Top Paphos Archaeology Tours

Take a half-day trip from Paphos along the western coast of Cyprus, the third-largest island in the Mediterranean. Discover iconic sites such as Aphrodite’s Rock, the Tombs of the Kings, and more on this fully customizable experience. You can choose which locations to visit and how much time to spend at each. Your journey begins with a personal pickup by an English-speaking driver from your accommodation in Paphos. The driver will suggest key attractions and ensure a tailored experience. Highlights include Petra tou Romiou, also known as Aphrodite’s Rock, a breathtaking coastal landmark tied to Greek mythology. Visit the Paphos Archaeological Park, home to ancient Greek and Roman ruins, and explore the UNESCO-listed Tombs of the Kings. Relax at Coral Bay, a stunning golden-sand beach with crystal-clear waters. Enjoy local cuisine at top-rated restaurants before your driver takes you back to your accommodation, concluding your half-day adventure.

Piece together Cyprus’s fascinating past without spending hours researching its history or planning your own route. Visit the ancient city of Kourion, admire its mosaics and amphitheater, and explore Kolossi Castle, a Crusader-era stronghold. Then discover Limassol at your own pace, from its scenic waterfront and winding Old Town streets to its medieval castle.

On this relaxing sightseeing tour we’ll start with a visit to Aphrodite’s Rock, the fabled birthplace of the Greek goddess of beauty. Our path then takes us to the Kourion archaeological site. Visit the Roman baths and amble through the site’s centrepiece, the Greco-Roman theatre where concerts are still being held to this day. Moving onwards, we visit Kolossi Castle, a former Crusaders' stronghold. It was built in the 12th century and is historically known for the production of Richard the Lionheart’s favourite wine, Commandaria. We’ll journey on to the mountain-wrapped stone village of Omodos and enjoy a guided walk along the narrow cobbled streets before a visit to the majestic monastery of the Holy Cross, one of the oldest monasteries on the island. We cap off the day in style with a tour of a local winery where delectable wines will be uncorked for you to sample.

Cross into Northern Cyprus and discover the historic treasures of Famagusta on this full-day tour from Paphos. The ruins of the ancient kingdom of Salamis and the Monastery of Saint Barnabas, enjoy free time for sightseeing and lunch in Famagusta.

Head out into the Troodos Mountains with this cultural tour, which mixes sightseeing and culinary adventure. After a visit to the coastal Aphrodite's Rock, you'll make your way inland, visiting traditional villages such as Lofou and Omodos along the way. You'll also stop at the Timios Stavros Monastery and the Millomeris Waterfalls, with cheese and wine tastings and a break for lunch in Platres along the way.

This private tour is tailored around the hotspots and points of interest for travelers who want to explore Cyprus but don’t know where to start. It’s 100% bespoke and designed with small groups and families in mind. The driver and guide will offer suggestions if guests are new to the island or unsure of what to prioritize.

Immerse yourself in a day trip full of history and mythology. Visit Kourion and the House of Eustolios known for its mosaics and bath establishments. Next stop is the town of Paphos, where you will have the chance to visit the House of Dionysos and enjoy free time for shopping and optional lunch or coffee at Paphos harbor. On the way back visit Geroskipou Village, were you will taste traditional "Cyprus delights". Final stop is legendary birthplace of Aphrodite - the Goddess of love and beauty.

Explore northern Cyprus with ease on this group guided day tour to Salamis and Famagusta from Paphos. Along with round-trip transport from Paphos, your guide drives you over to both the cities of Salamis and Famagusta to see their main highlights in just one day. Plus, you’ll make a special stop at the ghost town of Varosha.

Discover a more personal side of Paphos on a relaxed half-day journey through Ktima, the city’s historic upper town. Begin at the Mousallas viewpoint, where rooftops stretch towards the Mediterranean, then wander through elegant squares, neoclassical landmarks and quiet corners that reveal how the town has changed over time. Along the way, meet the charming Sleeping Eros, admire the colonnades of the Municipality Hall and Greek Architecture School, and uncover the town’s past at the Historical Documentation Center. Your guide will turn the streets, monuments and architecture into stories, helping you notice details that are easy to miss when exploring alone. Finish with free time in the lanes of Paphos Old Town, where arcaded shopfronts, craft workshops and shaded cafés invite you to slow down and enjoy the local atmosphere. You will leave with memorable photographs, a better understanding of Paphos and the feeling that you have experienced the city—not simply passed through it.

