NORTH CYPRUS SIGNATURE TOUR ITINERARY:

Day 1 – Arrive North Cyprus
Fly from optional UK airport on Saturday and upon arrival into either Ercan or Larnaca airport. Bellapais Monastery Village hotel, Kyrenia.

Day 2 - Kyrenia & harbour (INCLUDED)
Kyrenia is one of the most beautiful cities in Cyprus. The excursion starts at the beautiful castle of Kyrenia and then onto the museums. Later a visit to Bellapais village for lunch and after visit the Abbey of Bellapais, which is the one of the most interesting examples of gothic architecture in Cyprus. Return to the hotel around early evening. Dinner at the hotel. 

Day 3 - Full day Famagusta – St. Barnabas – Salamis tour (INCLUDED)
The day starts at Salamis the ancient city with its mosaic’s, theatre and roman baths, then onto St. Barnabas monastery with the Archeological and Icon Museum. Lunch will be at the walled city of Famagusta. In the afternoon the excursion includes Othello tower, St. Nicolas Cathedral (Lala mustapha Pasha Mosque), Venetian palace and all around the walled city. Later during the day visit the closed marash city from outside. Return to the hotel around 17.00. Dinner at the Hotel. 

Day 4 – Nicosia City sights & shops (INCLUDED)
Nicosia is left as the only divided capital in the world, after the fall of the Berlin wall. It is possible to see the barriers which separate the two sides. The excursion includes a visit to the closed bazaar of Ottomans, St. Sophia Cathedral, and the great inn (or Kervansaray) which was the 17th century hotel of the Ottomans. After lunch there is free time to explore the city. Return to the hotel around 17.30. Dinner at the hotel.

Day 5 - West Coast Orange and Lemon Groves of Cyprus ( OPTIONAL)
Oranges and lemons of Cyprus. There is a chance to see the west coast line of Cyprus with spectacular views of the Mesaoria plain, and a visit the maronites village of Korucam, then Guzelyurt city with the beautiful St. Mamas church & museum. Lunch at a local restaurant, later visit the Mosaic covered city of Soli and the Vouni Palace. Return to the hotel around 16.00. Dinner at a local restaurant.

Day 6 - Incirli cave - Kantara Castle & Local village (INCLUDED)
A visit to the longest cave on North Cyprus, Incirli (fig tree), then drive up to Kantara castle, where Richard the Lionheart captured the last king of Byzentine in it. After lunch walk through the local villages with great views of the coast and mountains and a chance to watch the making of local foods and handicrafts. Return to the hotel around 17.30. Dinner at the Hotel. 

Day 7 – Day Of Leisure Or Karpas Tour (optional)
Travel through old villages on the foothills of the Five Finger Mountains and visit Bogaz village, the fifth century Mosaics of Sipahi Basilica and the Monastery of St. Andrew. At Karpas peninsula enjoy the scenery of undiscovered beaches, natural fauna and the famous wild donkeys of the area.

Day 8 - Return to UK
After breakfast return flight to UK.