Itinerary Include flights Leave this field blank Expand allKakopetria to Pano Platres Day 1 Arrive in KakopetriaArrive in the traditional mountain village of Kakopetria.Stay at the Mill Hotel (or Crystal Boutique Hotel) on a bed & breakfast basis for 3 nights. Day 2 Kakopetria to Solea and Marathasa ValleysA circular walk to the West of Kakopetria, today's walk is mainly on the sparsely forested slopes between the Solea and Marathasa valleys. Enjoy fabulous views towards the Solea Valley, as far as Morphou Bay and the sea, a number of local villages and nearby peaks. As mouflons (wild sheep) expand their range eastwards from Paphos Forest, lucky walkers may spot some on the route. The itinerary takes you past a reservoir and the village of Galata, near a double arched watermill, and close to UNESCO World Heritage Panagia Podithou painted chapel and other churches. Meals included: Breakfast Day 3 Kakopetria to views of Mount OlympusThis circular walk is mainly on the slopes to the East of Kakopetria, with almost three kilometres along the ridge of the mountain. Offering great views towards the Solea Valley and the village of Kakopetria as well as towards nearby peaks and the northern slope of Mount Olympus. The route also traverses the old part of Kakopetria and parts of the modern village. Meals included: Breakfast Day 4 Kakopetria to Troodos SquareToday’s linear walk from Kakopetria to Troodos Square takes you up and along the Mnimata Piskopon (Monuments of the Archbishops) trail. The route ascends by the stream at old Kakopetria, and visits Agios Nicolaos tis Stegis UNESCO World Heritage painted church long the way. The trail climbs 1350m today.Stay at the Troodos Hotel on a bed & breakfast basis for 2 nights. Meals included: Breakfast Day 5 The Atalanti TrailA circular walk takes you from Troodos Square along the Atalanti Trail. One of Cyprus’s highest elevation trails, with an average of 1750m, the route offers spectacular panoramic views of the surrounding area. Meals included: Breakfast Day 6 Troodos Square to Pano PlatresToday’s walk starts along the Persephone trail, heading downhill towards Pano Platres. At points in the middle stretches the route offers fabulous vistas towards Limassol and as far as the coast. The route then heads along a stream and a collection of cascades, including the Caledonia Waterfall, one of the highest in Cyprus and so named as it was discovered by a Scottish expedition to the region in 1878.Stay at the Forest Park Hotel on a bed & breakfast basis for 2 nights. Meals included: Breakfast Day 7 Pano Platres to Omodos VillageToday’s linear walk can be done in either direction, with a transfer at the start of the day and more of an ascent or more of a descent followed by a transfer back. The easier walk starts in the forest at Pano Platres, then heads into vineyards and culminates in the picturesque, stone-built village of Omodos. Meals included: Breakfast Day 8 Leave Pano PlatresAfter breakfast, depart from Pano Platres. Meals included: Breakfast
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Hotels The hotels you stay in are a mix of three and four star properties and a mix of rustic styling, in Kakopetria, to a more modern feel with contemporary styling in Troodos Square and with traditional undertones in Pano Platres. Each of the hotels have their own restaurant but are also within walking distance of a choice of restaurants so you can enjoy the local cuisine each evening.
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