7 days and 6 nights in Cyprus

Paphos and Akamas in 7 days

Seven days split between Paphos archaeology and a Polis or Latchi base for one carefully chosen Akamas outing.

Published by Fernando Ruiz
2 overnight basesBus · Walking · BoatActive pace
Best for
Travellers interested in archaeology, coast and capable walking.
Largest trade-off
Akamas access is weather, ability and closure dependent, and the final local bus matters.
Best months
March, April, May, October, November
Accessibility
For the Paphos to Polis Chrysochous and Latchi itinerary, compare assistance in Paphos with room access and terrain in Polis Chrysochous and Latchi.
  1. 1

    Days 1 to 4

    Paphos

    A harbour and archaeology base split between lower Paphos and the upper town.

    3 nights · Arrival and orientation
    Next: Bus, 55 to 95 minutesKaravella Bus Station, Paphos to Polis Chrysochous bus stop. Allow 45 minutes before departure. Advance reservation is not normally essential. Check Pafos Buses. Fallback: Use a booked taxi or private transfer and keep the next local connection outside the same tight window.
  2. 2

    Days 4 to 7

    Polis Chrysochous and Latchi

    A quieter small-town and harbour base for the northwest coast and Akamas edge.

    3 nights · Bus transfer and hotel change

Day-by-day plan

DayOvernight baseMain planTransferApproximate burden
1PaphosMorning: Settle near a useful bus corridor and walk the harbour area. Afternoon: Leave the remaining time open for a slower route around Paphos. Evening: Keep the evening close to Paphos after the main visits. Book: Check current weather, daylight and access notices before setting out. Short on time: If time is short, keep the main visit and remove any optional detour.Arrival and local orientationOutdoor conditions and walking around Paphos.
2PaphosMorning: Give the exposed archaeological park a full morning and use the harbour for a slower afternoon. Afternoon: Leave the remaining time open for a slower route around Paphos. Evening: Leave the evening open in Paphos instead of adding another long journey. Book: Check current weather, daylight and access notices before setting out. Short on time: If time is short, keep the main visit and remove any optional detour.No hotel changeOutdoor conditions and walking around Paphos.
3PaphosMorning: Visit the Tombs of the Kings if conditions suit. Afternoon: Choose an upper-town museum or market area. Evening: Finish the day in Paphos, with time to reset before the next morning. Book: Check the current timetable, opening hours or booking terms for the named visit. Short on time: If time is short, keep the morning priority and omit the afternoon extension.No hotel changeTimed visits and local travel around Paphos.
4Polis Chrysochous and LatchiMorning: Travel from Karavella to Polis and spend the afternoon in the small town. Afternoon: Leave the remaining time open for a slower route around Polis Chrysochous and Latchi. Evening: Use a quiet evening in Polis Chrysochous and Latchi after the day’s main route. Book: Check the Pafos Buses timetable from Karavella Bus Station, Paphos to Polis Chrysochous bus stop shortly before travel. Short on time: If time is short, keep the main visit and remove any optional detour.Bus from Karavella Bus Station, Paphos, 55 to 95 minutesBus transfer, 55 to 95 minutes.
5Polis Chrysochous and LatchiMorning: Use route 622 for Latchi harbour and the Baths, with the final return fixed first. Afternoon: Leave the remaining time open for a slower route around Polis Chrysochous and Latchi. Evening: Keep the evening close to Polis Chrysochous and Latchi after the main visits. Book: Check current hours for any timed stop before the day begins. Short on time: If time is short, keep the main visit and remove any optional detour.No hotel changeWalking and local transport around Polis Chrysochous and Latchi.
6Polis Chrysochous and LatchiMorning: Walk one named open route suited to ability, or take a licensed boat only when sea conditions allow. Afternoon: Leave the remaining time open for a slower route around Polis Chrysochous and Latchi. Evening: Leave the evening open in Polis Chrysochous and Latchi instead of adding another long journey. Book: Check the current timetable, opening hours or booking terms for the named visit. Short on time: If time is short, keep the main visit and remove any optional detour.No hotel changeTimed visits and local travel around Polis Chrysochous and Latchi.
7Departure from Polis Chrysochous and LatchiMorning: Return by the confirmed Pafos Buses service without relying on a tight onward connection. Afternoon: Leave the remaining time open for a slower route around Departure from Polis Chrysochous and Latchi. Evening: Finish the day in Departure from Polis Chrysochous and Latchi, with time to reset before the next morning. Book: Check current hours for any timed stop before the day begins. Short on time: If time is short, keep the main visit and remove any optional detour.No hotel changeWalking and local transport around Departure from Polis Chrysochous and Latchi.

Ways to adjust the route

Use a booked taxi or private transfer and keep the next local connection outside the same tight window.

Paphos and the northwest coast work better as two bases than as repeated long excursions. Three nights in Paphos cover the main archaeological areas, while three in Polis or Latchi leave one full day for an Akamas route that suits the weather and the group.

Give Paphos archaeology two separate outings

The harbour archaeological park and the Tombs of the Kings are exposed sites in different parts of the city. Separate them and keep the hottest hours flexible.

Paphos skyline in Paphos

Move north before exploring Akamas

A Polis or Latchi stay removes the longest return from the peninsula. Confirm the Paphos bus departure point, the local onward link and the accommodation check-in before leaving.

Polis Chrysochous and Latchi skyline in Polis Chrysochous and Latchi

Choose one Akamas route

Use one named trail, one licensed boat outing or a limited coast plan. Forest notices, heat, sea conditions and ability should decide the choice on the day.

Akamas Peninsula landscape in Akamas Peninsula

Seven days on the west coast

Days 1 to 3 cover Paphos, day 4 moves to Polis, day 5 uses Latchi and the Baths of Aphrodite area, day 6 is the controlled Akamas day, and day 7 protects the return.

Keep the departure independent of Akamas

Do not place a flight or fixed intercity connection immediately after the peninsula outing. Return to the base first and allow a separate margin for the final journey.

Read the guides used by this route

Planning information reviewed 4 September 2026, next review due 4 December 2026.

Planning sources

Check current operator timetables, reservations and access details before booking the route.