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Itinerary · 4 days

4 Days in Paphos

Short answer

Follow the three-day plan, then add a loop north: Agios Neophytos Monastery, lunch and wine in Kathikas, a late swim at Coral Bay and sunset at the Peyia sea caves.

Updated Practical details (hours, prices) not yet verified — check official sources.

Four days lets you add the hills and a proper beach without rushing.

Day 1 · Paphos town

Ancient Paphos on foot

The UNESCO sites, the harbour and sunset — all in and around Kato Paphos, no car needed.

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. Sunset

    Harbour and Paphos Castle

    Walk out along the harbour to the castle for the late light.

  6. Dinner

    Meze in Kato Paphos

    Order a full meze and let it come. Allow two hours.

Day 2 · Polis & Latchi

Polis, Latchi and the Blue Lagoon

Over the hills to the north coast for the clearest water in the region.

  1. Morning

    Boat from Latchi to the Blue Lagoon

    Leave Paphos by 8:30 for a morning departure — or book a trip with hotel transfers.

  2. Lunch

    Fish lunch at Latchi harbour

    Tavernas line the harbour.

  3. Afternoon

    Baths of Aphrodite and the nature trail

    See the grotto, then walk the first section of the Aphrodite trail for views over the bay.

  4. Sunset

    Swim at Latchi or a coffee in Polis

    Then drive back over the hills before dark.

Day 3 · 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.

  1. Morning

    Paphos Old Town

    Browse the municipal market, walk the streets around Kennedy Square and have coffee where residents do.

  2. Lunch

    Lunch in Geroskipou

    Drive 10 minutes east. See the five-domed Agia Paraskevi church and pick up loukoumi.

  3. Afternoon

    Sanctuary of Aphrodite, Kouklia

    An hour at the site and museum of ancient Palaepaphos. Check the closing time.

  4. Sunset

    Petra tou Romiou

    Ten minutes further east. Swim if it is calm and stay for sunset.

  5. Dinner

    Dinner back in Paphos

    Return to Paphos town for dinner — around 30 minutes' drive.

Day 4 · Hills & wine villages

Hills, wine and Coral Bay

A loop north: a frescoed monastery, a wine village lunch, an afternoon swim and sunset on the cliffs.

  1. Morning

    Agios Neophytos Monastery

    Drive 20 minutes north to see the frescoed cave hermitage. Dress modestly.

  2. Lunch

    Lunch and a tasting in Kathikas

    Continue to the Laona plateau. Check winery booking requirements in advance.

  3. Afternoon

    Swim at Coral Bay

    Drop down to the coast for a late-afternoon swim when the crowds thin.

  4. Sunset

    Peyia sea caves

    Ten minutes up the coast for sunset over the Edro III wreck.

Tips for this itinerary

  • Book wine tastings ahead; smaller wineries often need appointments.

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The wine villages within reach of Paphos — Kathikas and the Laona plateau, the Ezousa valley and Panagia — with how to combine them into a half or full day.

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Coral Bay

Sandy, sheltered and fully organised — the classic family beach of the Paphos area.

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Where to Stay in Paphos

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