Kourion Ruins, Kolossi Castle and Winery Visit
Excursions & day trips

Kourion Ruins, Kolossi Castle and Winery Visit

4.3/5
Excellent
Based on 7 reviews
from
£55.00
Free cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: more than 8 hours
Do this because
  • Enjoy a wine tasting at an award-winning family-owned winery in Omodos
  • Discover the archaeological site of Kourion, famed for its Greco-Roman theatre
  • Visit the Crusader-era Kolossi Castle and see the steeped-in-legend Aphrodite's Rock
  • Savour a traditional Troodos Mountains lunch at a typical family-run restaurant
  • Expert local guide with an unrivalled knowledge of the myths and legends of Cyprus
What to expect

The myths of Cyprus come to life on this tour. You'll see where a legend was born, visit the ruins of Kourion, venture to the village of Omodos and cap off the day with a tasting at a family-run winery. Eva, one of our local guides, says of this excursion, ‘You'll wander through layers of history, culture and mythology, and learn about Aphrodite, the goddess of love. The rituals connected with her as well as the plants and seashells associated with her.'

You'll dive straight into the past to see Petra tou Romiou, a sea stack where, local legend has it, the goddess Aphrodite was born. The ancient past takes on a more tangible form at Kourion, one of the most impressive archaeological sites in Cyprus. Visit its Roman baths and amble into its centrepiece, the Greco-Roman theatre. It's still used for concerts. And up next is the Crusader-built Kolossi Castle, which belonged to the Knights Templar from the 14th century.

Lunch is in a family-owned restaurant. It's as famed for its country fare made from locally sourced ingredients as it is for its scenic location in the hills. Then, we'll head to the mountain-nestled village of Omodos, where you'll have free time to wander around skinny cobbled streets lined with Byzantine buildings. And to round off the day, we'll visit the winery. Here, you'll sample some of its award-winning wines, including the commandaria variety, which Richard the Lionheart baptised as the ‘wine of kings and the king of wines'.

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What's included
  • check Transport
  • check Guide
  • check Lunch
  • check Admission fees
  • check Winery tour and wine tasting
What to remember
  • Not suitable for guests with reduced mobility
  • This experience doesn't follow our general cancellation policy. If you need to cancel, you must do so at least 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
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Provider
TUI CYPRUS LTD
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Excellent

4.3/5

Based on 7 reviews from verified customers

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Safety

4.4/5

Service

4.4/5

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4.4/5

Value for money

4.2/5

  • Touristen

    From Germany - May 2024

    Travelled as a couple

     

    18 - 24 years old

    Great

    Overall rated

    4/5

    Die Sehenswürdigkeiten sind mäßig interessant. Der Guide war nett, aber seine Erklärungen etwas dürftig. Das Weingut war hervorragend!

  • Anonym

    From United States of America - August 2023

    Travelled with family

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Leider nur in Englisch. Besichtigungen zu kurz.

  • Stefani

    From United States of America - June 2023

    Travelled with family

     

    25 - 34 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

  • Michael W

    From Germany - October 2022

    Travelled as a couple

     

    45 - 54 years old

    Great

    Overall rated

    4/5

    Guide Eva war sehr kompetent, leider nur auf Englisch. Kritisieren muss ich, dass der Aphrodite Felsen am Morgen bei Gegenlicht besucht wurde, so ware ...

  • Christoph

    From Austria - August 2022

    Travelled as a couple

     

    18 - 24 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    sehr netter ausflug, viel historische infos von der reiseleiterin, mittagessen in der taverne war sehr gut und die weinverkostung war auch grossartig

  • Anonymous

    From Germany - November 2021

    Average

    Overall rated

    3/5

    An den Haltepunkten hatten wir gefühlt wenig Zeit um selber erkunden zu können, da unsere Aufmerksamkeit durch die Reiseleitung durch zu viele Infos ( ...

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