Wine Tours
History Archaeological relics found show that Cyprus has had a history of wine-making of several thousand years. Indeed, the Cyprus dessert wine now called Commandaria is the world's oldest (3,000 years-plus) "appellation" wine and one of the reasons Anthony gave Cleopatra the island as a wedding gift. But until recently - say the last 30 or so years - Cyprus wine-making maintained a distinct character out of the mainstream European tradition. Vintners concentrated on making wines from traditional, home-developed grape varieties such as mavr...
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A fascinating journey along the Diarizos river, through beautifully unspoiled, green surroundings, decked with picturesque vineyards and attractive scenery. The Diarizos valley is the least-known wine-producing regions in Cyprus. Its altitude, at a lower level than other wine-growing areas, and the dominance of the local mavro grape variety have for years kept it away from the mainstream of the wine scene. With the creation, however, of many small wine-making operations and the introduction of modern vine cultivation, the Diar...
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A trip that takes you back in time, to the secrets of the island's most ancient and famous wine, the world-famous Komandaria. The route through fourteen Komandaria villages goes back to 1192 AD when the knights of St. John were perfecting the production of what was perhaps, the first wine in the world identified by its name. Komandaria! The sun partly dries the harvested grapes, condensing their natural sweet flavours and enriching their taste. Cooperative wineries of the region, operating within an internationally accepted an...
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Renowned wine villages in an smooth journey through beautiful scenery and a stronghold of traditional wine-making with an excellent choice of local wines. Nowhere else in Cyprus is such a great presence of wineries as in these vine-growing villages of the Lemesos (Limassol) district, known locally as Krasochoria, the Wine Villages. In Omodos and Koilani alone there are ten wineries. The route is outstanding, not resembling any other. A dry climate combined with a unique geology is responsible for some excellent wines, ma...
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A memorable region with rugged coastlines and charming little villages, oozing with culture and lush vines, with rustic and contemporary elements nesting side by side. Situated on the western shores of Cyprus, villages such as Drouseia, Ineia, Kathikas, Pano Arodes and Kato Arodes invite you to visit their breezy vineyards. Get to know xynisteri, an indigenous white grape variety that grows in a climate tempered by the sea breeze, offering cool yet solid wines with a fine aroma, most probably among the best white wines produced in C...
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Pines and vines grow freely on the mountainsides, which exude rural charm. Neat villages and friendly people complete the picture. Several villages are included in the "Nom d'Origine" Pitsilia, an area spread around the mountain peaks of Madari, Papoutsa and the north-western part of Machairas. Here the altitude secures a more slow and gentle grape maturation, whilst the dry, sloping earth forces the vines to huddle together and produce richer wines. Classic local grape varieties continue to have a dominant presence amon...
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A panoramic excursion into a glorious inland landscape, accompanied by the delights of the locally-produced wines. In the western part of the island, in the district of Paphos, at an altitude over 800 metres, the route Vouni Panagia - Ambelitis offers an unparalelled wine experience. The wineries are numerous, diverse yet all superb. The local xynisteri grape variety stands out once more, offering white wines of particular finesse in smell and lightness in body. A taste of green apples, peaches and apricots perfumes...
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