7-Hour Kyrenia and Famagusta Tour
About This Tour
Discover the layered history of Northern Cyprus on a 7-hour journey through Kyrenia and Famagusta, combining Gothic architecture, medieval fortifications, and p...
Duration: 7 Hours · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Moderate · Accommodation: Not included · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: No · Cities: Nicosia, Famagusta, Kyrenia · Languages: English, Turkish
Know before you go: If you are coming from the Southern part of the island please do not forget to bring your passport as you will need for the border crossings.
About Nicosia
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.
What's Included
- Professional guidance
- Transfer in a Volvo XC40
- Parking tickets
- A bottle of water for each participant
Not Included
- Entrance tickets for historical sights
- Lunch
- Personal purchases
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Kyrenia and Famagusta Tour
Our first stop of the day will be at the Bellapais. We will walk in the narrow roads of the village and visit the Bellapais Monastery. This building is a masterpiece of Gothic art and one of the most beautiful in the Near East. Our first stop of the day will be at the Bellapais. We will walk in the narrow roads of the village and visit the Bellapais Monastery. This building is a masterpiece of Gothic art and one of the most beautiful in the Near East. Continue to Kyrenia Castle, built during the Byzantine period in the 8th century. Continue to Kyrenia Castle, built during the Byzantine period in the 8th century. Visit the Shipwreck Museum within the castle. The shipwreck dates back to 300BC. Visit the Shipwreck Museum within the castle. The shipwreck dates back to 300BC. A short walk in the old marina A short walk in the old marina Drive to Famagusta. Drive to Famagusta. Visit the Medieval city of Famagusta and explore the St. Nicholas Cathedral, Lusignan Palace, and other historical sites. Visit the Medieval city of Famagusta and explore the St. Nicholas Cathedral, Lusignan Palace, and other historical sites. Take a short walk in Varosha Take a short walk in Varosha The tour will end at the pick-up point. The tour will end at the pick-up point.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Nicosia, Kyrenia, Famagusta · Tour start: Nicosia, Kyrenia or Famagusta — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
