Northern Cyprus from Kemer

Northern Cyprus from Kemer Antalya is perfect for lovers of history and antiquity, as well as anyone who wants to expand their horizons, it is definitely worth going on this excursion. There you will see the majestic castles of ancient times, explore the Venetian Palace, the legendary city of Salamis, get acquainted with the history of Cyprus, walk around Nicosia, enjoy the picturesque northern coast and much more.

Excursion to Northern Cyprus from Kemer is designed for one day. The trip is expected to be very busy, so it can be exhausting for young children, but ideal for a romantic and family trip.

Distance between Kemer Antalya and North Cyprus

The Distance between Antalya Kemer and North Cyprus is 420 km. But we won't have long to get to Turkish Cyprus. The price of the excursion includes a flight (45 minutes) from the capital of Turkey to Erdan airport. The first attraction on our route will be the ancient city of Salamis.

Salamis

Salamis was founded in the Bronze Age by tribes from Greece and Anatolia, then for a long time, it was the capital of Cyprus. The famous Roman baths, the large antique theater, the gymnasium, the fortified walls of the Roman villa and the Temple of Zeus have survived to this day. Then you will visit the legendary city of Famagusta.

Famagusta

Famagusta will charm you with its architectural masterpieces - the majestic walls of the Venetian Palace and the Lala Mustafa Pasha Mosque, made in the Gothic style. The Venetian palace was built in the 13th century. Above the entrance to the arch, you can see the coat of arms of the ruler of the island in 1522 - Giovanni Rainier. Here they found writing and began to process copper. Here we will see the first local monastery built by Saint Barnabas, the spread of Christianity. Next, we will reveal the secret of the famous ghost Varosha.

Varosha

Varosha is currently an abandoned city where the richest people in the world lived until 1974 (before the struggle between the South and the North). There is also one of the seven best beaches on the planet. Today this corner of luxury is empty, and Turkey and Greece cannot agree and share it.

Then, on an excursion to Northern Cyprus from Kemer, you will go on a tour of Nicosia, where you will visit Bellapais Abbey, built in the 12th century by monks from Jerusalem and explore the ruins of the ancient city of Sali. where the goddess of love, Aphrodite, is said to have been born in Turkey.

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After a delicious lunch at Holiday Village Santoria, head to Kyrenia Castle. As part of the trip to Northern Cyprus from Kemer, you will also visit the castle of St. Hilarion, take a walk on a yacht along the picturesque northern coast, swim in the open sea.  And in the evening you will have dinner in one of the cozy restaurants in the central part of Kyrenia.

Don't forget to bring a hat, swimwear, sunglasses and sunscreen, comfortable clothes and shoes. It will be a special day that will remain in your memory.

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