An ancient land of mystery, legend, beauty, and love: especially in and around Paphos, your holiday base. On the west coast of the Akamas Peninsula, Paphos was the island's capital for 600 years and its visible archaeological legacy has led to the whole town being placed on UNESCO's World Heritage List. Effectively parts of the town serve as an open-air museum, with remarkable mosaics, vaults and caves, the Pillar of St. Paul, the ancient theatre, the Tombs of the Kings and a Roman Agora are all amongst the sights to see. The area is steeped in Greek myth and legend. The goddess Aphrodite rose from the sea foam near Paphos and took pity on Pygmalion by bringing to life his statue of the beautiful Galatea – their son was Paphos.
What’s included
Holiday Highlights
7 nights hb in Paphos
Paphos orientation walk
Excursion to Nicosia
No single supplement
4 star spa hotel
Luggage included as standard
Airport transfers
Day by day
Itinerary
Flight to Paphos, transfer to your hotel in Kato Paphos (20 minutes away) where seven nights half board accommodation has been reserved for you. Cyprus has a long and varied history. At the crossroads of three continents, Cyprus was a stopping off point for Crusaders and has been ruled by the Greeks, Romans, Franks, Venetians, Turks and British.
Your morning walk starts and finishes at the hotel, and will give you your bearings not only in the geography of Paphos, but also its history. You will walk along the sea front, and pass the ruins of an early Christian basilica en route to the harbour. Here you will be able to visit the archaeological area (entrance fee included) with its Roman mosaics. You return to the hotel via the lighthouse and the Christian catacomb of Solomoni.
A free day to explore Paphos and its historic sites, or relax and enjoy the hotel's facilities.
The full day excursion to Nicosia gives you a real taste of this fascinating and charming city. In the heart of Nicosia is the old city surrounded by walls dating back to the 16th century. Enclosed in this are countless museums, churches, monuments, sites of historic interest, narrow streets overlooked by the balconies of old houses and squares surrounded by cafes, shops and tavernas. The included tour of the city will take you along the dividing Green Line and allow you to see the major sights including the Famagusta Gate and the Archbishop's Palace. Also whilst in Nicosia there will be visits to St. John's Cathedral and the Byzantine Museum, and time in the picturesque old quarter and shopping centre of Laiki Yitonia.
A free day to relax and enjoy the hotel's facilities, including its Dancing and Bowls programme: together with the sister hotels nearby, the hotel has dance leaders and bowling coordinators who will assist with tuition and, on request, organise events for guests of all abilities. Lawn Bowls rinks (there may be 20 rinks, indoor and outdoor, all on synthetic surfaces) are available; a charge (currently 5 euros) is made per session (includes equipment).
There may be other excursions available, into the Troodos Mountains and to the Bath of Aphrodite (a grotto pool where the goddess is said to have bathed before her marriage).
A further free day to explore Paphos at your own pace or relax and enjoy the hotel's facilities.
Free time until your transfer to the airport for your return flight.
Where you stay
Accommodation
Athena Beach Hotel
The hotel is situated directly on the beach in Kato Paphos, a pleasant walk away from the picturesque harbour, the archaeological sites, the shops and the nightlife. A bus stop is found just outside the hotel and taxis are always available. The resort is conveniently situated for both of the island’s two International airports, just 15 km away from Paphos and 140 km from Larnaca.
Hotel features
Balcony
Fridge
Free Wifi
Mini Bar
Air Conditioning (May-Oct)
Central Heating (Nov-Apr)
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Freshwater Outdoor Swimming Pool with Jacuzzi
Indoor Heated Pool with Jacuzzi
Tennis Court
Outdoor and Indoor Short Mat Bowling Facilities
Outdoor Green Bowls Facilities
Elixir Spa with Heated Pool
Sauna
Steam Bath
Fully Equipped Gym
Hairdressing Salon
Slippers
Beach Towel
Safety Deposit Box
Ironing Facilities
Espresso Machine
Tea/Coffee Making Facilities
Gallery
A look at the trip
Availability
Dates & Prices
DepartReturnPriceOfferSoloBooking
Depart24 Feb 2027 Return03 Mar 2027 PriceFrom £1299 No Single Supplement
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