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Discover the Mediterranean’s best-kept secret
Discover the wonders of North and South Cyprus on this 13-day tour of the Mediterranean’s best-kept secret. Travel from Famagusta in Turkish-controlled Northern Cyprus to Nicosia, a lively city that is Europe’s last divided capital. Explore ancient ruins, cathedrals converted to mosques, untouched coast and rugged mountains on this immersive adventure. Along the way, be humbled by Cypriot hospitality, stunned by charming villages and satisfied by hearty meals of fresh produce and regional delicacies.
- Start
- Famagusta, Cyprus
- Finish
- Nicosia, Cyprus
- Destination
- Cyprus
- Style
- Peregrine
- Code
- PECY
- Physical rating
- Ages
- Min 15
- Group size
- Min 1, Max 12
Why you'll love this trip
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Discover both sides of this tiny, divided island and learn the ancient and contemporary history that has shaped its villages and cities.
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Explore the abandoned churches of the Karpass Peninsula, then spend an afternoon making bread and cheese with some local friends of Peregrine.
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Devour a feast of local specialties like Anari cheese, bulguri (wheat-based cereal) and rabbit during dinner in a Maronite village called Kormakitis.
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Venture into the Troodos Mountains to explore an 11th-century monastery and spend the evening in a village home converted into boutique lodging.
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Ramble through crumbling ruins at the Kato Paphos Archaeological Park, then watch the sunset over the sea stack where legend says Aphrodite was born.
Is this trip right for you?
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As this trip explores both North and South Cyprus there are border crossings included in the itinerary. If you hold an EU passport it is possible to fly into one side of the island and out from the other. If you are not an EU passport holder you must arrive and depart from the same side of the island.
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Accommodation has been selected to immerse you in Cypriot life while remaining comfortable. It ranges from resort-style in the major cities to small guesthouses in local villages.
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There are a few opportunities to hike on this trip, all optional but highly recommended. Please consider this when packing footwear and clothing.
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Cyprus boasts over 300 sunny days a year, so pack your sunscreen and be prepared for some warm days – especially if you’re travelling in July and August.
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Itinerary
Accommodation
- Concorde Luxury Resort - Vokolida / Bafra or similar (1 night)
Meals Included
- Dinner
Special Information
It’s very important that you attend the welcome meeting as we will be collecting insurance details and next of kin information at this time. If you are going to be late please let your travel agent or hotel reception know. Ask reception or look for a note in the lobby for more information on where the meeting will take place.A complimentary arrival transfer is available from Ercan Airport in Northern Cyprus to the accommodation. In order to arrange this transfer, please contact your agent or Peregrine representative and advise them of your flight details at least 15 days prior to departure.
If you are flying into Larnaca Airport we suggest pre-booking a private transfer or choosing one of the many shared transfers available online. It is not advised to take a taxi as the border crossing involved in the transfer must be done in a specially licensed vehicle.
Private airport transfers are available for pre-booking through Peregrine Adventures. Contact your agent or Peregrine represent
Accommodation
- Concorde Luxury Resort - Vokolida / Bafra or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Famagusta- Salamis Ancient Site
- Famagusta - Church of Apostolos Barnabas
- Famagusta - Old City Walking Tour
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Accommodation
- Concorde Luxury Resort - Vokolida / Bafra or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Buyukkonuk - Bread & Cheese making
- Karpas - Apostolos Andreas Monastery
- Karpas - Hike and Golden Beach Panorama
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Accommodation
- Lords Place or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Karpas - Antiphonitis Monastery Visit and Picnic
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
In the afternoon, visit St Hilarion Castle, where crumbling remains of towers rise from rough rock. Exlore the castle and then continue to Bellapais to explore its beautiful Gothic monastery. Bellapais and its monastery gained some international renown after Lawrence Durrell published his memoir Bitter Lemons about his time there. Mentioned frequently in this memoir is the Tree of Idleness, where locals gather to sip coffee and chat. Two local trees vie for this title and the true location of the tree is unknown.
