Itinerary · 1 day
1 Day in Paphos
Short answer
Spend the morning at the Archaeological Park and Tombs of the Kings, rest through the hottest hours, then see St Paul's Pillar and finish at the harbour and castle for sunset. Everything is in or near Kato Paphos — no car needed.
With one day, stay in Kato Paphos. The UNESCO sites, the harbour and dozens of restaurants are within a short walk of each other, and the only ride you might want is the short hop to the Tombs of the Kings.
Day 1 · Paphos town
Ancient Paphos on foot
The UNESCO sites, the harbour and sunset — all in and around Kato Paphos, no car needed.
- Morning
Kato Paphos Archaeological Park
Be at the gate at opening. Go straight to the House of Dionysus while it is quiet, then the House of Theseus, the House of Aion and the Odeon. Allow 2–2.5 hours.
- Late morning
Tombs of the Kings
A 5-minute taxi or short bus ride north. Climb down into the larger peristyle tombs. About 1.5 hours — carry water.
- Lunch
Lunch in Kato Paphos
Head back towards the harbour and eat a block or two inland, where menus tend to be better value than on the waterfront.
- Afternoon
Rest, swim, then St Paul's Pillar
Sit out the hottest hours at the hotel or on the promenade beaches, then walk to Agia Kyriaki Chrysopolitissa and St Paul's Pillar.
- Sunset
Harbour and Paphos Castle
Walk out along the harbour to the castle for the late light.
- Dinner
Meze in Kato Paphos
Order a full meze and let it come. Allow two hours.
Tips for this itinerary
- From May to October, the ancient sites are best before 11am.
- If you are arriving from Limassol or Larnaca, start with the Tombs of the Kings (it has parking) and walk the harbour last.
- Check opening times on the day — they change seasonally.
Frequently asked questions
Is one day enough for Paphos?
One day covers the main ancient sites and the harbour. Two or three let you see the coast and countryside around it.
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2 Days in Paphos
A two-day Paphos itinerary: ancient Kato Paphos on day one, the Old Town and Aphrodite's coast on day two — with timings, lunch stops and sunset spots.
- 2 days
- Car: optional
Things to do
Things to Do in Paphos
The best things to do in Paphos, Cyprus — ancient sites, beaches, the Akamas, wine villages and day trips — with how long each takes, who it suits and what to skip.
Area
Kato Paphos
The harbour, the archaeological park and most hotels — the easiest base without a car.
- Kato Paphos
Itinerary
3 Days in Paphos
Three days in Paphos, planned geographically: ancient Kato Paphos, a north-coast day with the Blue Lagoon, and the Old Town plus Aphrodite's coast.
- 3 days
- Car: optional
Planning
Where to Stay in Paphos
Where to stay in Paphos by trip type: Kato Paphos for first-timers, Coral Bay for beaches, the Old Town for local life, Polis for quiet — and without a car.