Excursions

KYRENIA CASTLE

BELLAPAIS ABBEY

Includes : Mercedes Vito Minibus, English speaking guide

Pick-up from hotel around: 09:30
Return to hotel around: 16:00

This tour is one of the most popular ones as you will be able to see two two of the most
Important sites ( both built around the same time ) The 13th Century Bellapais Abbey and the Magnificent Kyrenia Castle and the Old Harbour Area in one day.

The tour includes: Kyrenia Castle and Bellapais Abbey. You will first visit the magnificent Bellapais Abbey and Bellapais Village before travelling to the Kyrenia old town where you will walk through the harbour onto the Kyrenia Castle. You will be given extra time in Kyrenia before going back to you hotel. Lunch is not included.

Minimum 4 Pax
Maximum 9 Pax

Price per person: 25 £
Private Tour: 1-4 Pax 100 £

BUYUK HAN

SELİMİYE MOSQUE

Includes: Mercedes Vitoria Minibus, English speaking guide

Pick-Up from hotel around: 09:30

Return to hotel around: 16:00

Nicosia: Capital City of North and South Cyprus

The tour includes: Visit Old Ottoman houses street (Arabahmet street) and Venetians Nicosia City Walls. Then go to St. Sophia Cathedral which is one of the best pri gothic cathedral in the world followed by a visit to the old covered food bazaar. Walk to the old city (within the walls) to visit Great Inn (Buyuk Han) where you can find great samples of Arts and Crafts and local works of artists. Free time. For Lunch and Shopping. Then go back to hotel.

If you would like to cross the border to see south Nicosia don’t forget to being Passport.

Minimum 4 Pax

Maximum 9 Pax

Price per person : 20 £

Private Tour : 1-4 Persons 80 £

NATURES SPLENDOR

KINGDOM OF TREASURES

Tour includes:

With this tour you will get to see some of the unknown parts of Cyprus where normally is not found on typical tourist maps. We try to show you the true colours of Cyprus by taking you on a off thebeaten teack route and introduce some local tastes.

Kormakitis ( Cypriot Maronite Kormakitis; Turkish: Kormacit / Korucam ) a small Village in Cyprus. Kormakitis is one of the four traditionally Maronite villages in Cyprus, the other three being Asomatos, Ayia Marina, and Karpascia. The Maronites of Kormakitis traditionally speak their own unique variety of Arabic, called called Cypriot Maronite Arabic (CMA) in addition to Greek and recently Turkish. Cape Kormakitis is named after the village.

A full day coastal tour of North Western Cyprus visiting local villages and Maronite Village ( Khatolik Araps from Lebanon ) , see some Orkitis , and wild flowers ( Jan – April)
then Lunch at Local Restaurant and Sea Break weather permitting.

Includes: Mercedes Vito Minibus , English speaking guide

Pick-up from hotel around : 09:30

Return to hotel around: 16:00

Minimum 4 Pax

Maximum 9 Pax

Price per person: 30 £

Private Tour: 1-4 Pax 120 £

Lambousa Kingdom of Antique Treasures

A morning walking tour of Lambousa and its historical sites then visit Lapta village historical churches and Houses.

According to Historians Lambousa was built in 1300 BC by Hellenes, (Greeks) and more specifically from Praksandros coming aconia in Peloponese Greece. Praksandros and Kifeas are also,the founders of the town of Kyrenia. Lambousa was gaining glory and wealth since the beginning but especially during the times of Alexander the Great, Greek Commander of the Hellenes from the kingdom of Macedonia (330 BC) and beyond.

Hellenistic, Roman and Byzantine (Greek) eras proved to be the most prosperous and Lamousa became an important administrative city with a Gymnasium, a semi – cyclical Greek Theatre, public buildings, and dockyards, as well as harbour for merchant shipping between Greece and the Roman provinces. Lambousa’s Ancient Greek , and then Byzantine (Greek) name means means the ‘Shining’. Unfortunately, Lambousa was destroyed in the 17th century during Arab raids. The town wall, the rock graves, which have been the popular hunts of treasure seekers, and served as stone quarries, and the fish tanks are among the ruins of the Roman period which have survived to the present day.

Typical Traditional Turkish Kitchen

In the afternoon learn how to make local, Cheese – Sweet-Tahini – Meat and Ricotta Pie, Cacik, Houmous, and Makaronni Graten, and Taste!

