Morning after breakfast at the hotel proceed for full day excursion to the city of Limassol. Our guide will meet the guests at the lobby of the hotel to set off for today’s tour.
Legend has it that Paphos was home of Aphrodite, goddess of beauty and love. Still
under the spell of the goddess, the area retains her magic and has remained intact
by time. It seduces its visitor with its majestic landscape, lovely coastline and
historical treasures.
Paphos itself is a leading cultural centre of the Mediterranean and the whole town
is on the UNESCO World Heritage list. Wherever one treads in Paphos one comes
across a glorious history which dates back thousands of years, when the cult of
goddess Aphrodite flourished in this beautiful part of the world attracting many
visitors from inland and abroad.
From Limassol, passing though the Fassouri citrus plantations, we come across the
medieval Castle of Kolossi. It is a fine example of military architecture originally
constructed in the 13th century during the crusades.
We continue to the ancient Kingdom of Kourion, which is placed on one of the
most spectacular sites in the island, with extensive archaeological ruins including
well-preserved mosaics. Its Greco-Roman theatre, built in the second century BC,
is famous for its vistas of the Mediterranean Sea. Fully restored, the theatre is
today used for musical and theatrical performances. We continue our tour and
head to the Paphos region.
Our next visit will be to the Tombs of the Kings, an early Hellenistic monument
dating from the 4th century BC. They are burial caves carved into the bedrock of the
hill and decorated with Doric columns and capitals. Lunch will be served either at the Limanaki of Paphos with views of the fishing
harbour and the medieval castle of Paphos; or at a traditional tavern.
After lunch we will explore the Mosaics of the Roman period, dating from around
the 3rd century AD. These are situated in four main houses: The House of Aion,
House of Dionysos, House of Orpheus and House of Theseus. They include many
attention-grabbing geometrical decorations and draw inspiration from Greek
mythological scenes
Our next stop will be the Church of Panayia Chrysopolitissa, built in the 13th
century over the ruins of the largest Early Byzantine basilica on the island. Within
the compound one can see St. Paul's Pillar, where according to tradition; the saint
was flogged before the Roman Governor Sergius Paulus converted to Christianity.
The floor of the basilica was covered with colourful mosaics, some of which are still
preserved today.
On our way back to Limassol, we will make a stop at Petra tou Romiou, the
legendary birthplace of the goddess Aphrodite. A spectacular beach with aweinspiring views, this golden stretch of sandy coast is where the Greek goddess of
love rose from wave and foam. A short break to admire the magnificent view and
take some memorable photos. Return to the hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Morning breakfast at the hotel. Days at leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Morning breakfast at the hotel. End of our services with departure transfer to the airport to board flight for your onward destination.