Excursions & day trips ,Culture & history ,Must-sees

Kerynia & Bellapais Abbey with Lunch

Protaras, Cyprus

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Overview

Languages

English

Voucher type

mobile

What To Expect

Years after the border into the occupied northern part of Cyprus closed, it's once again open to visitors. Oozing with history and culture at every turn, on this full-day trip you'll journey through the hills to Kyrenia for a guided tour and free time, before a visit to 13th-century Bellapais Abbey and lunch. Leaving your resort behind, you'll travel towards the Strovilia checkpoint. Once we're across the border into occupied northern Cyprus, we'll head straight through the scenic Pentadaktylos Mountains to reach Kyrenia. Here, you'll enjoy a guided walk around Kyrenia Castle and have some free time to explore the seaside harbour town.After lunch, you'll visit the ruins of the Gothic Bellapais Abbey. The setting on a mountain slope is as beautiful as the views down to Kyrenia and the Mediterranean. It was in the village of Bellapais that Lawrence Durrell lived and wrote his novel, Bitter Lemons.

What to remember

Important info

You'll need your passport / ID card to cross the border into the occupied northern part of Cyprus
Just so you know, because of local restrictions at Strovilia Checkpoint, only passport holders from EU member states, the UK, Iceland, Norway and Switzerland can travel to and from the occupied northern part of Cyprus
Please note, single parent families or those travelling without both parents need to provide extra documentation for anyone under the age of 18 when travelling into the occupied north of Cyprus. This includes a 'letter of authorisation' from the missing parent, as well as supporting documents including birth certificate of the child, passport copy of the missing parent or a copy of a court order. Templates of these letters are readily available on search engines however we recommend you consult a lawyer prior to travelling on holiday
Not suitable for guests who suffer from travel sickness
Not suitable for guests with reduced mobility
Bring a hat
Bring suitable footwear
Bring your passport or official EU identification
Bring money for extras or gratuities
Please note that all times are approximate and subject to change
English-speaking guide for all nationalities
This experience doesn't follow our general cancellation policy. If you need to cancel, you must do so at least 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
Adults only

What's included

Admission fees. Lunch. Transport. Guide

Know Before You Go

Highlights

Cross the border into occupied northern Cyprus. Free time and guided tour of Kyrenia and its castle. See the ruins of 13th-century Bellapais Abbey

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel your tour until a day in advance

Provider

TUI CYPRUS LTD