Two days Self-Guided escooter exploration on top Troodos and in Limassol Wine Land - Pano Platres based

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​Rich Cultural heritage
Limassol 'Krassochoria' (wine villages), a historic monastery, a Unesco World Heritage Troodos painted church, other medieval chapels and medieval bridges.  This short adventure has a lot to offer to explorers interested in Cyprus's cultural heritage. Adding locally produced wine (especially from indigenous grape varieties) and Cyprus cuisine in the mix, makes the package largely complete.  We suggest to loose yourselves in the alleys of at least one of the stone-built villages (eg Vouni) and to sip Cyprus coffee at a local village coffeeshop (and hopefully get a chance to chat with a local elder).

Cultural attractions on (or near) the itinerary include :
1) Picturesque stone-built villages (Omodos, Vouni, Koilani, Potamiou, Mandria) 
2) Unesco World Heritage Archangel Michael Painted Church in Pedoulas village
3) Medieval bridges (Milia, Potamiou,two near Koilani and Agia Mavri)
4) A number of chapels (eg medieval Agia Mavri) 
​5) Two watermills (Kissousa, Pera Pedi)
6) Historic Troodotissa monastery
7) Many wineries on the way (eg Vlassides near Koilani village)

Two days of escooter exploration around forested slopes, vineyards and stone-built villages (with optional walks)
The trip constitutes a two-day exploration on escooter around Troodos forested highlands and in the wine region of Limassol. The trip can be extended for more days to include other excellent attractions of Cyprus, eg Kykkos monastery and Cedar Valley in Paphos Forest. 

Natural Beauty, cultural heritage, gastronomy and wine
The trip takes participants through some of the best combinations of nature and cultural heritage on the island. Roads on the forested slopes with great vistas, medieval chapels and a monastery, wine land dotted by picturesque stone built villages and medieval bridges. Participants will get many opportunities for wine tasting as well as for dining in some of the best village restaurants in Cyprus. Interested participants may combine the trip with some walking. Walking on Artemis trail (an easy and flat 7 km circular walking trail, next to steep slopes near the top of Olympus peak) is highly recommended when there is no snow cover (there may be snow cover between January and March). Walking on the Myllomeris Waterfall trail or the Caledonia Waterfall trail is recommended all around the year. During the hot season, the valleys are largely shaded and a trip here (with a possible dip?) can add refreshing adventure to the trip, even in the heat of Cyprus summer.

Pano Platres​
​Travellers will be staying in Pano Platres, a village high on the south slope of Troodos mountain, that was for many decades and until the 50s a main mountain resort, with British architecture and at some point more than ten hotels. The village is seeing a revival after a long decline and improved tourism infrastructure. Pano Platres offers a fine base inside the forest all year around.

Day of Trip	​Distance in km	​Total ascent (m)	​Total descent (m)	Average elevation (m)	Escooter trip - Description
Day 2	40	1,300	1,300	750	Pano Platres - Pera Pedi - Koilani - Vouni - Potamiou - Omodos - Mandria - Kato Platres - Pano Platres
Day 3	42.5	2,000	2,000	1,400	Pano Platres - Trooditissa - Prodromos - Pedoulas - Prodromos - Troodos Square - Pano Platres

The itinerary (summary)
Day 1 - Arrive in Pano Platres village - discover the village and relax, receive the escooter
Day 2 - The route takes participants to the Limassol Krassochoria area and the villages of Pera Pedi, Koilani, Vouni, Potamiou, Omodos, Mandria, Kato Platres, Pano Platres.
Day 3 - Travellers pass by Trooditissa monastery, Prodromos village, Pedoulas village (then uphill to Prodromos again), Troodos Square and downhill to Pano Platres. 
Day 4 - morning - end of the trip

Detailed Itinerary (description for 3 nights trip)
On Day 1 travelers arrive in Pano Platres (and their rented Escooter equipment is delivered to them).  Depending on the time of arrival they could relax and explore the village. 

The Day 2 route takes travellers downhill to 'Krassochoria' (wine villages) of Limassol. First it goes close to Myllomeris Waterfall, past Milia medieval bridge and the small Pera Pedi manmade lake. It proceeds to Agia Mavri medieval chapel and ancient huge plane tree, (and close to) two medieval bridges and by local wineries (we recommend at least Vlassides and Agia Mavri wineries) and the villages of Koilani and Vouni. It turns uphill close to Kissousa vilage and watermill, through Potamiou village (close to another medieval bridge) and through Omodos village (loads of cafes, great restaurants, a historic monastery and other attractions).  The ascent is via Mandria and Kato Platres villages.

Escooter riding is an excellent way to explore our rural Cyprus

Artemis trail is one of the optional walks in this trip. It is flat, circular, 7 km long and offers excellent vistas, when it is clear, as far as the coast of Limassol as well as Akamas, and other parts of Cyprus. There are other great walking options for the escooter explorer who wants to walk as well (eg short and steep linear Caledonia Waterfalls trail, or flatter linear Persephone trail).

