Tour overview

This 8-day holiday is based at one hotel in Kyrenia, with return flights from the UK, seven nights half board and a tour director throughout.

You explore Kyrenia's horseshoe harbour and castle, the Roman city of Salamis and the Venetian walls of Famagusta, and divided Nicosia with its Selimiye Mosque, once a Gothic cathedral.

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A day in the Kyrenia mountains takes in the ruins of St Hilarion Castle and the Gothic abbey of Bellapais. Two free days let you relax or join optional trips to Güzelyurt and Lefke or the wild Karpaz Peninsula.

The physical rating is low. This trip suits travellers who want history and sunshine without changing hotels.

Trip highlights

  • Kyrenia harbour and castle (Day 2)
  • Salamis and Famagusta (Day 3)
  • Nicosia (Day 4)
  • St Hilarion Castle and Bellapais Abbey (Day 6)

Your route

6 stops from Kyrenia to Bellapais

8-day stay: Kyrenia – Famagusta – Nicosia – St Hilarion
  1. Kyrenia Days 1–8
  2. Salamis Day 3
  3. Famagusta Day 3
  4. Nicosia Day 4
  5. St Hilarion Castle Day 6
  6. Bellapais Day 6

Why choose this tour

One hotel for the whole week. Flights and half board included.

Best suited to

  • Travellers who dislike packing up
  • History lovers
  • Winter sun seekers
  • Couples
Kyrenia harbour and its boats, Northern Cyprus

Day-by-day itinerary

8 days from Kyrenia, Northern Cyprus to Kyrenia, Northern Cyprus

  1. Day 1 · Kyrenia Kyrenia

    Fly to Cyprus.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Dinner
  2. Day 2 · Kyrenia Harbour, Kyrenia Castle Kyrenia

    A guided tour of Kyrenia.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
  3. Day 3 · Salamis, Famagusta Kyrenia

    Salamis and Famagusta.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
  4. Day 4 · Nicosia Kyrenia

    Nicosia.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
  5. Day 5 · Güzelyurt, Lefke Kyrenia

    A free day or optional excursion.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
  6. Day 6 · St Hilarion Castle, Bellapais Abbey Kyrenia

    St Hilarion and Bellapais.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
  7. Day 7 · Karpaz Peninsula Kyrenia

    A free day or optional excursion.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
  8. Day 8 · Kyrenia Fly home

    Return home.

    Meals
    Breakfast
The Gothic ruins of Bellapais Abbey among cypress trees, North Cyprus

Where you stay

  • Kyrenia (7 nights) Your chosen hotel

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

What's included

Included

  • Return flights from the UK
  • Accommodation 7 nights at one hotel in Kyrenia
  • Meals 7 breakfasts and 7 dinners
  • Coach travel and airport transfers
  • Guided tours of Kyrenia, Nicosia, Salamis and Famagusta
  • St Hilarion Castle and Bellapais Abbey
  • Tour director throughout

Not included

  • Meals not included 6 lunches
  • Lunches
  • Optional excursions
  • Tips
  • Travel insurance and personal spending
Mountains and coastline seen through the arched windows of St Hilarion Castle, North Cyprus

This trip might not be for you if…

Honest disclaimer — please read

  • You want a touring holiday
  • You want a small group
  • You want an active holiday
  • You want all excursions included

Good to know

Meals by day Breakfast: Days 2–8 · Lunch: none included · Dinner: Days 1–7
The courtyard of the Büyük Han in Nicosia

In pictures

Departures & prices

From £1,178 per person, including flights. 13 upcoming departures.

Flights from UK airports.

14 Nov 2026 Twin share Incl. flights
Not sold tour only on this date
£1,178pp
Flights from UK airports
14 Apr 2027 Twin share Incl. flights
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£1,309pp
Flights from UK airports
28 Apr 2027 Twin share Incl. flights
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£1,372pp
Flights from UK airports
12 May 2027 Twin share Incl. flights
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£1,385pp
Flights from UK airports
02 Jun 2027 Twin share Incl. flights
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£1,516pp
Flights from UK airports
16 Jun 2027 Twin share Incl. flights
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£1,448pp
Flights from UK airports
01 Sept 2027 Twin share Incl. flights
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£1,570pp
Flights from UK airports
15 Sept 2027 Twin share Incl. flights
Not sold tour only on this date
£1,565pp
Flights from UK airports
29 Sept 2027 Twin share Incl. flights
Not sold tour only on this date
£1,673pp
Flights from UK airports
13 Oct 2027 Twin share Incl. flights
Not sold tour only on this date
£1,556pp
Flights from UK airports
13 Nov 2027 Twin share Incl. flights
Not sold tour only on this date
£1,408pp
Flights from UK airports
26 Feb 2028 Twin share Incl. flights
Not sold tour only on this date
£1,295pp
Flights from UK airports
18 Mar 2028 Twin share Incl. flights
Not sold tour only on this date
£1,313pp
Flights from UK airports

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.

Do I need a visa for Northern Cyprus?

No, UK citizens can visit visa-free. Carry your passport, as you cross between the south and the north.

Are flights included?

Yes, return flights from the UK to Larnaca or Paphos and transfers to Kyrenia are included.

Which meals are included?

7 breakfasts and 7 dinners.

Can I have my own room?

A single supplement may be available; otherwise solo travellers share with someone of the same gender.

How many people travel together?

Between twenty-five and forty-nine, with a tour director.

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.

ATOL protected 100% financially protected in a Trust bank account PTS 6035 4.7 on Trustpilot
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.

Contact us for a tailor-made version of this itinerary
From, incl. flights £1,178
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