Day Trips from Limassol to Kourion Archaeological Site

Paphos is a UNESCO World Heritage-listed city, with a wealth of ancient history—and a guide is essential to covering it all. From Kolossi Castle to The Sanctuary of Apollo and Aphrodite’s Rock—said to be the birthplace of the goddess of love—travel seamlessly between sites on an air-conditioned vehicle. Pause to sample a traditional Cypriot treat, loukoumia (a type of candy), and be back in Limassol for your evening plans.

Cyprus is all rolling hills dotted with pretty villages. On this adults-only tour, you'll see where a legend was born, visit the ruins of Kourion, venture to the village of Omodos and cap off the day with a wine tasting. You'll dive straight into the past at Kourion, one of the most impressive archaeological sites in Cyprus. Visit the Roman baths and amble into the site's centrepiece, the Greco-Roman theatre. Concerts are still held to this day. While the mosaics of the trio of excavated houses known as those of Eustolius, the Gladiators and Achilles are as impressive as when they were laid down. The 15th-century Kolossi Castle is up next. Then, we'll head for a local lunch in a family-run taverna before visiting mountain-fringed Omodos, where you'll wander around skinny cobbled streets lined with Byzantine buildings. To finish, there's a wine tasting session, where you'll learn all about sweet commandaria wine, one of the oldest varieties in the world.

Cyprus is home to some hugely important ancient Greek and Roman sites. On this tour, you'll take in Aphrodite's Rock, ancient Paphos and the Tombs of the Kings, visit Kourion – and enjoy free time in Paphos town. After a coffee pit-stop along the way, you'll stop by Kourion archaeological site to see landmarks such as the theatre – dating from the 2nd century BC – and the Agora. En route to Paphos, there's a photo stop at Petra tou Romiou – or Aphrodite's Rock – where, legend has it, the ancient Greek goddess of love and beauty emerged from the sea foam. Next, we'll head to ancient Paphos for a guided visit of the Tombs of the Kings, the House of Dionysos, and its well-preserved mosaics. Later, you'll enjoy some free time in Paphos town. Maybe you can take a stroll down to the pretty harbor or grab a bite to eat at one of the many terrace cafés.