Day Trips from Paphos to Kolossi 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.