The 15 Best Nicosia & Kyrenia Day Trips in Cyprus

1.Kyrenia Tour (only from Nicosia/Kyrenia Hotels)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) Our pick

Travel from Nicosia or a Kyrenia hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle with a private guide such as Sirin Suha or Sedat. Visit Kyrenia Castle, the Venetian harbor, Ottoman graves, the Round Tower, Bandabuliya, and Gothic Bellapais Monastery in about five hours.

“I visited Cyprus for the second time this year. As I decided to get acquainted with the northern part of the island, I pre-booked a private tour to Kyrenia and Bellapais Abbey. The trip was led by Mrs. Sirin Suha. It was a spectacular half-day tour to amazing sites. And Mrs. Sirin was a wonderful companion - she speaks English perfectly, knows her job very well, and knows Cyprus and its history very well too. Therefore, immediately after that, we arranged an excursion to the medieval city of Famagusta and to the Troodos mountains. The last trips left a great impression not only because of the uniqueness of the objects…”

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2.A Day Trip to Medieval FAMAGUSTA (Kyrenia, Nicosia or Famagusta )

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · 7 hours (approx.)

Travel by private vehicle with guide Sirin from Kyrenia, Nicosia, or Famagusta to St. Barnabas Monastery, Salamis, medieval Famagusta, and Varosha. Expect included entry tickets, hotel pickup at selected hotels, flexible pacing, and a local lunch stop at your own expense.

“Our guide Surin was fantastic...her knowledge was brilliant and she added fun to the tour...we went to a local restaurant for lunch...she was known by everyone and made us feel welcomed by the locals”

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3.Kyrenia, St. Hilarion Castle & Bellapais Abbey Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 18 reviews · 9 hours · from $93

Travel from Paphos into Northern Cyprus with an English-speaking local guide, visiting St. Hilarion Castle, Kyrenia Castle, Bellapais Abbey, and Kyrenia harbor. The $93 tour includes transport, hotel pickup, and guiding, but not the two €2 entry fees or lunch. Bring your passport or ID.

“Je recommande vivement cette excursion, surtout pour ceux qui ne sont pas véhiculés comme mon compagnon et moi-même. Aller dans le Nord de Chypre n'est pas facile lorsque vous n'avez pas de voiture et ce tour vous permet de visiter Kyrenia, le château de St Hilarion et l'abbaye de Bellapais sans difficulté ! La visite était super en grande partie grâce au guide que nous avions qui nous a appris plein de choses passionnantes sur Chypre pendant le chemin. Notre guide était un homme charmant et très érudit, nous avons passé un très bon moment en sa compagnoe ! La visite de chaque lieu se fait avec beaucoup de facilité…”

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4.Tales of Two Cities Nicosia & Kyrenia-Polish

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 16 reviews · 8 hours · from $91

Travel by air-conditioned coach from Ayia Napa to Nicosia, Kyrenia, and Bellapais Abbey with a Polish-speaking guide. You will see a divided capital, a medieval harbor castle, and a 13th-century monastery, with free time for lunch and shopping. Bring your passport or EU ID.

“Świetna wycieczka, przyjazna atmosfera, przemiła pani przewodnik, która wspaniale przedstawiła Cypr.”

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5.Kyrenia & Famagusta

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 16 reviews · 10 hours · from $80Best value

Spend 10 hours exploring Northern Cyprus with an English-speaking guide. See Famagusta’s Venetian walls, Bellapais Abbey, Kyrenia harbor and castle, and the sealed Varosha district. Guide Eva is especially praised for bringing Cyprus’s 1974 history to life.

“Thank you for the good experience! Lots of places, definitely worth it!”

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6.Private Tour to the Highlights of Kyrenia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 7 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $210

Meet your guide at Ledra Street checkpoint in Nicosia for a 7 to 9-hour private tour of Northern Cyprus. Visit St. Hilarion Castle, Bellapais Monastery, Kyrenia Castle, the old harbor, and Kyrenia’s alleys, with lunch, entry fees, transport, and a traditional drink included. Guides such as Sedat and Camel bring local history to life.

“I had a wonderful tour guide, Sedat, whose knowledge of Northern Cyprus, it's history, and culture was fabulous. I had returned to Cyprus, where I once lived, for the first time in 63 years. I got to see Kyrenia Harbor where we had a house, Kyrenia Castle and St Hilarion's where my family visited often. Not only was it a great tour, but it was a walk down memory lane. Sedat was very supportive and encouraging in making sure I got to see the places that were important to me.”

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7.From Nicosia and Kyrenia: Famagusta & Kyrenia as Circular Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 7 hours (approx.)

Travel from Nicosia by private air-conditioned vehicle to Famagusta, Salamis, Bellapais, and Kyrenia. Your guide explains the abandoned Varosha district, Ottoman-era Lala Mustafa Pasha Mosque, Roman ruins, and Cyprus history. Guides including Cemal, Cemaiyle, Celmaliye, Chema, and Sirin Suha have led this experience.