Get a comprehensive tour of Cyprus on this full-day excursion from Paphos. With a guide providing engaging commentary and taking care of all navigation and transportation, you can focus on the scenery and learning about Cyprus. Highlights include a local winery for tastes of wine and produce, the Kourion ancient theater, and the Omodos village.

This full-day tour to the northern part of Cyprus takes you to three of the territory's most intriguing spots. You'll discover the ancient city of Salamis, the old town of Famagusta and the ‘ghost town' of Varosha. Your journey into the past starts all the way back in classical times at Salamis. You'll explore its ruined temples, the partially restored theatre and more. After free time for lunch, you'll visit Famagusta, whose old town is still protected by intact defensive walls built by the Venetians centuries ago. Your guide will show you sights such as the castle and the Gothic cathedral-turned-mosque. To round off the visit, there's a walking tour in the ‘ghost town' of Varosha. This once-popular beach resort lay abandoned for more than 50 years. It's a surreal experience to walk on overgrown streets of crumbling facades with rusted shutters and broken windows.

With this tour from Paphos. You'll get to see the archaeological ruins of Kourion, including a restored Greco-Roman amphitheater, along with the Kolossi Castle that dates back to the Crusades and the lovely village of Omodos, home to the Monastery of Holy Cross. You'll also get to visit a local winery and taste Cypriot wine right from the source.

Combine sightseeing on land with a boat tour on this excursion from Paphos. You'll visit the Bath of Aphrodite grotto and the village of Latchi and take a boat trip out to the Blue Lagoon, where you’ll have lots of time to swim and relax.

Follow the Paphos coastline through three millennia in one unforgettable day. Begin among the celebrated Roman mosaics of Kato Paphos Archaeological Park, part of the UNESCO World Heritage site of Paphos, before exploring the rock-cut chambers of the Tombs of the Kings—an atmospheric burial ground created for prominent officials and aristocrats. Pause at the Heart of Kissonerga viewpoint to take in sweeping Mediterranean panoramas and capture some of the day’s best photographs. Then watch the landscape shift from ancient history to coastal drama at the EDRO III shipwreck and the limestone Sea Caves, sculpted by years of wind and waves. The experience winds down at St. George Harbour and its clifftop church, where fishing boats, open sea views and a gentler pace offer a peaceful taste of coastal Cyprus.

Rural Cyprus is at your fingertips on this whistle stop tour. The morning kicks off with first stop at Petra tou Romiou for photographs (available only for guests from Pissouri Hotels). Aphrodite’s mythical birthplace ‘Petra tou Romiou’ is an interesting geological formation of huge rocks along one of the most beautiful coastlines on the island. Then you will continue with a visit of Kourion–one of the most impressive archaeological sites on the island. It’s classic Greco-Roman, with a half-moon of seats facing out to sea. Kolossi Castle is the next stop. This Crusader-era castle is surrounded by flowering plants and a pretty courtyard. Hop back on the airconditioned bus and head to Fini village where lunch will be served at a local tavern. Next stop, the mountain-ringed village of Omodos where you will have a guided walk through the village. Lastly, you will have the opportunity to taste traditional Cyprus wine in a local winery before heading back to the resorts.

Check off the highlights of Limassol, the second largest city on Cyprus, with ease during a day trip that takes care of transportation. Stop at Crusader-era Knossi Castle (admission own expense) and Ancient Kourion, en route to Limassol. There, stroll around the old town with your guide, learning about its history and culture, then enjoy some free time to explore on your own for the perfect balance of sightseeing. There, you might choose to sample Cyprus’s renowned Commandaria wine.

Learn more about Cyprus than you would independently on a full-day tour to Lefkara and Nicosia. Check out the little lanes of Lefkara, known for lace and filigree, before continuing to the divided capital city of Nicosia that straddles the border of Greek Cyprus and Northern Cyprus. Spend time exploring both sides of the city and visit a caravanserai before returning to Paphos.

Explore a swath of Cyprus that many first-time visitors miss on a day trip that covers Chrysorrogiatissa Monastery, Kykkos Monastery, and the enchanting village of Omodos. See a special holy relic: the holy rope, the piece of rope that allegedly held Christ's hands on the cross. Enjoy free time to go shopping or sip a coffee, as well as seamless round-trip transportation.