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Kyrenia & Bellapais Abbey Tour
Paphos,
Cyprus
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Overview
Languages
English
Voucher type
mobile
What To Expect
Thirty 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 lunch and free time, before a visit to 13th-century Bellapais Abbey for a guided tour. Leaving Paphos behind, you'll travel towards the Ayios Dometios checkpoint, driving past the Venetian Walls of Nicosia. 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 have some free time to explore the seaside town as well as a guided walk around Kyrenia Castle and lunch at the harbour.Next up is a visit to 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
- Just so you know, because of local restrictions at Strovillia 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
- Not suitable for families with small children
- Bring a hat
- Bring suitable footwear
- Bring your passport or official EU identification
- Bring money for extras or gratuities
- 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
- Food and drinks not included
What's included
Transport. Guide. Admission fees
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