
Folklore in Paphos

Cyprus Food & Wine Tour
Food and drink are an intrinsic part of Cypriot culture. And this adults-only excursion is a celebration of the island's gastronomic delights. The fun kicks off in Kolossi, where you'll be invited to pick seasonal fruit and try the tangy lemonade to refuel for the journey head. Next, it's on to Agros village to sample homemade sweets and watch rosewater production as well as the chance to tuck into local smoked meats. Afterwards, continue to the village of Pelendri for lunch in a tavern. You'll then while away some time sipping wine at the Tsiakkas winery.
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Kourion, Kolossi & Winery Tour
Cyprus is all rolling hills housing pretty villages. You'll dive straight into ancient history at one of the most impressive archaeological sites in Cyprus, Kourion. Visit the Roman baths and amble into the site's centrepiece, the Greco-Roman theatre. Kolossi Castle is the next stop. Then, we'll head to the mountain-fringed village of Omodos, where you'll have some free time to wander around. Next, you'll head to the winery to learn all about and taste one of the island's most famous wines.
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Troodos Mountain Villages Tour with Lampadistis Monastery
Cyprus is full of hidden treasures, and you'll explore some of the island's rural highlights on this full day excursion into the Troodos Mountains. First up is Platanisteia – a small village that houses a printmaking museum. After a visit to the Medieval Tzelefos Bridge, there's a stop at a tourist-free taverna for a traditional Cypriot lunch. The highlight of the day is the UNESCO-listed Lampadistis Monastery. Apart from a trio of churches to explore, there are other monastic buildings including cells, auxiliary rooms and an oil press. And before heading back to the resort you'll be able to sample local wine at a Cypriot vineyard.
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Ancient Kourion, Kolossi Castle, Omodos & Winery Tour
Cyprus is all rolling hills dotted with pretty villages. On this small group 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.'You'll dive straight into the past at Aphrodite's Beach to see Petra tou Romiou, a sea stack where, according to legend, love goddess Aphrodite was born. We keep 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 to mountain-fringed Omodos, where you'll 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.' You'll enjoy a ‘KM0' lunch in a family-run taverna and drop into a ‘kafeneio', where, says Eva, ‘locals meet for philosophical discussions, political arguments and a bit of gossip'. Plus, there's a winery tour, where you'll learn all about sweet commandaria wine.
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Cyprus Cheese and Wines Tour with Blue Lagoon Cruise
Cheese making, wine tasting and a sunset cruise on the Mediterranean Sea – this trip really gets those holiday vibes going. First up, we'll take you to Sofia's Traditional House in Letymvou to find out how she makes fresh halloumi and bakes village bread. Follow with a visit to the nearby Makarounas Winery and you'll take a guided tour and enjoy a sampling of their locally produced wines. Then it's a cruise to the Blue Lagoon. Set sail along the coastline so that you can soak up every inch of Cyprus' beauty and catch those last few rays on deck. Then – with luck – an incredible sunset will bring an end to your day.
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