STROVOLOS SIGHTSEEING TOUR FIELD GUIDE
High-plateau walks and Byzantine frescoes: 10 hours on Artemis and around old Kakopetria
A customizable 10-hour walking adventure that pairs the high-elevation Artemis trail with the stone-built lanes of Kakopetria and the UNESCO-listed Agios Nicolaos tis Stegis church — useful for travelers seeking both nature and cultural heritage.
High-plateau walks and Byzantine frescoes: 10 hours on Artemis and around old Kakopetria.
This is a full-day, customizable walking exploration that threads Troodos high-country scenery with the stone-built old quarter of Kakopetria and a visit to the UNESCO-listed Agios Nicolaos tis Stegis painted church, offering a mix of trail vistas, village architecture and Byzantine frescoes.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Artemis: Cyprus’s high-elevation trail
An easy, 8 km section on the Artemis trail takes you across high ground characterised by black pines and endemic Troodos junipers, with wide vistas to multiple coasts — the trail is noted as the highest elevation trail in Cyprus.
Kakopetria’s stone-built old quarter
Meander through Kakopetria’s old quarter to find an old olive press, a watermill and a small church; shady streamside verandas invite a Cyprus coffee and local trout at nearby restaurants.
Agios Nicolaos tis Stegis: frescoes and a surviving chapel
Visit the 11th-century painted church of Agios Nicolaos tis Stegis — a former monastery where only the chapel survives and the frescoes, spanning from the 11th century onward, are a principal cultural draw (note: the chapel is closed on Mondays).
What the day feels like
How the day feels
Expect a long, curated day on foot that moves from the open, windswept stretches of the Artemis trail to the intimate lanes and watercourses of Kakopetria, punctuated by a focused visit to Agios Nicolaos tis Stegis and opportunities to pause for local food and coffee; the route is adjustable to travelers’ preferences and conditions.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this trip suits — and who should think twice.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Carry water (there will be opportunities to buy water in Kakopetria if needed), wear good walking shoes and bring sun protection, especially in warm months.
Sturdy, comfortable walking shoes and sun protection are recommended for the varied terrain and exposed sections of the Artemis trail.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the trip?
The experience is a 10-hour walking day.
Where do we meet the guide?
Pickup is at an agreed place in Larnaca (for example a hotel); meeting location and pickup time are arranged with the travelers — pickup is usually at 09:00.
What are the age or health restrictions?
Participants should be at least 13 years old; minors must be escorted by their parent(s). The tour is not recommended for people with heart complaints or other serious medical conditions.
How many people per booking and what is the starting price?
A maximum of four people per booking; rates start from €300 per group.
Is the route accessible for people with reduced mobility?
No — due to uneven surfaces this tour is not recommended for travelers with walking disabilities or those using a wheelchair.
What happens if Artemis is snow-covered?
If Artemis is snow-covered the operator will not do that walk and may propose an alternative walk.
What’s included and excluded?
The guide provides guiding for the day and on the walks; food, drinks and paid transportation are excluded.
What languages does the guide speak?
Unless otherwise arranged, the trip is guided by Phivos, who guides in English or Greek; he also speaks good German and Spanish, and some French and Mandarin.