Cyprus Tours and Travel

YPT Tours To Cyprus

Young Pioneer Tours offers fully guided tours to the Republic of Cyprus, and more specifically to the partially recognized Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus.

Located in the Mediterranean north of Egypt, south of Turkey, east of Greece, and west of Lebanon with the warmest climate in the region, Cyprus attracts many European package holidaymakers. However, YPT seeks to explore and discover the unseen side of Cyprus and understand why there’s a 55-mile-long United Nations buffer zone between the Republic of Cyprus and the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC).

Historically, the strategic importance of the island led to occupation by the Assyrians, Egyptians, and Persian empires well before Alexander the Great, the Roman Empire, and the Ottoman Empire. In recent times, Cyprus was administered and then annexed by the British, which fueled tensions between Greek and Turkish Cypriots.

Nowadays, the island’s inhabitants are partitioned, separating the Republic of Cyprus, with its more culturally and geopolitically European values, from Northern Cyprus and its Turkish influences. On a YPT Cyprus Tour, we show you the best of both worlds, as well as two rather strange British bases.

Group Tours To Cyprus

YPT was one of the first tour companies to explore the dark tourism of Cyprus, a facet of the island’s history that many holidaymakers are completely unaware of. Our group tours are kept to a small capacity, allowing for greater freedom to explore key sites well off the beaten track.

Currently we are offering the following tours for 2026 and 2027.

Experience the celebrations of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus National Day with a full military parade and your own personal seats opposite the Northern Cypriot president and the vice-president of Turkey (to be confirmed). This tour wouldn’t be complete without a parade including tanks, APCs, and a flyover from the Turkish Air Force.

The tour takes you to Kyrenia and Kantara. These unique regions will provide insight into the Turkish Cypriot population and culture. For comparison, the journey continues further into the Greek Cypriot-controlled region, where the adventure continues to the ghost town of Varosha.

Fully Booked

14 Nov, 2026 – 19 Nov, 2026

14 Nov, 2027 – 19 Nov, 2027

5 nights, 6 days
Confirmed Tour

14 Nov, 2026 – 19 Nov, 2026

5 nights, 6 days
Fully Booked

Independent Tours
To Cyprus

While Cyprus is well on the beaten track for package and beach loving tourists, there is actually much more to see for the adventurous, particularly through our Northern Cyprus tours.

If our Cyprus and Northern Cyprus group tours do not fit your schedule, then YPT can arrange a bespoke Cypriot tour encompassing both sides of the island, as well as the UK bases, which are a third de facto country on the island.

Example Cyprus Tour Itinerary

Our bespoke tours are created to your desire and specification. Therefore, not all our tours are listed – here are some examples of independent tours we can offer.

Travel to Akrotiri and Dhekelia

After the British withdrawal from Cyprus Akrotiri and Dhekelia remained British territory and now function as essentially British overseas territories, much like the Cayman Islands. This has led to many country collectors counting these! YPT Group Tours to Cyprus include tours to Akrotiri and Dhekelia, which can also be done as independent tours to Cyprus. Mostly, it consists of fish and chips and a beer, but you do get to tick it off the list of visited countries.

Cultural Cyprus Tour

On this tour, you can visit Nicosia, the last divided capital of the world, seeing the Venetian walls, the Cyprus Museum, and the Green Line. In Paphos, you’ll discover the UNESCO World Heritage Sites like the House of Dionysos, Tombs of the Kings, and the Paphos Castle. In Kourion, you’ll visit the ancient Greco-Roman city with its impressive amphitheater overlooking the sea. In Northern Cyprus, don’t forget the ancient city of Salamis, once one of the most important in the Mediterranean.

Religious Cyprus Tour

This tour will be a mix of famous monuments, including the Kykkos Monastery, one of the wealthiest and most famous monasteries in Cyprus, with its rich history and iconography; the Machairas Monastery set in the mountains, known for its miraculous icon; the Apostolos Andreas Monastery located on the Karpas Peninsula, accessible to all faiths; or the St. Hilarion Castle, linked to the legend of Sleeping Beauty, with a chapel dedicated to St. Hilarion.

Family Tours to Cyprus

With the warm climate and hospitable residents, Cyprus is ideal for family tours, being one of the safest countries in the European Union and hotels with designated family rooms. We can arrange a bespoke tour to Cyprus for all your family requirements.

School Trips to Cyprus

With in-depth history and culture, Cyprus offers plenty for students and schools to fit many a curriculum. There are plenty of activities to engage pupils alongside visiting museums and heritage sites.

Cyprus Military Tour

With the series of historical battles between the Ottoman empire and Republic of Venice to the Turkish Invasion. Cyprus has been a point of strategic importance in ancient to recent times. Visit key battle sites and museums that tells the stories of these decisive wars. YPT can arrange a personalised Cyprus tour for military enthusiasts .

Cyprus Photography Tour

Recently opened to the public, the eerie ghost town of Famagusta creates the perfect spot for keen photographers to capture images of where time has stood still. Having some of the best coastline in the world in the backdrop of monasteries, mosques and fortifications, this makes for the perfect picture opportunities for photographers.

