Full-day tour of Kourion and Omodos with Cypriot wine-tasting
Excursions & day trips

Full-day tour of Kourion and Omodos with Cypriot wine-tasting

4.1/5
Excellent
Based on 7 reviews
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$110.00
Free cancellation
Language: German, English, French
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: more than 8 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • You'll visit Petra tou Romiou, where the Greek goddess, Aphrodite, first rode her shell ashore
  • The Greco-Roman theatre is the star of the show in a tour of the ancient Kourion archaeological site
  • Kolossi serves up a dollop of Medieval history with its 13th-century crusader-built fortress
  • You can wander the timeless village of Omodus before tasting commandaria, a sweet local wine
  • Your local guide really knows their stuff when it comes to the history and legends of Cyprus
What to expect

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, and learn about Aphrodite. The rituals connected with her, as well as the plants and seashells associated with her legacy.'

You'll dive straight into the past to see Petra tou Romiou — a sea stack where, according to legend, love goddess Aphrodite was born. We keep the theme ancient 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. The 15th-century Kolossi Castle is up next. This Crusader-built fortress is surrounded by blooming plants.

Then, we'll head for a local lunch in a family-run taverna before visiting mountain-fringed Omodos, where you'll 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 wine tasting, where you'll learn all about sweet commandaria wine.

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What's included
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  • check Lunch
  • check Wine tasting
What to remember
  • Not suitable for guests with reduced mobility
  • Adults only
  • 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

4.1/5

Based on 7 reviews from verified customers

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Review categories

Safety

4.4/5

Service

4.4/5

Value for money

4.1/5

Staff

4.4/5

  • Cindy

    From United States of America - September 2022

    Solo traveler

     

    18 - 24 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Mooie dingen gezien, ruim de tijd gekregen om rond te kijken. Lunch was erg lekker. Enthousiaste gids die veel weet en vertelt.

  • Ties

    From United States of America - August 2022

    Traveled as a couple

     

    18 - 24 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    De wijnproeverij was echt super geregeld. Persoonlijk vonden wij Ommodos iets minder. Maar alles bij elkaar wad het een zeker aan te raden tour

  • Hans laudy

    From United States of America - June 2022

    Traveled as a couple

     

    55 - 64 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    4/5

    Gids was goed te volgen in Engels. Goede uitgebreide lunch. Bezienswaardigheden waren de moeite waard.

  • Amsterdam

    From United States of America - May 2022

    Traveled as a couple

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Great

    Overall rated

    4/5

    Het programma is te vol, te weinig tijd om echt goed rond te kijken, vooral in het dorpje. De wijnproeverij is te commercieel, liever een klein wijnbo ...

  • Michel

    From United States of America - April 2022

    Traveled with family

     

    25 - 34 years old

    Great

    Overall rated

    3/5

    Een excursie is altijd een goede manier om veel te zien in weinig tijd. Maar nu ging er heel veel tijd verloren door het veel te uitgebreide verhaal v ...

  • Anonymous

    From United States of America - November 2021

    Great

    Overall rated

    4/5

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