This is not an intensive lecture and dawn departure tour, but our excellent English guide knows and loves the island, its history, flora and fauna, and will bring it to life for you as you stroll through the sites together.
Most of the castles are fairly easily accessible except for the optional tour to BUFFAVENTO CASTLE. Perched high on a mountainside, this incredible castle is a must.
To enjoy this remarkable tour you do need to be able to walk up winding paths and uneven steps. For those travelling in autumn there is warm sea swimming and in spring lovely wild flowers.
To enjoy this remarkable tour you do need to be able to walk up winding paths and uneven steps. For those travelling in autumn there is warm sea swimming and in spring lovely wild flowers.
You will be met at the airport and visited at your hotel by our Representative. She knows and loves the island and will advise you on the best places for swimming, walks, drives and tours.
DAY 1 Arrive in North Cyprus and transfer to The Dome Hotel. Light snack on arrival.
DAY 2 ST. HILARION CASTLE perched on a mountain-top. 14th Century Gothic Abbey at BELLAPAIS. Tour of fine 12th Century KYRENIA CASTLE. Lunch included. Welcome drinks and dinner included.
DAY 3 FAMAGUSTA, with its Gothic churches and Venetian walls, superb ancient remains at SALAMIS and ST BARNABAS MONASTERY. Lunch included.
DAY 4 OPTIONAL TOUR to BUFFAVENTO CASTLE. Then take track road behind five finger mountain to ALEVKAYASI for a mountainside barbecue lunch, including wine and brandy. This is a very special tour.
DAY 5 KARPAS PENINSULA including APOSTOLOS ANDREAS MONASTERY, AYIOS PHILON (site of harbour of Karpasia), and SIPAHI. Lunch included.
DAY 6 Free day. OPTIONAL dinner in village restaurant.
DAY 7 Tour of NICOSIA old town with its market, mosque and winding streets. Lunch included.
DAY 8 Remote KANTARA CASTLE and ISKELE Byzantine frescoes. Lunch included.
DAY 9 OPTIONAL TOUR to VOUNI, SOLI and GUZELYURT. A beautiful drive to west of island. Lunch included. Special Farewell Dinner included.
DAY 10 Depart Ercan to London.