Full Day Tour In Paphos: Trip To The Past

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Key Details

  • Mobile Voucher Accepted
  • Hotel pickup Available
  • Duration: 9 Hrs
  • Language:
    English
  • Departure Time :
    09:00 AM
  • Return Details :
    Returns to original departure point
  • Cancellation Policy :
    This activity is non-refundable Tours booked using discount coupon codes will be non refundable.

Overview

Immerse yourselves in archaeology, history and culture and experience one of
the oldest civilisations in the world at first hand.
Paphos, is a region where it combines mountainous areas and the sea.
The coastal town of Paphos with its medieval fort and quaint harbor is a
harmonious combination of historical sites, tourist resorts and wonderful
countryside.

Know More about this tour


Kolossi Castle, a fine example of military architecture originally constructed in the 13th century.
Curium Amphitheater, one of the island's most important city-kingdoms in antiquity.
The stadium of Kourion is located between the archaeological site of Kourion and the Sanctuary of Apollo Hylates in Cyprus. It was constructed during the reign of Emperor Antoninus Pius in the 2nd century CE and was used for the sports of the Hellenic pentathlon like running, jumping, wrestling and throwing the discus or javelin. With seven rows of seats, the stadium of Kourion could accommodate around 6000 spectators
The Sanctuary of Apollo Hylati lies west of Kourion and is one of the most important sanctuaries of ancient Cyprus
The archaeological site of Palaipafos (old Pafos in Greek) is located in Kouklia Village and was one of the most important city-kingdoms of Cyprus, as well as the first Cypriot site to be included in the World Heritage List of UNESCO in 1980.The Sanctuary of Aphrodite is the most famous of the Ancient Greek Goddess sanctuaries, and its ancient remains date back to the 12th century BC, whilst it remained a place of worship until the 3rd - 4th centuries AD.There are two versions of how Palaipafos was founded; one story tells that Agapenor, the King of Tegea (Peloponesus), founded the city-kingdom on his way back from the Trojan War. A second legend tells that Kinyras, the local legendary king (12th century) was the founder and first High Priest of The Sanctuary of Aphrodite.The museum, housed in a Lusignan Manor, exhibits many interesting finds from the area and portrays how the Cult of the Goddess of Fertility developed into the Cult of Aphrodite.
Medieval Castle, originally a Byzantine fortress which was built in order to protect the port & Lunch at a traditional restaurant
The House of Dionysos is a monument of New Paphos and with Palepaphos, together they have been included in the list of World Heritage of UNESCO. The House was build in the Roman period, in the 2nd century AD. It has elaborate mosaic floors with mythological subjects , mainly Dionysian activities , such as harvesting and wine drinking as well as hunting images . Notable is the floor of the entrance, which belonged to an earlier building of the Hellenistic period and is made with sea pebbles. I depicts the mythical sea monster Scylla
UNESCO's World Heritage Site, which contains a set of well-preserved underground tombs and chambers where high ranking officials and aristocracy were buried there
Aphrodite's Rock which has been regarded since ancient times as the birthplace of Aphrodite, goddess of love and fertility.

Itinerary:


Kolossi Castle, a fine example of military architecture originally constructed in the 13th century.
Curium Amphitheater, one of the island's most important city-kingdoms in antiquity.
The stadium of Kourion is located between the archaeological site of Kourion and the Sanctuary of Apollo Hylates in Cyprus. It was constructed during the reign of Emperor Antoninus Pius in the 2nd century CE and was used for the sports of the Hellenic pentathlon like running, jumping, wrestling and throwing the discus or javelin. With seven rows of seats, the stadium of Kourion could accommodate around 6000 spectators
The Sanctuary of Apollo Hylati lies west of Kourion and is one of the most important sanctuaries of ancient Cyprus
The archaeological site of Palaipafos (‘old Pafos’ in Greek) is located in Kouklia Village and was one of the most important city-kingdoms of Cyprus, as well as the first Cypriot site to be included in the World Heritage List of UNESCO in 1980. The Sanctuary of Aphrodite is the most famous of the Ancient Greek Goddess’ sanctuaries, and its ancient remains date back to the 12th century BC, whilst it remained a place of worship until the 3rd - 4th centuries AD. There are two versions of how Palaipafos was founded; one story tells that Agapenor, the King of Tegea (Peloponesus), founded the city-kingdom on his way back from the Trojan War. A second legend tells that Kinyras, the local legendary king (12th century) was the founder and first High Priest of The Sanctuary of Aphrodite. The museum, housed in a Lusignan Manor, exhibits many interesting finds from the area and portrays how the Cult of the Goddess of Fertility developed into the Cult of Aphrodite.
Medieval Castle, originally a Byzantine fortress which was built in order to protect the port & Lunch at a traditional restaurant
The House of Dionysos is a monument of New Paphos and with Palepaphos, together they have been included in the list of World Heritage of UNESCO. The House was build in the Roman period, in the 2nd century AD. It has elaborate mosaic floors with mythological subjects , mainly Dionysian activities , such as harvesting and wine drinking as well as hunting images . Notable is the floor of the entrance, which belonged to an earlier building of the Hellenistic period and is made with sea pebbles. I depicts the mythical sea monster Scylla
UNESCO's World Heritage Site, which contains a set of well-preserved underground tombs and chambers where high ranking officials and aristocracy were buried there
Aphrodite's Rock which has been regarded since ancient times as the birthplace of Aphrodite, goddess of love and fertility.

