Tour overview

This 8-day festive holiday is designed for people travelling on their own, with a guaranteed room of your own at a four-star hotel in Kyrenia. Return flights from London are included, and a holiday director hosts the group, which numbers between fifteen and twenty-seven. You stay seven nights half board, with a lunch, a festive dinner, a welcome drink and a farewell get-together.

You explore Kyrenia's old town and harbour and visit the Gothic ruins of Bellapais Abbey in the hills above. An included excursion takes you along the wild Karpas Peninsula, through traditional villages, with lunch.

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The rest of the week is at leisure over Christmas, with optional excursions to the ancient city of Salamis, St Barnabas Monastery and the divided capital, Nicosia, and a special dinner on Christmas Day.

The physical rating is low. This holiday suits solo travellers who want a relaxed, sociable Christmas in the winter sun.

Trip highlights

  • Kyrenia old town (Day 2)
  • Bellapais Abbey (Day 2)
  • The Karpas Peninsula (Day 3)
  • Christmas Eve at leisure (Day 5)
  • A Christmas Day dinner (Day 6)

Your route

8 stops from Larnaca to Larnaca

8-day route: Larnaca – Kyrenia – Bellapais – Karpas Peninsula – Kyrenia – Larnaca
  1. Larnaca Day 1
  2. Kyrenia Days 1–7
  3. Bellapais Day 2
  4. Karpas Peninsula Day 3
  5. Famagusta Day 4
  6. Guzelyurt Day 6
  7. Nicosia Day 7
  8. Larnaca Day 8

Why choose this tour

Christmas in good company, with a room of your own. Flights and half board included.

Best suited to

  • Solo travellers
  • Festive travellers
  • Winter-sun seekers
  • Travellers who value company
The cloister arches of Bellapais Abbey, North Cyprus

Day-by-day itinerary

8 days from United Kingdom to United Kingdom

  1. Day 1 · Larnaca, Kyrenia Kyrenia

    Fly to Cyprus.

    Hotel
    Hotel Pia Bella
    Meals
    Dinner
  2. Day 2 · Kyrenia, Bellapais Abbey Kyrenia & Bellapais

    A harbour town.

    Hotel
    Hotel Pia Bella
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
  3. Day 3 · Karpas Peninsula Karpas Peninsula

    Wild coast and villages.

    Hotel
    Hotel Pia Bella
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  4. Day 4 · Kyrenia Kyrenia

    At leisure.

    Hotel
    Hotel Pia Bella
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
  5. Day 5 · Kyrenia Christmas Eve

    At leisure.

    Hotel
    Hotel Pia Bella
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
  6. Day 6 · Kyrenia Christmas Day

    A festive dinner.

    Hotel
    Hotel Pia Bella
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
  7. Day 7 · Kyrenia Boxing Day

    At leisure.

    Hotel
    Hotel Pia Bella
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
  8. Day 8 · Larnaca Home

    Fly home.

    Meals
    Breakfast
Kyrenia Castle beside the harbour from the air

Where you stay

  • Kyrenia (7 nights) Hotel Pia Bella

Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.

What's included

Included

  • Return flights from London
  • Accommodation 7 nights half board with a room of your own
  • Meals 7 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 7 dinners
  • Kyrenia and Bellapais tour
  • Karpas Peninsula excursion
  • Transfers and porterage
  • Holiday director throughout

Not included

  • Meals not included 5 lunches
  • Optional excursions
  • Drinks
  • Tips
  • Travel insurance and personal spending
A quiet sandy beach on the Cyprus coast

This trip might not be for you if…

Honest disclaimer — please read

  • You are travelling as a couple
  • You want an active holiday
  • You want a busy itinerary
  • You want guaranteed hot weather

Good to know

Meals by day Breakfast: Days 2–8 · Lunch: Day 3 · Dinner: Days 1–7
Sea caves and clear water on the coast of Cyprus

In pictures

Departures & prices

From £1,699 per person, twin share, tour only. 1 upcoming departure.

Frequently asked questions

How do I book this tour?

Tap any "Enquire" button on the page and one of our travel specialists will be in touch within 24 hours (often same day). We'll confirm availability on your preferred date, run through anything you need to know, and only ask for the deposit once you've decided.

What financial protection do I get?

Every Travelisto booking is 100% financially protected. Your money is held in a ring-fenced Trust account until you return from your trip, and we are members of the Protected Trust Services scheme (PTS 6035). Most tours also include ATOL protection where flights are part of the package.

Is this only for solo travellers?

Yes, everyone has a room of their own.

Are flights included?

Yes, return flights from London to Larnaca.

Do I need a visa for Cyprus?

No, UK citizens can visit Cyprus visa-free for short stays. Check the latest advice on crossing to and from Northern Cyprus.

Which meals are included?

Breakfast and dinner daily, a lunch and a festive meal on Christmas Day.

When does it depart?

Once a year, just before Christmas.

Who hosts the holiday?

A holiday director travels with the group.

Can you tailor the trip?

Yes — every escorted tour can be modified into a private tailor-made version with your own dates, adjusted pace, upgraded hotels and add-on extensions. Tell us what you'd like changed when you enquire and we'll quote it both ways so you can compare.

What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?

If your international flight is part of your booking through us, we re-book at no cost. If you've booked flights separately, the tour's local team holds your transfer slot until you arrive. We strongly recommend a comprehensive travel insurance policy that includes delay and cancellation cover.

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Tailor-made option

Not quite the right fit? Make it tailor-made.

If this group tour doesn't match your ideal trip, our specialists will turn it into a private tailor-made journey — your own dates, your own pace, upgraded hotels where you want them, and the parts you don't love swapped out. Same destinations, just rebuilt around you.

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