
1 / 6Paphos: Wine Tour – Vineyards, Tastings & Scenic Views
About this activity
Explore Cyprus's ancient winemaking legacy on this 4-hour wine tour through Paphos's scenic vineyard region, visiting two family-run estates for guided tastings and discovering thousands of years of viticulture tradition. This intimate experience combines high-altitude vineyards, winery museums, and authentic local producers in one of the Mediterranean's oldest wine regions.
Raise a glass to one of the oldest winemaking traditions in the world on this intimate Cyprus wine tour from Paphos — a journey through scenic vineyards, passionate family estates, and thousands of years of viticulture heritage.
Wind through the breathtaking Paphos wine region — rolling hills, lush vineyards, and the kind of countryside scenery that makes you want to slow down and never leave.
Your first stop is the extraordinary Sterna Winery in Kathikas — perched at 650-700 metres above sea level, this remarkable family estate grows indigenous varieties including Xynisteri and Maratheftiko naturally, without irrigation. Descend into a fascinating winery museum tracing Cyprus' ancient viticultural heritage, then savour a guided tasting of red, white, and rosé wines with light snacks — all framed by breathtaking mountain views.
On the scenic drive through rolling hills, your guide shares fascinating stories about the tranquil village of Amargeti — its historic churches and charming Folklore Museum visible from the window as the Cypriot countryside unfolds around you.
Your final stop is the remarkable Mastros — a family-run artisan producer where passion for tradition runs deep. Taste extraordinary Cypriot wines alongside rich carob syrup, extra virgin olive oil, and homemade vinegar — an intimate journey through the authentic flavours and centuries-old winemaking soul of Cyprus.
Highlights
- ✓Sterna Winery at 650–700m elevation: taste indigenous Xynisteri and Maratheftiko varieties grown without irrigation
- ✓Guided wine tastings with red, white, and rosé paired with light snacks and mountain vistas
- ✓Winery museum exploring Cyprus's ancient viticultural heritage
- ✓Scenic drive through rolling hills with views of historic Amargeti village and its Folklore Museum
- ✓Mastros artisan producer: taste Cypriot wines alongside carob syrup, extra virgin olive oil, and homemade vinegar
Insider tips
- ★Visit in spring (April–May) or autumn (September–October) when temperatures are ideal for both vineyard walking and wine tasting without midday heat
- ★Ask your guide about the indigenous grape varieties—Xynisteri and Maratheftiko are unique to Cyprus and rarely found elsewhere
- ★Bring comfortable walking shoes; the tour involves gentle slopes between vineyard areas and winery buildings
Good to know
- •4-hour duration includes drive time; plan 2–2.5 hours of actual tastings and winery visits
- •Light snacks provided at Sterna; consider eating a substantial breakfast beforehand if you have a sensitive stomach to wine
- •Tour departs from Paphos; confirm pickup location and time when booking
- •Alcohol consumption involved; non-drinkers can request grape juice or water alternatives
Who it's for
Best time to visit
Visit April–May or September–October for comfortable temperatures and optimal wine-tasting conditions. Morning departures are ideal to avoid afternoon heat and allow time to enjoy vineyard scenery.







