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Northern Cyprus Hidden History

From £1,524
Duration 8 Days
Departures from: Oct 2024 - Nov 2025
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From £1,524
Duration 8 Days
Departures from: Oct 2024 - Nov 2025

Tour Overview

Northern Cyprus offers year-round sunshine, picturesque landscapes, ancient ruins and medieval walled towns. Uncover thousands of years of history on this relaxing holiday.
  • relaxing tour Relax & Discover
  • meals included tour Half Board
  • flight choices Flight Choices

Your Holiday Includes

  • Just You Holiday Director as your host & Specialist Local Guide
  • Return flights from London
  • 7 nights half-board in a 4-star hotel
  • A guaranteed twin or double room of your own
  • 15 included meals: 7 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 7 dinners including a welcome drink & farewell dinner
  • Overseas transfers, other transportation & porterage

Included Holiday Highlights

  • Kyrenia Castle & harbour tour
  • St Hilarion Castle & Bellapais Monastery
  • A day of tasting with the locals at Akdeniz village

Itinerary

Day 1 UK - Larnaca

Today, you fly to Larnaca today. On arrival we will transfer you to your hotel in the ancient town of Kyrenia.

Meals included: D

Day 2 Kyrenia

After breakfast, join your Holiday Director for an included guided tour of Kyrenia Town. We'll discover the horseshoe-shaped Venetian harbour and Kyrenia Castle, which boasts a fascinating Shipwreck Museum. You may choose to visit this during free time. It houses one of the oldest trade ships in the world, which was discovered in the 1960s after laying on the seabed for more than 2,000 years. The afternoon has been left free, so you might choose to make the most of your hotel's facilities, which include two swimming pools. This evening, join your fellow travellers for a welcome drink before dinner.

Meals included: B,D

Day 3 Kyrenia - at Leisure

Today, our optional excursion takes us to the ancient city of Salamis, home to a treasure trove of ruins. Highlights of our tour include the Roman bath house, which still displays traces of its original mosaics, a gymnasium boasting an elegant colonnade and impressive statues, and a restored Roman amphitheatre. We'll continue to the medieval walled town of Famagusta. Stroll around the walls and take in sights including the 14th century St Nicholas Cathedral, the Venetian Palace, St Barnabas Monastery, the abandoned quarter of Varosha and the Royal Tombs, which date back to around the 7th century BC. Meals included: B,D

Day 4 St Hilarion Castle & Bellapais Monastery

Our included excursion today takes us through picturesque countryside to the Kyrenia Mountains, also known as the Five Finger Mountains. Firstly, we will visit St Hilarion Castle with magnificent views and afterwards we will visit the village of Bellapais to see the ruins of its 13th century monastery, a fine example of Renaissance Gothic architecture. Meals included: B,D

Day 5 Kyrenia - at Leisure

Our optional excursion today takes us on full day exploration to the very east of the island of Cyprus. We will stop in Yeni Erenkoy where you can visit the Ayios Thyrsos Church which has a very scenic location near the sea. After this we will head on to Dipkarpaz which is a small stop for buying water or carrots for the famous donkeys on the Karpaz peninsula. These wild donkeys have been living on the peninsula for years. They are very tame and friendly, and are also a protected species by law. We will then drive all the way to the end of the peninsula to see the St Apostolos Andres Monastery. There are plenty of wild donkeys here too. We will then start the drive back to the hotel, but will stop at Golden beach which is one of the best in the whole of Cyprus where you can swim. Lunch is included on this excursion. Meals included: B,D

Day 6 Kyrenia

After breakfast, we will drive west of Kyrenia, through remote villages to Akdeniz. Here we will visit a bakery to see how the locals make bread, followed by a visit to a farm where we will see how halloumi cheese is made. We'll then head to a local beach side restaurant and enjoy lunch, with free time to swim if you wish. We will return to our hotel in the afternoon. Meals included: B,L,D

Day 7 Kyrenia - at Leisure

You can spend a further day at leisure or maybe you'll join our optional excursion to Nicosia with included lunch. The capital of Cyprus is split in two by the 'Green Line', dividing the Turkish and the Greek Cypriot communities. A stroll through the Old Town will introduce a picturesque combination of 16th century walls, pavement cafés, charming squares and historic monuments including St Sophia Cathedral and the Kyrenia Gate. After your guided tour, there's time to explore with your fellow travellers or indulge in a spot of shopping. Meals included: B,D

Day 8 Larnaca - UK

Today, we'll transfer you to the airport for your flight back to the UK.

Meals included: B

Accommodation (as specified or similar)

Hotel Pia Bella

Your hotel occupies a lovely spot about a 20 minute walk from Kyrenia’s historic harbour and a wide range of shops, restaurants and bars. This family run hotel is located only 3 miles away from its nearest beach and is set amid spacious, tranquil gardens.

All hotel rooms have air-conditioning, tea and coffee making facilities, safe box, TV, hairdryer, balcony and town-facing rooms.

Other hotel facilities include a choice of restaurants, bar, two swimming pools and swim-up bar (outdoor pools and swim-up bar open in summer only), casino and free WiFi in public areas. The Terrace is open during the summer season where you can enjoy breakfast and dinner with beautiful views of the garden. The garden bar has a tranquil setting, so why not enjoy a drink at night under the stars.

Your hotel occupies a lovely spot about a 20 minute walk from Kyrenia’s historic harbour and a wide range of shops, restaurants and bars. This family run hotel is located only 3 miles away from its nearest beach and is set amid spacious, tranquil gardens.

