Cyprus Mountain Hiking and Wellness Retreat: Summit the Highest Peaks in the Troodos Range

The retreat is built around the 4 Peak Challenge—five guided hikes that take in Kionia (1,447 m), Papoutsa (1,554 m), Madari (1,613 m), and Chionistra (1,952 m), the highest point in the Troodos range. The routes cross farmland, orchards, vineyards, pine forests, and mountain villages, with plenty of chances to stop and look back over the coast. Your guide is Theodosia Hadjiloe, a certified hiking leader with both national and international federations, and a lifelong lover of the Cypriot wilderness—she's the sort of guide who camps in snow for fun, and she knows the local flora, fauna, and history inside out.

Between hikes, the retreat runs creative workshops in painting and traditional crafts, inspired by the mountains around you. Whether you're a complete beginner or a regular painter, the instructors adapt to your level, and you'll come away with finished pieces—guests have done woodcarving, acrylic painting, mosaics, and photography here. If art isn't your thing, it's no problem; many guests simply join the hikes and use the afternoons to read, walk the village, or take the optional excursions.

The setting is what makes it special. Agioi Vavatsinias is a working village in the Larnaca district, ringed by hills and wildflower meadows in spring. You're in a national park, with water drawn from a local spring and solar panels on the roof—a genuinely low-impact base. The lodge itself has a private room with an en-suite bathroom plus two more shared bathrooms, a terrace with views, and the onsite taverna, Chloe's Kitchen, serving traditional dishes such as slow-cooked stews, fresh bread, and vegetable meze. Evenings are quiet: one night there's a trip to a local taverna for dinner, and the farewell dinner at home on the last night.

What's included

- 6 nights accommodation in a private room - 3 daily meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) plus snacks - Airport pickup and drop-off (Larnaca or Paphos) - Welcome drink - Water, tea, and coffee throughout the day - 5 guided hikes with a certified leader - Specialized art workshops (painting, woodcarving, etc.) - Excursions and activities (including one full-day trip) - Professional event photos - Transportation during the retreat - All art materials - Free cancellation for 72 hours after booking

What's not included

- Flights costs - Travel insurance - Visa fee - Extra nights (EUR 175 per night, optional) - Personal expenses - Alcoholic beverages (unless purchased at the taverna)