Kantara Castle Private Tour from Larnaca

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Kantara Castle Private Tour from Larnaca

Name: Kantara Castle Private Tour from Larnaca
SKU: SCY-KC-L
Price: 399.0 EUR
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€399

Price for 3 People

Private guided tour to Kantara Castle from Larnaca. Scroll down for full information

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Private Tour for 1 person - Cost €199 - Deposit €20 (-€379)

Private tour for up to 3 people - Cost - €349- Deposit €35 (-€364)

Private tour for 4 people - Cost €438 - Deposit - €44 (-€355)

Date you want to go (Does NOT run on Sundays) Please book at least 7 days in advance

Please choose a date

Pick up location

Larnaca city / tourist areas / Oroklini / Pyla / Livadia

Pick up time

09.00

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Kantara Castle Private Tour from Larnaca

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Kantara is the easternmost castle in the Kyrenia mountains and is believed to date back to the 11th century. at 600 meres above sea level it served as a watchtower against pirate raids on the North coast of Cyprus. Explore the Castle ruins at your own pace with your own private guide. This tour is available from Larnaca city, Oroklini, Pyla, Livadia and hotel areas.

Available all year round, please book at least 7 days in advance.

Highlights:

Private Tour with your own guide
Explore Kantara Castle
Visit a nearby traditional village

Availability / Schedule

This tour is available all year round, excluding national holidays.

It runs daily except Sundays.

Pick up time from your hotel will be at 09.00am.

The tour lasts between 5.5-6 hours.

What is Included

Private tour to Kantara Castle.

Guiding and information from your driver / guide in either English or German

Transport from your hotel in the Larnaca areas.

What is not Included

Food (available in a nearby village)

Drinks (available in a nearby village)

Souvenirs

Description

Kantara Castle was one of three defensive structures built in the Kyrenia Mountains during Byzantine times. At 600 metres above sea level it served as a watch tower against pirate raids off the North Coast. It has sweeping panoramic views over the tranquil and scenic countryside.

Kantara is known for its impressive towers and battlements. The highlight of the visit is the breath-taking view of the rugged coastline, forests and mountains, This is a perfect spot for photography and tranquillity.

The castle has a long history and changed hands many times, although it saw little fighting. It passed trough the hands of Richard the Lionheart, the Knights Templar, The Lusignans and Venetians.

After we have visited the castle we will stop in a local village where you can visit the shops or purchase lunch or refreshments.

This tour lasts around 4-4.5 hours and your own private guide will show you the wonders of this beautiful location. Take time to wander the ruins of the castle complex and admire the endless stunning views.

This is a private tour for up to 4 people. Pick up time is 09.00am from hotels in the Larnaca areas.

Booking

Book this tour with a deposit and pay the rest to the guide on the day of the trip.

Please book at least 7 days in advance. This trip does sell out at busy times

We will always try to accommodate last minute bookings but we ask for a second choice of date/time in case your first choice is already full.

Know before you go - Important Information

This tour is not suitable for wheelchairs.

Children are welcome under their parents supervision. Please bear in mind that it is a long day with lots of travelling so may not suit all children.

Pick up times are around 09.00 am from hotels in the Larnaca areas.

Itinerary of this excursion is subject to change without prior notice due to weather conditions or reasons beyond our control.

All indicated times are approximate and subject to change.

Passports / EU ID Cards are required to cross into the occupied areas of Northern Cyprus.

Knees and shoulders should be covered when entering religious buildings in Cyprus.