Famagusta & Nicosia Tour (Famagusta/ Kyrenia/ Nicosia or Larnaca Hotels)
*St. Barnabas Monastery
* Famagusta Walls
* St. Nicholas Cathedral
* Venetian Palace
* St.Peter&St.Paul Church
* Ghost Town
* Kyrenia Gate
* Venetian Column
* Buyuk Han
are the places that will be visited on this excurison. If you have a limited time in Cyprus and would like to have the most out of it this tour is just ideal for you. You will have time to take photos while you listen to the history from your guide.
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: St Barnabas Monastery and Icon Museum, Salamis-Famagusta Road, Famagusta Cyprus
St. Barnabas believed in Christianity while he was spreading it in Cyprus he was killed by unbelievers and burried in a cave udner a carob tree. his Tomb was descovered 432 years later . You will here all about it today from your guide.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Famagusta Walled City, Hisar Yolu, Famagusta 99450 Cyprus
The city was surrounded by walls by Lusignans. later on aditions were made during Venetians. There are many historical sights remaining from the heritages who had passed thru Cyprus. You will see many of them today whikle you take a walk in this Medieval city.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Lala Mustafa Pasha Mosque, Mahmut Celaleddin Sokak, Famagusta Cyprus
It was built as a cathedral and was named St. Nicholas Cathedral in 1298. When Ottomans took over in 1571 added a minaret and converted into a Mosque.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Ghost Town Famagusta, Famagusta Cyprus
Once this place was known as Varosha. What happened- Are there ghosts living in now. Wait till you here the sad story from your guide.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Kyrenia Gate, Ibrahimpasa, Nicosia Cyprus
After Famagusta we drive to the capital of the island which is known as Nicosia. The old city is also surrounded with high walls which were built during the Lusignan period.This is one of the 3 Gates to enter the walled city of Nicosia which is the capital of the island.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: The Venetian Column, Mecidye/Asmalti, Nicosia Cyprus
The column was brought by Venetians from Salamis. There was the symbol of Venetians St. Mark Lion on top of the pillar but now adays there is a globe and no lion. What happened. Who has replaced it with a globe-
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Selimiye Mosque, Nicosia Cyprus
ıt was built as a Cathedral by Lusignans and called St. Sophia Cathedral. Now its known as Selimiye Mosque but why----
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Buyuk Han, Nicosia Cyprus
It was built as a Kervansaray in 1572. It was used as an open prison during the English period. Now its one of the nicest historical attractions in Nicosia. Why--- Your guide will tell you all about it.....
Duration: 1 hour
Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level"
"Children must be accompanied by an adult"
"This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 4 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Start Time:
09:00 AM
Duration: 6 To 8 Hours
Start location: 1: Kyrenia District
2: Ledra Palace Crossing Point, İkinci Selim Cd 37h, Lefkoşa 99010
Cancellations and refunds:
All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.