Heldagstur i Paphos: Tur til fortiden
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Fordyb jer i arkæologi, historie og kultur og oplev en af de ældste civilisationer i verden ved første hånd. Paphos, er en region, hvor den kombinerer bjergområder og havet. Kystbyen Paphos med sit middelalderfort og maleriske havn er en harmonisk kombination af historiske steder, turiststeder og vidunderlige landskab.
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Kolossi Castle, et fint eksempel på militær arkitektur oprindeligt konstrueret i det 13. århundrede.
Curium amfiteater, et af øens vigtigste bykongeriger i antikken.
Stadionet Kourion ligger mellem det arkæologiske område Kourion og Apollo Hylates helligdom på Cypern. Den blev bygget under kejser Antoninus Pius' regeringstid i det 2. århundrede e.Kr. og blev brugt til den hellenske femkamp som løb, spring, brydning og kast med diskos eller spyd. Med syv rækker af sæder kunne Kourion stadion rumme omkring 6000 tilskuere
Apollo Hylatis helligdom ligger vest for Kourion og er en af de vigtigste helligdomme i det antikke Cypern
Det arkæologiske sted Palaipafos ('gamle Pafos' på græsk) ligger i landsbyen Kouklia og var et af de vigtigste bykongeriger på Cypern, såvel som det første cypriotiske sted, der blev optaget på UNESCOs verdensarvsliste i 1980 . Afrodites helligdom er den mest berømte af den antikke græske gudindes helligdomme, og dens gamle rester går tilbage til det 12. århundrede f.Kr., mens det forblev et sted for tilbedelse indtil det 3. - 4. århundrede e.Kr. Der er to versioner af, hvordan Palaipafos blev grundlagt; en historie fortæller, at Agapenor, kongen af Tegea (Peloponesus), grundlagde byriget på vej tilbage fra den trojanske krig. En anden legende fortæller, at Kinyras, den lokale legendariske konge (1100-tallet) var grundlæggeren og den første ypperstepræst af Afrodites helligdom. Museet, der har til huse i en Lusignan Herregård, udstiller mange interessante fund fra området og portrætterer, hvordan Kulten af Frugtbarhedsgudinden udviklede sig til Afroditekulten.
Middelalderborg, oprindeligt en byzantinsk fæstning, som blev bygget for at beskytte havnen og frokost på en traditionel restaurant
The House of Dionysos er et monument over New Paphos, og sammen med Palepaphos er de blevet optaget på UNESCOs verdensarvsliste. Huset blev bygget i den romerske periode, i det 2. århundrede e.Kr. Det har kunstfærdige mosaikgulve med mytologiske emner, hovedsageligt dionysiske aktiviteter, såsom høst og vindrikning samt jagtbilleder. Bemærkelsesværdig er gulvet i indgangen, som tilhørte en tidligere bygning fra den hellenistiske periode og er lavet med havsten. Jeg skildrer det mytiske søuhyre Scylla
UNESCOs verdensarvssted, som indeholder et sæt velbevarede underjordiske grave og kamre, hvor højtstående embedsmænd og aristokrati blev begravet der
Afrodite's Rock, som siden oldtiden er blevet betragtet som fødestedet til Afrodite, kærlighedsgudinde og frugtbarhed.
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This is a busy day, but worth it if you are staying away from Paphos and wish to see the sights listed. Maria our driver was very friendly and knowledgeable.
Dear Jane, Thank you so much for your review! We're delighted to hear that you found the tour worthwhile and enjoyed visiting the highlights of Paphos. Maria will be especially pleased to know that her friendliness and knowledge made your experience even more enjoyable. We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback and hope to welcome you on another adventure soon!
It was a wonderful tour, and Maria was great! Highly recommended!
