The wine routes - From the Commander of the Crusaders to cabernet.
(KOLOSSI - WINE MUSEUM - OMODOS – LIMASSOL PORT)
Private Excursion ( Prices per Bus )
A journey that will take you back in time, to
discover the secrets of the oldest and most famous wine on the island,
Koumandaria, famous throughout the world.
The itinerary, passes through some villages of wine
production and Koumandaria, ideally takes you back to 1192 AD, when the Knights
of San Giovanni dedicated themselves to perfecting the production techniques of
what, perhaps, was the first wine in history to be identified by his name,
Koumandaria in fact. The sun, a great ally of winemakers, partly dries the
harvested grapes, concentrating their natural sugar content and thus enriching
the taste.
Departure after breakfast to learn about the
history of the island's wine. First stop at Kolossi Castle located in the
village of the same name, 11 kilometers west of Lemesos (Limassol). It was
built in the fifteenth century, on the ruins of a previous fortress, dating
back to the early thirteenth century. The latter belonged to the Knights of St.
John of Jerusalem and was the center of
the most important Central Command among those belonging to them. For a few
years, in the 14th century, it was under the control of the Knights Templar.
The area also produced and exported the traditional sweet wine of Cyprus, which
became known as "Vin de Commanderie", or Commandaria. This is one of
the oldest “appellation” wines in the world, having carried the same name for
eight centuries. Continue to the village of Erimi and visit the wine museum
located in the heart of the island's wine production area, the Cyprus Wine
Museum will take you on a fascinating journey through the history of Cypriot
oenology. Photographs and audiovisual presentations, ancient jars and vessels,
medieval chalices and old documents touch every aspect of wine production.
We continue to the village of Omodos and visit this
important wine center and the famous monastery of Stravos (Santa Croce),
founded by S. Elena in 327 AD Located in the center of the homonymous square .
We also visit the Linos cellar and taste the wine of place. Return to Limassol
Port .
Terms and Conditions
Private Excursion ( Prices per BUS ) Rates include 1) for a minimum of 10 pax and a maximum of 15 pax the excursions will be carried out with minibus 20 seats 2) Excursions with 30-seater bus (16-24 people) and 53-seater for 25+ people (*) 3) Professional speaking guide ( any language ) 4) Entrance in the archaeological sites Not including 1) Tips: 2) Accommodation 3) meals Rates are per BUS and do not include accommodation.
