Take the opportunity to see the most beautiful villages of Northern Cyprus and taste a selection of local wines. Follow a less explored path with this private tour that takes you to scenic mountain villages of Bellapais, Ilgaz and Karmi and taste a selection of local wines in a vinery located on the northern slopes of the Kyrenia Mountains. These charming villages are packed with narrow alleys, character buildings and panoramic views. The tour also offers a stroll around a stroll through the picturesque Kyrenia harbor. You will enjoy the comfort of a private vehicle and explore the local history and culture with a professional guide. Lunch and entry fees and wine tasting are included in the ...
Highlights
From 8 hours to 9 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
From 8 hours to 9 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Wine Tasting (6 different types of local wines)
Private transportation
Entrance fees to all attractions are included
Lunch
Bottled water
Winery Tour
Professional Licenced Guide
Gratuities
Meeting Points
Departure
Baldöken Otoparkı
The meeting point is in front of the ticket office at the Baldoken Car Park in Kyrenia City Centre.
Return
Mountain Villages of Kyrenia and Wine Tasting
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About
Take the opportunity to see the most beautiful villages of Northern Cyprus and taste a selection of local wines. Follow a less explored path with this private tour that takes you to scenic mountain villages of Bellapais, Ilgaz and Karmi and taste a selection of local wines in a vinery located on the northern slopes of the Kyrenia Mountains. These charming villages are packed with narrow alleys, character buildings and panoramic views. The tour also offers a stroll around a stroll through the picturesque Kyrenia harbor. You will enjoy the comfort of a private vehicle and explore the local history and culture with a professional guide. Lunch and entry fees and wine tasting are included in the ...
Highlights
From 8 hours to 9 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
From 8 hours to 9 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Wine Tasting (6 different types of local wines)
Private transportation
Entrance fees to all attractions are included
Lunch
Bottled water
Winery Tour
Professional Licenced Guide
Gratuities
Meeting Points
Departure
Baldöken Otoparkı
The meeting point is in front of the ticket office at the Baldoken Car Park in Kyrenia City Centre.
Return
Itinerary
1
Bellapais
Bellapais Village is the most famous of all villages that we will visit. The village is developed around the 13th century Bellapais Monastery. Both the monastery and the picturesque Bellapais village set in the foothills of the Kyrenia Mountains. As a former home of British writer Lawrence Durrell, the village and the monastery became famous with his book ''Bitter lemons of Cyprus''.
30 minutes
2
Bellapais Monastery
Bellapais Monastery the 13th century Bellapais Monastery is deservedly regarded as the masterpiece of Gothic architecture in Cyprus. The abbey is remarkably well preserved and with beautiful aches, ornate decorations, and stunning views from its courtyard, it offers a feast to the eye.
30 minutes
3
Ilgaz
Ilgaz Village is the second stop of the tour. It is the smallest village that we will visit and it's usually outside the typical tourist route. Ilgaz is quiet, peaceful and full with traditional style cottages. It also hosts the vinery that we will enjoy a tour, tasting and lunch.
30 minutes
4
Gillham Vineyard Hotel
Wine Tasting and Lunch. The tour offers wine tasting (a selection of 6 wines and a tour of the vinery) and lunch in a winery located in Ilgaz village against the views of wine fields located in slopes against the Mediterranean.
2 hours
5
Karmi
Karmi Village. The village of Karmi is famous with its whitewashed little cottages, traditional stone houses, colorful antique doors, quirky narrow alleys, and secret passages. It is an architectural protection zone and all houses are owned by Europeans, mostly British with a long-term lease. Such structure enables the village to have its own community and vibe. The streets are full with bougainvilleas and laidback stray cats that are fed by the village community.
50 minutes
6
Kyrenia
Kyrenia Harbour and old town. No tour to Kyrenia is complete without a stroll around the Kyrenia old Harbour. The horseshoe shaped picturesque Old Harbour is the jewel of Kyrenia where one can breathe the history of the city and enjoy the relaxing atmosphere.
