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Iconic North Cyprus Tour | 2-Night Stay | Departing from Istanbul | By Air | Special for School Break
Tour Detail
A story on every stone, a memory in every street
Girne – Kyrenia Castle – Girne Old Town – Lala Mustafa Pasha Mosque – Kyrenia – Bellapais Monastery – Kyrenia Harbor – Nicosia – Selimiye Mosque – Büyük Han 2 Nights Accommodation Round-trip | FlightTour Program
Ercan Airport – Gazimağusa – Famagusta (Maraş) – Old Town Walls of Famagusta – Namık Kemal Prison – Lala Mustafa Pasha Mosque – Gazimağusa Port
After arriving at Ercan Airport, we meet with our guide and transfer vehicle to begin our North Cyprus tour. Following a brief briefing at the airport, we head towards Gazimağusa. We start the day pleasantly with a short breakfast stop along the way.
The first stop of our tour is Closed Maraş, one of the most striking and mysterious regions of Cyprus. Once one of the Mediterranean's most popular holiday resorts, Maraş was abandoned after 1974 and remained closed for many years. During our visit to this area, also known today as the "Ghost City", we have the opportunity to closely observe the abandoned hotels, buildings, and the region's story from the past to the present.
After our tour of Closed Maraş, we move to the Gazimağusa Surlariçi district. While walking through the city surrounded by historic walls dating back to the Middle Ages, we explore Gazimağusa's historical fabric up close.
During our walk, we see the Namık Kemal Dungeon, where Namık Kemal, an important figure in Cypriot literature, stayed during his exile years. Next, we visit the Lala Mustafa Pasha Mosque, originally built as St. Nicholas Cathedral and later converted into a mosque during the Ottoman period; it is now one of Gazimağusa's iconic landmarks.
Continuing our tour, we view the historic Gazimağusa Port and continue exploring the city's historical atmosphere. After our historical tour, we take a coffee break and free time at Petek Pastanesi, one of Cyprus's beloved culinary stops. Guests who wish can try traditional Cypriot sweets here.
After our free time, we proceed to our hotel for accommodation. Upon arrival at the hotel, we complete our check-in procedures. You are free to spend the rest of the day according to your own preferences. Thanks to the Ultra All-Inclusive accommodation concept, you can relax and unwind from the day's fatigue by enjoying the hotel's restaurants, pools, and other facilities.
Food, Beverage, and Accommodation Information
• Morning Breakfast: Not included in the tour price. (Available optionally at an extra restaurant.)
• Lunch: Not included in the tour price. (Available optionally at an extra restaurant.)
• Dinner: Included in the tour price and served at the hotel.
• Accommodation: Salamis Bay Conti Resort / Cyprus
Free Day – Salamis Bay Conti Resort
After having breakfast at our hotel in the morning, we spend the rest of the day entirely in free time.
Today is planned as free time so that you can fully experience the holiday atmosphere of Northern Cyprus and take advantage of the facilities offered by our hotel. Guests who wish may relax by the pool, enjoy the hotel's dining options, or make use of other activities provided by the hotel.
Guests wishing to enjoy the sea, sun, and holiday atmosphere of Northern Cyprus are offered opportunities for relaxation and enjoyment throughout the day. For guests who wish, extra activities and sea tours can also be organized separately.
In the evening, after dinner at our hotel, we will stay overnight.
Important Point
• Free Time
Dining and Accommodation Information
• Morning Breakfast: Will be taken at the hotel and is included in the tour price.
• Lunch: Included in the tour price and will be taken at the hotel.
• Dinner: Included in the tour price and will be taken at the hotel.
• Accommodation: Salamis Bay Conti Resort / Cyprus
Girne – Bellapais Monastery – Girne Port – Girne Castle – Nicosia – Girne Gate – Sarayönü Square – Arasta Bazaar – Selimiye Mosque – Büyük Han – Ercan Airport
After taking breakfast at our hotel in the morning, we leave the hotel and head towards Girne, one of the most beautiful cities of Northern Cyprus. During our journey, we reach Girne by traveling along the foothills of the Beşparmak Mountains.
We begin our tour with the Bellapais Monastery, one of the most impressive historical structures in Cyprus. Located at the foothills of the Beşparmak Mountains, the monastery is one of the most special historical sites in Cyprus with its impressive Gothic architecture and commanding position overlooking Girne. During our visit here, we receive information from our guide about the history of the monastery and the past of Cyprus.
After visiting Bellapais, we move to Girne city center. We take a walk around the Historical Girne Harbor, one of the most important symbols of the city, and see the Girne Castle located right next to it. After exploring the atmosphere of the historic harbor, we are given free time for lunch and shopping.
After our tour in Girne, we head towards Nicosia (Lefkoşa), the capital of Northern Cyprus. Upon reaching Nicosia, we continue to explore the historic fabric of the city.
We start our walking tour around the Girne Gate, one of the first stops of our trip. Then we move to Sarayönü Square, an important meeting point in Nicosia. Walking through the Arasta Bazaar, which stands out with its historical texture dating back to the Ottoman period, we get a close feel of the region's atmosphere.
Continuing our tour, we visit the Selimiye Mosque, one of the most important historical structures in Nicosia. This impressive building, where Gothic architectural features can be seen together with Ottoman architecture, is among the iconic works of Nicosia.
