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All-Inclusive Christmas in Northern Cyprus

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£1,781*per person

Overview

Warm weather & seasonal cheer

Head to beautiful Northern Cyprus to enjoy a warm festive welcome and to celebrate the season in traditional style. Based close to fascinating Famagusta, where a very merry, very relaxing Christmas is all-but guaranteed, this wonderful week-long holiday features a mix of included highlights and optional tours, in addition to sparkling celebrations.

Itinerary

  • Fly to Cyprus and transfer to the Salamis Bay Conti Resort.
  • Today’s included excursion introduces you to nearby fascinating Famagusta. The city was once one of the world’s richest and today is somewhat of a living museum. Explore its ruined churches, former-cathedral-turned-mosque, and Venetian Palace lying amongst modern cafés and shops. You’ll also take in the extraordinary Roman ruins of the ancient coastal city of Salamis. This afternoon, return to your hotel to begin your celebrations.
  • After a relaxing morning, you’ll have the chance to stretch your legs and get some fresh air by visiting historic Kantara Castle on a half-day excursion this afternoon. Located around 1800ft above sea level in the Kyrenia Mountains, Kantara Castle is one of several castles in the area that formed a defensive perimeter protecting Cyprus’ northern shores from invaders. Thanks to its unique vantage point, Kantara was used to pass messages to the other castles. The castle’s date of construction is unknown, but there are clear Byzantine and Frankish architectural elements. Your knowledgeable local guide will bring the castle’s fascinating history to life, including the story of when it was taken by Richard the Lionheart in 1191.
  • Rest and relax at the hotel or join today’s optional excursion to historic Nicosia, island capital for more than 12 centuries and separated into a Turkish north and Greek south since the Green Line was first drawn, in 1963.
  • A day at leisure to relax and enjoy Christmas Day at your hotel, making the most of the facilities on offer before Christmas Dinner this evening.     
  • Today’s tour begins with a visit to the mountain-top castle of St Hilarion and the beautiful village of Bellapais – home to the preserved ruins of a Gothic abbey. This idyllic spot was home for three years to celebrated writer Lawrence Durrell, who chronicled his stay here in his novel Bitter Lemons. Wander the ruins of the abbey, stepping back in time, before heading to Kyrenia with its horseshoe-shaped harbour.
  • Your final optional excursion gives you the chance to explore the unspoilt Karpas Peninsula, a rugged spit of land fringed by some of the island's bluest waters, dotted with old villages and home to herds of wild donkeys and the remote Apostolos Andreas monastery, famous for its holy well. You’ll also visit an olive oil producer and, weather permitting, Golden Beach.
  • Bid farewell to your Cypriot hosts and transfer back to the airport for your return flight.

What's Included

Holiday Highlights

  • Explore Famagusta's once-deserted streets
  • Visit ancient Salamis and its Roman ruins
  • Discover the historic Kantara Castle
  • Join an optional excursion to Hilarion's fairy-tale fortress and idyllic Bellapais
  • Experience the chance to soak up Kyrenia's seasonal cheer on an optional tour
  • Enjoy an opportunity to explore Nicosia

Our Price Includes

  • Seven nights' all-inclusive accommodation at the Salamis Bay Conti Resort
  • A festive Christmas Day dinner
  • A guided tour of Famagusta and Salamis' Roman ruins
  • A Kantara Castle excursion
  • Return flights to Larnaca or Paphos
  • Coach travel and transfers throughout
  • The services of a friendly, experienced tour manager
  • One piece of hold luggage per person
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Accommodation

Salamis Bay Conti Resort, Famagusta -

★★★★

The Salamis Bay Conti Resort is locally rated five stars, and boasts a wonderful seafront location just north of Famagusta. It even has its own stretch of private sandy beach.

Facilities & Amenities
The facilities at the resort include indoor and outdoor pools, a spa and wellness centre with a sauna and Turkish bath, as well as a gym and tennis court. There are numerous places to eat and drink, including the main buffet restaurant, a poolside bar, a snack bar, a patisserie, and a Turkish and Chinese restaurant (extra charge).
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Other Information

Hotel transfer times

The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately one hour and 10 minutes from Larnaca and two hours and 30 minutes from Paphos.

European closing times

Shops in Europe will generally close from early afternoon on Christmas Eve until 27th December. Included tours and excursions have been chosen for their scenic or historic value.

Combining hotel transfers

We sometimes need to combine transfers to and from your hotel. We always try to keep any wait to a minimum, but you may be asked to wait at the airport for up to an hour, while other incoming flights arrive, before the transfer to your hotel. Similarly, we may need to transfer you back to the airport up to three hours before your flight home departs.

Special requirements

If you have notified us of any special requirements, please check that they have been noted and acknowledged. This is especially important with any dietary needs you may have.

Disabled access

The majority of our tours involve a certain amount of walking, including a short walk from the coach stop to the town, attraction or venue you're visiting. If you are bringing a wheelchair, please let us know at the time of booking so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

Itinerary changes

Occasionally, for operational reasons, we may have to change the order of the excursions on your holiday. The final day-by-day itinerary will be confirmed on your Final Travel Documents, which you will receive approximately three weeks prior to your departure.

Foreign Office travel advice

Visit www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice to find out the latest Foreign And Commonwealth Office travel advice for your holiday destination, as well as information about passports and visas.

Passport information

European Union citizens travelling across the border from Southern Cyprus to Northern Cyprus must have passports valid for at least two months beyond the date of their crossing. Visitors from outside the EU must have passports valid for at least six months beyond the date of their crossing.

Travelling to Europe

Rules may have changed since you last travelled to European Union countries as well as Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. The following are useful guidelines which will help you prepare for your next adventure. You do require government issued passport to travel. Names - It is very important that all passenger names are exactly as per your passport although we do not require middle names. Passport - Your passport must meet two requirements to travel to an EU country and to Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein. It must be: Less than 10 years old on the day you return home (please check the "date of issue") and valid for at least 3 months after the day you return home (please check the "expiry date"). Visa - You do not need a visa for short trips to most EU countries, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. You’ll be able to stay for up to 90 days in any rolling 180-day period. European Travel Information & Authorisation System (ETIAS) - Due to commence in 2025, all citizens of the United Kingdom will require a ETIAS electronic form completed prior to their arrival into the EU and Schengen member countries. The cost for this travel authorisation will be €7.00 per person with exceptions for under 18’s and over 70’s. The latest information and further details can be found at www.etias.com.

Holiday code

N1743

Holiday provided by Newmarket Holidays

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