Walking in Northern Cyprus

You will stay in the 4-star Lapethos Resort, located in Lapta, just 6 miles from Kyrenia town. The hotel comprises of four buildings, each in a different style. Accommodation will either be in your own bedroom or a spacious bungalow with sea or mountain view. All rooms feature private bathroom, TV, telephone and hairdryer. Hotel facilities include two outdoor and one indoor swimming pool, a spa (treatments at extra cost) and a casino. Entertainment is offered on selected evenings.

Day 1: UK/Larnaca

Depart on your flight to Larnaca. On arrival transfer to your hotel in the Kyrenia area for a seven-night stay.

Meals: Dinner

Day 2: Kyrenia

Today we visit Bellapais where you will enjoy an included walk through the pine woods of the nearby mountains, offering superb views over the sea. Eat at a local restaurant for lunch. Afternoon included orientation walk of Kyrenia, with entrance to the impressive Kyrenia Castle. The castle dominates the harbour and is home to the Shipwreck Museum, where you will find the remains of a vessel sunk off the coast around 300 BC. (approx. 1 hour walk)

Meals: Breakfast / lunch / dinner

Day 3: Buffavento Castle & Bellapais

Today we visit the imposing Buffavento Castle, which stands majestically above a mountain pass. Those who climb its 630 steps will be rewarded with excellent views of the surrounding area including views of Kyrenia, Nicosia and even the Troodos Mountains in the south of the island on a clear day. Walk continues from Buffavento Castle over the rockface (north to south). We will enjoy an included picnic lunch before we carry on to the enchanting village of Bellapais for a leisurely walk through its tiny lanes and narrow streets lined with whitewashed houses. Approx 3 hours’ walk, various terrain.

Meals: Breakfast / lunch / dinner

Day 4: Famagusta

Free to relax or join our optional full-day excursion to the walled city of Famagusta, and the ancient town of Salamis, the former island capital that is home to a treasure trove of ruins. You will also visit the impressive St. Barnabas Monastery and enjoy an included lunch.

Meals: Breakfast / lunch / dinner

Day 5: Five finger pine forest walk

Today’s included walk starts from the Alevkaya area, where we will walk under the pine trees with great views of the Mediterranean. Continue with a visit to the Armenian monastery followed by a picnic lunch at the Herbarium before driving to the Alagadi area where we will walk along one of the longest beaches on the northern coast. We will stop for a refreshment at a beach café. Approx. 3 hours’ walk.

Meals: Breakfast / lunch / dinner

Day 6: West Coast 9 mile walk

You are free to relax today or join our optional excursion (lunch included) to the north west coast of Cyprus. We’ll discover Guzelyurt (meaning beautiful lands) where you begin with a walk through olive groves to the beach. You’ll visit the site of more than 2000 terracotta sculptures unearthed in 1929. Taste freshly squeezed orange juice from the many citrus fruits in this region.

Meals: Breakfast / dinner

Day 7: Nicosia

You are at leisure in your resort today. Alternatively, take our optional excursion to Nicosia, the divided capital of Cyprus. Visit historical areas such as the undercover bazaar and the Great Inn for lunch (included), and there will be time for you to do some shopping if you wish.

Meals: Breakfast / dinner

Day 8: Larnaca/UK

Transfer to the airport for your return flight to the UK.

Meals: Breakfast