Kyrenia Half Day Tour with St Hillarion from Nicosia & Kyrenia

Overview

Available languages

English

4 hours

Mobile ticket

This half-day, Kyrenia tour is for everyone and is sucha memorable day to remember. We start visiting the gothic Bellapais Abbey and the castle of St. Hillarion, which served as Disney's inspiration for castle in Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Enjoy the scenery as you cross over mountains and plains in North Cyprus. Wear comfortable shoes to explore the steps of the castle.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Children must be accompanied by an adult

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Saint Hilarion Castle

St Hilarion castle is built on the top of Five Finger Mountain range dating back to Byzantine period to protect the island against Arap pirates

1 hour 10 minutes • Admission Included

Bellapais Monastery

Ballapais Abbey is on the hill of Five Finger Mountain range dating back to 13th Century .

45 minutes • Admission Included

What‘s Included

Driver/guide

Hotel drop-off (selected hotels only)

Hotel pickup

Transport by private vehicle

Food and drinks

Options

Kyrenia Half Day Tour with St Hillarion from Nicosia & Kyrenia

Reviews

4.50

6 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Our guide was an...
Stephen B,Nov 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Our guide was an exceptionally pleasant and informative companion during the time we shared. We would recommend this company to any visitors to Cyprus.
Very enjoable
Andrew C,Aug 4, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
Knowledgeable guide provided an excellent (and flexible) half day tour that showed off amazing highlights.
Loved our tour
Chelsea B,Nov 18, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Sirin was our fabulous tour guide for the (half) day! From the second she picked us up, we were learning about Cypriot history, both ancient and current. Of course she also had plenty of information to share about St. Hillarion and Bellapais - we were guided for part of the tours, and had some free time to explore & take pictures. The sites were both incredibly beautiful, with so much history. I would recommend this tour, and Sirin, to anyone!
Very interesting tour
Thomas B,Oct 15, 2019
- Review from Viator
4.00
We had a very interesting tour of St Hillarion and Bellapais, two lovely sites in North Cyprus. As we staying in south Nicosia close to Ledras Street crossing, our guide suggested meeting just on the other side of the border crossing. This was no problem and we easily met our guide. As she drove us to the sites, she provided an interesting counterpoint to the Cyprus situation, having been born in the North after the 1974 separation. St. Hillarion was an amazing site and climbing to the top was a good workout and resulted in many great photos.
Really good!
diogofrancosantos,Sep 2, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
Cemaliye was very helpful and approachable. You can tell she knows a lot about Cyprus and its history. Will definitely recommend her!
Great Medieval Ruins
Bridget R,Feb 20, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
It is a fantastic guide up to St Hillarion Castle and if it is fine there are great views. We went on a day when the mists were right down, which gave the castle an eerie feeling. We could not see up to the top part of the castle, but then the mists cleared and the sun came out it was glorious. They have really tried hard to make this visit enjoyable. There is a small exhibition in the Great Hall and lower down a display about the castle. The ruins are extensive but be very careful if you go to the top most part of the castle, particularly if you have young children. I though that this is well worth the effort. I found Bellapais a little disappointing. It is very ruined and you have to use your imagination.