Cyprus August 19-26 2026

Upon arrival at Ercan Airport from London, we meet our guide and driver. Transfer fromthe airport tothehotelinFamagusta and free time

After breakfast ath he hotel we begin our journey with a spiritually significant visit to the Hala Sultan Tekke, thetombofUmm Haram, a revered companion of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). Prayers and reflections are sharedinthispeacefulsetting. We then proceed to visit the Larnaca Mosque, an example of Ottoman Islamic architecture in Cyprus. Ashortpanoramic city tour follows, including: Finikoudes Promenade, Salt Lake, Old Ottoman neighborhoods. Wedrivetotheborder crossing into the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC). Dinner and overnight stay at our hotel inGazimagusa.

After breakfast and hotel, Our first stop is the Tomb of the Forty Martyrs, believed to be the burial site of fortycompanions of the Prophet who were martyred during early Islamic campaigns. After Hala Sultan Mosq visitingwecontinue to Boğaz Martyrs Cemetery, and then visit the Museum of Barbarism, where the tragic story of Dr. Nihat İlhan’sfamily is preserved. We view the Green Line separating the island's north and south. Next is a walking tour of WalledNicosia, featuring: Kyrenia Gate, Museum of National Struggle, Mevlevi Tekke Museum, Samanbahçe Traditional Houses,Sarayönü Square, Arasta Bazaar and Lokmacı Border Gate. We end the day with free time at the historical Great Inn(Büyük Han). Transfer to our hotel in Gazimağusa. Dinner and overnight in Gazimağusa

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After breakfast, we visit Bellapais Monastery; At the foot of the Beşparmak Mountains, overlooking Kyreniafromabove, Bellapais Abbey stands as a tranquil sanctuary adorned with the finest traces of Gothic architecture. Built inthe13th century during the Lusignan period, this impressive structure takes its name from Abbaye de la Paix, meaning“Abbey of Peace,” and truly offers visitors a serene and contemplative atmosphere. Later we will visit the Hz. OmerTomb in Kyrenia, followed by a tour of Karaoğlanoğlu Martyrs Cemetery, including the Ship Museum, PeaceandFreedom Museum, and the Open Air Memoria. Dinner and overnight in Gazimağusa.

After breakfast at our hotel, we set off for Güzelyurt, the greenest region of the island. Our first stop is theWewill
visit the Geçitköy Dam, part of the monumental "Water Project" that brings water from Türkiye via underwater
pipelines.Then Blue Mansion, famously known as the "Smuggler’s Mansion." Here, we explore the secrets of themysterious home of the Middle East’s most renowned arms smuggler. We then visit the Güzelyurt Nature and Archaeology Museum, followed by the nearby St. Mamas Monastery. Fromhere, we continue our journey to Lefke, accompanied by the region’s famous orange and lemon groves. InLefke, weenjoy our coffee or homemade lemonade, stroll through its streets lined with historic Ottoman mansions, andseethearea’s well-known date palms. Finally, we visit the memorial of pilot Cengiz Topel, who was martyred during the Erenköy Resistance in 1964, andthen return to our hotel, concluding our tour.

After breakfast, we explore Varosha (Closed Maraş), a ghost town once known as the “Riviera of Cyprus” before1974.We also visit Ottoman-era structures built by the Bilal Ağa Foundation (1813). In the historic walled city of Famagusta,we visit: Lala Mustafa Pasha Mosque (former Gothic cathedral), Namık Kemal Dungeon, Venetian Palace Ruins, Tombof 28 Mehmet Çelebi, The ancient sycamore (cümbez) tree, Tomb of Kutup Osman, Cyprus Gallipoli Martyrs Memorial.Dinner and overnight in Gazimağusa.

After breakfast and hotel check-out, we travel to the Martyr Villages of Atlılar, Muratağa, and Sandallar, where126innocent Turkish Cypriots were tragically massacred by EOKA forces in 1974. The former village school, nowamuseum, offers a deeply moving experience and historical reflection. Following our visit, we proceed to thebordercrossing back into South Cyprus (Republic of Cyprus) and return to Larnaca. Upon arrival in Larnaca, we transfertoLarnaca International Airport for our return flight to London. ✈ End of the tour – safe journey back home!