Small-group day tour · From Paphos

Kyrenia, St Hilarion & Bellapais Abbey day tour

A fairy-tale mountain castle, Kyrenia’s horseshoe harbour and a Gothic abbey

⏱️ 9 hours💶 from €79 Blue Lagoon & sea History & ruins North Cyprus

The best of the north coast in one day. St Hilarion Castle clings to the peaks of the Kyrenia range, with wide views along the coast.

Kyrenia Castle walls beside the turquoise harbour

From €79 per adult (minimum 2)

Free cancellation up to 1 day before the tour. No refunds once it has started.
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Highlights

  1. St Hilarion Castle high on the Kyrenia range
  2. Kyrenia harbour and the castle shipwreck museum
  3. Bellapais Abbey and its cloister
Starts from

Paphos

Duration

9 hours

Transport

Car

Group size

Up to 6 people

Price

From €79

Tour type

Small-group day tour

About this tour

The best of the north coast in one day. St Hilarion Castle clings to the peaks of the Kyrenia range, with wide views along the coast.

Down in Kyrenia you visit the castle, with its museum of an ancient shipwreck, and have free time around the old harbour. The tour finishes at Bellapais, a 13th-century Gothic abbey above the town.

View through a stone arch at St Hilarion Castle towards the coast
Boats moored in Kyrenia’s old harbour
Ruined Gothic walls with a rose window at Bellapais

Itinerary

  1. Hotel pickup

    Drive north across the island.

  2. St Hilarion Castle

    Climb the towers for sea and mountain views.

  3. Kyrenia town and harbour

    Castle, shipwreck museum and free time for lunch.

  4. Bellapais Abbey

    Gothic cloister with views over the coast.

  5. Return

    Drive back to your hotel.

The order of stops can change on the day.

What’s included

Included

  • Guide
  • Air-conditioned car
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Not included

  • Entry to Kyrenia Castle (€2)
  • Entry to Bellapais Abbey (€2)
  • Lunch and drinks
  • Personal expenses

Pickup and getting there

Pickup

Pickup starts about 30 minutes before the tour, at your hotel reception or a nearby meeting point in the Paphos area. Exact time and place come with your ticket.

Good to know

  • Bring a passport or EU ID card: the tour crosses into the north of Cyprus. EOS notes that holders of Armenian, Syrian, Nigerian, Turkmen, Nepalese and Bangladeshi passports need a special visa.
  • St Hilarion involves steep steps.
  • Guides speak English or Russian.

Kyrenia, St Hilarion & Bellapais Abbey day tour

From €79 per adult (minimum 2) · 9 hours
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Questions about this tour

How much does the Kyrenia, St Hilarion & Bellapais Abbey day tour cost?

From €79 per adult (minimum 2), as listed by EOS Tours on 10 October 2026. Not included: entry to kyrenia castle (€2), entry to bellapais abbey (€2), lunch and drinks, personal expenses.

How long is the tour and what does it visit?

About 9 hours. Stops: Hotel pickup, St Hilarion Castle, Kyrenia town and harbour, Bellapais Abbey, Return.

Where is the pickup?

Pickup starts about 30 minutes before the tour, at your hotel reception or a nearby meeting point in the Paphos area. Exact time and place come with your ticket.

What is included?

Guide, Air-conditioned car, Hotel pickup and drop-off.

Can I cancel?

Free cancellation up to 1 day before the tour. No refunds once it has started.

Sources

Itinerary, price, inclusions and pickup details from the EOS Tours listing, checked on 10 October 2026. Prices and schedules can change; the booking page shows the current price. Photos: EOS Tours.

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