11 days in Northern Cyprus Itinerary

Famous for its natural port and Byzantine castle, Kyrenia is not only a lovely old Venetian town, but also the most visited tourist destination in Northern Cyprus.

Popular historic sites such as Bellapais Monastery and Kyrenia Castle are in your itinerary. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at St Andrew's Church and Chysopolitissa church. There's lots more to do: explore the historical opulence of Saint Hilarion Castle, take an in-depth tour of Ancient Shipwreck Museum, view the masterpieces at The Round Tower, and see some colorful creatures with a scuba or snorkeling tour.

To see photos, more things to do, maps, and more tourist information, go to the Kyrenia day trip planner.

Brisbane, Australia to Kyrenia is an approximately 30-hour combination of flight and car. Traveling from Brisbane to Kyrenia, you'll gain 8 hours due to the time zone difference. While traveling from Brisbane, expect somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Kyrenia, ranging from highs of 33°C to lows of 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Mon) to allow time to drive to Famagusta.

Just east of the capital sits Famagusta, an ancient port city with archaeological attractions, as well as an abandoned quarter that is popular among tourists as a symbol of the conflict between Turks and Greeks.

Sea Gate and Famagusta City Walls are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Salamis Ancient City and Monastery of Apostolos Varnavas. There's lots more to do: mingle with the ghosts of the past at Ghost Town Varosha, get engrossed in the history at NamIk Kemal ZindanI ve Muzesi, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Lala Mustafa Pasha Mosque, and step into the grandiose world of Othello Castle.

To find more things to do, ratings, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read Famagusta journey website.

Traveling by car from Kyrenia to Famagusta takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In May in Famagusta, expect temperatures between 31°C during the day and 19°C at night. On the 17th (Thu), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.