Discover Lefkara

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Duration: 4 hours - Pickup 9 to 9:15 am

Language: the tour is with an English speaking guide - other languages on request

Whats included: 

- Hotel pick up with return transportation with mini bus 

- Entrance fees

Highlighted sightseeing points: 

- Pano Lefkara

- Kato Lefkara

- Lefkara Handicraft Centre

Detailed itinerary:

Located in the Larnaka (Larnaca) region, the mountainous village of Lefkara is split into Pano

Lefkara and Kato Lefkara (higher and lower Lefkara), and is world-renowned for its traditional

handicrafts of lace embroidery and filigree silver. 

The crafts of lace and silver have been practiced in the village since Venetian times. 

Visitors can learn all about them and watch the lace and silver being made at the Lefkara Handicraft Centre, the Museum of Traditional Embroidery and Silversmithing, along with  various workshops.

Legend has it that the famous painter, Leonardo da Vinci himself visited the village in 1481 and bought a lace altar cloth, which he donated to Milan cathedral.

Know before you go:

Wear comfortable shoes (a moderate amount of walking is involved)

Children must be accompanied by an adult

Minimum of 10 people has to join tour otherwise tour may be cancelled

The duration of tours are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time and traffic on the tour date

Subject to favourable weather conditions - If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date

Please note that the operational program is subject to change due to Covid