Ancient Kourion, Kolossi Castle, Omodos & Winery Tour from Limassol in Cyprus

Duration

8 hours

Language

English

Guests

2-20

Cyprus is all rolling hills dotted with pretty villages. On this adults-only 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 wine tasting. Eva, one of our local guides, says of this excursion, You'll wander through layers of history, culture and mythology.'

Highlights:

See the still-in-use Graeco-Roman theatre during a tour of Kourion archaeological site
Discover the crusader-built castle of Kolossi, which dates from the 15th century
Savour a local lunch in a family-run restaurant in the charming village of Omodos
Try the ancient commandaria wine on a winery tour and tasting session
Expert local guide with an unrivalled knowledge of Cyprus and its people

Includes:

Transport
Guide
Lunch
Admission fees
Wine tasting

Not Included:

Personal Expernses
Tips

You'll dive straight into the past at Kourion, one of the most impressive archaeological sites in Cyprus. Visit the Roman baths and amble into the site's centrepiece, the Greco-Roman theatre. Concerts are still held to this day. While the mosaics of the trio of excavated houses known as those of Eustolius, the Gladiators and Achilles are as impressive as when they were laid down. The 15th-century Kolossi Castle is up next. This steeped-in-legend Crusader-built fortress is nowadays surrounded by blooming plants.

Then, we'll head to mountain-fringed Omodos, where you'll enjoy a local lunch in a family-run taverna and have free time to wander around skinny cobbled streets lined with Byzantine buildings. It's Eva's favourite village. She says, The charm of the stone houses, the tranquillity and peacefulness. It's as if it has sprung from a fairytale. I love dropping into one of the cafés and seeing locals have philosophical discussions, political arguments and a bit of gossip.' Plus, there's a winery tour, where you'll learn all about sweet commandaria wine one of the oldest varieties in the world.