North Cyprus - Signature Tour Culture & Siteseeing
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Enjoy the delights of North Cyprus home to some of the most beautiful and varied scenery in the Eastern Mediterranean. Below are some of the highlights included in the tour.

Highlights: Signature Tour Culture & Siteseeing
• Kyrenia and its harbour & Bellapais Abbey
• Famagusta & Salamis
• Nicosia city
• West coast walking trip (optional)
• Kantara Castle & village (optional)
• Karpas Peninsula (optional)

Itinerary:
Day 1 - Arrive North Cyprus
Fly from various UK airports and upon arrival transfer to hotel in Kyrenia. Dinner & overnight at the hotel.

Day 2 - Kyrenia & its harbour (included)
Kyrenia is considered the most beautiful town in North 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, 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)
Visit the orange and lemon groves of North 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 (optional)
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. Return to the hotel around 17.00. Dinner at the hotel.

Day 8 - Return to UK
After breakfast transfer to airport for return flight to UK.

Tour Information
Price includes:
• Return flights from London Stansted with Pegasus Airlines on Sunday
• 7 nights’ accommodation in Bellapais Monastery Village/ Ada Hotel on Half Board (set menu)
• 3 full day escorted tours, 2 lunches
• English speaking guide

Price excludes:
• Optional excursions
• Expenses of a personal nature and tips

Regional departures or Direct flights to Larnaca:
• Manchester or London Gatwick may incur a supplement fly to Larnaca on charter airlines or fly British Airways from London Heathrow.
• Supplements apply for fly to Larnaca and also for Larnaca transfers.

Dates of operation:
Tours operates on selected dates from January through to October 2011. Please contact our reservations department for more information on 08451 550 719

Minimum numbers:
There is a minimum number of 8 persons required per tour for the tour to operate as shown.

Important Note:
An Alternative accommodation at the Oscar Resort Hotel, if the Bellapais Monastery Village or Ada Hotel is fully booked for specific dates. September ’11 & October ‘11 = accommodation at the Ada Hotel.
Please Note: Bellapais Monastery Village is not ideal for those with walking difficulties and the hotel does not cater for children under 12 years.

Extensions & Options:
Combine this tour with a stay in any one of our featured hotels in Kyrenia or Famagusta after the tour, or combine 2nts or more in Istanbul prior to the tour, contact Reservations for prices.

Transfers: Kyrenia Hotels to Ercan Airport approx. 45 mins to 1 hour and to Larnaca Airport approx. 1.5 hours to 2 hours.

NORTH CYPRUS INFORMATION:
About North Cyprus: North Cyprus is an uncommercial haven of stunning scenery; from mountains and open countryside, to remote villages and beautiful sandy beaches, where life has remained unchanged for centuries. A long association with the British means that there are occasional reminders of home. For example - driving is on the left, which means even the most cautious traveller or driver can hire a car with confidence, to explore the island. English is widely spoken by all its residents.
Kyrenia: Located on the northern coastline, nestling beneath the Five Finger Mountains, Kyrenia is one of the most picturesque of Mediterranean towns, with an impressive Byzantine castle next to a beautiful harbour.
Famagusta: It is quieter than the town of Kyrenia and has some of the best beaches in North Cyprus. Famagusta is located on the East of North Cyprus and it is close by the ruins of the ancient city of Salamis.

North Cyprus Important Information:
Health & Vaccinations: There are no statutory vaccination requirements for entry into North Cyprus. Check with your doctor up to date information, or visit www.dh.gov.uk
Passport: Everyone entering North Cyprus must have a valid 10 year passport with at least 6 months validity remaining after the date of return.
Visa & Requirements: There is no Visa requirement for entering North Cyprus for British Citizens, but non-British passport holders should check with the North Cyprus Tourism Centre.
Currency: Turkish Lira. Sterling cheques and major credit cards are widely accepted in most hotels and major stores.
Flying Time: 5.5 hours (including 45 minutes technical stop-over in Turkey).

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