Step into the rhythm of slow living through an immersive sensory journey in the heart of Cyprus.

Your experience begins at an organic bee sanctuary in the Troodos mountains, where you’ll explore the world of bees, discover ethical beekeeping practices, and learn about pollination, biodiversity, and natural ecosystems. Along the way, you’ll gain a gentle introduction to Apitherapy and the traditional uses of bee products for wellbeing. A curated honey tasting reveals the flavours of Cyprus’ wild herbs and endemic flora.

Next, you move into the organic farm garden, where you’ll harvest fresh seasonal vegetables and aromatic herbs, learning how to select ingredients at their peak.

From here, the journey flows to a serene lakeside setting, where you’ll take part in a hands-on farm-to-table cooking class. Step by step, you’ll prepare a seasonal dish focused on longevity, inspired by Mediterranean traditions.

Afterwards, there is time to slow down—relax by the lake or walk gentle herb paths leading to a viewpoint over the surrounding valleys.

A day of learning, tasting, and reconnecting with food in its purest form.

Experience Highlights

• Organic beekeeping sanctuary visit
• Learn about bees, pollination & ecosystems
• Honey tasting of 6 raw organic varieties
• Introduction to Apitherapy
• Harvesting in an organic farm garden
• Farm-to-table cooking masterclass
• Seasonal organic longevity-focused dish
• Free time by the lake or nature walk
• Limited-edition copy of Slow Cyprus Magazine: The Origins of Scent

Practical information

Small-group format, private option available

Seasonal vegetarian dish includes water and herbal tea

Comfortable clothing and suitable walking shoes recommended

Limited access for wheelchairs due to natural terrain

Hotel pick-up and return transfer by minibus included

Day: Wednesday (8 hrs)

Departure from the hotel between 8:30-9am - return between 5:30-6pm. Exact departure time will be given at time of booking.

Please inform us in advance of any food allergies, dietary requirements, or sensitivities to plants and essential oils

A journey of scent, plants, taste, and slow living—rooted in the landscapes of Cyprus.

In a peaceful botanical garden, you’ll walk through paths of wild herbs and seasonal flowers on a guided tour, discovering how plants are grown, harvested, and used in traditional and modern natural preparations.

You’ll be introduced to the origins of scent in nature, followed by a demonstration of essential oil distillation, where aromatic plants are transformed into pure botanical extracts.

In a hands-on workshop, you’ll create your own aromatic botanical tonic mist, blending herbs and natural essences from the garden.

The experience continues with a seasonal vegetarian lunch in the garden, inspired by wild herbs, flowers, and foraged Mediterranean flavours.

After lunch, you’ll visit an organic olive grove, learning about sustainable farming and the seasonal rhythm of the land, with a gentle hands-on moment of harvesting or gathering, depending on the time of year. The day ends with a relaxed olive oil tasting, herbal iced tea, local products, and a slow moment in nature

Experience Highlights

• Botanical garden guided walk
• Essential oil distillation demonstration
• Aromatic tonic mist workshop
• Seasonal vegetarian garden lunch
• Organic olive grove visit
• Seasonal harvesting or gathering moment
• Tasting organic products in nature
• Limited-edition copy of Slow Cyprus Magazine: The Origins of Scent

Practical information

Small-group format, private option available

3-course vegetarian lunch includes water and herbal tea (coffee and alcoholic beverages available separately)

Comfortable clothing and suitable walking shoes recommended

Not accessible for wheelchairs due to natural terrain

Hotel pick-up and return transfer by minibus included

Day: Thursday (6hrs), late morning start.

Departure from the hotel between 10:45-11:15am - return between 5:30-6pm. Exact departure time will be given at time of booking.

Please inform us in advance of any food allergies, dietary requirements, or sensitivities to plants and essential oils.

A hands-on botanical experience set within a peaceful botanical park, centred around plants, fragrance, and traditional craftsmanship.

