Jeep Safari Ayia Napa: Lefkara lace and mountain villages
Dirt roads and village taverns instead of resort beaches
A full-day jeep safari from Ayia Napa travels inland through Cyprus's forested interior on asphalt and dirt tracks, stopping at the lace-making village of Lefkara, a local winery, and the stone-built village of Omodos for lunch and coffee. The driver acts as guide and the itinerary includes a short forest walk and a dam viewpoint.
Options for this experience
2 optionsStep-by-step itinerary
Explore Cyprus villages and nature
- Stop at large water dam for views
- Visit Lefkara village for lace art
- Mini trek through forest to river
- Wine tasting at local winery
- Lunch with wine or lemonade
- Walk through village streets
- Visit traditional kafenio for coffee
- Lefkara 45m
- Omodos 30m
What’s included
- Wine tasting at a local winery.
- lunch with wine or lemonade in a village tavern.
- pickup and drop-off from your hotel.
- driver-guide commentary throughout the day.
Times
Next departure: 1 Apr 2027
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Operated by MTS GLOBE CYPRUS LTD.
Prices and times updated 9 days ago
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The experience
The route leaves the coast behind and climbs into the island's interior on a mix of maintained dirt tracks and small roads. You stop first at one of Cyprus's largest water dams for views and photos, then head to Lefkara to watch artisans at work on hand-made lace. A craft the village has practiced for centuries. From there, a short forest trek leads toward the river before the group moves on to a local winery for a tasting.
Lunch happens in a village tavern with wine or lemonade included. Afterward, a walk through Omodos takes you past narrow streets and stone architecture. The driver stops at a traditional kafenio where you can order a Cyprus coffee and sit among locals. The whole day runs eight hours from pickup at your hotel through drop-off.
The driver speaks English or German (French, Russian and Polish available on request) and handles both navigation and commentary. The itinerary can shift depending on the season and road conditions, so the operator may adjust stops or timing if needed.
Is this one for you?Choose the English or German tour based on which language your group speaks. Both follow the same route and stops. The eight-hour day and forest walking suit travelers with moderate fitness who want to see inland villages and meet locals, not resort-area sightseeing.
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Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English and German.
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 11 years); Infant (under 3): free.
What is the lace-making in Lefkara actually like when you visit?
Lefkara is known for hand-made lace that artisans still produce by hand in the village. You stop there to see the craft in action and explore the village itself, though the tour does not include a formal workshop or lesson.
How much walking is involved on this jeep safari?
There is a short forest trek on the way to the river and a walk through the narrow streets of Omodos village. Neither is long, but the itinerary notes that comfortable walking shoes are recommended and moderate physical fitness is needed for the day.
Does the wine tasting happen at a winery or somewhere else?
The group visits a local winery where the wine tasting takes place. Lunch follows later in a village tavern, where wine or lemonade comes with the meal.
Can the route change, or is it fixed?
The program may shift depending on the season and road conditions. The operator notes that in summer the itinerary is subject to change, and cancellation is possible if days of operation shift. In that case you get an alternative tour or full refund.
Jeep Safari Ayia Napa: Lefkara lace and mountain villages
8h · EN · DE · at your hotel
from € 95 per person
≈ US$ 108 in your currency
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