17 days in Northern Cyprus Itinerary

Famagusta is known for historic sites, sightseeing, and nature. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: admire the striking features of Salamis Ancient City, make a trip to Magusa Kale PasajI, enjoy the sand and surf at Silver Beach, and steep yourself in history at Ay Trias Bassilica.

To find other places to visit, photos, traveler tips, and other tourist information, use the Famagusta trip itinerary builder site.

Istanbul, Turkey to Famagusta is an approximately 5.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of bus, train, and ferry. The time zone difference moving from Turkey Time to Eastern European Standard Time is minus 1 hour. Expect a bit warmer weather when traveling from Istanbul in February: highs in Famagusta hover around 20°C, while lows dip to 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Kyrenia.

Change things up with a short trip to Korineum Golf and Country Club in Esentepe (about 38 minutes away). The adventure continues: explore the ancient world of Saint Hilarion Castle, explore the activities along Kyrenia Harbour, don't miss a visit to Agha Cafar Pasha Mosque, and explore the historical opulence of Kyrenia Castle.

To find maps, photos, and other tourist information, read our Kyrenia vacation planner.

You can drive from Famagusta to Kyrenia in 1.5 hours. Another option is to take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 20°C in February, and nighttime lows around 7°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 25th (Sat) so you can catch the flight back home.