Finally, we move to the Great Han, which has preserved its historical texture until today. Taking a short break at this important structure that has reached us from the Ottoman period, we complete our tour of Nicosia.
After our tour, we head towards Ercan Airport. After arriving at the airport, we complete our flight procedures and conclude our tour, during which we explored the history, culture, cities, and holiday atmosphere of Northern Cyprus all together.
Our tour ends here.
Food, Drink, and Accommodation Information
• Morning Breakfast: Will be taken at the hotel and included in the tour price.
• Lunch: Not included in the tour price. (Optional extra meal taken at a restaurant.)
• Dinner: Not included in the tour price.
• Accommodation: There is no overnight hotel stay tonight.
General Information
Important Notes – Cyprus Entry and Travel Information
• Citizens of the Republic of Turkey can travel to the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus without a visa.
• New type chip-enabled ID cards or passports may be used for entry into Cyprus.
• Guests under 18 years of age must travel with their parents. In cases of traveling with one parent or without parents, a notarized consent letter may be required.
• Guests entering with a passport may have a TRNC entry stamp in their passport.
• Foreign exit fees apply when departing from Turkey.
• The tours specified in the program may be changed by the guide due to weather conditions and operational reasons, provided that the places to be visited remain the same.
Child Discount and Circular Rules
Child discount applies for the age range of 7–12 years.
The tour circular is valid as of the publication date of 19.01.2026. Subsequent circulars published for the same tour at later dates invalidate the previous circular.
Mandatory additional services are included in the tour price.
Important Information Regarding Flight Tours
- In flight tours, all operations related to flights are subject to the provisions of the airline contract.
- Cancellation insurance does not cover air transportation.
- A tiered pricing system is applied; advertised prices start from the lowest class.
- Economy class flights are used in flight tour programs.
- Air tickets are issued as round-trip together. If the outbound flight is not used, the return flight also becomes invalid due to the airlines' "sequential use" rule. Therefore, participation in only the return flight is not possible.
Museum – Archaeological Site – National Park Entries
All museum, archaeological site, and national park entrance fees are the responsibility of our guests. Our guests can obtain the card from Muzekart sales points before or during the tour to take advantage of discounts at museums and archaeological sites where the Muzekart is valid.
Packaged Tour Price Coverage
Our packaged tour prices include: hotel accommodation, transportation, and side trips specified in the program.
Rest Stops
Stops are made at rest facilities along the route. Due to congestion, renovation, or other compelling reasons, changes may be made to stop locations, provided they are equivalent in terms of service quality and location.
Extra Tours and Program Flow
Night tours and extra excursions included in the tour program are organized depending on the number of participants and the availability of staff. Extra tours conducted along the route may take place even if not all guests participate. Guests who do not wish to join an extra tour will be directed by our guide to rest areas or city centers prior to city entries. In this case, guests who agree to wait at the rest area are considered to have participated in the tour.
Due to weather conditions, road status, or similar reasons; the guide may make changes in the program sequence (daily visit points or between days) if deemed necessary.
Go-Turkey cannot be held responsible for points included in the program but not visited due to compelling reasons (weather conditions, road status, congestion at visit points, etc.) or due to guests not adhering to the timing given by the guide.
Health Declaration
Guests must carry reports and information regarding any health issues they may experience during the tour, pregnancy status, or medications they continuously use.
Accommodation Information
The hotel names specified in the program are priority accommodation facilities. Changes may be made to hotels depending on availability. At the latest 48 hours before the tour departure, upon request, accommodation information will be shared with our guests. In case of hotel changes due to congestion or compelling reasons, provided that standards remain the same, our guests will be informed by Go-Turkey authorities.
Important Notes
- In flight tours, flight delays may occur due to congestion.
- Night tours are extra and are organized depending on participation.
Vehicles Used
Tour vehicles are planned according to the number of participants as follows:
Bus (28–46 people):
Mercedes Travego / Tourismo, Neoplan Cityliner / Tourliner, Mitsubishi Safir
(ABS, ASR, air conditioning, monitor, refrigerator, kitchen unit, reading lamps, announcement system, CD/DVD)
Minibus (17–27 people):
Isuzu Turkuaz
(ABS, ASR, air conditioning, monitor, refrigerator, announcement system)
Small Minibus (up to 16 people):
VW Volt, VW Volt EL, Mercedes Sprinter, Mercedes Sprinter EL
(Special design reclining seats, ABS, ASR, air conditioning, refrigerator, announcement system)
Suggestions
- Clothing and footwear suitable for the geographical structure and weather conditions of the tour region should be preferred.
- It is recommended that you bring necessary charging equipment for photo and video shoots.
- Do not forget regularly used medications; allergic, chronic, or hereditary conditions should be reported to the guide.
- Personal care products, backpacks, and personal items that will make the journey enjoyable should be carried with you.
- In programs featuring boat tours and swimming breaks; it is recommended to bring swimsuits, towels, sunscreen, and similar sea equipment.
The tour program and explanations above have been originally prepared by Go-Turkey. They cannot be copied, reproduced, or published without permission. The program has been arranged in accordance with Law No. 6502 on the Protection of Consumers and should be evaluated as a whole.
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