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Ancient Kourion & Apollo Sanctuary: Private Expert Tour

Stand inside one of the Mediterranean's most dramatic Greco-Roman amphitheatres, perched on a clifftop above a sparkling sea. A private expert guide unlocks 3,000 years of Cypriot history across Kourion and the Sanctuary of Apollo Hylates — bucket-list antiquity at its finest.

What to expect

Your private guide meets you dockside at Limassol port and whisks you in a private vehicle to the clifftop ruins of Kourion, where a 2nd-century Roman theatre gazes out over the Mediterranean — one of the most photogenic ancient sites in the world. You'll walk the mosaic-floored House of Eustolios, explore the Forum baths, then drive to the serene Sanctuary of Apollo Hylates, sacred for centuries. The return journey follows the coastal road, with time to stop at your leisure before the all-aboard.

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Tours by Locals – Cyprus Private Guides
From USD 200 per group (private, up to 4 pax) for a 6-hour guided experience
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Good to know

Kourion is approximately 20 km west of Limassol port — about 25 minutes by private car. The site involves uneven stone paths; flat, closed-toe shoes are strongly advised. Pre-book your private guide directly via Tours by Locals well in advance of embarkation day, and confirm the all-aboard time with your guide at the outset.

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