Curium — Paphos — St. Neophitos Monastery — Petra tou Romiou
Do not miss a unique opportunity to meet the history and legends of Paphos, one of the most fascinating city of Cyprus and its ancient capital.
Our first call en-route to this romantic place is in the ancient City Kingdom of Curium with its renowned Greek-Roman theatre, a silent witness of the past grandeur, nestled on the hilltop. One of the local attractions is to clap hands or stamp feet right next to the round opening in the rock: bewildered adults and freaking kids laughing their heads off guaranteed. Indeed, the structure of the monument emphasises generic acoustics of the Roman theatre.
Hitting the road again, we move on to the heart of Old city of Paphos where the Archaeological Museum opens its doors to welcome visitors in.
This very spacious Museum attracts many tourists with some daring to take more than a day to get acquainted with its exhibits. The House of Dionysus mosaics constitute the top pride of the Museum. Some of them date back to the 3rd century BC. Naturally, the knowledge and the skill of the guide have a huge impact.
With a captivating narration and skilful presentation fragmented plots and events line up and make so much desired fascinating flowing story. Once read and almost forgotten ancient Greek myths come to life in a vivid way. Round off the Museum excitement with a pleasant stroll along the Paphos promenade.
Soak in the stunning view of the Paphos Fortress. According to our guide, in addition to the archaeological treasures Paphos is also acclaimed for its fish and seafood cuisine. Fresh catch is cooked on the grill and served with olive oil and lemon.
Savouring lunch in a cosy local tavern will truly be an icing on the cake of the captivating cultural programme of the day.
Then we set off to St. Neophitos Monastery. The place is nestled at 412 meters above the sea level, approximately 10 km from Paphos. You can even visit fairly preserved caves Neophitos once turned into his dwelling.
Returning back, you will have time to visit legendary Petra tou Romiou, said to be the birthplace of Aphrodite. Go for a walk and do not miss your chance to make colourful pictures and swim in the refreshing sea offering rejuvenation and eternal beauty. Legend has it that Aphrodite, the Goddess of Love and Beauty, stepped ashore from the sea foam in this very spot.
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