Day 2 - Vouni village

The Day 3 route takes travellers to the top of the island. It passes by 10th century Trooditissa monastery and the village of Prodromos. It (optionally) descends to the village of Pedoulas for those who want to see the Unesco World Heritage small church of Archangel Michail and/or the adjacent icon museum (probably one's batteries would need some recharging here). The route ascends to Prodromos again and continues uphill to Troodos Square (one can sidetrack to Chionistra if they want). It's downhill from here to Pano Platres.

Walkers on Artemis trail

Equipment

Our E-scooters

Electric specifications
    Motor : 52V 600W rear hub brushless motor
    Battery : Lithium Polymer Batteries/LI-PO 26AH
    Charger : 2 AMP (takes more than 8 hours, huge battery)
    Controller : Smart stable
​    Display : LCD display

Mechanical specifications
    Frame :  Magnesium aluminum alloy, foldable
    Tires : 10*2.5 CST
    Rims : Aluminum alloy 6061-12
    Fork : Suspension Fork and rear suspension
    Handlebar : Aluminum alloy, adjustable, foldable, 109 - 118 cm
    Brakes : Zoom, Disc Brakes
    Weight : About 24 kg
​    Passenger's max weight : 120 kg

Fork suspensions, lights, disc brakes (on front and back wheels)

foldable handlebar

10 inch (front and) back wheel with suspension, trafficators, light

Great looking electric scooters

Foldable and easily transportable

Included accessories (besides a helmet and a lock, a charger, minitool, minipump and a carrying bag)

Helmet

Lock

Summary of our services
We offer Independent Self–Guided travellers interested in exploring beautiful Cyprus, a menu of services:

• Extensive information on our inhouse designed route that presents the best Cyprus has to offer, combining top elements of its cultural and natural heritage. We provide information on each day's route and instructions to find one's way, as well as relevant useful information material on Cyprus (including GPS readings).
• Arranging rental of electric scooter equipment and providing relevant support. 
• Arranging all applicable equipment transport
• Booking of appropriate accommodation on the route, where possible in small, family run establishments.
• Booking of meals, including breakfast and dinner (as per the package) and optionally lunch packs , with a high element of local cuisine, where available.
• Arranging all applicable luggage transport.
• Arranging transfers to location of arrival/departure and other transfers if required.
• On the ground support for the independent traveller.

The package
It includes the following:
a) Information on the escooter travel routes and nearby attractions, in the form of GPS readings, and a pdf roadbook.
b) Accommodation in Pano Platres - depending on availability, travellers will stay at Semiramis Hotel, Forest Park hotel or in other similar places in Pano Platres, on a bed and breakfast basis.
c) Escooter equipment rental and relevant support
d) Escooter equipment transfer to first hotel and from last hotel
e) On the ground support

Notes : 
1) The package includes neither transport to the accommodation (on Day 1) nor from the accommodation (on Day 4). We can arrange such transportation upon request.
2) In the unlikely event that all accommodation that we cooperate with in Pano Platres is occupied, travellers will have the option to accept alternative accommodation, reschedule or cancel the booking.  
    
Prices
The price for the standard package per person, for
a)  Double Occupancy basis is 300 Euro.
b) A solo traveller is 445 Euro.
c) Single rooms (when more than one person in the group) is 360 Euro.​

​BOOKING PROCESS
1) Once Customers study the extensive material, once they have their questions answered and are ready to proceed, they book the trip with us.
2) Then Cyprus Walks Etc works on the bookings.  We make a best effort to come back to the Customers with a reply within two working days. 
If there is availability for all places (including alternative accommodations) then we notify the Customers and we proceed to step 3. 
Otherwise, if some of the properties (including alternatives) are unavailable we notify the Customers. If they don't want to change the dates we provide them with full refund and cancel the booking. 
3) We communicate to provide the Customers with the relevant material (GPS readings, PDF or printed files) at least one week before the trip.

CANCELLATION POLICY

If Customers cancel:
Cancellation charges for a booked trip:

• Until Day 31 prior to travel date: 100 Euro per booking
• Day 30 to Day 16 prior to travel date : 20%
• Day 15 to Day 3 prior to travel date: 50%
• Day 2 prior to Day 1 prior to travel date: 80%
• Day 0 of the trip onward: 100%

If Cyprus Walks Etc cancels
If Cyprus Walks Etc cancels for severe expected weather or other reason we provide our customers with full refund for the services paid to us. Where possible we provide alternatives, which customers can select instead of refunds if they prefer.

TRAVEL INSURANCE
We expect that all users of our services will make all necessary arrangements to, and will for the duration of their trip with us, be covered by adequate insurance related to our services (personal accident, medical expenses, etc).

NOTES
​1) Please keep in mind that travellers may buy services from us for a longer version of the trip (eg, a 3-day route also to explore places like Xeros Potamos Valley and Panagia tou Sinti monastery, instead of the 2-day package) a slightly different package (based in Omodos village) or a completely different package near Akamas.
2) Please note that at the time we supply the escooters to the travellers, we would require their passport (or similar) to have relative info with us as well as pre-authorization on their credit card, as security for the use of our scooters.

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