Kourion Ruins & Kolossi Castle Tour with Wine Tasting

A Greco-Roman theatre facing the sea, a Crusader castle, and a glass of Cyprus wine in the mountains

This guided tour from Paphos visits four archaeological and cultural sites across rural Cyprus in a single morning and afternoon. You start at Petra tou Romiou, the rocky formation tied to Aphrodite's myth, then move to Kourion to walk through a half-moon theatre carved into the hillside and the House of Eustolios, a Roman villa turned public centre. After Kolossi Castle (a Crusader stronghold ringed by flowering plants), you eat lunch at a local tavern in Fini village, explore the mountain village of Omodos on foot, and finish with a wine tasting at a traditional winery before returning to your hotel.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Cyprus archaeological sites and villages

• Photograph Petra tou Romiou
• Explore Kourion archaeological site
• Visit Kolossi Castle
• Lunch at Foini village tavern
• Guided walk in Omodos village
• Taste wine at local winery

Stops and time spent at each 5 stops

1. Rock of Aphrodite 15m
2. Kourion Archaeological Site Entry included 1h
3. Kolossi Castle Entry included 30m
4. Omodos 1h
5. Troodos Mountains 1h

What’s included

• An English-speaking professional guide leads the tour.
• air-conditioned transport moves you between all stops.
• hotel pickup and drop-off are included for selected hotels.
• lunch at a local tavern with one glass of wine or water is provided.
• wine tasting at a traditional winery rounds out the day.

Times

• Monday and Friday 08:00

Last departure this season: 30 Nov

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Before you book

Group Up to 53

Live guide English

Meeting point and pickup Hotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

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Ages Adult (12 and older) · Child (2 to 11 years) · Infant (under 2): free

Cancellation and refunds Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund. It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Moderate physical effort Infants must sit on laps

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The experience

The Kourion Archaeological Site anchors the day. Its Greco-Roman theatre, built in a half-moon shape, faces out to sea. You walk through it and also visit the House of Eustolios, originally a private villa that became a public recreation centre during the Early Christian period. The site sits on a hillside that gives the whole structure its character, not a flat ruin but a place shaped by its landscape.

Between Kourion and lunch, you stop at Kolossi Castle, a Crusader-era fortress surrounded by flowering plants and a courtyard. The castle is small enough to see in a short visit but distinctive enough to stand out from the archaeological sites. Lunch happens at a local tavern in Fini village and includes one glass of local wine or water. After eating, the tour moves to Omodos, a village ringed by the Troodos Mountains, where you walk through the streets with a guide before heading to a winery for a traditional Cyprus wine tasting.

The morning begins at Petra tou Romiou, Aphrodite's mythical birthplace (a geological formation of huge rocks along the coast) if you're picked up from Paphos town. The entire route covers rural Cyprus without requiring a car rental or navigation. An air-conditioned bus handles the transfers between stops. The tour runs 8 to 9 hours total, and your hotel provides both pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only).

Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (2 to 11 years); Infant (under 2): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is the Kourion Archaeological Site actually like to walk through?

Kourion is built into a hillside with a Greco-Roman theatre shaped like a half-moon, its seats facing out to sea. You also visit the House of Eustolios, a Roman private villa that was converted into a public recreation centre during the Early Christian period, so you see both the theatre and the residential structures from that era.

Can I see Petra tou Romiou on this tour?

Yes, Petra tou Romiou is the first stop, but only for guests picked up from Paphos town. The site is a geological formation of huge rocks along one of the island's most beautiful coastlines and is tied to the myth of Aphrodite's birthplace.

What does the wine tasting include?

The tour ends at a local winery where you taste traditional Cyprus wine. The tasting is included. Lunch also comes with one glass of local wine or water, so you get wine at two points during the day.

What should I wear to visit Kolossi Castle and the archaeological sites?

A dress code applies to places of worship and selected museums on the route. Knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women: no shorts or sleeveless tops. Failure to comply may result in refused entry.

Is lunch included, and what does it cost extra?

Lunch is included and served at a local tavern in Fini village, with one glass of local wine or water. Any additional food and drinks beyond what is served cost extra.