İncludes: Mercedes Vito Minibus, English speaking guide, Museum entrances free, excludes Lunch

Pick-up from Hotel around: 09:30 Return to hotel around: 16:00

Minimum 4 Pax

Maximum 9 Pax

Price per person: 30 £

Private Tour: 1-4 Pax 120 £

FAMAGUSTA SALAMIS RUINS

This Tour Excludes: Lunch ( excluding drinks ), Museum Entrance fees and English speaking guide

Pick-Up from hotel around: 09:30 Return to hotel around: 17:00

Minimum 4 Pax

Maximum 9 Pax

Price per person: 35 £

Private Tour: 1-4 Pax 140 £

Originally a fishing village, Famagusta rapidly evolved and was formerly a major commercial centre of trade between east and west. From the Lusignans who crowned their Kings in the beautiful St. Nicholas Cathedral, to the Ottomans Who,later converted it to a mosque, each century has left its mark on Famagusta.

The Old City’s narrow streets are full of small shops, where locals display there wares from fine examples of silver, copper, and ceramic work, to,fresh fruit and vegetables, not to mention the finest pastries and lokum (Turkish Delight) on the island. The area is also famous for its sandy Caribbean like beaches.

In this tour you will visit the Roman site of Salamis Ruins, followed by a stop at St. Barnabas Monastery to see 3D Icons. Then drive to Famagusta for Lunch at a local restaurant.
After Lunch, we will visit the famous deserted city Varosha (known as Maraş in TURKISH) the ghost city which has been closed to habitance since 1974. You will continue with your tour by visiting Famagusta City Walls and famous Othello Tower, followed by a visit to St. Nicholas Cathedral, and a trip to the Local Market, return back to hotel.

THE LAND OF THE BEAUTIFUL ‘GUZELYURT’

This Tour Includes: Lunch (excluding drinks), Museum entrance fees and English speaking guide

Pick-up from hotel around: 09:30

Return to hotel around: 16:00

With this tour you will get to see the Far west corner of North Cyprus starting with main town of Guzelyurt, mainly well known for its citrus fruit production as there are many orange, lemon and grapefruit orchards in this part of Cyprus producing approx. 70% of these fruits for the whole of Cyprus.

Travel to Guzelyurt to visit farmers food market, Guzelyurt museum, St. Mamas Monastery and Soli Ruins (. Roman Theatre and Basilica ) followed by Lunch at a sea side restaurant. After Lunch continue further west with a visit to Vouni palace and old Turkish town Lefke before returning back to your hotel in Kyrenia.

Minimum 4 Pax

Maximum 9 Pax

Price per person 35 £

Private Tour:1-4 Pax 140 £

WILD ORCHID & THE FLORA OF NORTHERN CYPRUS

Walking in North Cyprus is one of the best ways of exploring the nature and get to see some breathtaking coastal views as you walk through pine forests, stop in tranquil locations for picnic or rest and get to see some of the wild plants and birds depending on the seasonality.

FAUNA

You will have a scenic drive into the Five Finger Mountains where you will walk and pick up some herbs. In the afternoon, you will experience home cooking demonstrated by your host Mary making Humus (Chick Pea Pie and Tahini) – Aubergine Sauté, Potato Salad, Cacik
( Yoghurt and Cucumber ) Lemon Squash and Local Sweet ( Topak Helva) then taste!

Minimum 4 Pax

Maximum 9 Pax

Price per person: 25 £

Private Tour: 1-4 Pax 100 £

APOLTOLOS ANDREAS MONASTERY

HISTORICAL LEGENDS LIVE IN KARPAZ

Includes: Lunch. ( excluding drinks ), Museum entrance fees and English speaking guide

Pice-up from hotel around: 09:30

Return to hotel around: 17:00

The Karpaz peninsula ( also called the pan handle ) is one of the least developed parts of Cyprus, it resembles the Mediterranean of old, it’s traditional way of life an era unchanged for generations. Eco tourism is a fast developing sector in this area and attracts local and foreign visitors alike, helping the local economy and it’s people at the same time. The sandy beaches similar to the Caribbean, great walking routes, historical sites and superb food are some of the many highlights.

With this tour you will explore it’s beautiful landscape and golden sandy unspoilt beaches, home to famous green turtles, and wild donkeys. Visit to the. Ayia trias basilica with mosaics and Apostolos Andreas Monastery located almost at the very end of the island. Legend says that if you make a wish in this monastery it will come true! Then visit golden beach to have lunch and free time. For swimming. Back to hotel.

Minimum 4 Pax

Maximum 9 Pax

Price per person: 40 £

Private Tour: 1-4 pax 160 £