Hidden Secrets of Northern Cyprus

Savour rest and relaxation, and step back in time, as you unveil the beautiful, unspoiled north of Aphrodite’s Isle.

Kyrenia Harbour

Tour Highlights & Inclusions

• Enjoy seven nights in exquisite Kyrenia • Explore Kyrenia’s harbour and castle • Visit Bellapais, beneath its Gothic abbey, and home to writer Lawrence Durrell • See St Hilarion’s ‘fairy-tale’ fortress, said to inspire Walt Disney’s Snow White’s castle • Visit fascinating, divided Nicosia and walled Famagusta • Tour the Roman ruins at Salamis • See Varosha, a poignant reminder of the recent past • Optional excursion to discover Güzelyurt – literally ‘beautiful place’ – and ancient Soli • Seven nights’ carefully chosen three-star dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation at the Altinkaya Hotel, Kyrenia (upgrade hotels available for a supplement) • Return flights to Cyprus, with coach travel and transfers throughout • Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager

Delightful Kyrenia, one of the Mediterranean’s most alluring locations, is set against a backdrop of rugged hills and fringed by deep blue waters. Lift the veil on a historic region, dotted with the relics of the various civilisations that have graced this idyllic island in the sun.

Bellapais Abbey

Your Hotel Choices

With accommodation in a choice of hotels close to the pretty port of Kyrenia, this holiday takes in the town’s natural, horseshoe-shaped harbour, flanked by shops and cafés, all watched over by an imposing medieval castle, with its fascinating shipwreck museum. You’ll also discover nearby mountain-top St Hilarion Castle and idyllic Bellapais, former home to writer Lawrence Durrell, and divided island capital Nicosia. An included tour of the island’s east coast explores ancient St Barnabas Monastery, Salamis’ Roman ruins and Famagusta’s ruined churches. Enjoy optional excursions to Guzelyurt, Soli, the Green Line border town Lefkel, and the Karpaz peninsula.

Available Apr to Jun, Sep to Dec 2022 & Jan to Mar 2023 Fly direct from these airports. Prices from

• Birmingham £955 • East Midlands £925 • Edinburgh £855 • Gatwick £819 • Glasgow £869 • Heathrow £869 • Leeds/Bradford £989 • Luton £859 • Manchester £945 • Newcastle £935 • Stansted £855 Personalise your holiday

• Güzelyurt & Soli Ancient City (full day) – from £36 • Karpaz Peninsula (full day) – from £45 Extend your holiday from £229

Seven night extension – Add an extra seven days to your holiday at any of the featured hotels. Room for Sole Use from £107

Altinkaya Hotel

Altinkaya Hotel, Kyrenia HHH Half-Board from £819

Nestled amongst olive groves with two outdoor pools, a terrace restaurant and poolside bar, this family-owned hotel offers air-conditioned rooms with a balcony, TV, hairdryer, free Wi-Fi and tea/coffee-making facilities. Pia Bella Hotel, Kyrenia HHHH Half-Board from £846

This welcoming hotel, set in gardens close to Kyrenia’s harbour, boasts two outdoor pools, bars, restaurants, free Wi-Fi, and rooms offering air conditioning, tea/coffee-making facilities, a TV, hairdryer and mini-bar. Ship Inn Half-Board HHH from £942

The welcoming Ship Inn boasts a tennis court, pool, gym, bar and restaurant. Comfortable, air-conditioned rooms, in the gardens or main building, have a TV, telephone, kettle and patio or balcony. Some hotel facilities operate on a seasonal basis.