Accommodation
- Lords Place or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Kyrenia - Bellapais Monastery
- Kyrenia- St. Hilarion Castle
- Kyrenia - Sunset Boat Cruise
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Accommodation
- Payt Tel Ruso Guesthouse or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Kyrenia - Venetian Castle
- Kormakitis - Traditional Maronite Dinner
- Kormakitis - Old and New St Georges Churches
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Special Information
Accommodation this evening is small, locally owned guesthouses. All rooms have private en suites, however the group may be spread across multiple houses.Accommodation
- Payt Tel Ruso Guesthouse or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Kormakitis - Baglikoy Eco Village Dinner
- Morphou/Guzelyurt - St Mamas Monastery
- Lefka - Soli Basilica and Theater
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Accommodation
- AgroTourism Troodos Mountains (Feature Stay) (1 night)
Included Activities
- Marathasa Valley Troodos - Agios Ioannis Lambadistis Monastery
- Marathasa Valley Troodos - Kykkos Monastery
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Special Information
Your accommodation this evening is an initiative of the Cyprus Tourism Organisation. Through governmental subsidies and incentives, local villages have been encouraged to renovate old houses (100—300 years old) and convert them into boutique-style lodgings.All rooms have an en suite, TV, heating and air-conditioning, but the group may be spread across several guest homes.
Accommodation
- AgroTourism Troodos Mountains (Feature Stay) (1 night)
Included Activities
- Marathasa Valley Troodos - Winery Visit and Tasting
- Marathasa Valley Troodos - Local Produce Tasting and Picnic
Optional Activities
- Marathasa Valley Troodos -Hiking - Free
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Accommodation
- Paphos,Capital Coast or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Paphos - Archaeological Park
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Accommodation
- Paphos,Capital Coast or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Akamas - Aphrodite Bath
Optional Activities
- Paphos - Swimming - Free
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Accommodation
- Merit Hotel and Resort North Nicosia or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Lefkosa - Nicosia Walking Tour
- Lefkosa - Nicosia - Zivaniya Tasting (Peregrine Moment)
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Meals
12 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinnersTransport
Private TransportAccommodation
8 nights (Hotel Resort Style) 2 nights (Guest House) 2 nights (Guest House Troodos - Feature Stay)Included Activities
- Famagusta- Salamis Ancient Site
- Famagusta - Church of Apostolos Barnabas
- Famagusta - Old City Walking Tour
- Buyukkonuk - Bread & Cheese making
- Karpas - Apostolos Andreas Monastery
- Karpas - Hike and Golden Beach Panorama
- Karpas - Antiphonitis Monastery Visit and Picnic
- Kyrenia - Bellapais Monastery
- Kyrenia- St. Hilarion Castle
- Kyrenia - Sunset Boat Cruise
- Kyrenia - Venetian Castle
- Kormakitis - Traditional Maronite Dinner
- Kormakitis - Old and New St Georges Churches
- Kormakitis - Baglikoy Eco Village Dinner
- Morphou/Guzelyurt - St Mamas Monastery
- Lefka - Soli Basilica and Theater
- Marathasa Valley Troodos - Agios Ioannis Lambadistis Monastery
- Marathasa Valley Troodos - Kykkos Monastery
- Marathasa Valley Troodos - Winery Visit and Tasting
- Marathasa Valley Troodos - Local Produce Tasting and Picnic
- Paphos - Archaeological Park
- Akamas - Aphrodite Bath
- Lefkosa - Nicosia Walking Tour
- Lefkosa - Nicosia - Zivaniya Tasting (Peregrine Moment)
Dates & availability - 2021 season
Trip departures are unavailable.
There are currently no scheduled departures on our Discover Cyprus North & South trip. If you are interested in other trips in the region visit one of the links below.
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Important notes
1. A complimentary airport arrival transfer from Ercan International Airport (ECN) is included; valid if you are arriving on Day 1 or if you have booked pre-tour accommodation through us. You must provide your flight details to your booking agent at least 14 days prior to travel. If you are arriving at Larnaca International Airport (LCA) the transfer is not included but is available to purchase. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
2. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights of your trip and is subject to availability. There are a limited number of single supplements available per trip departure. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
3. For some nationalities it is mandatory to arrive and depart from the same airport in Cyprus, including non-EU passport holders. For more information on who these restrictions apply to, please refer to the Passport & Visa section of the Essential Trip Information.

Essential trip information
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