Roman Wine Odyssey
Cyprus
Chapter 12 of the Roman Wine Odyssey, Cyprus & Malta: 2 wine trails and 14 stops.
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Chapter 12: Cyprus & Malta
- Commandaria Trail Cyprus is home to Commandaria — the world's oldest named wine with over 3,000 years of continuous production. From Paphos's Dionysus mosaics to the Commandaria villages, experience wine history that predates even Rome. Crusader castles, mountain villages, and amber nectar await. 8 stops · 1–2 weeks · easy
- Melita Quest Malta was Rome's naval base between Sicily and Africa. St. Paul was shipwrecked here in 60 AD and converted the island. Explore Roman ruins in Mdina, Christian catacombs, and Malta's small but improving wine scene. This is where Christianity and wine culture intersected. 6 stops · 1 week · easy