Our Northern Cyprus holidays
Northern Cyprus is an archaeologist's dream: vast classical sites sit alongside ancient walled cities, gothic cathedrals, fresco-clad chapels and medieval castles. The landscape's not bad either: mountain-backed coasts and idyllic hillside hamlets perch above sweeping coastlines. Our holidays in Northern Cyprus keep things local, so that you get to know this lesser-visited side of the island with the help of guides who know it best and call it their home. With their expert guidance you’ll explore the more remote corners of the northern coast on walks and seek out rare endemic flowers. Our holidays support local conservation charities that protect everything from turtle beaches to biodiverse hillsides, and endorse festivals and events that keep Northern Cypriot culture and cuisine alive – so you can say hello, halloumi.
Northern Cyprus walking holiday
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£795 to £925
8 days
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Introductory walking holiday Northern Cyprus
Small group2025: 27 Dec, 2026: 7 Feb, 14 Feb, 28 Feb, 14 Mar, 5 Apr, 18 Apr, 2 May, 9 May, 23 May, 12 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 31 Oct, 7 Nov, 14 Nov, 21 Nov, 28 Nov, 19 Dec, 26 Dec, 2027: 6 Feb, 13 Feb, 27 Feb, 13 Mar, 20 Mar, 27 Mar, 10 Apr, 24 Apr, 1 May, 8 May, 22 May, 29 May, 18 Sep, 25 Sep, 2 Oct, 9 Oct, 16 Oct, 6 Nov, 20 Nov, 27 Nov, 22 Dec, 29 Dec
Besparmak trail walking holiday Cyprus
From
€865 to €1027
8 days
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Self-guided walking while enjoying rich flora & views
Tailor made
Northern Cyprus eco accomodation, double room
From
€1360
per week (sleeps 2)
Farm-style retreat on the charming island of Cyprus
Accommodation
Cyprus botany holiday
From
€1175
8 days
ex flights
Explore wild flowers of Cyprus with a guide. Botany tour
Small group2026: 15 Mar
North Cyprus walking holiday
From
£879 to £1449
8 days
ex flights
Varied walks amid rugged scenery and superb archaeology
Small group2025: 20 Dec, 2026: 31 Jan, 14 Feb, 7 Mar, 14 Mar, 25 Apr, 2 May, 16 May, 12 Sep, 10 Oct, 31 Oct, 14 Nov, 5 Dec, 19 Dec, 2027: 17 Jan, 31 Jan, 14 Feb, 28 Feb, 7 Mar, 14 Mar, 28 Mar, 11 Apr, 25 Apr, 2 May, 16 May, 12 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 10 Oct, 31 Oct, 7 Nov, 14 Nov, 5 Dec, 19 Dec
Family beach holiday in Northern Cyprus
From
€1750
per week (sleeps 2-4)
Farm-style retreat on the charming island of Cyprus.
Accommodation
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NORTHERN CYPRUS MAP & HIGHLIGHTS
Follow the 260km Besparmak Trail from Cape Kormakitis on the western tip to Cape Apostolos Andreas on the furthest reaches of the Karpas Peninsula, in the east, and you'll never lose sight of the Med. Ancient castles: St Hilarion, Buffavento and Kantara are easily accessible from the horseshoe-shaped harbour of Kyrenia whilst further afield, in the southeast, the walled city of Famagusta and the Roman colonnades at Salamis offer even greater historic highlights. Fly into Ercan and it will take you six hours from the UK via Turkey; fly into Larnaca, in south Cyprus, however, and you're looking at a 90-minute road transfer to Kyrenia as part of an organised trip.
ALEVKAYA FOREST
1. ALEVKAYA FOREST
Seek out the abandoned Antiphonitis Monastery or simply tiptoe through the rows of spring orchids and wild herbs; a trip to Alevkaya Forest, on the northern slopes of the Kyrenia Mountains is a must for travellers wishing to stretch their legs in Northern Cyprus. The Forestry Station serves as a good starting point to explore accompanied by lizards, butterflies and handsome hoopoes.
BELLAPAIS
2. BELLAPAIS
There's a great sense of stillness and seclusion to the village of Bellapais. In spring, bougainvillea tumbles from almost every eave on every crumbling street corner. Although ruined, the 13th century Bellapais Abbey still provides solace for those seeking peace with jasmine and citrus trees offering shade, and far reaching views out to sea.
KARPAS PENINSULA
3. KARPAS PENINSULA
Explore in the northeast of Cyprus and you'll find yourself on one of the island's most untouched and wildest stretches of sandy coastline. Nesting turtles, farming villages and hundreds of feral donkeys make the Karpas Peninsula an exciting prospect. Take the pilgrimage to the Apostolos Andreas Monastery, in Rizokarpaso, and seek out views to Turkey and Syria from Cape Apostolos Andreas
KYRENIA
4. KYRENIA
Considered to be the cultural capital of Northern Cyprus, Kyrenia is about as busy as this side of the island tends to get, with a horseshoe-shaped harbour overlooked by a Venetian castle giving way to narrow alleys lined with ancient stone architecture. Explore the Old Town and climb castle staircases before settling in to watch the sunset over the Med with a kebab and cool bottle of Efes.
NICOSIA
5. NICOSIA
The Turkish side of the walled city of Nicosia is a mix of minarets, mosques and medieval sites. Ledra Street marks the boundary between north and south, and a walking tour (passports are required) will take you over the Green Line, and back again, to see the cultural and architectural contrasts as you go Greek for a few hours.
SALAMIS
6. SALAMIS
Just a short distance from Famagusta – a twin tour is easily achievable – the ancient city of Salamis, on the east coast of Northern Cyprus, is renowned for its Greco-Roman ruins, despite the British Museum acquiring many of its ancient antiquities. Salamis was once a recreational hub for rampaging Romans with a gymnasium, theatre, baths and stadia all unearthed in excavations pre-annexation.
Our Northern Cyprus holidays reviews
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Harriet Wheldon15 Mar 2025
Great good value week away, we came in early march and it was sunny and unusually warm.read more
Graham Richardson19 Oct 2024
An excellent trip, really well managed on the ground by the local tour operator, with very good contacts and local knowledge. This is a trip to an unusual area full of natural and historic interest that would be difficult to organise on your own. read more
Jeff Rowell17 Oct 2024
Excellent. The trip was well run and our guide (Engin) was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. We learned a great deal about Norther Cyprus from him.read more
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