Discover Cyprus

 1.Day : Erçan

Arrive to Ercan and transfer to Riviera Hotel

2.Day : Buffavento – Bellapais

A walk along the Five Finger Mountain /Beşparmak Mountain range passing the village of Taşkent at the south side in western direction towards the beautiful  village of Bellapais.  Great views over the plain, the Troodos Mountains and the Northcoast.  Visiting the fine Gothic Abbey before returning to the hotel west of Kyrenia, Riviera.

Walking time: 5 hours

Alternative: a shorter walk from the village of Taşkent to Bellapais. In the afternoon time for Girne/Kyrenia with its picturesque harbor and the castle.

Walking time:  3 hours

3.Day : Beşparmak Pass – Alevkaya Forest

The walk starts at the Beşparmak Pass along the impressing Beşparmak Mountain to the abandoned Armenian monastery Sourp Magar through  Pine Forest areas; arbutus bushes are lining the path. Resting at the big picnic place where one can imagine that going for a picnic is the Cypriot families favourite thing to do on a Sunday. Possibility to visit the Herbarium which is nearby. Return to Riviera Hotel.

Walking time: 4 hours or 5 hours

4.Day :  Antiphonitis Monastery

Enjoy a walk in the Alevkaya Forest area with beautiful views to both sides of the mountain range, along with impressing rock formations,  to the hidden chapel of Antiphonitis where still some wall paintings of the 12th and 15th century AD are visible. One of the best places to find wild orchids in spring time and tranquility throughout the year Return to Riviera Hotel

Walking time: 5 hours

5.Day:  C rusader Castle Kantara – Karpaz

After breakfast check-out. By bus along the north coast to the village of Mersinlik. The walk begins above the village Mersinlik through a pine reafforestation area to the small village of Kantara. After a break continue alongside  the mountain ridge – Kantara Castle is most of the time within eyeshot. After the visit of the castle by bus to the Karpazpeninsula. Check-in at the guesthouse in Dipkarpaz

Walking time: 4 hours / + castle visit 1 hour

6.Day :  Dipkarpaz – Cape Zafer

After breakfast check-out. After a short drive the walk starts shortly after the village,  passing, according to season, cornfields and bushy hills. The last part of the walk leads along the north coast, the Cape Zafer with the small Klidhes islands always in eyeshot.  With some luck you will encounter some lancing wild donkeys and observe many birds. After a rest, by bus  to the ECO Village of Büyükkonuk / or Famagusta and check-in at the guesthouse.

Walking time: 4 hours                          

Alternative: a 6 hours walk

7.Day : Salamis-St.Barnabas-Famagusta

After breakfast departure to the excavation site of Salamis with its baths, the roman theatre and the palaestra. The wealth of this important antique city is still visible. Continue to the St. Barnabas Monastery. St. Barnabas together with St. Paul came to Cyprus to preach the gospel, he is the founder of the Orthodox church of Cyprus. In the afternoon visit of the old town of Famagusta with its impressing Venetian fortifications, we will take a walk around the old walls, afterwards visit the former St. Nicolaus Cathedral , the Seagate and the Palazzo del Provveditore. Time to continue a stroll through the city on your own or take the time for a Turkish coffee in one of the Cafés. Early evening by bus to Büyükkonuk guesthouse / or staying in Famagusta guesthouse.

Walking time: 1 hour

8. Day : Transfer to Ercan Airport