

7 km - 2 Unesco Churches walk from Kakop
Selfguided - with Taxi from Kakopetria • mostly on official trail • from €120 per group of max 4
Service Description
A self-guided 7 km walk (2.5 - 3.5 hours walking time) on an official trail that combines great vistas towards different directions and varied environment with rich cultural heritage. Pickup times: 9:00 in Kakopetria - return from Panagia tou Araka at 14:30 More info The walking route combines a visit to two important sites of Cyprus rich cultural heritage, with a tough 7.5 km long linear trail. Stavros Tou Ayiasmati and Panagia Tou Araka are two of the ten painted churches of Troodos that have been declared a UNESCO World Heritage site, and both have important frescos of the first half of the second millenium (there custodians may not be present to open the churches, however). The route passes by almond orchards, vineyards, and forested area mainly with pine trees and the indigenous golden oak. There are steep ascents and descents which make the exercise quite tiring. At various places walkers need to be careful as the narrow trail passes by steep slopes. There are glorious views towards Morphou plain and the western Pentadactylos and Mesaoria plain, up to Kionia peak in the east, the villages of Alona and Platanistasa, the village of Lagoudera in the north (west) and Madari peak. One may see rock formations known as Tishia tis Madaris (literally “walls of Madari"), as well as Xyliatos manmade lake and further away, Vizakia manmade lake. Rock rose dominates and in March walkers may see orchids in blossom. The last part of the trail traverses the village of Lagoudera before it reaches Panayia tou Araka church. Transportation: A private taxi to the start and from the end of the walk (at Panayia tou Araka monastery). What's included? Taxi on default times from/to Kakopetria to the start and from the end of the walking route. GPS file with the route as well as a pdf file with information on the route. Exclusions Food & drinks Please note Confirmation will be received at time of booking A maximum of six (6) people per booking. Not recommended for participants with serious medical conditions or for people with walking difficulty. Travelers can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity. What to take Water is a must. Good shoes (with grip) for walking are necessary, probably some food for a picnic.


















Cancellation Policy
Applies to self-guided single day walking trips with taxi to the start of the walk and/or from the end of the walk. We provide GPS info and relevant taxi or minubus rides. it should be noted that each booking is for upto four people (or six for higher fee). It is possible that on taxi, or minibus rides there are more, independent travellers along.
Contact Details
+357 70009089
phivos@cypruswalksetc.com
Cyprus