North Cyprus Walking
$1795.00
Walks & Treks
7 nights in North Cyprus
What to expect
Guided Walks
Embark on four expertly guided walks that take you deep into North Cyprus's stunning natural beauty, historic trails, and charming villages.
Boutique Hotel
Relax and unwind at our home base- a boutique-style hotel, set amidst beautiful gardens and offering a tranquil retreat.
North Cyprus Traditions
Panoramic Views
Enjoy breathtaking panoramic views along the dramatic North Cyprus coastline and from mountain vantage points throughout your journey.
About this trip...
What's included?
Airport transfers
Private Room
Breakfast & Dinner including a BBQ night
2 glasses of wine with dinner-
Christmas dinner (December only)
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Welcome drink & information meeting
Traditional wine tasting experience-
4 guided walks with picnic lunches
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Halloumi bread making workshop
Accompanying Solos Tour Leader
Passports and visas
- International flights are not included
- Travel insurance
- Tips & drinks
- Meals when not included in the itinerary
- Activities when not included in the itinerary
Itinerary
- Arrive North Cyprus
- Welcome to North Cyprus
- Geçitköy Water Reservoir Walk
- Kalkanli-Akdeniz Walk
- Day at Leisure
- Sinai Monastery Walk
- Lapta-Illgaz Walk
- Depart North Cyprus
What you’ll be doing
Day One: Arrive North Cyprus
- Dinner Included
Day Two: Welcome to North Cyprus
- Breakfast & Dinner Included
Day Three: Geçitköy Water Reservoir Walk
We drive to the remarkable Geçitköy Dam, connecting the island via an 80 km long underwater pipeline project with Turkey (Anamur). Currently 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.
- Approx Walking Time: 5 hours
- Approx Distance: 9 miles
- Approx Ascent: 492 feet
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
Day Four: Kalkanli-Akdeniz Walk
Today, we head west through one of the most fertile agricultural regions in Cyprus. From the small village of Kalkanli, our walk takes us through the idyllic countryside, dotted with anicent olive trees (up to 850 years old). We then make a gentle descent towards the coast, where, depending on the time of year, there may be an opportunity for a refreshing swim.
- Approx Walking Time: 4.5 hours
- Approx Distance: 9 miles
- Approx Ascent: 164 feet
- 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: 8 miles
- Approx Ascent: 1312 feet
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
Day Seven: Panoramic views 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. We walk on mostly forest tracks through pine tree forest, passing through old Greek farming areas and enjoying panoramic views of the Lapta coastal region. Depending on the season, we may be able to collect some wild sage and thyme while walking. Our walk finishes 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: 8 miles
- Approx Ascent: 2198 feet
- 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
Trip Reviews
Accommodation
Three-star Acrotel Lily Ann Village
Situated just 400m from Nikiti’s sandy beach, Acrotel Lily Ann Village is nestled in four traditional-style buildings surrounded by landscaped gardens.
Facilities include
Facilities include a relaxing pool area with a pool bar offering refreshing drinks throughout the day. The buffet restaurant serves varied breakfast and dinner options daily.
Room includes
All comfortable rooms come with shower, air conditioning (please note that this unit can also heat the room), TV, Mini-bar, hair dryer and balcony with a view of the mountains.
Dates & Prices
Essential Information
- 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
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