St Hilarion is one of the three castles of Northern Cyprus which were used as look out posts against pirates raiding north coast. With a long and turbulent history, St Hilarion has panoramic views over the North coast and an eerie atmosphere. Explore at your own pace with your own private guide. Available from Ayia Napa, Protaras and Larnaca.
Available all year round, please book at least 3 days in advance.
Highlights:
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 4 and 4.5 hours.
Private tour to St Hilarion Castle.
Guiding and information from your driver / guide
Transport from your hotel in the Ayia Napa / Protaras / Larnaca areas.
Food
Drinks
Souvenirs
The Byzantines begun fortifying Cyprus against Arab raiders in the 11th century. Saint Hilarion, together with the castles of Buffavento and Kantara, formed the defence of the island with expansive views across the North coast from the mountains above Kyrenia.
Because of its almost impregnable position, St Hilarion’s was one of the last castles to be taken by the Crusaders in 1191
This tour lasts around 4-4.5 hours and your own private guide will show you the delights of this semi-mountainous area.
This is a private tour for up to 4 people. Pick up time is 09.00am from hotels in the Ayia Napa, Protaras and Larnaca areas.
Book this tour with a deposit and pay the rest to the guide on the day of the trip.
Please book at least 3 days in advance.
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.
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.