Gastronomy

On this tour you’ll be driven into the Troodos mountain villages to learn all about the celebrated Cyprus Commandaria wine which was made famous by Richard the Lionheart and his fellow crusaders. This wine is in the Guinness World Book Of Records for having the oldest ‘Appelation d’origine’ and for being the oldest manufactured wine in the world. Learn all about the 5500 year old wine history of the island with a visit to Omodos village where we’ll enjoy a full wine tasting and a tour of the quaint streets.

After sampling and purchasing our Commandaria which we’ll use for our chocolate making activity we’ll sit down for a traditional meze lunch at a local taverna. After lunch you’ll be taken to a boutique chocolatier where we’ll take part in a chocolate making workshop to create delicious Commandaria truffles and experience the fantastic combination of this sweet wine with cocoa.

We strive to make hosting and entertaining great, by combining a personal chef experience with restaurant quality cuisine.

We offer a variety of cuisines such as international Italian, Asian or Mediterranean as well as accommodate to any special dietary requirements such as vegetarian, vegan gluten free or kosher, all you have to do is ask and we will prepare the menu to satisfy your preference.

Your guide will pick you up from a location of your choice and you’ll be driven into the Troodos mountain countryside to the cheese-making workshop of a village local to learn the traditional technique of halloumi and anari cheese making.

You’ll enjoy a tasting of the fresh cheeses made followed by a delicious traditional brunch!

You’ll then continue your journey into the scenic mountain villages to visit a honey producer and a local man making products with donkey milk.

Your tour guide will collect you from your chosen location and we’ll head into the Larnaca villages where we’ll start the day by visiting a donkey park. Here we’ll find out all about the indigenous Cypriot donkey species and try delicious products made from donkey milk – such as chocolate and liquor! This will be followed with a trip to Lefkara village which is famous for it’s picturesque atmosphere and traditional lace. Here you’ll enjoy a walk around the village and visit a small family-owned sweets factory making Cyprus delights.

After a scenic village food tour you’ll be taken to a rustic retreat specialising in bee-keeping where we’ll enjoy a lavish picnic lunch surrounded by flowers and the Cypriot countryside. After this you’ll be given an introduction to the activities and an informative lecture filled with useful insight into bees and their products plus a tour at the site’s high-tech laboratory. A tasting will follow where you’ll sample many different types of honey and other forms of hive produce such as bee pollen. Wearing a special protective suit, you’ll then visit the apiaries and inspect the bee hives where all the sweet magic happens!

Finally, you’ll be able to man the cooking station and learn how to make a traditional pastry enhanced with honey and end the day with something extra sweet!