Cyprus Food Tour

With compelling cultural influences of Greek and Turkish cuisines, Ciprian food combines the best of both. We can arrange a food tour exploring hidden foodery and markets and finding hidden untouristed spots. In Limassol, don’t forget to do wine tasting at some of the oldest wineries in the world like KEO and ETKO.

Cyprus Adventure Tour

For those inclined for an active holiday, YPT can arrange camping and hiking through some of the most scenic routes, including Troodos National Forest Park. We can also arrange a variety of air sports, climbing and water activities – just tell us how adventurous you’ll like to go! In the Akamas Peninsula, you can hike through the Avakas Gorge or a Jeep safari to see the Blue Lagoon; while the main activity in Lara Bay is turtle watching at one of the main nesting sites for loggerhead and green turtles.

Cyprus Bike Tour

Popular all year around, our cycling tours attracts professionals and hobbyists alike to enjoy the warm climate and road conditions. Simply tell us your desired length of stay and type of bike you require.

Bespoke Tours to Cyprus

As part of our travel packages in the Caucasus, we can offer bespoke and independent tours to Abkhazia. These can be done as full Abkhazia tours or be combined with other countries.

For more information on the following programs, simply get in touch.

Moscow to Abkhazia by train

We are able to create a bespoke tour throughout the year to Abkhazia, starting from Moscow. You can discover and explore the Russian capital with an expert guide then board the train to Sochi where you’ll be picked up and transferred to Abkhazia.

Victory Day tour

Although we cover group tours for the National Day celebrations in Abkhazia, we only take small private groups exclusively for the Victory Day celebrations in Sukhumi.

Urbex Tours

Abkhazia had thriving cities and towns during the Soviet era, many of which were abandoned during the war. These forgotten and frozen sites are perfect for Urbex tours.

Nature-focused Abkhazia tours

Abkhazia’s nature is incredibly underrated. Its beautiful rural villages, with pristine rivers and lakes make it an ideal place for hiking, cycling, kayaking and camping. It makes a perfect retreat for those enjoy the peaceful outdoors.

Historic Abkhazia tours

The ancient history of the region is perfect for those seeking to discover elements from the Byzantine Empire, Kingdom of Abkhazia, Ottoman domination and Russian Empire. Our bespoke itinerary can cater for your needs to visit many sites.

Soviet architecture and monuments Tour

Abkhazia is an open-air museum with Soviet relics found throughout the region. Our bespoke independent tours are specially designed to discover these pieces of art which are unfortunately disappearing.

Gastronomy tours in Abkhazia

Abkhazia culturally live of the land they live on, so it’s not uncommon to see self-sufficient household and villages, producing some of the most delicious food and wine. We’ll take you on tour to experience Abkhazia’s gastronomy.

Abkhazia to South Ossetia tours

We are able to include both unrecognised countries from the Caucuses. Your bespoke tour can start in either Abkhazia or South Ossetia, with entry and exit from Sochi or Vladikavkaz in Russia. For those wishing to include Transnistria, this can be also arranged. Please get in touch for more details.

Filming in Cyprus

Through our media arm Pioneer Media we can make arrangements for productions, journalists, or others to film within Cyprus from big budget to guerrilla productions. We can also arrange meetings in country, as well as correct visas for journalist wishing to do projects within Cyprus.

Frequently ask Questions about travel to Cyprus

The Republic of Cyprus has similar visa policies to the EU and Schengen Area. Currently there are 90 states that do not require a visa for tourism. Most citizens do not require a visa for TRNC, which makes our Cyprus tours more appealing.

Young Pioneer Tours can assist you every step of the way and provide the required documents needed as part of your tour package – please don’t hesitate to contact us if you have a question about a Cyprus visa.

  • Is Cyprus safe for tourists?

    Cyprus is extremely safe compared to other countries within the region with very low crime rates. As always, the same precautions should be taken when visiting any new destination.

  • Can you drink alcohol in Northern Cyprus?

    Yes, you can drink in Northern Cyprus. There is a selection of Turkish and international beers readily available, as well as locally produced raki – a popular alcoholic drink made from distilled grapes.

  • What’s the best way to arrive to Cyprus?

    The best and easiest way to arrive to Cyprus is take advantage of the multiple budget airlines operating to and from Cyprus. Larnaca, Ercan and Nicosia International Airports are located close to the capital. Paphos International Airport is further from Nicosia, however, it offers a wide range of destinations and competitive prices.

  • Is Cyprus safe for the LGBTQ community?

    Yes, it’s perfectly safe, and please be aware that homosexuality was decriminalised in both Republic of Cyprus and TRNC. This was achieved recently between 2014 and 2016. However, there are still some conservative attitudes towards the LGBTQ community particularly in the Muslim north.

  • Why are group tours kept small for Cyprus?

    YPT believes in the quality of our tours and by ensuring we can provide the best experiences during your time with us. This would be difficult to do if we cared about profits over customer satisfaction.

  • Is Cyprus politically unstable?

    Cyprus is politically stable with the Republic of Cyprus being a member of the EU. There is a UN buffer zone separating TRNC – despite this the island has a stable political environment.

  • Is Cyprus expensive?

    Cyprus is no more expensive than other European countries, despite having numerous tourists visiting the island, Cyprus remains affordable.

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