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Walking in Northern Cyprus

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Hiking & Trekking
Conquer epic trails and breathtaking landscapes
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 7 - 16
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Kyrenia

    Kyrenia
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (The Ship Inn)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Kyrenia town centre
    • Sample North Cyprus food
    • Visit Kyrenia waterfront
    Landmarks
    Kyrenia Castle
    Besparmak Mountains
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  2. Day 2

    Incirli Cave - Tunnel Trail - Alagadi Turtle Beach

    Incirli Cave - Tunnel Trail - Alagadi Turtle Beach
    Meals
    Lunch (Picnic lunch break along the Tunnel Trail with scenic views)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (The Ship Inn)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Incirli Cave - Cyprus's largest cave with stalactites and stalagmites
    • Hike the Tunnel Trail - 6km scenic walk through pine forests in Kyrenia Mountains
    • Picnic lunch break with scenic views

    Optional Activities

    • Swimming at Alagadi turtle beach
    Landmarks
    Incirli Cave
    Tunnel Trail
    Alagadi Turtle Beach
  3. Day 3

    Besparmak Mountains - Bellapais Abbey - Halloumi Making

    Besparmak Mountains - Bellapais Abbey - Halloumi Making
    Meals
    Lunch (Picnic lunch break along the Besparmak Mountains walk with views towards Karpaz Peninsula)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (The Ship Inn)

    Included Activities

    • Guided walk through Besparmak Mountains - 8km circular route through pine forests and maquis scrub
    • Picnic lunch break along the mountain walk
    • Visit Bellapais Abbey ruins
    • Explore Bellapais village
    • Introduction to halloumi making in Ozankoy - witness traditional bread baking in stone ovens and taste homemade halloumi
    Landmarks
    Besparmak Mountains
    Bellapais Abbey
    Bellapais Village
    Kyrenia
  4. Day 4

    Saint Hilarion Castle - Karmi - Kyrenia Harbour

    Saint Hilarion Castle - Karmi - Kyrenia Harbour
    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch break along the scenic walk through Karmi, Ilgaz, and Malatya)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (The Ship Inn)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Saint Hilarion Castle - explore three floors with Mediterranean views
    • Explore Karmi village - narrow lanes and Church of Virgin Mary
    • Scenic walk through Karmi, Ilgaz, and Malatya - 6.5km easy trail
    • Stop at Gillham Vineyard - Cypriot wine producer
    • Lunch break along the walk
    • Visit Kyrenia Harbour Castle and Shipwreck Museum - see 4th century BC merchant ship remains
    • Stroll Kyrenia harbour

    Optional Activities

    • Drinks and snacks at small cafe and shop in Karmi village
    Landmarks
    Saint Hilarion Castle
    Karmi Village
    Church of Virgin Mary
    Ilgaz Village
    Gillham Vineyard
    Kyrenia Harbour Castle
    Shipwreck Museum
  5. Day 5

    Kyrenia

    Kyrenia
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (The Ship Inn)

    Optional Activities

    • Optional excursion to Famagusta - historic 'City of 365 Churches' with medieval and gothic architecture
    • Visit Salamis ancient ruins - gymnasium, theatre, and Roman baths
    • Explore Varosha ghost town
    • Stroll historic Famagusta old town
    • Visit Othello's Tower (Venetian Citadel)
    • Visit Gothic Cathedral of St. Nicholas (Lala Mustafa Pasha Mosque)
    • View Porta del Mare
    • Explore Venetian Palace remains
    • Traditional Cypriot lunch at local Famagusta restaurant
    • Relax by hotel pool
    • Visit local beaches
    Landmarks
    Famagusta
    Salamis Ruins
    Varosha
    Othello's Tower
    Cathedral of St. Nicholas
    Venetian Palace
  6. Day 6

    Lapta - Gecitkoy Reservoir - Karsiyaka Trail - Sardunya Beach

    Lapta - Gecitkoy Reservoir - Karsiyaka Trail - Sardunya Beach
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (The Ship Inn)

