Limassol is the largest port city on the south coast of Cyprus, with a medieval castle in its Old Town, a modern marina and seafront promenade, and the ancient sites of Kourion, Kolossi and Amathus within a short drive.
Top day trips
Handpicked excursions within easy reach.
Kourion Archaeological Site
Clifftop Greco-Roman city with a restored theatre, mosaics and sea views.
Highlights: Restored Greco-Roman theatre above the sea · House of Eustolios mosaics · Sanctuary of Apollo Hylates nearby · Kourion Beach for a swim afterwards
Kolossi Castle
Compact medieval Hospitaller fortress west of Limassol.
Highlights: Medieval keep of the Knights Hospitaller · Short visit that fits with Kourion · Link to the history of Commandaria wine
Amathus Archaeological Site
Coastal ruins of one of the ancient kingdoms of Cyprus.
Highlights: Ruins of an ancient city-kingdom beside the sea · Acropolis, agora and baths · Quick visit on the coast road east of Limassol
Akrotiri Salt Lake and Lady's Mile
Salt lake with winter flamingos beside the long Lady's Mile beach.
Highlights: Winter flamingos at the Salt Lake · Long beach at Lady's Mile · Quiet nature area close to the city
Omodos and the Wine Villages
Wine village with cobbled lanes, cellars and a monastery on the square.
Highlights: Cobbled village square with the Monastery of the Holy Cross · Local wines and Commandaria tastings · Wine villages in the Troodos foothills
Platres and the Troodos Mountains
Cool hill resort and the base for Troodos waterfalls and forest trails.
Highlights: Caledonia and Millomeris waterfalls · Artemis Trail around Mount Olympus · Cool mountain air and village lunches
Petra tou Romiou (Aphrodite's Rock)
Legendary birthplace of Aphrodite, a sea stack on a pebble beach.
Highlights: Sea stack of the Aphrodite legend · Pedestrian underpass to the pebble beach · Sunrise and sunset photography
Nicosia
Divided capital with a walled old town and museums.
Highlights: Walled old town and Ledra Street · Cyprus Museum and Leventis Museum · Crossing point to the north at Ledra Street
Trips by distance
How far you can go in a day.
Getting there
Transport options for day trips.
- Train
- There are no passenger trains in Cyprus.
- Bus
- Intercity buses link Limassol with Nicosia, Larnaca and Paphos; confirm timetables on cyprusbybus.com.
- Private
- Taxis can be booked for set day-trip prices; agree the fare in advance.
- Tours
- Group tours to Kourion, Troodos and the wine villages leave from Limassol hotels; compare at tour desks.
Multi-day tours from Limassol
If you have longer than a day, these are organised multi-day trips that start here.
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Day trip tips
Make the most of your excursions.
Start before 09:00 to avoid midday heat and tour-coach crowds.
Rent a car for Troodos, Omodos and Akrotiri; buses are limited.
Keep photo ID with you if crossing at Nicosia; rental companies may not insure northern Cyprus.
Carry water; services are sparse at Akrotiri and on Troodos trails.