Northern Cyprus Hidden History - Solo 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.

What's Included:

Just You Tour Manager as your host & Specialist Local Guide
Return flights
A guaranteed twin or double room of your own
7 nights in a 4-star hotel
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 locals at Kozan village

Full Itinerary

Day 1: Larnaca

Depart on your flight to Larnaca today. On arrival we will transfer you to your hotel in the ancient town of Kyrenia.

Day 2: Kyrenia

After breakfast, join your Tour Manager 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.

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.

Day 4: St Hilarion Castle

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.

Day 5: Kyrenia

After breakfast, we will drive to Kozan village, west of Kyrenia, and see how the locals make halloumi cheese and bread. We'll then head to the Kozan Restaurant and enjoy lunch in a lovely location with a great atmosphere. We will return to our hotel in the afternoon.

Day 6: Kyrenia

Our optional excursion today takes us on a scenic drive to Guzelyurt on the west coast, where we will visit St Mamas Church and the Archaeological Museum. We'll then head to the remains of the ancient city of Soli to see the intricate mosaics in the floor of the basilica, before continuing to the ruined Palace of Vuni. Our final stop is at Gemikonagi, a small harbour village, where you will have free time to enjoy lunch.

Day 7: Kyrenia

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.

Day 8: Larnaca - UK

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

Hand Picked By

Here at Miles Morgan Travel we have many customers who travel as individuals but like the company of others and want someone else to organise all the details. We can offer many different solutions to the varied requirements of our discerning customers. One of these solutions is Just You, a specialist company for single travellers. We have many single customers who have been choosing to travel with Just You for years and we’re not exaggerating when we say the company knows its stuff. Their holidays aren’t just for single people; they’re for anyone who wants to travel as an individual. So if you want to experience a new destination in good company, or feel it’s time to do something that’s just for you and you don’t want to travel with your partner or friend, I know that a Just You holiday will be perfect.

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