    Included Activities

    • Coastal walkway in Lapta - 3km paved path through fishing port and along the coast
    • Visit Gecitkoy reservoir viewpoint
    • Hike the Karsiyaka trail - 8km walk through aromatic wild herbs and rolling hills
    • Visit ruins of Sinai Monastery
    • Visit rural homestead for Macun (traditional fruit preserve) tasting and Turkish coffee

    Optional Activities

    • Birdwatching for endemic Cypriot birds
    • Drink and swim at Sardunya beach cafe
    Landmarks
    Lapta
    Gecitkoy Reservoir
    Karsiyaka Trail
    Sinai Monastery
    Sardunya Beach
  7. Day 7

    Buffavento Castle - Alevkayasi

    Buffavento Castle - Alevkayasi
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (The Ship Inn)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Buffavento Castle - explore ruins at 950 metres with panoramic views
    • Hike through Alevkayasi area - 7km gentle walk through pine forests
    • Views of Mount Pentadaktylos
    Landmarks
    Buffavento Castle
    Kyrenia Mountains
    Mount Pentadaktylos
    Alevkayasi
  8. Day 8

    Kyrenia

    Kyrenia
    Meals
    Breakfast

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  • Hugh4.0September 2025
    Mehmet was a very courteous and helpful guide. He should be complimented in his attempts to help all hikers nws...
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    Traveled in September 2025
    Reply from: Explore!
    Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We are glad to hear that your Tour Leader Mehmet made a positive impression, and we also appreciate your feedback regarding the transfers. Rest assured we will take your comments on board as we continue to improve both our planning and communication to ensure smoother experiences for future trips. We are looking forward to welcoming you on to your next adventure to Turkey with us in a few weeks.
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  • Andrea
    Andrea5.0June 2024
    Hi, I had a lovely hiking tour guided by Mehmet. Would definitely recommend the tour and the guide as hiked every...
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    Traveled in May 2024
    Reply from: Explore!
    We're thrilled that our guide, Mehmet, left such a positive impression. We'll make sure to pass on your kind words to Mehmet. It was our pleasure to have you on board, and we look forward to the opportunity of welcoming you back for another adventure in the future.
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  • Jesse4.5February 2023
    Wine tasting
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  • John4.0February 2023
    Visit to Salamis - though could have been longer - was very intersting. Climbing up to castles above Kyrenia. Ship...
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  • JeanLuc4.2February 2023
    Hilarion castle
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  • Dave3.5February 2023
    Visiting the castles was wonderful, the views were amazing and the different terrains surprising
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  • Hilary4.3February 2023
    Interestingly, my hightlight was the non-walking day when we visited St Barnabas tomb and Church, Salamis and its...
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  • Lynne4.3March 2023
    The beautiful scenery and the guide was very good at pointing out and naming the flowers we saw along the walks.
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  • Alistair4.8March 2023
    Won’t remove anything from itinerary as all highlights, all the more so due to Engin Sah who was an exceptionally...
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    Traveled in March 2023
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  • Steve4.3March 2023
    Visiting the ghost town in Famagusta Climbing up to the castles The optional wine tasting visit Walking in varied...
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    Traveled in March 2023
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    Deborah

    Asked on May 14th, 2026

    The transport for arrival and departure from Kyrenia / Hotel is included in the price right ?

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      Deborah

      TravelerWritten May 2026

      can you just confirm for the transfer from and to airport (Larnaca or Ercan) and if so is there a time schedule ?

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      Deborah

      TravelerWritten May 2026

      I may have an option via Paphos, the pick up is possible or it is not ? Is there an option if I can add fees ?

    • Explore!OperatorWritten May 2026

      I can confirm that you can arrive into either Ercan Airport (North Cyprus – ECN), which is approximately a 25-minute drive from the hotel, or Larnaca Airport (Cyprus – LCA), which is around a 90-minute drive. You can arrive at any time, and a transfer will be arranged for you.

