Troodos Mountains Halloumi Making: All Inclusive Workshop & Tour

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Duration
7 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 7 guests
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Language
English, Greek
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Indulge in a cheese-making adventure in Cyprus's Troodos Mountains. Craft Cypriot cheeses with locals, savor a brunch, explore a monastery, visit a winery, and enjoy sweet treats. All-inclusive!

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Hello from Cyprus Taste Tours! A local team of true foodies - our small group activities (max 6-7 participants) focus on discovering Cyprus through food & wine...


There's nothing like tasting fresh, warm hallloumi cheese straight out of the pot and on this small group excursion there'll be plenty to enjoy throughout the day! During this unique activity you'll have the opportunity to make 2 kinds of Cypriot cheeses alongside a local family. The workshop ends with a tasting of the cheeses plus a delicious brunch!


We'll also include 3 bonus stops to further explore the mountain countryside... A beautiful monastery where you'll have time to roam the grounds & enjoy this scenic location. A winery visit where we'll tour the premises, learn about the indigenous grape varieties of Cyprus and taste a selection of wines. Our last foodie spot will be a sweet stop guaranteed to tantalize your taste buds!


Unlike other tours... EVERYTHING IS INCLUDED - NO HIDDEN COSTS

What You Get

Brunch
After making our breads & cheeses - you'll enjoy a fantastic sit-down brunch!
Snacks
Enjoy nibbles and tastings throughout the day.
In-vehicle air conditioning
Air-conditioned vehicle

Good To Know

  • WE DO NOT ACCEPT CRUISE SHIP PASSENGER BOOKINGS THROUGH VIATOR / TRIPADVISOR - PLEASE CONTACT US DIRECTLY
  • You must let us know if you need to be back by a certain time
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What You’ll Experience

Cyprus Taste Tours - Paphos (Pass By)

We'll pick you up from a Paphos location of your choice. Our team guarantees you a fantastic day out - we'll make the most of your time with us and take you on a bespoke journey through Cyprus villages. Established in 2011 - we're confident we know all the best spots and we never stop exploring! We're all fully trained in the traditional foods and wine of the island and you'll be sure to receive a professional, 5 star experience. When booking with Cyprus Taste Tours - you'll be supporting a small local business and helping to keep the culture & traditions of the island alive! The timings stated on this description page are a guideline only and are subject to change - if you need to get back to your accommodation at a certain time - YOU MUST LET US KNOW IN ADVANCE!
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Troodos Mountains

You'll be picked up from a Paphos location of your choice and driven into the Paphos region of the Troodos mountain range to reach the destination of our host. This will be a beautiful scenic drive through villages and vineyards. 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 / chocolates.
40 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
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Axylou

You'll be taken to the house of a local village lady to learn the traditional technique of halloumi and anari cheese making. This hands-on workshop ends with a delicious tasting that will include the cheeses made.
3 hoursAdmission Ticket Free
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Chrysoroyiatissa Monastery

While driving through the Paphos countryside we'll also include a bonus stop at a scenic, historical monastery.
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included
4

Tsangarides Winery

At this fantastic boutique winery you'll have the chance to meet the family behind the wine-making and have all your questions answered. You'll tour the premises and learn about the process and history of wine. This will be followed by a tasting session where you'll discover the indigenous grape varieties of the island.
1 hourAdmission Ticket Included
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Geroskipou

On our way back into Paphos we'll stop in the village of Geroskipou to learn about the traditional sweets with a tour and tasting at a small local workshop.
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Meeting & Pickup

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Pickup Details
We offer door-to-door transport from almost any Paphos location including hotels, airbnbs, private accommodation, landmarks etc. We can also offer pick-up or drop-off at Paphos airport if this makes your participation more convenient. If you do not see your pickup location on the list at the time of booking - please go ahead with your booking and in the unlikely case that we cannot fulfil the pick-up - a full refund will be processed. This tour runs on specific dates - if the available dates aren't suitable and you would like to take part in a food / wine experience on another day then please check Cyprus Taste Tours for our other options as we have activities running on every day of the week. PLEASE NOTE: We offer bespoke journeys into the Troodos mountain range and therefore the itineraries stated are subject to change with the season and the locals available to host us. The timings are a guideline and if you must be back at your accommodation at a certain time - YOU MUST LET US KNOW IN ADVANCE. 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 and will only visit various villages within the Troodos mountain region.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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What People Are Saying
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Halloumi was good and tasty but other stops didnt add a lot to the trip. Also, no winery tour as expected
July 02, 2025
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The Halloumi making was fun but we thought from the description we would also get to go to a proper winery. Instead we drank a tiny amount of 1 wine from a monestry which does make wine but we didn...read more

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A fabulous day experiencing the real Cyprus
June 29, 2025
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“We were taken by our excellent host Myra, to see a range of fascinating food and wine places, including: halloumi cheese making, a monastery and a world renowned iconographer. We highly recommen...read more

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We loved it
June 10, 2025
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The tour was amazing, we had a lot of fun, our tour guide Elena was very kind, attentive and informative. We enjoyed every aspect of it and wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone wanting to experien...read more

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A must!
June 09, 2025
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Superb day to discover Cypriot specialties with the excellent Christina. The organization is optimal, Christina is extremely kind and knows Cyprus at her fingertips, it is a great pleasure to lis...read more

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Hallumi Heaven - get hands on with hallumi making!
May 14, 2025
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If you enjoy eating Hallumi and have ever wondered what can be made from the milk from a herd of goats, then this is the trip for you, especially if you enjoy stunning scenery along the route. Pre...read more

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