After leaving Israel’s coast, your Windstar yacht will stop at the island of Cyprus. Known for its centuries-old archaeology, beautiful beaches and rich textile and pottery culture, the city of Limassol combines history and modernity.
The Archaeological Museum of Limassol features exhibits from the Neolithic to the Roman periods, while the Municipal Folk Art Museum offers a Cypriot folk art collection, including garments and national costumes, embroidery, wood carvings, furniture, agricultural tools and utensils, and jewelry.
For history buffs, don’t miss the 12th century Chrysoroyiatissa Monastery, dedicated to Our Lady of the Golden Pomegranate, or the medieval Limassol and Kolossi castles. The ancient city of Kourion is a UNESCO-protected archaeology park, including a Greco-Roman theatre and the ruins of the House of Eustolio.
For something unique, head to the harbor town of Paphos, a popular holiday resort that is home to the House of Dionysus and its breathtaking floor mosaics, which are considered some of the finest in the Mediterranean.
