The 12 Best Kourion & Archaeology Tours

1.Pafos and Kourion Tour from Protaras, Aya Napa, Larnaca, Limassol

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 39 reviews · 8 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $65Our pick

Spend 8 to 10 hours exploring Ancient Kourion, Paphos Harbour, the House of Dionysus mosaics, Aphrodite’s Rock, and a Cyprus sweets shop. Olga is the main guide named in guest feedback, with guiding in English, hotel-area pickup, an air-conditioned coach, and free time for lunch in Paphos.

“Great tour to amazing ancient sites. The tour guide was very pleasant and gave all the interesting information. Everything was is perfectly organised.”

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2.From Limassol, Aphrodite Rocks and Kourion Archeological Side

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 31 reviews · from $72

From Limassol, this 3.5-hour Raytour outing visits Aphrodite’s Rock, a hilltop viewpoint with Cyprus wine and Cyprus delight, and Kourion’s archaeological site and museum. José has earned praise for his friendly service, though guide commentary can vary. Groups are capped at 10, with private bookings available at no extra cost if requested in advance.

“An amazing experience with a lot of interesting information and a taste of the real Cyprus. The guides were really nice and eager to make the most out of our trip. Totally recommend to discover this part of the island by booking this trip :)”

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3.Discover Scuba Diving Amathounta’s Ancient Port

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · from $114Top rated

Meet at Santa Barbara Church for a 90-minute Discover Scuba Diving session at Amathounta. A NAUI instructor explains the gear, leads shallow-water practice, then guides you over the ancient harbor at a maximum depth of 5 meters. This private activity suits first-time participants with moderate fitness.

“Wow, what an experience. I was very nervous at first but the crew was in credibly patient and took the time to make sure everyone was OK and showed us an amazing time. Highly recommend A++.”

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4.Day Tour to Famagusta, Ghost Town & Ancient Salamis

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · 11 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $66

Travel from Paphos to ancient Salamis, Famagusta, and Varosha on an 11 to 12-hour guided day trip. Guide Eva brings Cyprus history to life with personal memories of the 1974 conflict. Expect passport checks, a long coach ride, a short coffee stop, free time for lunch, and a moving walk near the abandoned resort of Varosha.

“Our guide Eva was very informative and knowledgeable, whilst also giving us her own personal account of what happened when the Turkish invaded. Thank you Eva for making this trip so memorable.”

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5.Aphrodite’s Birthplace, Lefkara & Kourion Day Trip from Paphos

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 20 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $83

Travel from Paphos to four very different Cyprus sights: Aphrodite’s Rock, lace-making Lefkara, Limassol, and ancient Kourion. An English-speaking guide such as Vladimir or Viola leads the day in an air-conditioned vehicle, with Kourion admission and hotel pickup included. Expect a lively overview rather than long, unhurried visits at every stop.

“This an excellent tour from Paphos. However it was a shame that we only had 1 hour at Kurion despite our guide saying it takes at least 2 hours to see the whole site. We would have preferred longer at Kurion and less time in Limassol as there was far less to see there.”

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6.Archaeology & Beauty tour from Limassol

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 19 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $84

Travel from Limassol to Paphos with a small group of up to 15 people. Guides such as Michalis and drivers including Chris explain Cyprus history as you visit Kolossi Castle, Kourion, Apollo’s sanctuary, Aphrodite’s Rock, Roman mosaics, Paphos Harbour, and Geroskipou’s loukoumia.

“Koulla was very interesting and knew so many facts and Harry a very friendly driver. Enjoyed all the sites”

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7.Kourion Ruins, Kolossi Castle and Winery Guided Visit from Paphos

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 17 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $85

Travel from Paphos by air-conditioned coach to Aphrodite’s Rock, Kourion’s sea-facing theater, Kolossi Castle, Foini, Omodos, and a Troodos winery. Your English-speaking guide, possibly Chris or Eva, adds local context. Lunch with wine and a winery tasting are included, while pickup details require careful checking before departure.

“Fabulous excursion, with a very knowledgeable and engaging guide, and a safe driver (the two Chris'). Enjoyed every segment of the trip. Highly recommended.”

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8.Guided Tour of Limassol with Kourion and Kolossi Castle

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 17 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $60Best value

Travel from Paphos to Aphrodite’s Rock, the ancient city of Kourion, Kolossi Castle, and Limassol. A guide such as Violi or Viola may lead the day, with Kourion entry included, free time in Limassol, and pickup from selected Paphos hotels.

“Covered lots of ground and was exactly as described. Enjoyed the whole day. The guide was knowledgeable and drove us as well as providing information on the places we visited.”

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9.Aphrodite’s Birthplace, Lefkara & Kourion Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 9 reviews · 7 hours · from $81

Travel from Paphos to Petra tou Romiou, lace-making Lefkara, Limassol’s Molos waterfront, and ancient Kourion. An English-speaking guide leads the day, with Kourion entry, hotel pickup, and drop-off included. Expect a compact minivan, several walking stops, free time for lunch, and a full view of Cyprus’s coast, villages, and Roman past.

“Our Guide was very knowledgeable and cheery. The only thing I hadn’t envisaged was the people carrier. Luckily I was in the middle seats, but my husband who sat in back said it was quite bumpy!”

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10.Ancient Kourion Tour with Paphos Town from Limassol

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 4 reviews · from $65

Travel from Limassol to Kourion, Petra tou Romiou, ancient Paphos, and the Tombs of the Kings with a professional guide. You’ll see a Roman theatre, Greek and Roman remains, and the House of Dionysos mosaics, then have free time in Paphos town. Pickup, entrance fees, and mobile tickets are included.

“María was fantastic. She was knowledgeable, funny, and efficient with the tour. We covered a lot of ground in several hours, and showed us where to have a great lunch on the pier. Highly recommend.”

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11.Ancient Kourion, Kolossi Castle, Omodos & Winery Tour from Paphos

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $110

Spend about eight hours exploring Kourion’s Graeco-Roman theatre, Kolossi Castle and Omodos village. The tour includes a family-run lunch with wine, a local winery visit and commandaria tasting, admissions, a guide and selected hotel pickup. Lisa is one guide named in the tour feedback.

“Very enjoyable tour that includes a little bit of everything with regards to history, architecture and typical Cypriot old village life. Our tour guide Lisa was very knowledgable and also very funny 😄”

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12.Pafos and Kourion Coach Excursion in Italian

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 3 reviews · from $75

Spend about eight hours on an Italian-language coach trip from Protaras, Ayia Napa, or Larnaca to Kourion and Paphos. See Roman mosaics, the House of Eustolios, the House of Dionysos, Paphos Harbour, and Aphrodite’s Rock. Hotel pickup, entrance fees, and a guide at Kourion are included, but lunch and the House of Dionysos fee are extra.

“Almost 12 hours on a coach to see a few Roman mosaics, a rock in the sea and then 2 1/2 hours at Paphos harbour. Extra money if you wanted to go and see some more sites once you got there. Not an expensive trip really not particularly interesting”

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