Ancient Paphos. Departure from Paphos

You have come to Paphos or live near it, but do you know all its beauty? If not, this way. I will introduce you to its rich history, show its shrines, as well as the amazing beauty of the place.

What to visit:

- Archaeological Park "Kato Paphos", included in the UNESCO World Heritage List on the territory of which objects of different historical epochs from 2 to 13 centuries have been preserved.

-The embankment of Paphos with its business card - the Medieval Castle of Paphos (fort).

Catacombs of the first Christians on the mountain "factory", an ancient amphitheater.

- Archaeological Park "Tombs of Kings" - a monument of Hellenistic architecture, preserved in Paphos.

*Prices are based on departure from the city. paphos

Paphos is an ancient city of Cyprus. It was founded in the XII century BC and was originally located 15 km southeast of modern Paphos in the place where the village of Kuklia is now located. According to one version, the founder of the city is the hero of the Trojan War - Agapenor, on the other - Kinir, who was the king of ancient Cyprus. In the fourth century BC, the ruler of Paphos Nicocles moved the city to its present location, suitable for the construction of a seaport. Thus appeared Paphos harbor, in which ships moored from all over the Mediterranean Sea. Since that time, the period of development and prosperity of Paphos began. The city received the status of the administrative center of Cyprus. In 58 BC. Cyprus became one of the provinces of the Roman Empire and the seat of Roman proconsuls. The most famous of which is Marcus Tullius Cicero lived and worked in Paphos in 51 BC.
In the Archaeological Park of Paphos you can find surviving fragments of buildings of different eras: from the Roman Empire to the Middle Ages. The pearl of the park’s collection is the floor mosaics of Roman villas.

What goes into value
Transport from and to the place of residence, escort and guide services.

What does not enter into value
Entrance tickets to archaeological parks.

What to bring with you:
Comfortable shoes, headgear.

The starting point of the tour:
Your hotel.