- Saint Hilarion Castle - The road from Nicosia to Kerynia goes past the mountain Pentadaktylos
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which means
Five fingers in Greek. Here we will enjoy the legendary St. Hilarion Castle - the main stronghold of the Templars in Cyprus.
Then we arrive at the former summer residence of the French royal Lusignans dynasty
- the city of Kyrenia. It is the largest city in Northern Cyprus. Stroll through the narrow streets of the Old town, go down to the beautiful promenade to spend your free time.
- Kyrenia Castle - Within the fortification walls of the Venetian Castle explore the Shipwreck Museum housing the remains of the 4th century B.C. cargo ship, from the times of Alexander III of Macedon, and the fragmented goods it carried.
- Kyrenia Harbour - Time for a walk, lunch and rest.
- Bellapais Monastery - Our journey continues to Bellapais Abbey widely renowned as one of the most fascinating Gothic monuments in Cyprus erected by the Crusaders.
- Certified Guide
- Lunch
- Entry tickets
This excursion is tailored for enthusiasts of medieval history.
Our route from Nicosia to Kerynia takes us by the Pentadaktylos mountain, known as ‘Five fingers’ in Greek. Here, we will relish in the majesty of the St. Hilarion Castle, a crucial fortress for the Templar knights in Cyprus.
Next, we reach the erstwhile summer abode of the French royalty, the Lusignans - the city of Kyrenia, the largest in Northern Cyprus. Meander through the charming bylanes of the Old Town and take a leisurely walk down to the stunning promenade during your free time.
Inside the fortress walls of the Venetian Castle, examine the Shipwreck Museum where you can see remnants of a 4th century B.C. freight ship from Alexander III of Macedon’s era, along with the scattered cargo it transported.
We proceed to Bellapais Abbey, one of the most captivating Gothic structures in Cyprus built by the Crusaders.
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