Iconic Northern Cyprus Tour | 2 Nights, 3 Days with Accommodation, Departing from Istanbul
Tour Detail
History and Nature of Northern Cyprus: Nicosia – Kyrenia – Famagusta – Closed Varosha
History and Nature of Northern Cyprus: Nicosia – Kyrenia – Famagusta – Closed Varosha 3 3Tour Program
Nicosia – Barbarism Museum – Walled City – Selimiye Mosque – Arasta Bazaar – Arab Ahmet Quarter
Following our arrival at Ercan Airport, we meet our guide and transfer vehicle and begin our tour. After a short briefing at the airport, we depart for Nicosia, the capital of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. The distance between Ercan Airport and Nicosia city center is approximately 25 kilometers, and our journey takes an average of 30 minutes. Along the way, we learn from our guide about Cyprus’s recent history and island culture before arriving in Nicosia.
We begin our tour with the Barbarism Museum, which bears witness to the island’s recent history. This house, where the family of Medical Major Nihat İlhan lost their lives during the events of 1963, known in history as “Bloody Christmas,” is now open to visitors as a museum. After visiting the museum accompanied by our guide’s explanations, we see the Green Line, which divides Nicosia in two, panoramically.
We continue our tour by proceeding to the Walled City area, where Nicosia’s historic texture is felt at its best. We get off our vehicle at the monumental Kyrenia Gate and begin our walking tour. During our walk inside the walls, we see the Cyprus Turkish History, Culture and National Struggle Museum, Samanbahçe Houses, Sarayönü Square and the Obelisk. We then visit the Selimiye Mosque, one of Nicosia’s most magnificent buildings, where Gothic and Ottoman architecture can be seen together.
In the final part of our tour, we take a walk through Arasta Bazaar, which dates from the Ottoman period to the present day, and see the Lokmacı Border Gate, which connects the northern and southern parts of Nicosia. After a short period of free time, we conclude the day’s program and depart for our hotel, where we will stay overnight.
Meals and Accommodation Information
• Breakfast: Not included in the tour price. (Available at an extra restaurant upon request.)
• Lunch: Not included in the tour price. (Available at an extra restaurant upon request.)
• Dinner: Included in the tour price and served at the hotel.
• Accommodation: Hotels in the Kyrenia / Nicosia Region
Kyrenia – Blue Mansion – Karaoğlanoğlu Martyrs’ Cemetery – Bellapais Monastery – Kyrenia Castle (extra day)
Guests who do not participate in the optional tour may stay at the hotel and enjoy the day.
After having breakfast at the hotel in the morning, we depart for Kyrenia. Our approximately 40-kilometer journey takes an average of 1 hour. During this pleasant journey, which takes us along the foothills of the Five Finger Mountains, our guide provides information about the history of Cyprus and Kyrenia.
After arriving in Kyrenia, our first stop is the Blue Mansion, one of the most interesting structures on the island. Attracting attention with its location, architecture, and mysterious story, this mansion is one of the most intriguing structures in Cyprus. During our visit, our guide also provides information about the drinking water project, which brings water via underwater pipes from the Anamur coast of Türkiye, as well as the Geçitköy Dam.
After our visit, we head to the Karaoğlanoğlu Region, where the 1974 Cyprus Peace Operation took place. Here, we have the opportunity to see the traces of the Cyprus Peace Operation firsthand by visiting the Peace and Freedom Museum, Ship Museum, Veteran Helicopter, Open-Air Museum, and Martyrdom.
Continuing our tour, we go to Bellapais Monastery, located on the foothills of the Five Finger Mountains and enchanting with its Gothic architecture. In the monastery’s impressive atmosphere, our guide provides information about both the history of Cyprus and the monastery’s past. The view of Kyrenia from the monastery offers a unique opportunity for photography enthusiasts.
After our visit, we proceed to Kyrenia city center. First, we have a short period of free time at the Historic Kyrenia Bazaar. Then, we visit the Ancient Kyrenia Harbor, regarded as one of the most beautiful harbors in the Mediterranean, and the Kyrenia Castle located right next to it.
On our return journey, we pay our respects to our martyrs by visiting the Boğaz Martyrs’ Cemetery, and after our tour, we depart for our hotel, where we will stay. Dinner and overnight stay at our hotel.
Note
• Museum and archaeological site entrance tickets are included in the tour price.
Food and Accommodation Information
• Breakfast: It will be served at the hotel and is included in the tour price.
• Lunch: Not included in the tour price. (It is served at an optional extra restaurant.)
• Dinner: Included in the tour price and served at the hotel.
• Accommodation: Hotels in the Kyrenia Region
Famagusta – Varosha – Walled City of Famagusta – Namık Kemal Dungeon
After having breakfast at the hotel in the morning, we depart for our Famagusta tour. The distance between Kyrenia and Famagusta is approximately 70 kilometers, and our journey takes an average of 1 hour 15 minutes. Along the way, we receive information from our guide about Cyprus and Famagusta before arriving in the city.
We begin our Famagusta tour with the Varosha area. Closed after the 1974 Cyprus Peace Operation and remaining inaccessible to visitors for many years, this area is now known as the “Ghost City.” During our tour of Varosha, once one of the Mediterranean’s most popular holiday resorts, we see the area containing the mosque built in 1813 belonging to the Bilal Ağa Foundation, as well as old hotels and buildings resembling an open-air film set.
