Day Trips & Excursions in Kyrenia

Round-trip transfers from many Nicosia hotels are availableVisit the beautiful St. Hillarion, the inspiration for Snow Whites' castleExplore the 13th-century Bellapais AbbeyVenture out into the Five Finger Mountains of Northern Cyprus

Explore the northern part of Cyprus with visits to Famagusta and Kyrenia on this full-day private tour from Nicosia. Traveling by private air-conditioned vehicle, drive to seaside Famagusta to see its City Wall, cathedral-turned mosque, and 'ghost' neighborhood of Varosha as you discover their history. After an optional lunch (own expense), visit ancient Salamis and Kyrenia to see its harbor and 13th-century Bellapais Abbey. Private guide, entrance fees, and hotel pickup and drop-off included.

TRAVEL THROUGH THE AREA OF THE NORTHWESTERN COAST OF CYPRUS FROM THE LATCHI AREA TO KERYNIA. THE ROUTE IS FANTASTIC - THE AQUAMARINE OF THE MEDITERREAN BLUE SEA AND THE LIME GREEN OF THE PINE FORESTS IN SUCH A CLOSE PROXIMITY MAKE THE VIEWS BREATHTAKING! TRAVEL TROUGH FORESTS ON ONE SIDE AND THE MEDITERRANEAN SEA ON YOUR OTHER SIDE, THROUGH QUAINT VILLAGES AND ORANGE GROVES TO THE JEWEL OF THE NORTH "KERYNIA" WHICH HAS BEEN AROUND SINCE THE 10TH CENTURY B.C. EXCAVATIONS REVEALED GREEK TRACES DATING TO THE 7TH CENTURY BC

Visit some of Cyprus's most beautiful historic attractions with this small, private tour from Nicosia. You'll start your day with a visit to Saint Barnabas Monastery, before continuing to Salamis, home to the largest Roman amphitheate on the island. From here you'll walk to the Lala Mustafa Pasha Mosque. Your tour will finish with a glimpse of the ghost town of Varosha, a thriving resort town until the 1974 occupation.

Combine visits to Salamis and Famagusta on a single day excursion from Larnaca. Planning this multi-stop itinerary may be complicated and time-consuming if traveling independently, but this tour has all the details taken care of. With a guide in the lead providing insightful commentary, visit highlights such as the fenced-off "Ghost Town", the Monastery of St. Barnabas, the Othello Castle, the Church of St. Nicholas, and the local beach.

Venture out to the northern reaches of Cyprus with this excursion to Famagusta and Kyrenia. You'll get a chance to glimpse what was once a thriving resort town until it was sealed off and abandoned following the 1974 Turkish invasion. You'll also get a chance to spend some time exploring the Old Town of Famagusta before heading up to Kerniya, a historic city known for its beautiful castle before returning to your hotel.