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FAMAGUSTA & NICOSIA Private Tour from Kyrenia

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Duration

8 to 9 hours

Group Size

1 to 4 people

Ages

18 - 99 yrs

Languages

English

Tour Overview

Take the opportunity to explore the historical city of Famagusta and the capital Nicosia in one day with this full-day sightseeing tour with a professional licensed guide. Explore one of the most important historical places of Northern Cyprus including Salamis Ancient City, Famagusta Walled City, Nicosia Historical Centre and learn their story from your expert local guide. Have an opportunity observe how the city has evolved from an ancient harbour town into its current vibrant state by claiming up to the walls of the old town that offers a panaromic view the old and the new parts. Visit Nicosia, the last divided capital and its gothic St. Sophia Cathedral. • Explore 2 major cities in the northern part of Cyprus with a full-day sightseeing tour • Private full-day trip with a professional licensed guide • Learn and explore about local history and culture from you guide • Skip the hassle of driving and enjoy the scenery on the tour

Additional information

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Pickup

The meeting point is in front of the ticket office at the Baldoken Car Par in Kyrenia City Centre. Hotel pickup and drop-off is also offered but we only collect from hotels in Kyrenia region, or from hotels in Alsancak, Lapta and Çatalköy. Please contact us for your exact location. - Time zone: Asia/Nicosia

What's included

Private transportation

Entrance fees to all attractions are included

Bottled water

Lunch

Hotel pickup and drop-off (only from hotels in Kyrenia)

Drinks

Professional Licenced Guide

Itinerary

Stop 1: 0.5 hours

The site consists of a church, now serving as an icon museum housing a stunning collection of Cypriot artefacts. The monastery hosts also small but interesting archaeological museum with complete pottery pieces from various eras from 4000BC onwards.

Stop 2: 0.5 hours

The Ancient City of Salamis is the most important ancient city of Cyprus, where located on the east coast of Cyprus. It served various dominant powers over the course of its history, including Assyrians, Egyptians, Persians, and Romans. At one point during the Roman period, Salamis was the largest city on Cyprus, where more than 150.000 people used to live in the 2nd century. The Roman theatre and the Gymnasium with thermal baths show us the high standard the inhabitants lived at that time.

Stop 3: 0.5 hours

The old city of Famagusta is surrounded by the historical walls and is often described as an open air museum with its famous St. Nicholas Cathedral along with many other historical monuments.

Stop 4: 0.2 hours

The 14th-century Gothic Cathedral of St. Nicholas, which has since been turned into a mosque named Lala Mustafa Camii, is the most important monument in Famagusta.

Stop 5: 0.2 hours

Varosha was the booming Cyprus tourist resort before the division of Cyprus in 1974. After 1974, it came under Turkish control, the resort city now stands abandoned and is described as a ghost town.

Stop 6:

The Kyrenia Gate, historically known as Porta del Proveditore, is one of the tree original gates in the Nicosia walls and was built in the 16th century by Venetians, as a part of the new city walls.

Stop 7: 0.3 hours

Selimiye Mosque, historically known as Cathedral of Saint Sophia, is a former Roman Catholic cathedral converted into a mosque by Ottomans. It is the largest and oldest surviving Gothic church in Cyprus which makes it North Nicosia's most prominent landmark. Its fascinating history stretches back to the 13th-century. In the style of architecture, St. Sophia resembles the famous medieval cathedrals of France.

Stop 8: 0.3 hours

Buyuk Han (The Great Inn) is one of the most important architectural works of the Ottoman period. The 16th-century Great Inn is located in the traditional market centre within the City Walls of Nicosia and is the largest inn of the island. It is one of two remaining inns in the whole Cyprus that still retain its original shape and appearance.

FAQ

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All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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Tickets

Adult (18 - 99 years)

Minimum: 1, Maximum: 4