3-Day Cyprus Sightseeing Tour with Famagusta, Kyrenia and Nicosia

3 Days Duration

Experiences

About This Tour

Go on a 3-day sightseeing tour of famous places in Cyprus, beginning at St. Barnabas Monastery near Famagusta, dedicated to the patron saint of Cyprus, Saint Ba...

Duration: 3 Days · Tour type: Shared · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Included · Standard · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: Not applicable · Cities: Nicosia, Larnaca, Paphos, Famagusta, Kyrenia · Languages: English, Turkish

Know before you go: There are some restrictions due to arrivals from different countries because of COVID-19. Therefore, before you make your booking, please ask for the details.; 2 Nights - 3 Days Package Tour to N. Cyprus; 2 Nights - 3 Days Package TourKyrenia TourFamagusta TourNicosia Tour; Kyrenia Tour; Famagusta Tour; Nicosia Tour; Who built St. Nicholas Cathedral? What did the Ottomans do when they took over Famagusta from the Venetians? You will learn all about the history while taking beautiful photos of this medieval city. Oh, by the way, Ghost Town is also in our program. Why is it called Ghost Town? Are there any ghosts around? Book the tour, and we will tell you all about it.

About Nicosia

Cyprus

Nicosia

Nicosia’s Old Town offers a palimpsest of Byzantine, Ottoman and Grecian flavors; the perfect nutshell of this divided city of mezze and museums that’s best explored with a local guide.

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What's Included

Airport transfer from Ercan or Larnaca
2 nights and 3 days of accommodation in a self-catering 3-bedroom flat in Kyrenia, 100 m away from the beach
Kyrenia tour
Famagusta tour
Nicosia tour
Private transportation for tours with a Jeep Renegade model
Professional guidance
Entrance tickets for historical sights
Parking tickets
A cup of Cypriot coffee for each day on the tours
A small bottle of water for each participant on the tours
A welcome package in the flat for the arrival day

Not Included

Accommodation
Lunch during tours
Personal purchases

Itinerary

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Day 01

Famagusta and St. Barnabas Monastery

Meet your tour guide at the airport in Ercan or Larnaca and travel from Kyrenia to the east of the island. Meet your tour guide at the airport in Ercan or Larnaca and travel from Kyrenia to the east of the island. Make your first stop at St. Barnabas Monastery. Barnabas is one of the saints who began spreading Christianity with St. Paul. You will visit his tomb and the monastery with its icons. Make your first stop at St. Barnabas Monastery. Barnabas is one of the saints who began spreading Christianity with St. Paul. You will visit his tomb and the monastery with its icons. Enjoy a swim break, if it is not winter, in the clear waters of the blue Mediterranean Sea. Otherwise, more time will be spent in the medieval city of Famagusta. Enjoy a swim break, if it is not winter, in the clear waters of the blue Mediterranean Sea. Otherwise, more time will be spent in the medieval city of Famagusta.
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Day 02

Kyrenia Castles, Abbey and Harbour

Visit the sights of Kyrenia, beginning with St. Hilarion Castle. It is said that Walt Disney's production of "Snow White and 7 Dwarfs" was inspired by this castle. Visit the sights of Kyrenia, beginning with St. Hilarion Castle. It is said that Walt Disney's production of "Snow White and 7 Dwarfs" was inspired by this castle. Continue to your second stop at Bellapais Monastery. This building is a masterpiece of Gothic art and considered the most beautiful one in the Near East. Continue to your second stop at Bellapais Monastery. This building is a masterpiece of Gothic art and considered the most beautiful one in the Near East. Savour your lunch (extra) at a restaurant facing the historical abbey. At the restaurant, you can also taste a Turkish dessert. Savour your lunch (extra) at a restaurant facing the historical abbey. At the restaurant, you can also taste a Turkish dessert. Next, visit Kyrenia Castle. This castle was built during the Byzantine period in 4 AD because of Arab attacks. Next, visit Kyrenia Castle. This castle was built during the Byzantine period in 4 AD because of Arab attacks. See why the Ship Wreck Museum is a place to visit. The museum exhibits date back 2,320 years and include the ship's final cargo, amphoras, olive seeds, fig seeds, almond seeds, and many other items found in the ship outside Kyrenia harbour by a Greek Cypriot sponge diver. See why the Ship Wreck Museum is a place to visit. The museum exhibits date back 2,320 years and include the ship's final cargo, amphoras, olive seeds, fig seeds, almond seeds, and many other items found in the ship outside Kyrenia harbour by a Greek Cypriot sponge diver. End your day at Kyrenia Harbor. This is a relaxing tour where you can enjoy both the history and the scenery. End your day at Kyrenia Harbor. This is a relaxing tour where you can enjoy both the history and the scenery.
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Day 03

Walled Nicosia and Ledra Street

Learn about Paphos Gate, one of the gates built during the Lusignan period to enter the walled city of Nicosia after it became the capital of the island. There were three gates used to enter the city, and you will visit two of them. Learn about Paphos Gate, one of the gates built during the Lusignan period to enter the walled city of Nicosia after it became the capital of the island. There were three gates used to enter the city, and you will visit two of them. Start your tour from there and walk to the Ledra Street crossing, passing historical old houses built during the Ottoman period. Start your tour from there and walk to the Ledra Street crossing, passing historical old houses built during the Ottoman period. Cross the border to see St. Sophia Cathedral, Bedesten, Buyuk Han, the Closed Market, Arasta, Samanbahce Houses, and the second gate of the walled city of Nicosia, known as Kyrenia Gate. As you visit these historical sights, you will have time to take photos and hear about the history of the Byzantine, Lusignan, Venetian, Ottoman, and English periods. Cross the border to see St. Sophia Cathedral, Bedesten, Buyuk Han, the Closed Market, Arasta, Samanbahce Houses, and the second gate of the walled city of Nicosia, known as Kyrenia Gate. As you visit these historical sights, you will have time to take photos and hear about the history of the Byzantine, Lusignan, Venetian, Ottoman, and English periods. Enjoy free time for lunch and shopping. Enjoy free time for lunch and shopping. At the end of the tour, transfer to the airport for departure. At the end of the tour, transfer to the airport for departure.