Inclusions

  • Private transportation
  • Pickup and Drop-off
  • Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions

  • Entrance Fees
  • Meals / Beverages / Snacks
  • Gratuities
  • Professional Tour Guide

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Traveler Reviews

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  • 11-Feb-2023

    Lukas was a fantastic driver. He didn’t walk the sites with us, but shared his expertise in the area during the drive. Would highly recommend using iTaxi! We truly enjoyed his witty conversation!

  • 26-Jan-2023

    We had a great time - what a wonderful way to see the ancient sites of southern Cyprus. The private tour went at our pace and we got to see everything on our wish list

  • 31-Dec-2022

    Everything was perfect in this tour. Mr Loucas was very nice in bringing us to all the important sights in Paphos. I definitely recommend this company.

  • 27-Dec-2022

    We had an amazing day with iTaxi. The guide/driver was excellent. He kindly offered to start the tour an hour earlier than scheduled and timed us at each spot properly so that we would cover all spots before the sun went down. (This is not easy but necessary during the winter time.) We learned a lot about Cyprus history/experience from him through out the day. The tour met all our expectations!

  • 15-Nov-2022

    It was an amazing trip with a wonderful guide . My guide from iTaxi was knowledgeable and friendly . He was a native of Cyprus and loved his island and it showed in how he showed me the island and it’s treasures. To me it felt I was being shown around by a family member than a paid guide . Thank you ITaxi

  • 02-Jul-2022

    Our driver was amazing and very knowledgeable. He took perfect care of all members of my family. He suggested the perfect place for lunch and even when my mom couldn’t participate in everything he ensured that she was in a cool place so that she could wait while we continued the tour.

  • 11-May-2022

    You will not be disappointed when you tour with itaxi. My husband and I were very pleased with Dimitris as our tour guide and driver. He was very proud to tell us all about the history of Paphos and beyond. He was knowledgeable and extremely courteous with a good sense of humor. He will go at your pace no matter what that might be. You will not be disappointed with itaxi, especially Dimitris!

  • 06-May-2022

    Neophytos took us to about 10 archeological sites, historic churches and the Pafos marina. He shared his vast knowledgeable about the history and current events in Cyprus dating to about 9,000 BC. He explained each site to us and tried to teach us Greek. We went to a family-style restaurant in Pafos that was excellent. Cypriot-style pork tenderloin, roasted chicken, bream, salad, bread and stuffed squash blossoms plus a carafe of wine. It was delish! Since we had such a good experience with the Pafos trip, we booked again with Neophytos for a tour of Nicosia. He took us around the city to see the sites and we crossed the green zone into Turkish controlled Cyprus. Nicosia has been a divided city longer than any other including Berlin. Itaxi is a small, family fun business that provides top-notch, personalized service. You can also book them for rides to/from airport. I highly recommend them.

  • 27-Mar-2022

    Obowiązkowy punkt punkt zwiedzania będąc w pafos. Duży teren, są mozaiki które wszyscy chwała, ale mnie podobał się bardziej amfiteatr i ruiny zamku który funkcjonował bardzo krótko, polecam na długi spacer rano albo pod wieczór.

  • 13-Mar-2022

    We had a great day with Dimitris on our whistle stop tour of the sites of Cyprus. All of the stops were interesting, but it was great to end at the Tomb of the Kings. Such a unique site and a beautiful location to end the day. Great service, a knowledgable and friendly driver, and a comfortable car. Highly recommended.

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