Northern Cyprus Tour

A week on the Mediterranean's most relaxed island: crusader castles, Venetian walls, the last divided capital in the world and long free days by the sea.

Day by Day Itinerary

1. Day 1 — Istanbul → Ercan → Kyrenia

   Departure with Turkish Airlines. Arrival in Istanbul and connecting flight to Ercan Airport. Transfer to Kyrenia and hotel check-in. Free time and overnight stay.

2. Day 2 — Kyrenia Highlights

   Breakfast. Optional excursion: St Hilarion Castle with its panoramic views, Bellapais Abbey, Kyrenia Castle with the Shipwreck Museum and a stroll through the colourful harbour streets. Return to the hotel and overnight stay.

3. Day 3 — Kyrenia → Famagusta → Kyrenia

   Breakfast. Optional full-day excursion to Famagusta: the ancient city of Salamis, St Barnabas Monastery and Museum, the Venetian walls and the Lala Mustafa Pasha Mosque, formerly St Nicholas Cathedral. Free time in the old town. Overnight stay.

4. Day 4 — Kyrenia → Karpaz → Kyrenia

   Breakfast. Optional full-day excursion to the Karpaz Peninsula: fishing villages, Golden Beach, an olive oil factory and Boğaz harbour. Return to the hotel and overnight stay.

5. Day 5 — Kyrenia → Nicosia → Kyrenia

   Breakfast. Optional full-day excursion to Nicosia, the world's last divided capital: the Venetian walls, the Selimiye Mosque (formerly St Sophia Cathedral), the Büyük Han caravanserai and local cuisine. Free time for shopping. Overnight stay.

6. Day 6 — Free Day in Kyrenia

   Breakfast. A free day for swimming, sunbathing or personal activities. Overnight stay.

7. Day 7 — Kyrenia → Ercan → Istanbul

   Breakfast, check-out and transfer to Ercan Airport. Flight to Istanbul. End of programme.