Paphos to Mount Olympus tour: Troodos Mountains peaks

Walk to the top of Cyprus and see the island from nearly 2,000 metres

A full-day guided tour from Paphos climbs through the Troodos Mountains, stopping at whitewashed limestone villages, a 500-year-old Venetian bridge, Kykkos Monastery and the high-altitude settlements of Pedoulas and Omodos before a scenic walk to Mount Olympus. The route covers more than 200 kilometres across three regions—Paphos, Nicosia and Limassol countryside—and includes a coffee break in a mountain village, hotel pickup and a live guide in English or Greek.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Troodos Mountains and villages

• Travel through Paphos countryside
• Drive through Troodos foothill villages
• Stop for coffee break in village
• Explore forest and visit Venetian bridge
• Visit Kykkos Monastery
• Travel through high Troodos mountain villages
• Visit Pedoulas village and purchase meal
• Take scenic walk to Mount Olympus summit
• Return to foothills and stroll Omodos alleys
• Enjoy insights and stories about Cyprus

The Experience

The tour leaves from your hotel in Paphos and heads inland through the foothills, where whitewashed limestone villages sit among forests and open countryside. A coffee break in one of these villages gives you a first taste of the mountain air before the route climbs higher. You'll cross a 500-year-old Venetian bridge and visit Kykkos Monastery, one of Cyprus's most influential historical sites, then continue into the high Troodos peaks where the landscape shifts to dark igneous stone and the altitude reaches 1,200 metres in Pedoulas village—a stop where you can buy lunch or walk the surroundings on your own.

The centrepiece is a walk to Mount Olympus, nearly 2,000 metres high, where the views open across the island at every turn. The descent brings you through Omodos village, where narrow alleys wind between old stone buildings and you have time to explore before the return to Paphos. The full day covers more than 200 kilometres and nine hours on the road and on foot, with a live guide sharing stories and insights about Cyprus throughout.

What’s included

• Live guide in English or Greek.
• hotel pickup from Paphos.
• WiFi on board.
• access to Troodos Mountains villages, the Venetian bridge, Kykkos Monastery, Pedoulas village and Mount Olympus.

Good to know

Moderate physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Cyprus' Wonders, Tours & Adventures

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you're staying in Paphos without a rental car and want to reach the highest peaks and remote mountain villages in one day—the guide and transport handle the 200-kilometre route and the altitude gain, leaving you free to walk, explore and take in the views.

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Top questions

What is the Venetian bridge and why is it on this tour?

The 500-year-old Venetian bridge is a historical structure the tour visits during the climb through the Troodos foothills, marking one of the stops that shows the region's layered past before you reach the high mountain villages.

Can I buy food on this tour, or is lunch included?

Lunch and coffee are not included in the tour price. In Pedoulas village at 1,200 metres, you can purchase a meal or refreshments, and a coffee break happens earlier in one of the foothill villages; costs typically range from 10 to 25 euros per person depending on what you choose.

How high is Mount Olympus and what is the walk like?

Mount Olympus stands nearly 2,000 metres high—the highest peak in Cyprus. The walk to the top is scenic, with views expanding at every turn, and is part of the day's itinerary after you've already climbed through the mountain villages.

What languages does the guide speak?

The guide speaks English or Greek, and you'll choose your preferred language when you book.

Is hotel pickup included, and how early does the tour start?

Hotel pickup from your Paphos accommodation is included. The tour runs for nine hours total, though the exact start time is confirmed when you book.

What is Kykkos Monastery and why visit it?

Kykkos Monastery is a historically and culturally influential site in the Troodos region that the tour includes as a stop during the climb into the high mountains, offering insight into Cyprus's religious heritage.