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NORTH CYPRUS FAMILY ADVENTURE ITINERARY:
Day 1 Arrive North Cyprus
Fly to North Cyrpus and transfer from Ercan Airport to the Oscars Club Resort.
Day 2 Relax And Unwind – Day At Leisure
The day starts with a meet and greet, where your guide will go through the itinerary and tell you a little about the region. The rest of the day will be yours to enjoy and relax at the hotel. Dinner at the Hotel. Optional Kyrenia Tour - Please see Optional Tours panel for details.
Day 3 Cultural Cravings – Ruins & Ancient Cities
St. Barnabas, Salamis & Famagusta tour - Visit the Monastery of St. Barnabas and the Museum/Monastery of Apostle Barnabas (near Salamis). Visit the ancient city of Salamis, which was the biggest city in Cyprus for 18 centuries from 11 BC. Continue to Famagusta, who’s old city is itself full of history, with St. Sophia Cathedral, Othello’s Tower, and the Venetian Palace. Dinner at the hotel.
Day 4 Family Adventure – Caves, Castles & Swimming (optional)
Incirli Cave, Kantara Castle & mountain walk - An exciting day spent exploring. Starting with Incirli Cave, which is the longest cave of the fi ve Fingers Mountains at 125meter in length. Take a break at the local village for some refreshments. Next a drive to Kantara Castle, where Richard the Lionheart captured the last King of Byzantine in 1191. After exploring the Castle, we will stop for lunch. For the energetic there is a walk to the Kaplica beach. Total walk is 5 Km. and it is relatively easy walk. After the walk there is a refreshing swim break at the Kaplica beach. Dinner at the hotel.
Optional Kantara Tour – Adults £ 30; Child £15.
Day 5 Family Fun – Boat trip or Turtle Hatching
Boat Trip: This lovely day starts with a pickup from your hotel at 10:00 taking you to the traditional Gullet boat in the Kyrenia harbour. Once on board, we will sail along the scenic coastline of Kyrenia, stopping at some picturesque bays with opportunities to swim and snorkel. Lunch will be on the boat, with mix Mezes and fi sh or chicken. We will return to the harbor around 17:00.
Family Nature Trail - Turtle Hatching Experience: The Turtle trip provides a unique opportunity to see the rare and protected baby green turtles hatching and taking their fi rst steps towards the sea. The start is early, around 05.30 from the hotel, after watching the turtles, there is breakfast at the beach with the University team who monitor and ensure the species survival. Return to the hotel. Dinner at the hotel. (August & September only).
Day 6 Day Of Relaxation
A day around the pool or relaxing by the beach. Dinner at the hotel.
Optional St. Hilarian Castle Tour - Please see Optional Tours panel for details.
Optional Night Cruise - Please see Optional Tours panel for details.
Day 7 Family Exploring
Divided Nicosia, Museums & Bazaars: A morning start to the ancient city of Lefkosa (Nicosia) the capital. This is the only remaining divided capital in the world, and still retains a lot of its old beauty and character, with narrow roads and walkways. There we visit the Walls of Lefkosa, Selimiye Mosque, Inn’s of Lefkosa and the Green Line. Followed by some free time for lunch and shopping. Dinner at the hotel.
Day 8 Return to UK
After breakfast transfer back to Ercan or Larnaca airport for return flight to UK.
Optional Tours
Day 2 - Optional Kyrenia Tour:
In the afternoon you can take an optional tour to Kyrenia, where we will visit the Kyrenia City with the Castle and the Shipwreck museum, which is the oldest trade ship in the world. Lunch is at Kyrenia Harbour, then visit Bellapais Village with its Abbey, after return back to the hotel.
fr. Adults £20; Child £10.
Day 6 - Afternoon Tour: St. Hilarion Castle
This great Castle trip will start from the hotel in the afternoon and we will spent all our time at the Fairy tale castle of St. Hilarion.
fr Adult £ 25; Child £13.
Day 6 - Optional Night Cruise
A nice relaxing evening on a cruise boat, with live guitar music and a meal. The cruise is appx. 3hrs with the chance to swim from the boat at the end.
fr. Adults £15 Child £8. |