Agios Neophytos Monastery & Wine Tasting: Paphos Afternoon Tour

Byzantine frescoes inside a chapel carved into the mountain, then wine overlooking the vineyards that made it.

This afternoon tour from Paphos takes adults to Agios Neophytos Monastery, where you walk inside the Enklistra—a unique chapel carved into the mountainside by the monastery's founder—to see Byzantine frescoes, then drives to Sterna Winery in Kathikas for wine tasting with views across the hillsides. Transport, admission and a guide in English are included; the tour runs four hours, leaving your morning and evening free.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit monastery and wine tasting

• Visit Ayios Neophytos Monastery
• Sample wine at Kathikas winery

The Experience

How do you fit a monastery and a winery into an afternoon without spending the whole day on logistics? This tour handles the route and the timing. You're picked up in the afternoon, driven to Agios Neophytos Monastery, and given time to explore the grounds and step inside the Enklistra—the chapel carved directly into the mountainside by the monastery's founder. Inside, the Byzantine frescoes line the walls, a record of the monastery's history that most visitors to Paphos never reach.

From there, a scenic drive takes you to Kathikas and Sterna Winery, where the wine tasting happens with the vineyard slopes visible around you. If winemaking interests you, there's a small museum on-site that walks through the history and techniques. The whole afternoon is structured so you're back in Paphos in time for dinner, with the morning still yours to spend on the beach or in town.

Your guide speaks English and travels with the group; transport is included in the price. Bring money if you want to purchase wine or leave a gratuity beyond the tasting itself. The tour is adults only, and it suits any fitness level—most of the day is spent driving and standing, with no strenuous walking required.

What’s included

• Transport from your Paphos location.
• admission to Agios Neophytos Monastery.
• wine tasting at Sterna Winery in Kathikas.
• English-speaking guide throughout the tour.

Good to know

Easy physical level

Operated by Destination Services Cyprus

Is this one for you?You're an adult traveler with a free afternoon who wants to see something beyond the beaches without spending the whole day planning a route or arranging rides—the guide handles the stops and the timing, so you just show up and move through the day.

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Top questions

What is the Enklistra at Agios Neophytos Monastery?

The Enklistra is a chapel carved directly into the mountainside by the monastery's founder. Inside, Byzantine frescoes cover the walls, documenting the monastery's religious and cultural history over centuries.

How much time do I spend at the monastery versus the winery?

The tour splits the afternoon between both stops. You have time to walk the monastery grounds and spend time inside the Enklistra, then move on to Sterna Winery in Kathikas for the wine tasting portion.

Can I buy wine at the winery to take home?

Yes, wine is available for purchase at Sterna Winery during the tasting. Bring money for any bottles you want to buy, as this is not included in the tour price.

What time does the tour end, and will I be back for dinner?

The tour runs four hours and is timed so you return to Paphos in the evening, with time to get to dinner. Your morning is completely free before the afternoon pickup.

Is this tour suitable if I'm not very fit or have mobility concerns?

The tour suits all fitness levels. Most of the day involves transport and standing rather than hiking or climbing, so it works for people with varying mobility and stamina.