After our tour, we proceed to the Walled City area of Famagusta. During our walking tour of this historic city surrounded by medieval walls, we have the opportunity to see the city’s important historical sites, particularly the Namık Kemal Dungeon and the Venetian Palace.
Following our tour, depending on our flight time, we have a short free time in Famagusta city center. Guests who wish may take a coffee break at Petek Patisserie, one of the best-known establishments in the area, and sample desserts unique to Cyprus.
After the free time, we depart for the airport. Following our enjoyable Cyprus trip, we say goodbye to our tour guide and captain and proceed to the airport to complete our check-in procedures
Food and Accommodation Information
• Breakfast: It will be served at the hotel and is included in the tour price.
• Lunch: It is not included in the tour price. (It can be taken at an optional extra restaurant.)
• Dinner: It is not included in the tour price.
• Accommodation: There is no hotel accommodation tonight
General Information
Important Notes – Cyprus Entry and Travel Information
• Citizens of the Republic of Türkiye may travel to the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus without a visa.
• A new-type chip-enabled identity card or passport may be used for entry to Cyprus.
• Guests under the age of 18 must travel together with their parents. For travel with only one parent or without parents, a notarized consent form may be required.
• Guests entering with a passport may have a TRNC entry stamp in their passports.
• An international departure fee is applied when departing from Türkiye.
• The excursions specified in the program may be changed due to weather conditions and operational reasons, provided that the places to be visited as determined by the guide remain the same.
Child Discount and Circular Rules
The child discount is valid for the 7–12 age range.
The tour circular is valid as of its publication date, 19.01.2026. Circulars published at later dates for the same tour invalidate the previous circular.
Mandatory additional services are included in the tour price.
Important Information About Air Tours
- For air tours, all procedures related to flights are subject to the provisions of the airline agreement.
- Cancellation insurance does not cover air transportation.
- A tiered pricing system is applied; the advertised prices start from the lowest class.
- Economy-class flights are used in air tour programs.
- Airline tickets are issued together as a round trip. If the outbound flight is not used, the return flight also becomes invalid in accordance with the airlines’ “sequence of use” rule. Therefore, it is not possible to participate only in the return flight.
Museum – Archaeological Site – National Park Entrance Fees
All museum, archaeological site, and national park entrance fees are the responsibility of our guests. Our guests may obtain a Müzekart from Müzekart sales points before or during the tour in order to benefit from advantages at museums and archaeological sites where the Müzekart is valid.
Package Price Coverage
Our package tour prices include hotel accommodation, transportation, and the sightseeing tours specified in the program.
Rest Stops
Breaks are taken at rest facilities along the route. Due to crowding, renovations, or similar force majeure reasons, rest stops may be changed provided that they are equivalent in terms of service quality and location.
Extra Tours and Program Flow
The night tours and extra excursions included in the tour program are arranged depending on the number of participants and the availability of assigned staff. Extra tours conducted along the route may take place even if not all guests participate. Guests who do not wish to join the extra tour will be directed by our guide to rest areas before the city entrances or to city centers. In this case, guests who agree to wait at the rest area will be considered to have participated in the tour.
Due to weather conditions, road conditions, or similar reasons, the guide may make changes to the program sequence (visit points within the day or between days) if deemed necessary.
Go-Turkey cannot be held responsible for points that cannot be visited despite being included in the program due to force majeure (weather conditions, road conditions, crowding at visit points, etc.) or because guests fail to comply with the timings provided by the guide.
Health Notification
Our guests are required to carry with them reports and information regarding any health problems they may experience during the tour, pregnancy, or medications they use regularly.
Accommodation Information
The hotel names specified in the program are the primary accommodation facilities. Hotels may be changed depending on availability. The information about the hotel where guests will stay will be shared with them upon request, no later than 48 hours before the tour departure. If the hotel is changed due to crowding or force majeure reasons, provided that the standards remain the same, our guests will be informed by Go-Turkey representatives.
Important Notes
- On flight tours, flight delays may occur due to crowding.
- Night tours are extra and are arranged according to participation.
Vehicles Used
Tour vehicles are planned as follows according to the number of participants:
Bus (28–46 people):
Mercedes Travego / Tourismo, Neoplan Cityliner / Tourliner, Mitsubishi Safir
(ABS, ASR, air conditioning, monitor, refrigerator, kitchenette, reading lights, announcement system, CD/DVD)
Midibus (17–27 people):
Isuzu Turkuaz
(ABS, ASR, air conditioning, monitor, refrigerator, announcement system)
Minibus (up to 16 people):
VW Volt, VW Volt EL, Mercedes Sprinter, Mercedes Sprinter EL
(Specially designed reclining seats, ABS, ASR, air conditioning, refrigerator, announcement system)
Recommendations
- Clothing and footwear suitable for the geographical structure and weather conditions of the tour region should be preferred.
- It is recommended that you bring the necessary charging equipment for taking photographs and videos.
- Regularly used medications should not be forgotten; allergic, chronic, or hereditary conditions should be reported to the guide.
- Personal care products, a backpack, and personal items that will make the journey more enjoyable should be kept with you.
- For programs that include boat tours and swimming breaks, it is recommended that you bring swimwear, a towel, sunscreen, and similar sea equipment.
The tour program and explanations above have been originally prepared by Go-Turkey. They may not be copied, reproduced, or published without permission. The program has been arranged in accordance with the Consumer Protection Law No. 6502 and should be evaluated as a whole.
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