Itinerary · 2 days
2 Days in Paphos
Short answer
Day 1: the Archaeological Park, Tombs of the Kings and harbour sunset on foot. Day 2: the Old Town in the morning, then east to Geroskipou, the Sanctuary of Aphrodite and sunset at Petra tou Romiou.
Two days is the minimum to see Paphos properly. Day one is entirely walkable. Day two is easiest with a car — or swap it for Coral Bay by bus if you are car-free.
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.
Day 2 · Aphrodite's coast
Old Town, Geroskipou and Aphrodite's coast
Everyday Paphos in the morning, then east along the coast to the Sanctuary of Aphrodite and sunset at Petra tou Romiou.
- Morning
Paphos Old Town
Browse the municipal market, walk the streets around Kennedy Square and have coffee where residents do.
- Lunch
Lunch in Geroskipou
Drive 10 minutes east. See the five-domed Agia Paraskevi church and pick up loukoumi.
- Afternoon
Sanctuary of Aphrodite, Kouklia
An hour at the site and museum of ancient Palaepaphos. Check the closing time.
- Sunset
Petra tou Romiou
Ten minutes further east. Swim if it is calm and stay for sunset.
- Dinner
Dinner back in Paphos
Return to Paphos town for dinner — around 30 minutes' drive.
Tips for this itinerary
- No car on day two? Take a taxi to Petra tou Romiou for sunset, or swap the day for Coral Bay by bus.
- Rent a car for day two only — collect it in Kato Paphos rather than at the airport.
Keep planning
Itinerary
1 Day in Paphos
One day in Paphos, planned properly: the mosaics and Tombs of the Kings in the cool of the morning, the harbour at sunset — all on foot from Kato Paphos.
- 1 day
- Car: no
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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
Day trip
Petra tou Romiou & Kouklia
Aphrodite's Rock and the ancient sanctuary at Kouklia — an easy half-day east of Paphos.
- Petra tou Romiou
- Half day
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4 Days in Paphos
Four days in Paphos: ancient sites, the Blue Lagoon, Aphrodite's coast and a loop through a monastery, wine villages and Coral Bay.
- 4 days
- Car: yes
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.
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.