Hello! Thank you for your kind words. We will be glad to welcome you back to our beautiful island and offer you a unique travel experience on your next visit to Cyprus 😊
My daughter and I were visiting from the US and had prearranged several transfers with itaxi. The process was easy and the rates were very good. We were incredibly lucky to have Chryso as our driver and guide during our time in Cyprus. What began as a simple ride to visit a relative turned into something truly special. Chryso was meant to wait in the car for an hour, but my cousin insisted she come inside and join us—and within minutes, it felt like we had known her for years. She was warm, engaging, and gracious, and she even helped translate, making the visit so much richer and more comfortable for everyone. We had scheduled a full-day tour for the following day to see the Tomb of the Kings, the mosaics, and other historic sights, and we specifically requested Chryso again. We were thrilled when she arrived to pick us up. She is incredibly personable and upbeat, speaks excellent English, and has a deep knowledge of the history and stories behind every site we visited. On top of that, she is a confident and very skilled driver, which made the entire day feel relaxed and effortless. By the end of the tour, we were genuinely sad to say goodbye. Chryso didn’t just drive us from place to place—she made the experience memorable, personal, and joyful. We cannot recommend itaxi enough. They were on time, communicative and the cars we immaculate. We will now only use itaxi when we visit Cyprus.
It gives a good and fairly comprehensive overview of pre-Christian coastal Cyprus and gives a first time tourist a look at modern day Cyprus... in all educational and interesting. Commend Chryso our driver who was steady and reliable, and attentive to our needs.
I had a great day seeing all the archeological sites with Steve as my tour guide/driver. He shared a lot about the Cypriot culture and was passionate about the history. Went to a nice bakery for a quick snack. Paphos was beautiful. It was a beautiful day for this tour.
Our guide, Chryso, was wonderful from the start. She picked us up right on time and immediately set the tone with her warm personality, deep knowledge, and the sweetest hospitality. The itinerary was packed with history yet never felt rushed. We visited castles, ancient ruins, UNESCO sites, the harbor and Aphrodite’s Rock and more, and each stop felt meaningful. Chryso always showed us where to get the best views and helped us understand what we were looking at which made the day feel so much richer. Lunch was a highlight too. Since we are staying in Ayia Napa during the off season and struggling to find authentic food, having her take us to a local spot was spectacular! The weather in late November was perfect around 70 degrees Fahrenheit. Shorts, tanks and comfortable walking shoes were exactly right. We didn’t end up needing the jackets we brought just in case. My boyfriend wanted to see ruins and this tour exceeded both our expectations. We felt safe, well taken care of, and left with memories we’ll talk about for a long time. Highly recommend this experience to anyone visiting Cyprus!!
Whoa I think I’ve seen the entire Paphos in just one day! Thanks to itaxis and chryso for the amazing tour. Chryso provided water, fruits and she really went her way out to help me find lokoumades! Enjoyed my day and I’m so glad I booked it with them to maximise the little time I have in Cyprus!
Truly an incredible day filled with history, beauty and adventure. Steve our driver was fantastic. He gave us every detail about the island and navigates us to all of our stops with ease. He was friendly, professional and extremely knowledgeable. The door to door service was perfect for me and finally. Thank you. Highly recommend this experience as a private event.
I used itaxi for a day trip to Paphos from Larnaca, Cypress including intermediate stops to see Kyrenia Castle, Tomb of the Kings, Aphrodite's Rock, Sanctuary of Apollo, the Kourion Archaeological site, and the incredible mosaics of the Paphos Archaeological Park...and we stopped for lunch at one of the best Greek/Cypriot restaurants I have ever eaten at. My guide, was incredible. Excellent conversationalist (and thus wonderful English), great knowledge about what I was going to see, very safe driver, and made sure that I had plenty of time to visit each site as desired. She also took me to a fantastic Greek restaurant for lunch......what a great food experience!! (that was probably one of the best parts of the tour). This visit was the first day of 10 on my vacation and it is going to be hard to top. Highest recommendation for this tour.
Itaxi provided a day trip to Paphos from Larnaca, Cypress including intermediate stops to see Kyrenia Castle, Tomb of the Kings, Aphrodite's Rock, Sanctuary of Apollo, the Kourion Archaeological site, and the incredible mosaics of the Paphos Archaeological Park...and we stopped for lunch at one of the best Greek/Cypriot restaurants I have ever eaten at. Chrysotheo, my guide, was incredible. Excellent conversationalist (and thus wonderful English), great knowledge about what I was going to see, very safe driver, and made sure that I had plenty of time to visit each site as desired. She also took me to a fantastic Greek restaurant for lunch......what a great food experience!! (that was probably one of the best parts of the tour). This visit was the first day of 10 on my vacation and it is going to be hard to top. Highest recommendation for itaxi and for Chrysotheo!!
