St Ilarion - KERYNIA – BELAPAIS Private Excursion ( Prices per Car )
The Byzantines and the Crusaders
built three fortresses in northern Cyprus, among them that of San Hilarion was to control the western part. The castle, one of the best preserved on the island, took its name from the hermit San Hilarion who came here from Palestine in the seventh century to purify the mountain from pagan demons. A monastery
was built around the tomb of the saint and subsequently the fortress. Over the centuries this was a stronghold for the Crusaders, the Genoese and the Venetians. It was also used as a royal palace and refuge from the plague. Still today they can admire different parts of the original structure, including the
Byzantine chapel (the oldest part of the castle), numerous rooms at various levels including the monastic refectory, the royal apartments and the vaulted lookout.
From the upper wall it is possible to climb the two towers at a height of 732 m above the sea. Continue to bellapais where you visit the convent founded at the end of the XII century. from Amaury de Lusignan. Departure for Kerynia, an enchanting port town, of which you can visit the 11th century castle. with the museum that preserves the wreck of a ship wrecked around 300 BC.
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Terms and Conditions
Private Excursion ( Prices per Car ) Rates include 1) for a minimum of 1 pax and a maximum of 4 pax the excursions will be carried out with private car and tourist guide / driver) 2) Excursions with 10-seater bus (5-9 people) , 20-seater Minibus for 10-14 people 30-seater bus for 16-25 people , 53-seater bus for 26+ people(*) 3) Professional speaking guide ( any language ) 4) Entrance in the archaeological sites 5) Handling fees Not including 1) Tips: 2) Accommodation 3) meals Rates are per car and do not include accommodation.
