A Taste of North Cyprus: Cooking & Culture

7 Nights Half Board from £579 per person

Experience the flavours of off-the-beaten-track Europe, from authentic Cypriot cookery courses to baking the village bread and olive oil tasting. Typical itinerary, depending on the season:

Day 1: Fly to North Cyprus and transfer to the Lapida hotel, a charming property with just 11 rooms
Day 2: Half day guided tour of Bellapais Abbey & ancient Kyrenia admiring the historic harbour and castle
Day 3: Morning at leisure followed by a local cookery lesson in the afternoon
Day 4: A morning walking tour of Lambousa and its historical sites. In the afternoon learn how to make local desserts and lemonade
Day 5: A scenic drive into the mountains where you will walk and pick fresh herbs. In the afternoon, pastry and pasta making in the company of a local expert
Day 6: A full day coastal tour of North Western Cyprus visiting local villages, picnic by the sea, have chance to swim in natural bays.
Day 7: At Leisure

The price includes: return scheduled  ights with Cyprus Turkish Airlines from London, Manchester or Birmingham, taxes, transfers, all touring and excursions as per itinerary and seven nights half-board hotel accommodation. Other airlines and regional departures also available, supplements may apply depending on the available  ight costs for desired
departure dates.

A Taste of North Cyprus is available between 1 May 2010 and 31 March 2011 and requires a minimum of two people to operate. Supplements may apply depending on the cost of selected flights. Single room supplement £70 per week.

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