Private Kantara Castle Tour – Medieval Fortress & Breathtaking Views

Perched high above the northern coast, where the mountains meet the sky, Kantara Castle stands silent and majestic.

On this Private Kantara Castle Tour, you’ll journey deep into Northern Cyprus to explore one of the island’s most spectacular medieval fortresses. Built by Crusaders nearly a thousand years ago, Kantara was part of the legendary defense triangle alongside St. Hilarion and Buffavento — a sentinel guarding Cyprus from both sea and sky.

Today, its windswept towers and panoramic views create an unforgettable setting for history lovers, photographers, and dreamers alike. Walk through ancient gates, climb the ramparts, and gaze across two coastlines at once.

Private Kantara Castle Tour – Medieval Fortress & Breathtaking Views

Your Private Kantara Castle Tour begins with a scenic drive into the eastern mountains of Northern Cyprus, passing through unspoiled landscapes and traditional villages. As the road climbs higher, the views become more dramatic — on clear days, you can see both the northern coast and the distant peaks of the Troodos Mountains.

Upon arrival, you’ll explore the ruins of Kantara Castle, a site filled with legends and breathtaking beauty. Originally built by the Crusaders in the 10th century, it later became one of three key strongholds — along with St. Hilarion and Buffavento — that protected the island from invasion. Your guide will bring the past to life with tales of knights, sieges, and secret passages that once linked these mountaintop fortresses.

Though partially in ruins, Kantara Castle retains an extraordinary atmosphere. Its towers, courtyards, and walls tell stories of power and perseverance, while the 360° panoramic views over sea and mountain are among the best in all of Cyprus. Standing here feels like stepping into another era — peaceful, powerful, and endlessly photogenic.

As this is a private guided tour, you decide the pace. You can combine your visit with other nearby sights or simply take your time soaking in the views and the silence of the mountains. Guided in English or German, this tour offers the freedom to explore history your way — authentic, flexible, and deeply memorable.

Experience the magic of the mountains and the might of the past on your Private Kantara Castle Tour — where history meets the horizon.

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Please note:

• We will pick you up at your hotel or arrange a meeting point with you. We will then take you on a tour to Kantara Castle included a bordercrossing (don´t forget your passport), without the stress, hectic pace and time pressure of other guests.
• We will pick you up at your hotel about 9:00.
• All in all, the tour lasts between 5.5 and 6 hours, it depends on you, because this event is only for you and your family, partner or friends that you book in.

Our special service for you:

We will be happy to pick you up from your hotel free of charge if you are staying in the Agia Napa – Protaras – Paralimni region, or in Larnaca Destrict
(e.g. Oroklini – Pyla – Livadia – Larnaca City). Pick up is also possible for more distant routes, but we will then charge a small surcharge.

We are happy to accept your booking by email. Or book now using our online booking form. We will take care of the rest and look forward to seeing you.

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