Highlights of Northern Cyprus

Highlights of Northern Cyprus

The beauty of the land and hospitality of people in Northern Cyprus is undeniable and is a largely untouched gem of the Mediterranean. On your eight-day adventure, hunt for castles and monasteries, swim off the shimmering coastline, explore one of Europe’s last divided capitals and tuck into traditional fare in small villages. Despite the country remaining divided after a military coup in 1974, this Northern Cyprus adventure offers plenty of unique experiences and unforgettable memories to boot.

Activities

• Kyrenia – Venetian Castle
• Kyrenia – Bellapais Monastery
• Kyrenia – Antiphonitis Monastery
• Kyrenia- St. Hilarion Castle
• Nicosia – Selimiye Mosque (St. Sofia Cathedral)
• Kormacit – Village walking tour
• Omorphou – St Mamas monastery
• Lefke – Soli Ruins
• Kormacit – home-cooked dinner
• Buyukkonuk – Bread & Cheese making
• Famagusta – Church of Apostolos Barnabas
• Famagusta- Salamis Ruins

Highlights

• Visit St Hilarion Castle, rumoured to have been used by Walt Disney as inspiration for the castle in Snow White and Seven Dwarfs.
• Explore the village of Kormacit, one of the last inhabited villages of Maronites people, and enjoy a home-cooked feast with our Maronite host for their best specialties.
• Discover Europe’s last divided capital, known as Lefkosia to the Turkish and Nicosia to the Cypriot communities; full of interest and with an eclectic mix of cultures and architecture.
• Stay in a traditional Cypriot village where residents have been working together to preserve local culture and heritage and join your hosts for traditional bread and cheese making.