Walking in Northern Cyprus
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- Explore the mountains of North Cyprus on easy and moderate grade walks from our hotel base
- We drive each day to a different walk in the Besparmak Mountains
- Taste the fresh flavours of Mediterranean mezes at local restaurants
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Our trip begins at our hotel, a small resort located around 1.5 miles from the centre of Kyrenia. For those arriving on time our Leader plans to meet you in the hotel reception at 8pm for the welcome meeting and for those that wish, there is the chance to go out for d...
Our main introductory briefing will be after breakfast this morning before we drive along the coast, eventually leaving the built up coastal development behind, and through a rural landscape of green fields, olive groves and small villages. En route, we will stop off ...
A short drive this morning takes us into the Besparmak Mountains, ascending to the Arapkoy area, where we leave our vehicle and start walking along the forest trails towards Bellapais village. Our path today follows an undulating well-graded path through pine forests ...
This morning we visit Saint Hilarion castle, a stunning historic fort overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. There is time to explore the three floors of the castle complex on foot, one of the best preserved of the Crusader castles. Built into the hillside there are some ...
Today has been left free for you to use as you wish. You may choose to visit Famagusta - once one of the richest cities and most important trading ports in the world. The so-called 'City of 365 Churches' has been ravaged by wars and earthquakes throughout history, but...
Today we head out towards the west coast, through one of the most fertile agricultural regions in Cyprus. From the village of Akdeniz, our walk this morning takes in pretty countryside, through west coast pine forest and fields in flower (seasonal), and along the way ...
This morning, we head again into the Besparmak Mountains and to the highest of the Kyrenia strongholds, the ruined fortress of Buffavento. The name means 'buffeted by the wind' and a walk up to the top of the highest tower helps us to understand why. The zig zag path ...
The trip ends after breakfast at our hotel. There are no activities planned today, so you are free to depart at any time. If your flight is departing later in the day luggage storage facilities are available at our hotel. If you would like an airport transfer today...
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Explore! Reviews & Ratings
Trusted Customer
Mar 2025
Walking in Northern Cyprus
The Cyprus holiday was excellent. The leader was very well informed, a pleasure to be with and bonded with the group, who were also a great bunch. The weather was un...
Victoria
Mar 2025
Walking in Northern Cyprus
Great holiday! Tour lead Mehmet was a great ambassador for Cyprus and full of knowledge and enthusiasm for the flora and fauna. The walks were wonderful with ca...
Gill
Mar 2025
Walking in Northern Cyprus
In spite of the unexpectedly cold weather in late February, I had a great week walking in Northern Cyprus. The walks were varied & interesting. Mehmet was a fant...
Andrea
Mar 2025
Walking in Northern Cyprus
Our guide was excellent, very informative, polite and always helpful. He told us all about the history, everything of the plants on our way. He made us feel being at...
Penny
Mar 2025
Walking in Northern Cyprus
The walks on this trip were fabulous, particularly up to the three castles on top of the mountains. Our tour leader Mehmet was an enthusiastic and helpful person, w...
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