What to expect
Four Guided Walks
Discover flora, fauna & history in North Cyprus
Panoramic Views
Enjoy panoramic views along the North Cyprus coastline
Boutique Style Hotel
Stay in a boutique style hotel set in beautiful gardens
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About this trip...
- Return flights & transfers
- Airport taxes & charges
- Twin/Double room for sole use
- Breakfast & Dinner including a BBQ night
- Christmas dinner / New Year dinner (December only)
- 2 glasses of wine with dinner
- Welcome drink & information meeting
- 4 guided walks with picnic lunches
- Accompanying Solos Tour Leader
- Fully Financially Protected
- Insurance click here
What you’ll be doing
Day One: Arrive in North Cyprus
- Dinner Included
Day Two: Welcome to North Cyprus
- Breakfast & Dinner Included
Day Three: Geçitköy Water Reservoir Walk
We drive to the Geçitköy Dam water project, which is connecting the island via an 80 km long underwater pipeline with Turkey (Anamur). At the moment the three biggest cities in North Cyprus (Famagusta, Nicosia and Kyrenia) are supplied with water by this project, which will soon extend to the Mesaoria plain farming area as well. This project is calculated to eliminate North Cyprus’s water problem for the next 50 years.
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
Day Four: Kalkanli-Akdeniz Walk
Today we head out toward the West, through one of the most fertile agricultural regions in Cyprus. From the small village of Kalkanli, our walk takes us through the pretty countryside, past many ancient olive trees (up to 850 years old). We continue our walk and descend towards the coast where we finish by the sea (depending on season - swimming opportunity).
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
Day Five: Day at Leisure
Enjoy a day at leisure, where we have the option to book an additional walk at the village of Hisarköy (area famous for wild flower & orchids when in season), along mountain trails and through pine tree forests. Wonderful panoramic views, fauna and flora await you.
- Breakfast & Dinner Included
Day Six: Discover Sinai Monastery's ancient ruins
Starting from the hotel, today we walk towards Lapta Village. After a long forest walk, we reach the ruins of the Sinai Monastery (Coptic). The monastery was built in Byzantine times and active until the 1950s. In 1953, the Greeks were using this monastery as a hiding place against British soldiers and it started to slowly fall into ruins. During this easier walk through forest and open terrain, we experience beautiful scenery and nature, and in March, many orchids. We finish in a small mountain village. Approx Walking Time: 4 hours Approx Distance: 13km Approx Ascent: 400m
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
Day Seven: Enjoy panoramic views & forest tracks from Lapta to Illgaz
Starting from the hotel, we walk through the village of Lapta and go up to 400m into the forest above the villages of Lapta/Alsançak. During this easy walk through pine tree forest, on mostly forest tracks, we pass through the old Greek farming areas. and experience panoramic views upon the Lapta coastal region. We may be able to collect some wild sage and thyme while walking. Our walk will finish at the vineyards with a beautiful winery of the pretty village of Ilgaz, located on a hillside. Here you have the opportunity to rest and try some locally produced wine (extra cost) before returning by bus to the hotel. Picnic lunch included. Approx Walking Time: 5 hours Approx Distance: 13km Approx Ascent: 670m
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
Day Eight: Departure
Today we say goodbye to North Cyprus and return to the airport for our return flight.
- Breakfast Included
Accommodation
Lapida Garden Hotel
Facilities include
Room includes
Dates & Prices
Frequently asked questions
- Walking boots with good ankle support
- Waterproofs – jacket and trousers
- Walking poles – recommended as they provide good support for the knees, particularly on downhill sections of walks and when conditions are wet/slippery
- Lightweight trousers and shorts with pockets
- Shirts or t-shirts for walking in
- Walking socks – several pairs
- Lightweight fleece or jumper
- Daysack/rucksack for walking
- Umbrella – it can be used also for protection from the sun as well as rain
- Lightweight drinking bottle to carry water whilst walking
- Small first aid kit – plasters, insect repellant, etc
- Good, high factor sunscreen, sunhat and sunglasses
- less than 10 years old on the day you enter (check the ‘date of issue’)
- valid for at least 3 months after the day you plan to leave (check the ‘expiry date’)