      Departure transfers are also included in your trip.
      There are no activities planned on the final day, so you are free to depart at any time. If your flight departs later in the day, luggage storage facilities are available at the hotel for your convenience.
      For your departure transfer, you can fly from either Ercan Airport (ECN) or Larnaca Airport (LCA).

    • Explore!OperatorWritten May 2026

      Unfortunately, we cannot provide a transfer from Paphos - if you wanted to you can meet the group at the starting hotel but you would need to make your own way there. If you are arriving into Larnaca LCA or Ercan ECN we can provide a shared arrival transfer.

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      Deborah

      TravelerWritten May 2026

      I found a flight to come to Ercan but I will arrive at almost 00.00am (night between 22nd and 23rd) that means that I'm taking it on the night of the 22th and will be on the begining of 23rd at Ercan ; How long will I have to wait at the airport to have a pick up (is it all night ?) or do you send a driver at the time I arrive in the airport ?

    • Explore!OperatorWritten May 2026

      the trip start day is 23 May - so you can arrive anytime on 23 May - even into 24 May up to around 2am and we will provide an arrival transfer for you. We would just give the ground agent your flight time and they would meet you from the flight.

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    Bruce

    Asked on March 12th, 2026

    Are there any single-room options available for this specific tour, as I have sleep apnea and do not want to share with another person?

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten March 2026

      This tour is On Request.

      On-request means that as we are so close to the departure, we have given back our hotel allocation and other details to the local suppliers, so we would need to confirm if we are able to add another traveller onto this trip.

      This process requires us to get your details, take the payment for your place on the tour and go ahead with the request.

      We understand how close it is to the departure, and our on-request options can take up to 5 business days for a response. Giving the current circumstances, this might be delayed a little longer.

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    Alice

    Asked on April 15th, 2025

    Best way to get to and from start and end location of Kyrenia

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten April 2025

      We provide free transfers on the first and the last day of the trip. You could fly in and out of Larnaca (LCA).

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    Daniel

    Asked on February 19th, 2023

    If I arrive and depart from Ercan Airport, what is the pick-up time for the complimentary transfers Airport/Hotel, Hotel/Airport? If there are no complimentary transfers, how much would it cost to take a taxi Airport/Hotel, Hotel/Airport?

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      Daniel

      TravelerWritten February 2023

      Day 3 - Optional visit to Kyrenia castle and shipwreck museum - is this an optional payable visit? If yes, how much is this optional visit?

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      Daniel

      TravelerWritten February 2023

      Day 5 - Optional excursion to Farmugusta - How much is this optional excursion?

    • Explore!OperatorWritten February 2023

      Usually flights are with BA from London to Larnaca (Cyprus). The transfer time is 1.5hrs, crossing the border from Greece to Turkey/North Cyprus. There are alternative indirect flights with Turkish Airline from London to Ercan (North Cyprus) with a shorter transfer time of 45mins. Either airport can be used and will be free of charge if you arrive on the first day of the tour and leave on the last day of the tour.

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    Juan

    Asked on July 5th, 2022

    Can the tour accommodate someone with a vegan diet?

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      Juan

      TravelerWritten July 2022

      As a vegan, can my dietary requirements be accommodated?

    • Explore!OperatorWritten July 2022

      Included in this trip are 7 breakfast's and 5 lunches. I have researched via google which advises that Cyprus is vegan-friendly. We can advise the tour leader of this dietary requirement and they will be able to assist you.

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    Lee

    Asked on January 23rd, 2022

    Would be more interested to fly from Europe (Amsterdam) and not via UK. Want to double check if this is the same trip as the UK Explore.

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten January 2022

      We can look into flights for European customers. Lufthansa flights available from Amsterdam: 19 February - Amsterdam to Larnaca via Frankfurt. Twin share flight inclusive cost would be from £1,007.00 per person. Full payment required for late booking.

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