Top Experiences in Yeroskipou (Geroskipou)
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Authentic Cyprus Historic Day Tour from Paphos
USD 32.7
We begin our day with a stop at a pottery workshop in Yeroskipou village, where we will see how the potters continue the ancient traditional craft.
Our next stop is at the unique 5-domed church of St Paraskevi, built in the 9th century reputedly on the site where the ancient temple of Aphrodite previously stood. We will also have a chance to see how the ‘loukoumia’ (Turkish delights) are made .
From there we will go to Letymbou, where we will visit Sophia’s traditional house(rooms with the original furniture and décor and traditional costumes). You will see the baking of village bread in the clay oven or other local delicacies such as the traditional halloumi cheese. Afterwards we will have a brunch , prepared by Sophia (included in the price).
Next, we will visit Paphos Old Market at the heart of the Old Town “Agora.” Indoors you can browse several boutiques and stalls , while outside you will walk along alleys to see art shops where stuff is hand crafted and coffee shops
Our next stop is at the unique 5-domed church of St Paraskevi, built in the 9th century reputedly on the site where the ancient temple of Aphrodite previously stood. We will also have a chance to see how the ‘loukoumia’ (Turkish delights) are made .
From there we will go to Letymbou, where we will visit Sophia’s traditional house(rooms with the original furniture and décor and traditional costumes). You will see the baking of village bread in the clay oven or other local delicacies such as the traditional halloumi cheese. Afterwards we will have a brunch , prepared by Sophia (included in the price).
Next, we will visit Paphos Old Market at the heart of the Old Town “Agora.” Indoors you can browse several boutiques and stalls , while outside you will walk along alleys to see art shops where stuff is hand crafted and coffee shops
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Footsteps of Aphrodite from Paphos POLISH
USD 74.11
On our way from Paphos we will visit the Ayia Paraskevi Church in Yeroskipou. This church is worldwide recognized as an extremely significant example of Byzantine architecture.
In Yeroskipou we will have the opportunity to sample and buy the local made delights.
We will then discover the archaeological remains of Kourion - which was one of the island’s most important city-kingdoms in antiquity - are of the most impressive on the island, and excavations have unearthed many significant finds, which can be viewed at the site.
The tour will continue to the Omodos village where we will have a lunch in a traditional Cyprus tavern.
Wine tasting in a traditional winery will follow.
On the way back we will stop at the Aphrodite’s Rock - Petra tou Romiou, the legendary birthplace of the ancient Greek goddess Aphrodite.
Lunch is included in the price.
In Yeroskipou we will have the opportunity to sample and buy the local made delights.
We will then discover the archaeological remains of Kourion - which was one of the island’s most important city-kingdoms in antiquity - are of the most impressive on the island, and excavations have unearthed many significant finds, which can be viewed at the site.
The tour will continue to the Omodos village where we will have a lunch in a traditional Cyprus tavern.
Wine tasting in a traditional winery will follow.
On the way back we will stop at the Aphrodite’s Rock - Petra tou Romiou, the legendary birthplace of the ancient Greek goddess Aphrodite.
Lunch is included in the price.