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Kyrenia Private Car Transportation Tour
- 7 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 3 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Discover the jewels of Northern Cyprus on an unforgettable journey through history, culture, and breathtaking landscapes. Explore the legendary St. Hilarion Castle, said to have inspired Disney’s fairy-tale castles, wander through the magnificent 13th-century Gothic Bellapais Abbey, and uncover centuries of history at Kyrenia Castle, home to one of the world’s oldest shipwrecks. Enjoy spectacular mountain and Mediterranean views while your licensed local guide brings the island’s fascinating past to life. A perfect experience for history lovers, photographers, and anyone wanting to discover the very best of Northern Cyprus in a single day.
Inclusions
What's included
- Entrance fee
- Air-conditioned vehicle
What's not
- Lunch
Itinerary
Discover the legendary St. Hilarion Castle, one of the best-preserved Crusader castles in the Mediterranean, dramatically perched on the Five Finger Mountains. Wander through its royal chambers, towers, and defensive walls while enjoying breathtaking panoramic views stretching across the coastline. The castle is widely believed to have inspired Disney’s famous fairy-tale castle.
Continue to the enchanting Bellapais Abbey, a magnificent 13th-century Gothic monastery nestled in the picturesque village of Bellapais. Explore its peaceful cloisters, elegant architecture, and tranquil gardens while learning about the fascinating history of the Lusignan Kingdom and the monks who once lived here.
Your journey then leads to the historic Kyrenia Castle, guarding the city’s beautiful harbour for centuries. Visit its impressive fortifications and the renowned Shipwreck Museum, home to one of the world’s oldest recovered merchant ships, dating back more than 2,300 years. Stroll through the charming old harbour, lined with cafés, yachts, and Venetian-era buildings that perfectly capture the timeless atmosphere of Kyrenia.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Go to the ticket office of Kyrenia Castle and look for your guide.
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Cyprus Fun Travel
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
How it compares in Kyrenia
- Its from-price is close to the median of the 14 experiences we list in Kyrenia.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 10 of 14.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Kyrenia
Kyrenia, on Cyprus's north coast, is a harbour town below the Kyrenia Mountains, with a Venetian castle holding an old shipwreck and hill castles above.
Kyrenia, known in Turkish as Girne, lies on the north coast of Cyprus beneath the long ridge of the Kyrenia Mountains. Its horseshoe harbour, lined with cafés and restaurants, is overlooked by Kyrenia Castle, a fortress of Byzantine origin that the Venetians strengthened with round corner towers. Inside, a museum shows the remains of a merchant ship wrecked just outside the harbour more than two thousand years ago, raised in the 1960s with its cargo of amphorae.
