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2 days in Limassol: itinerary with prices (2026)

Limassol splits neatly into two days: the city, seafront and marina on day one, then the ancient sites just west — Kourion and Kolossi — on day two. Each day leads with a stops table so you can see the fees and timings at a glance.

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The city day is walkable along the seafront; the ancient-sites day is easiest with a hire car or a short taxi. Prices are adult admission at the gate, for 2026.

Day 1 — City, seafront and marina

Start at the castle in the old town, wander the lanes and market, then spend the afternoon free along the marina and Molos promenade. Day 1 entrance fees start at just €4.50.

StopEntranceTime neededGood to know
Limassol Castle & Cyprus Medieval Museum€4.5045–60 minHeart of the old town
Limassol Old TownFree1–2 hrsLanes, covered market, coffee stops
Molos promenade & Limassol MarinaFreean afternoonThe city’s dining and sunset spot
Cyprus Wine Museum (optional)€4.001 hrOr Limassol Zoo €5 for families

Day 2 — Ancient Kourion and Kolossi

Drive west to a spectacular Greco-Roman city on the cliffs, stop at a Crusader castle on the way back, then relax on the town beach. Day 2 entrance fees total €7.

StopEntranceTime neededGood to know
Kourion Archaeological Site€4.501.5–2.5 hrsGo in the morning — little shade on the cliff
Kolossi Medieval Castle€2.5030–45 minCrusader-era sugar-estate keep
Dasoudi BeachFreean afternoonBack in town; or carry on to the wine villages

What 2 days in Limassol costs

Core entrance fees total about €11.50 per adult across both days. Kourion is the one unmissable ticket.

ItemTypical price (2026)
All core entrance fees (2 days)~€11.50 / adult
Inexpensive restaurant meal~€14
Mid-range meal for two~€55
Cappuccino~€3.50
Taxi~€0.90 / km
Rough day budget (sights + lunch + coffee)~€25–€35 / person

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FAQ

Is 2 days enough for Limassol?
Yes for the city, seafront and the two ancient sites (Kourion and Kolossi). Add a day for the Troodos mountains or a full Krasochoria wine-village tour if you have longer.
How much are Limassol’s main attractions?
Limassol Castle €4.50, Kourion €4.50, Kolossi Castle €2.50, Cyprus Wine Museum €4, Limassol Zoo €5. The marina, Molos promenade, old town and beaches are all free.

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DateEventCity
Sat, Sep 26Lemesos Wine FestivalLimassol
Wed, Aug 12Perseids Meteor Shower 2026: Stargazing at AmiantosLimassol
Thu, Aug 13Seaside Street Food Festival: 4-Day Culinary Event in TrimikliniLimassol
Wed, Aug 12Perseids Meteor Shower Photography: Night Sky Event in LimassolLimassol
Fri, Aug 14AGROFEST Open Air Cinema: Interstellar under the Stars in LimassolLimassol
Fri, Aug 14Elli Kokkinou: Youth Summer Music Event Vol.4 in LimassolLimassol
Sat, Aug 15AgroFest Presents The Urban Leggo: Mountain Party in PlatresLimassol
Sun, Aug 16AgroFest: Aspro Pato Greek Night in PlatresLimassol
Sat, Aug 29The True Health Summit: International Health Conference in LimassolLimassol
Fri, Sep 11Nikos Xylouris: The Archangel of Crete Theatre Tour in CyprusLimassol
Fri, Sep 18Michalis Rakintzis Live: Electronic Reimagined Concert in CyprusLimassol
Sat, Sep 19Massimo Giordano Live in Cyprus: Ancient Kourion ConcertLimassol
Sun, Sep 20Pastelli FeastLimassol
Fri, Sep 25BEONIX 2026: Music Festival at ETKOLimassol
Sun, Sep 27World Apnea Championships 2026 – 27.9-10.10.2026Limassol
Sun, Oct 4TEU14 (Tennis Europe U14) – 5-11.10.2026Limassol
Fri, Oct 9Kovacs: Dutch Pop Noir Concert in LimassolLimassol
Fri, Oct 16Angelo Tsarouchas: Diaspora Tour Live in Limassol & NicosiaLimassol
Sat, Oct 24The Seven Little Goats and the Wolf: Children's Theatre Tour Across CyprusLimassol
Thu, Nov 5OlympusMan Triathlon 2026: The Ultimate Cyprus ChallengeLimassol
Sun, Nov 1ITF MASTERS 400 – 2-8.11.2026Limassol
Sat, Nov 7Regatta of Champions – The R.O.C. (Optimist & ILCA4) – 8-15.11.2026 & 22-29.11.2026Limassol
Fri, Nov 13Cyprus Swim Series Pissouri Edition: Open Water Swimming Championship in LimassolLimassol
Thu, Nov 19The 27th NextGen Payments & RegTech Forum - CyprusLimassol
Sun, Nov 22TEU16 (Tennis Europe U16) – 23-29.11.2026Limassol
Sun, Nov 29EcoForward Cyprus: Sustainability Event in LimassolLimassol

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