and is the author of a relevant guide book (with the title 'Exploring Authentic Cyprus'). He is a Greek Cypriot and specialises on guided walking trips.
Our usual transportation (Citroen C8 MPV) can take upto six adult passengers and a driver. We keep groups small, in order to offer a more personalised service.
We walk in Xeros Potamos Valley and visit watermill(s), and possibly Panagia tou Sinti monastery.
At Vouni Panagias we walk through vineyards (which change tremendously through the seasons) and enjoy excellent vistas towards Ezousa Valley, Paphos Forest, Kannaviou dam, Xeros Potamos Valley and even Akamas and Olympus peak on Troodos.
Options
10 Hour Trip
Combo walk in Xeros Potamos Valley (beautiful nature and excellent cultural attractions) and on Vouni Panagias plateau with vineyards that offers panoramic vistas. Possibility for other activitities.
Pickup included
What's included in Intro to Xeros Potamos Valley & Vouni Panagias Walk (private from Nicosia)
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Pano Panayia
One of the two walks is at Vouni Panagias peak (locality) over the village of Pano Panagias. The circular route starts at the village, at an elevation of abt 800 m and ascends to the peak (abt 1,150 m high). The walk is largely on the plateau which is one of the best grape producing spots in Cyprus. Walkers enjoy views of the vineyards, rock formations and vistas towards Ezousa Valley, Xeros Potamos Valley, Paphos Forest and as far as Akamas.
Chrysorrogiatissa Monastery
A stop at this historic, 1,000 year old monastery can make for a brief break before the start of the walk proper, at Vouni Panayias peak, which starts at Pano Panayia village, just a couple of km down the road. We expect that travellers would spend about three hours on the walk (and the monastery)
Panagia of Sintis
This is one of the 'best' attractions on the island, combining a medieval monastery with a natural environment away from modern settlements. As a rule we walk to the monastery (crossing the stream on going and returning).
Inclusions
- Private tour
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
- Driver/guide
- Food and drinks
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Participants must hold relevant insurance.
- Participants must wear proper walking shoes or sports sandals, wear sun protection, bring water and snacks/food.
- A maximum of four (4) people per booking
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Pickup and Dropoff
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Additional Information
We can pick up travellers from an agreed location in the free part of Nicosia.