“Our guide Sirin Suha was really wonderful her knowledge of history was astounding she went the extra yard to allow us to really have a wonderful tour thank you Sirin”

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8.Nicosia and Kyrenia Private Tour From Nicosia & Kyrenia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 7 hours (approx.)

Spend seven hours with a private driver-guide exploring Kyrenia Harbour, Kyrenia Castle, St Hilarion Castle, Bellapais Monastery, and Nicosia’s Great Han. Guide Gemma is available for a personal, flexible day, with afternoon tea included and lunch extra.

“Gemma was an excellent and knowledgeable guide. She was very friendly , easy to talk to and very accommodating and responsive to my tour preferences . I can highly recommend the tour as it was very interesting and enjoyable and enabled me to see a part of Cyprus I had wanted to visit very much.”

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9.FAMAGUSTA & NICOSIA Private Tour from Kyrenia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $222

Travel from Kyrenia to St Barnabas, ancient Salamis, Famagusta, Varosha, and North Nicosia with a private guide. Guides such as Sedat and Cemal add local context, while lunch and entrance fees are included. Hotel pickup is available in Kyrenia, Alsancak, Lapta, and Çatalköy.

“Our guide for the day was Cemal who arrived on time and was extremely pleasant. During the drive to our first point of interest he shared his knowledge of the history of Cyprus and then continued to be a font of entertainment throughout the day. Beautiful scenery and variety of stops. Thoroughly recommend this way to get a taste of North Cyprus.”

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10.Private Day Tour in Nicosia and Kyrenia (Nicosia/ Kyrenia Hotels)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 7 hours (approx.)

Join Sirin, also listed as Surin, for a private seven-hour tour of Northern Cyprus. Visit Bellapais Monastery, Kyrenia Castle, the old Nicosia walls, Büyük Han, Selimiye Camii, and local markets, with pickup, transport, guide, water, and entry fees included.

“Great excursion and great guide. After having been to north Nicosia on several occasions, we still saw areas and things we had not seen before. We particularly liked the time spent in Kyrenia. Really impressed by the area’s sights and vibes. A great guide surely makes the difference.”

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11.Kyrenia Mountain Villages & Wine Tasting from Nicosia or Kyrenia

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $244

Travel from Nicosia or Kyrenia into the Five Finger Mountains with a guide, climbing St Hilarion Castle, visiting Bellapais Abbey, tasting six wines at Gillham Vineyard Hotel, and ending at Kyrenia Harbour. Guides named Cema, Gemma, and Jam have been praised for clear, kind help, though the assigned guide may vary.

“We had a pleasant afternoon in the north part of Cyprus. Gemma who guided us was very kind and knowledgeable. The view from the Castel and and the Ebby were very nice.”

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12.Kyrenia Half Day Tour with St Hillarion from Nicosia & Kyrenia

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $109

Travel from Nicosia or Kyrenia into the Five Finger Mountains with a driver-guide, then explore Saint Hilarion Castle and 13th-century Bellapais Abbey. The small group keeps the outing personal, but Saint Hilarion involves steep walking and a good level of fitness.

“Our guide was an exceptionally pleasant and informative companion during the time we shared. We would recommend this company to any visitors to Cyprus.”

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13.Tour to Kyrenia – St. Hilarion and Bellapais Abbey from Paphos

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 5 reviews · from $95

Spend about nine hours crossing Cyprus from Paphos to Northern Cyprus. Visit hilltop St. Hilarion Castle, Kyrenia Castle and harbor, then Gothic Bellapais Abbey. An experienced English-speaking guide-driver, air-conditioned vehicle, hotel pickup, and drop-off are included. Entrance fees and lunch cost extra.

“Perfect d add y tour, guide picked us up right on time, he was very informative about the sites. It was a long drive each way but worth it.”

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14.Kyrenia and Famagusta Tour (Kyrenia/ Nicosia/ Famagusta Hotels)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.)

Travel by private car with a guide such as Sirin from selected Kyrenia, Nicosia, or Famagusta hotels. Visit Bellapais Monastery, St Barnabas, Famagusta’s walled city, and the abandoned Ghost Town in about six to seven hours, with admission and bottled water included.

“Sirin was wonderful! Very personable and knowledgeable. Totally enjoyed the experience. Seeing Famagusta was a lifetime experience. Highly recommended”

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15.From North Cyprus: Kyrenia, St Hilarion Castle, Bellapais

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3 reviews · 6 hours

Join guide Cemal or another English-speaking guide for a six-hour private tour from Kyrenia, Nicosia, or Famagusta. Visit St Hilarion Castle, Bellapais Abbey, and Kyrenia, with transport and entry fees included. Lunch is optional, and the castle involves steep walking.

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