
Orchids Hidden Treasures
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- Duration: 8 hour(s)
- Location: North Cyprus Alevkaya Forest Antiphonitis Monastery
Cypress and pine trees, along with strawberry trees and rock roses grow beside the path. This area has the best condition for orchid populations. The picnic will be in the garden of the Byzantine Monastery Antiphonitis, which dates back to the 12th century; there are also some remaining frescos of the 12th and 15th centuries. A highlight is the endemic Cyprus Bee Orchid in the monastery garden. Walking towards the village Esentepe, you will again view large orchid populations.
- Pick up from the hotel by bus.
- Opportunity to buy provisions for the picnic.
- A guided walk through the forest lined with orchids; information about orchids during the walk.
- Lunch time in the garden of the Antiphonitis Monastery.
- Guided visit to the former Byzantine church with explanations about the wall paintings in Byzantine times.
- Guided walk towards the village of Esentepe with more interesting orchids.
- Travel back to the hotel by bus.








