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Spend a four-hour small-group afternoon tasting at family wineries near Paphos. Visit Sterna’s ancient cellar and Mastros’ craft offerings while learning about Cyprus’s millennia-old wine culture.
Spend a four-hour small-group afternoon tasting at family wineries near Paphos. Visit Sterna’s ancient cellar and Mastros’ craft offerings while learning about Cyprus’s millennia-old wine culture.
A late-morning van eases out of Paphos and the coastal breeze gives way to sun-baked lanes and low, scrubby hills. Vine rows lean toward the light, and olive trees shade a stone track as you arrive at Sterna Winery in Kathikas — where a 3,000-year-old rock cellar and a small museum lay out Cyprus’s long relationship with grape and amphora.
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Operated by EOS TOURS (Cyprus) · Paphos, Paphos District
A late-morning van eases out of Paphos and the coastal breeze gives way to sun-baked lanes and low, scrubby hills. Vine rows lean toward the light, and olive trees shade a stone track as you arrive at Sterna Winery in Kathikas — where a 3,000-year-old rock cellar and a small museum lay out Cyprus’s long relationship with grape and amphora.
Cyprus is one of the oldest wine-producing places in the Mediterranean; this tour threads contemporary family wineries through a landscape shaped by limestone soils and millennia of human planting. Kathikas and nearby Amargeti are traditional hill villages with timeworn churches and simple squares that speak to rural Cypriot life. Mastros in Amargeti pairs honest, handcrafted wines with carob syrup and local olive oil — flavors produced with techniques unchanged for generations.
Practically, expect easy walking between tasting rooms, brief historical stops, and about four hours on a small-group route that includes hotel pickup. The guide translates grape varieties and terroir into digestible tasting notes while you move from one cool cellar to a sunlit courtyard. Bring ID, sip deliberately to compare styles, and save appetite for a leisurely lunch stop.
This is a low-effort, high-reward half-day that pairs scenery with cultural context: ideal for travelers who want taste, story and a comfortable window into Cypriot viticulture without a strenuous itinerary.
easy.
4 hours.
Suitable for all fitness levels; involves short periods of standing and light walking.
Yes—most Paphos hotels have a pickup point; if not, you'll be given a designated meeting location after booking.
Yes, free wine tastings at the listed wineries are included as part of the tour price.
The operator advises this tour is not recommended for pregnant travelers; check medical guidance before booking.
The itinerary includes time for lunch and rest but does not always include a provided meal; bring cash if you wish to buy food locally.
Cyprus has produced wine for several millennia; the island’s native varieties and the ancient Commandaria sweet wine reflect a continuous viticultural culture.
Support small family producers and avoid single-use plastics; water is scarce in summer, so conserve use and dispose of waste responsibly.
EOS TOURS (Cyprus) operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
A late-morning van eases out of Paphos and the coastal breeze gives way to sun-baked lanes and low, scrubby hills. Vine rows lean toward the light, and olive trees shade a stone track as you arrive at Sterna Winery in Kathikas — where a 3,000-year-old rock cellar and a small museum lay out Cyprus’s long relationship with grape and amphora.
A late-morning van eases out of Paphos and the coastal breeze gives way to sun-baked lanes and low, scrubby hills. Vine rows lean toward the light, and olive trees shade a stone track as you arrive at Sterna Winery in Kathikas — where a 3,000-year-old rock cellar and a small museum lay out Cyprus’s long relationship with grape and amphora.
Cyprus is one of the oldest wine-producing places in the Mediterranean; this tour threads contemporary family wineries through a landscape shaped by limestone soils and millennia of human planting. Kathikas and nearby Amargeti are traditional hill villages with timeworn churches and simple squares that speak to rural Cypriot life. Mastros in Amargeti pairs honest, handcrafted wines with carob syrup and local olive oil — flavors produced with techniques unchanged for generations.
Practically, expect easy walking between tasting rooms, brief historical stops, and about four hours on a small-group route that includes hotel pickup. The guide translates grape varieties and terroir into digestible tasting notes while you move from one cool cellar to a sunlit courtyard. Bring ID, sip deliberately to compare styles, and save appetite for a leisurely lunch stop.
This is a low-effort, high-reward half-day that pairs scenery with cultural context: ideal for travelers who want taste, story and a comfortable window into Cypriot viticulture without a strenuous itinerary.