Hemmed in by the jagged peaks of the ‘Five Fingers’ mountains and the azure waters of the Mediterranean Sea, the charming seaport of Kyrenia (Girne) is postcard worthy. Kyrenia makes a popular basecamp for exploring North Cyprus with nearby attractions including the mountain top Bellapais Abbey and Hilarion Castle, Walt Disney’s inspiration when creating the animated movie Snow White, with a magnificent view over Kyrenia’s coastline.

Once a quintessential Mediterranean seaside resort and one of North Cyprus’ busiest tourist towns, the sandy beaches of Famagusta were left deserted in 1974, when the island was divided. Not all of Famagusta has been abandoned though and strolling around the walled old quarter offers a glimpse into the town’s former glory. This tour will give you a chance to explore the daily life of ancient people at Saint Barnabas hometown of Salamis. The excursion includes a visit to Saint Barnabas monastery, the Icon Museum and the archaeology museum. Light lunch included at a seafront restaurant followed by a visit to the modern part of Famagusta, one of the well preserved walled cities in the world.