Organised Tours and Day Trips

If you’re coming to Northern Cyprus on a package holiday your holiday company are sure to have some organised tours and day trips arranged for you.

From boat trips on the Med, day trips to the Karpas, shopping trips to Nicosia or organised castle tours - there is so much to do and see in Northern Cyprus that you’ll be hard pressed to fit it all in!

Alternatively, if you’re travelling independently you might like to join some of the organised tours in Northern Cyprus and get shown some of the sights and sounds of this beautiful Mediterranean island.

There are many companies all offering day, half day and even night time boat trips on the Med for example. You can sail out to Turtle Beach or Escape Beach, sunbathe on deck and snorkel before enjoying a hearty lunch on deck. Alternatively you can have a sunset cruise with dinner included. If you want to get closer to the Mediterranean consider a diving tour...it doesn’t matter if you haven’t ever been diving before as there are a number of very good and fully licensed companies offering tuition here in North Cyprus. And if a day is not enough, consider staying and doing a full week’s diving course and getting your own PADI qualifications.

If you would like to be shown around the castles of Northern Cyprus you can join day trips out to Buffavento and Kantara or walking tours of St. Hilarion and Girne (Kyrenia) Castle together with the world famous Shipwreck Museum. You will be able to learn all about the history of these fascinating buildings, have plenty of time to wander around at your leisure and take photos before enjoying a refreshment stop. You might like to consider a half day trip to Bellapais Abbey and the former home of Lawrence Durrell or a full day to Nicosia (Lefkosa) where you can visit the ancient Mosque, the old town, the city walls and then indulge in a spot of retail therapy.

Famagusta is another day-trip-favourite for visitors to Northern Cyprus, you can spend time exploring this fascinating town, learning about its history, visiting Othello’s tower and looking down on the Venetian walls before heading off to explore the stunning and impressive remains of Ancient Salamis.

Many of the hotels and holiday villages in Northern Cyprus can help you find out about and arrange your preferred organised tours and day trips, alternatively, take a trip into Kyrenia and visit one of the many local travel agencies for more information. Another alternative is to head for the harbour in Kyrenia and speak to the helpful people in the tourist information office there. They are up to date with events and have many brochures and leaflets about what’s new in North Cyprus and what there is to do and see for all the family.

Also on the harbour you’ll find details of the many boat trips available and also the highline tandem paragliding company who will take you on the flight of a lifetime from high up on the Girne mountain range down to the sea shore.

Depending on the time of year when you visit Cyprus you can take part in organised walking and hiking tours, exploring the mountains, plains and beaches on the island, there are also the occasional bird watching tour, shooting and hunting trips, or you can take part in paintballing trips, karting trips, you can try a quad bike tour or go horse riding in the mountains for a day.

Whatever your own cultural interests or entertainment favourites you’ll find plenty to keep you and your entire family occupied and happy in Northern Cyprus. And remember, if organised tours and optional day trips are not your thing you can happily and easily spend all day relaxing and soaking up the sun and beauty of Cyprus from your favourite spot on the beach or your preferred bar or restaurant!