Guided by an experienced herbalist, you’ll begin with a sensory walk through aromatic gardens, discovering how local plants have long been used in traditional remedies, natural wellness, and everyday life.

You’ll then observe a live demonstration of essential oil distillation, offering insight into the gentle process of extracting fragrant essences from fresh herbs.

The experience continues with two immersive workshops.

Create your own personalised aromatherapy roll-on blend using carefully selected botanical oils to take home and enjoy.

You’ll also explore the traditional Oiselets de Chypre —the Little Birds of Cyprus— learning how these delicate scented ornaments are crafted using plant-based materials and fragrance traditions passed down through generations.

Experience Highlights

• Botanical park walk with herbalist
• Aromatic plant knowledge & traditions
• Essential oil distillation demonstration
• Aromatherapy roll-on workshop with your own personalised blend to take home
• Oiselets de Chypre artisan workshop with your own scented creations to take home
• Limited-edition copy of Slow Cyprus Magazine: The Origins of Scent

Practical information

Small-group format, private option available

Hotel pick-up and return transfer by minibus included

Day: Friday afternoon (3 hrs)

Departure from the hotel between 1-1:20pm - return time between 5:30-6pm. Exact departure time will be given at time of booking.

Please inform us in advance of any sensitivities to plants and essential oils

Cyprus is the earliest known place in the world where perfume was born. Not as a luxury. But as part of everyday life.

This is Cyprus - The Origins of Scent
A full-day sensory journey through landscapes, plants, and people.
You won’t just see Cyprus.
You’ll smell it. Touch it. Create it.

Experience highlights

An immersive journey in an intimate setting

A limited-edition copy of Slow Cyprus Magazine: The Origins of Scent

Time unfolding at an artist-led vineyard exploring a contemporary Mediterranean way of living

Discover a new approach of creating botanical sodas

A seasonal three-course vegetarian lunch inspired by local herbs in a garden setting

Botanical garden guided walk
Essential oil distillation demonstration
Aromatic tonic mist workshop

A visit to an organic olive grove shaped by regenerative farming practices

A gentle aromatic walk through the wild herbs of the olive grove

A small seasonal gathering or harvesting activity (depending on the time of year)

Olive oil tasting paired with organic herbal iced tea

Practical information

Designed for adult participants

Available on request for groups with minimum 10 participants.

3-course lunch includes water and herbal tea (coffee and alcoholic beverages available separately)

Comfortable clothing and suitable walking shoes recommended

Not accessible for wheelchairs due to natural terrain

Hotel pick-up and return transfer included.

Please inform us in advance of any food allergies, dietary requirements, or sensitivities to plants and essential oils

A Day of Fragrance, History & Perfume Creation.

A unique sensory experience in the only open-air perfume park of its kind, where nature, history, and fragrance come together.

You begin with a guided walk through the park, a visit to a replica archaeological site where you explore how scent has been used across cultures and time, gaining insight into the origins of perfume, early ritual use of aromatic plants and oils, and the evolution of distillation methods.

You take part in a perfume-making workshop guided by a master perfumer, creating your own fragrance using selected ingredients.

The experience also includes a buffet lunch of local cuisine served in a relaxed natural setting.

A sensory journey into the world of ancient and modern perfumery.

Experience Highlights

• Visit to the open-air perfume park
• Guided landscape tour
• Replica archaeological perfume site
• History of ancient perfumery
• Perfume-making workshop with master perfumer
• Personal fragrance creation
• Buffet lunch with local cuisine
• Limited-edition copy of Slow Cyprus Magazine: The Origins of Scent

Practical information

Available on request for groups with minimum 15 participants.

Buffet lunch includes water and 1 local beer or wine or soft drink

Comfortable clothing and suitable walking shoes recommended

Not accessible for wheelchairs due to natural terrain.

Please inform us in advance of any food allergies, dietary requirements, or sensitivities to plants and essential oils