The Grand Tour of Northern Cyprus
Salamis Ancient City: Explore the 2nd-century Roman theatre and gymnasium.
Famagusta: Visit the Gothic-style Lala Mustafa Pasha Mosque and the historic walled city.
Varosha: View the famous "Ghost Town" from a panoramic perspective.
Kyrenia: Visit Bellapais Monastery and Kyrenia Castle with its Shipwreck Museum.
Nicosia: Discover Europe's last divided capital, including the Selimiye Mosque and Büyük Han.
Experience the ultimate full-day private journey through Northern Cyprus. This 9-10 hour expedition covers four major regions: the ancient ruins of Salamis, the historic walled city of Famagusta, the picturesque harbor of Kyrenia, and the divided capital of Nicosia. Led by a professional licensed guide, this private tour offers a deep dive into the island's Roman, Gothic, and Ottoman history.
Morning: Pickup and departure from the meeting point for the journey to the East Coast.
Following: Exploration of Salamis Ancient City (the Roman theatre and gymnasium) followed by a walk through the historic walled city of Famagusta.
Late Morning: A panoramic view and historical briefing of the "Ghost Town," Varosha.
Lunch: A traditional Cypriot lunch in the mountainside village of Bellapais.
Afternoon: Visit the 13th-century Bellapais Monastery, followed by a tour of Kyrenia Castle, the Shipwreck Museum, and the picturesque Kyrenia Harbor.
Evening: A guided walking tour of Nicosia’s Old City, visiting the Büyük Han and the Arasta Quarter.
Evening: Return to original drop-off points.
Please select your preferred pickup location at the time of booking:
Kyrenia Hotels: Pickup at 08:30 AM in the hotel lobby.
North Nicosia Hotels: Pickup at 08:45 AM in the hotel lobby.
Ledra Street Crossing Point (South to North): Pickup at 08:45 AM. If you are walking across from the southern part of Cyprus, your guide will be waiting for you personally on the North Side immediately after you exit the final Turkish Cypriot passport control booth. Your guide will be wearing their Official Licensed Tourist Guide Badge for easy identification.
Original pickup location around 06:00 PM.
Passport or EU ID card: Please don’t forget to bring these if you are traveling from the southern part of Cyprus, as you’ll need to show them to the authorities.
Comfortable walking shoes.
Sun protection (hat/sunscreen for the summer heat or sunny weather).
Camera.
Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle.
Professional Licensed Tourist Guide.
Lunch at a local restaurant.
All entrance fees to attractions mentioned in the itinerary.
Hotel pickup and drop-off (Available for Kyrenia and North Nicosia areas only).
Personal expenses and souvenirs.
Drinks during lunch (unless specified).
Gratuities for the guide.
For Hotel Pickups: Please be ready in the lobby 5 minutes before your scheduled time.
For Ledra Street Meeting: Your guide will be standing just past the checkpoint exit. Look for the official guide badge around their neck.
Cash on Arrival: If you have selected the "Cash" option, please have the total amount ready in Euros to hand to your guide at the start of the tour.
This is a 100% Private Tour. Only your group will participate, ensuring a personalized experience and flexible pace.
The tour is conducted in a private vehicle suitable for your group size (up to 6 people).
For guests crossing at Ledra Street, please ensure you have your physical passport or EU ID Card and have allowed enough time to clear the checkpoint for our 08:45 AM meeting.
Cancellations made more than 72 hours before the tour start time will receive a full refund.
Cancellations made within 72 hours or "No Shows" are non-refundable.
For Cash on Arrival bookings: Please notify us at least 72 hours in advance if you need to cancel to avoid being blacklisted from future bookings.