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Kyrenia and Nicosia Tour with Bellapais Abbey
Free cancellation
Place: Ayia Napa
Duration: more than 8 hours
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Meal Included
Entrance Fees Included
Guided Tour
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Do this because
- Tour some of the highlights in occupied northern Cyprus
- Explore the pretty harbour of history-steeped Kyrenia
- Discover the Gothic ruins of beautifully located Bellapais Abbey
- Enjoy free time to explore Nicosia, the world's last divided capital
- Expert local guide with unrivalled knowledge of northern Cyprus
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What to expect
The occupied north of Cyprus oozes history and culture at every turn, with evocative landscapes in between. Highlights on this late morning departure tour include the pretty harbour town of Kyrenia, Bellapais Abbey and the northern and southern sectors of the capital, Nicosia. Andreas, one of our expert local guides, says, ‘Bellapais means “beautiful peace” – and this Gothic abbey lives up to the hype. The views are truly fantastic. It was here in Bellapais that Lawrence Durrell was inspired to write his book, Bitter Lemons.'
Kick off by crossing over the ‘green line' border to reach Kyrenia. Picturesque stone houses curl around the harbour, which is dominated by the ancient fortress of Kyrenia Castle. Take an optional castle tour or choose free time to soak up the views at the harbour. Next, it's on to the 13th century Bellapais Abbey. Stroll around its ruined Gothic cloister and take in the panoramic views over the Med. There's then free time in the village, where novelist Lawrence Durrell lived in the 1950s.
Next, head to Nicosia, where you'll cross the UN buffer zone into the southern sector at Ledra Street. You'll have free time to embrace the city under your own steam. Ledra Street is one of the main shopping streets in Nicosia, with a mix of local and international brands, cafés and restaurants. Laiki Yeitonia, on the other hand, is a historic quarter in the old town. The area is known for its traditional architecture, narrow streets and abundant charm.
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Important to know
- You'll need your passport / ID card to cross the border into the occupied northern part of Cyprus
- Just so you know, because of local restrictions at Strovillia checkpoint, only passport holders from EU member states, the UK, Iceland, Norway and Switzerland can travel to and from the occupied northern part of Cyprus
- Please note, single parent families or those travelling without both parents need to provide extra documentation for anyone under the age of 18 when travelling into the occupied north of Cyprus. This includes a 'letter of authorisation' from the missing parent, as well as supporting documents including birth certificate of the child, passport copy of the missing parent or a copy of a court order. Templates of these letters are readily available on search engines however we recommend you consult a lawyer prior to travelling on holiday
- This experience doesn't follow our general cancellation policy. If you need to cancel, you must do so at least 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
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What’s included
Transport
Guide
Entrance and border fees
Full insurance cover
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Location
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Provider
TUI CYPRUS LTD
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Opening hours: Our team is available from 10.00 to 18.00 CET
Phone number: +1 208-744-6464
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