All hotel rooms have air-conditioning, tea and coffee making facilities, safe box, TV, hairdryer, balcony and town-facing rooms.

Other hotel facilities include a choice of restaurants, bar, two swimming pools and swim-up bar (outdoor pools and swim-up bar open in summer only), casino and free WiFi in public areas. The Terrace is open during the summer season where you can enjoy breakfast and dinner with beautiful views of the garden. The garden bar has a tranquil setting, so why not enjoy a drink at night under the stars.

Optional Excursions

Experience even more of your destination by adding one or more optional excursions to your holiday before you set off. Take a look below at the extra trips you can enjoy on this tour.

Famagusta and Salamis

Famagusta and Salamis

Salamis City is home to a treasure trove of ruins, including a gymnasium with elegant colonnades and impressive statues, the Roman bath house which still displays traces of its original mosaics, and a fine Roman amphitheatre which has been restored to 18 rows high of its original 50 rows which would accommodate over 15,000 people who came to watch plays and performances. St Barnabas Monastery has a wonderful array of icons to visit. After lunch (at your own cost) we will visit the medieval walled town of Famagusta with a drive around the perimeter of the ruined, deserted 'Ghost Town' where buildings still lie empty, dating back to the troubles in Cyprus. Included is a visit to the 14th century St Nicholas Cathedral and free time to have a wander around the town of Famagusta.

3/4 Day - Moderate Walking- Historical
Salamis City is home to a treasure trove of ruins, including a gymnasium with elegant colonnades and impressive statues, the Roman bath house which still displays traces of its ori...

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Nicosia - The Capital of Cyprus

Nicosia - The Capital of Cyprus

A full day visit to the capital city of Cyprus, Nicosia, split in two by the ‘Green Line’ which divides the Turkish and Greek Cypriot communities. The old town is a picturesque combination of 16th century walls, pavement cafes and charming squares. You’ll have free time to explore and indulge in some shopping as well as crossing the border into Southern Cyprus. Lunch is included.
Please note: You will require your passport today in order to cross the border.

Full Day - Moderate Walking- Historical and Cultural
A full day visit to the capital city of Cyprus, Nicosia, split in two by the ‘Green Line’ which divides the Turkish and Greek Cypriot communities. The old town is a picturesque com...

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Explore the Karpaz Peninsula

Explore the Karpaz Peninsula

This optional excursion takes you on full day exploration to the very east of the island of Cyprus. We will stop in Yeni Erenkoy where you can visit the Ayios Thyrsos Church which has a very scenic location near the sea. After this we will head on to Dipkarpaz which is a small stop for buying water or carrots for the famous donkeys on the Karpaz peninsula. These wild donkeys have been living on the peninsula for years. They are very tame and friendly and are also a protected species by law. We will then drive all the way to the end of the peninsula to see the St Apostolos Andres Monastery. There are plenty of wild donkeys here too. We will then start the drive back to the hotel, but will stop at Golden beach which is one of the best in the whole of Cyprus where you can swim. Lunch is included on this excursion.
This optional excursion takes you on full day exploration to the very east of the island of Cyprus. We will stop in Yeni Erenkoy where you can visit the Ayios Thyrsos Church which ...

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Further Information

Average group size of our tours

Our holiday group sizes do vary from tour to tour - but we have an average group size of 26. Big or small, there’ll be plenty of opportunities to socialise with your fellow travellers. So, whether you fancy making friends at mealtimes or feel like being friendly by the pool, you’re guaranteed a great time whatever size your group is.

Deposit information

When you book a holiday, you will be asked to pay a deposit, this will be made clear at the time of booking. In most cases we will charge the following deposit amount;

  • UK Holidays - £150 per person
  • European Holidays - £200 Per person
  • Worldwide Holidays - £250 or 10% whichever is the greater

On some holidays we may charge a slightly higher deposit, to cover any costs we have to pay immediately to secure your booking with our suppliers. This will be made clear at the time of booking.

If you choose a tour that is within 84 days of departure you will need to pay the full balance when you book.

Our cancellation policy

If you decide to cancel your confirmed booking you must notify us (or your travel agent) in writing, as soon as possible. Since we incur costs in cancelling your arrangements, you will have to pay the applicable cancellation charges up to the maximum shown below.

  • More than 75 days before departure - Loss of deposit only
  • 43 - 74 days - 50% of tour price
  • 29 - 42 days - 75% of tour price
  • 15 - 28 days - 90% of tour price
  • Day of Departure - 14 days - 100% of tour price

Our full cancellation policy can be found in our booking terms and conditions, section 8.

How do I find out Entry and Health Requirements for my holiday?

We have partnered with Sherpa, an on-line self service tool that allows you to search up-to-date information regarding travel entry requirements for all countries and also allows you to apply for eVisas or eTAs via their on-line portal. Just click on this link to find out more – Travel requirement & Visa Service.

You can also refer to the Foreign Travel Advice section on the gov.uk website: Foreign travel advice - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). Click on your destination and then click on 'Entry Requirements'. For Health Requirements, the Department of Health also offers travellers health advice on www.travelhealthpro.org.uk, click on country information to locate your destination.

It is important to remember that passport, visa and health requirements can change before departure; therefore, we recommend you regularly familiarise yourself with the latest requirements before you travel. If you cannot travel because you have not complied with any passport/entry/immigration requirements, we are unable to accept any responsibility.

For some destinations, it is not always discernable that a visa is required for entry at the border.  For example, for some customers, to travel to the United States, an ESTA may be required. For Canada, an ETA and to India, an e-visa may be needed. Please do check your requirements to avoid any unnecessary cost and delays.