Tour details
- First stop: Temple of Aphrodite in the village of Kouklia (old Paphos)
- Second stop: Aphrodite's bath in Akamas
- Third stop: Winery
- Fourth stop: Lunch Time
- Fifth stop: Place where the goddess Aphrodite was born! (you can take your bathing accessories)
The length of the tour is 7-8 hours.
Entrance fee to the Temple of Aphrodite is 2.5 euros.
- According to Greek mythology, Aphrodite was born from the sea foam near the shores of Paphos, Cyprus. Legend has it that she emerged fully grown and beautiful from the waves, and the exact location is believed to be the Petra tou Romiou, also known as Aphrodite's Rock.
- This iconic sea stack is a major tourist attraction and is considered the mythical birthplace of Aphrodite. The site offers breathtaking views of the Mediterranean Sea, and visitors often take part in the tradition of swimming around the rock to attain eternal beauty and youth.
- Throughout Cyprus, there were numerous sanctuaries and temples dedicated to Aphrodite in antiquity. Notable among them is the Sanctuary of Aphrodite at Palaepaphos (Old Paphos), where a grand temple was erected in her honor.
- The cult of Aphrodite played a significant role in the religious and cultural life of ancient Cyprus. Pilgrims from various parts of the ancient world visited the island to pay homage to the goddess and seek her favor in matters of love and fertility.