FAMAGUSTA & NICOSIA Private Tour from Kyrenia

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

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: St Barnabas Monastery and Icon Museum, Salamis-Famagusta Road, Famagusta Cyprus

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.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Salamis, Famagusta 99450 Cyprus

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.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Famagusta Walled City, Hisar Yolu, Famagusta 99450 Cyprus

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.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Lala Mustafa Pasha Mosque, Mahmut Celaleddin Sokak, Famagusta Cyprus

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.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Ghost Town Famagusta, Famagusta Cyprus

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.

Duration: 10 minutes

Pass By: Kyrenia Gate, Ibrahimpasa, Nicosia Cyprus

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 At: Selimiye Mosque, Nicosia Cyprus

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.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Buyuk Han, Nicosia Cyprus

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.

Duration: 15 minutes



Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Near public transportation"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Start Time: 09:00 AM
Duration: 8 To 9 Hours
Start location: Baldöken Otoparkı, Ziya Rızkı Cd 95, Girne 99300
Traveler pickup is offered
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.

Cancellations and refunds: All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.

Included

• Lunch
• Private transportation
• Professional Licenced Guide
• Entrance fees to all attractions are included
• Hotel pickup and drop-off (only from hotels in Kyrenia)
• Drinks
• Bottled water
• Entry/Admission - St Barnabas Monastery and Icon Museum
• Entry/Admission - Salamis

Not Included

Facilities