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Argonaftis Cyprus Traditional Experience

4/5
14 reviews

A chance to explore the rustic side of Cyprus. On this family-friendly tour, you'll discover the remote Xeros valley on the back of a donkey. Pass through picturesque orange groves and quaint villages as you and your trusted donkey amble to the historic Sinti Monastery. You'll also taste local specialities and enjoy a performance of traditional music and dancing.

Your laid-back adventure kicks off at Argonaftis donkey farm in Kelokedara. Here, you'll experience Cypriot hospitality at its best. Savour local favourites, including halloumi cheese and – if you're brave enough – zivania fire-water.

After instruction, you'll hop on to your donkey and head slowly – or ‘siga, siga' as the locals say – up the Xeros valley to the 16th century Sinti Monastery. The complex fell into disrepair and abandonment but is back to its original best after an award-winning restoration. Then, back at the farm, you'll round off the experience with a barbecue meal, washed down with wine. There'll be traditional music and dancing, too.

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Main features

Free cancellation
Place: Paphos
Duration: from 4 hours to 8 hours
Language:English
Mobile voucher accepted

Additional features

Meal included
e-Voucher
Instant confirmation
Hotel pick up

Why you’ll love this…

  • Take a donkey ride up the Xeros valley
  • See 16th century Sinti Monastery
  • Taste local delicacies and enjoy a barbecue

Important to know

  • Between mid-November until the beginning of April this experience will take place during the day
  • This tour is offered both with or without a donkey ride. Please ensure you select the correct option at booking to avoid disappointment
  • Please note that all times are approximate and subject to change
  • English-speaking guide for all nationalities
  • Children must be supervised by an adult (over 18 years) at all time
  • Bring suitable footwear
  • Bring money for extras or gratuities
  • This experience doesn't follow our general cancellation policy. If you need to cancel, you must do so at least 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.


What’s included

  • Transport
  • Guide
  • Barbecue meal with wine
  • Live music and dancing

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.


Pickup points

To see which pickup points are available, check under availability & prices.

Provider

TUI CYPRUS LTD


What people say about this experience

4/5

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Based on 14 reviews


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    Mike A

    Travelled as a couple


    15 April 2025
    5

    United Kingdom

    We both really enjoyed the afternoon/ evening excursion. The guide was very informative during the bus ride. All the different parts such as donkey ride, chicken truck ride, monastery visit , traditional Greek food and dancing made for a really fun time. Thank you!!

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    Taz

    31 May 2025
    4.6

    United Kingdom

    Good price for whole experience. However, As the kids were over 12 but under 18, the free drinks could have included a fruit juice so they could have more than water to drink without paying extra.

  • J

    Jeffrey

    Travelled with family


    1 September 2023
    5

    Netherlands

    Het was een super leuke en gezellige trip. Heerlijk eten en drinken. Wij gingen heen op het ezeltje, (mijn zoontje van 6 bij mij voorop) en de terugreis met een oude bus over een hobbelig pad. Mijn zoontje vond het geweldig. Als tussenstop hebben we daar een oude kerk bezocht met wat lokaal fruit en een drankje. In de avond een leuke show en de mogelijkheid om te dansen. Rond 23:00 waren we terug bij het hotel. Erg gezellig allemaal!

  • J

    Jurgen

    Travelled with family


    19 July 2023
    5

    Netherlands

    De activiteiten was top de bus rit een flop de gids kon geen Engels of toch weinig heel de rit in Pools gesproken dus wij verstonden niets en dat is zeer vervelend

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    Leighton Austin

    Travelled with a group of friends


    2 October 2024
    4.6

    United Kingdom

    The overall experience was great the setting was really nice with outstanding views the monastery was a lovely place again with outstanding views the traditional dancers were really good and included everyone a great experience the food was traditional and nice the drinks were ok but they didn’t include beer this was extra so if you didn’t like wine you had to pay for a beer other than that it was a lovely experience

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    Jenny bateup

    Travelled as a couple


    21 May 2025
    4.6

    United Kingdom

    All of the experience.