KARPAZ TOUR INCLUDING KANTARA CASTLE from Nicosia
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KARPAZ TOUR INCLUDING KANTARA CASTLE from Nicosia
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KARPAZ TOUR INCLUDING KANTARA CASTLE from Nicosia

1 day
About this activity
Visit: Sidetour, Kyrenia, Kyrenia District

The tour starts at 08:15 at Ledra Palace check point in Nicosia and heading for Kyrenia. From there the lingering coastal road will take you in less then an hour to the Minia Cyprus Exhibition next to the church of Panagia Pergamonitissia in Tatlisu. The church is a renovated 12th century building that hosts a nature exhibition whereas the beautiful garden is used for displaying miniature versions of the historic buildings of Cyprus such as the gothic style cathedral of Nicosia. Your next stop will be the Kantara Castle. The ancient castle stands at the east of the Kyrenia Mountain range and was build to complete the protective axis of the Island’s north, alongside St. Hilarion and Bufavento Castles. The settings of the castle will take you to the medivial Cyprus, whereas, the scenery from the top which offers a view of both southern and northern coast will take your breath away.
Thereafter, you will enjoy a traditional lunch, rest and observe the way locals live at Büyükkonuk Eco-village. After lunch, the road will take you through the village of Dipkarpaz (Rizzokarpazzo) towards the tip of the Karpaz peninsula.There the wild donkeys will look forward to chew the apples or carrots you feed them. You will visit the newly renovated monastery church of St. Andrews (Apostolos Andreas) and learn about the foundation of the Orthodox pilgrimage site. On the way back you will enjoy the fantastic views of the untouched dune landscape of Golden Beach. From here you will head back to Kyrenia.

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Included
  • Lunch
  • Professional guide
  • Bottled water
Not included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Drinks
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Tour operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 4 travelers
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Cultural
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