Ancient City Of PAPHOS

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(6 reviews)

6 to 7 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

* Drive from Nicosia to Paphos
* Stop at Petrou To Romiou  ( Birth place of Aphrodite)
*Visit Paphos Castle
* Walk in the harbor and free time for shopping and lunch
* Visit Chrystopolitisa Church
* Visit Tombs of The Kings

What's Included

Entrance tickets for historical sites
Bottled water
Guidance
Transfer + fuel+ parking
Lunch

Meeting and pickup

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Itinerary

Duration: 6 to 7 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Aphrodite's Rock

    Due to mythology, it's believed that the Goddess Aphrodite was born from the foams from here. Always you will see people going in for a swim and expecting to come out as the beauty of Aphrodite......

    45 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Paphos Harbour and Port

    The harbor has been restored in the years of 1992-1995 and only allowed for the pedestrians. The old custom house also is restored and depending on the time of the year exhebitions take place at it. There are many restaurants that one can enjoy to taste with its beautiful atmosphere. You can find different kinds of souvenirs from the local shops in the harbor.

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Paphos Harbour Castle

    The castle was made by Lusignans in the year of 1391 but unfortunately Venetians had demolished.In 1592 Ottomans had repaired it and used as a storage for corps.The ground floor of the Castle was used as dungeons and later it was used as salt warehouse until 1935.

    30 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 4

    One of the biggest and oldest basilica and an episcopal palace was here but they had been destroyed during the arab raids.You can still see the floor mosiacs whicha re remaining from 4AD. Also the pillar of St. Paul which he was flogged 39 times by the Roman Governor Sergious before converting to Christianity is there.

    35 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Tombs of the Kings

    There is no proof of the royal use. It is believed that the local priviledge class was burried here in 3BC. It spreads to a massive area. The Doric style columns are carved from rocks.

    1 hour Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Adult pricing applies to all traveler.
Supplied by Sirin Suha

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Day Trips
Bus Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
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