From Nicosia: Famagusta and Kyrenia Circle Day Trip

3 Reviews WHEN Tuesday 5 November to Wed Nov 6th 2024

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ADDRESS , Cyprus

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COMPANY From Nicosia: Famagusta and Kyrenia Circle Day Trip

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Highlights

• Experience a ghost town
• See the walled city of Famagusta
• Encounter Bellapais and Kyrenia Harbor
• Explore ruins from Roman times

Description

Following pick-up from your hotel, you will head out to the northern part of Cyprus. There you will get the chance to observe the Mesaria Plain, Kyrenia Mountain and numerous villages where the Greek and Turkish used to live together before 1974. Upon arrival, you will begin by exploring Varosha, a once vibrant tourist quarter of Famagusta, but now a ghost town due to conflicts in the 1970s. Afterwards, you will head to the Famagusta City Wall, where you'll see the Saint Nicolas Cathedral, now known as the Lala Mustafa Mosque. You will then have 40 minutes of free time to explore the area and enjoy some coffee. Your tour will resume with a visit to the ancient city-kingdom of Salamis. There, you will be taken on a guided tour around the archaeological site, which includes a beautiful ancient Greek theater, marble columns, Roman baths and a gymnasium. Afterwards, you'll have the option of stopping for 45 minutes to enjoy some lunch at a nearby restaurant. You will then head back out on a 75-minute drive to Kyrenia. You'll also have the chance to stop at Iskele/Bogaz fishing harbor village for a coffee break (depending on time). At Kyrenia, you will first stop at Bellapais to see the gorgeous Bellapais Abbey, a ruined 13th-century abbey in the Five Fingers Mountains. Finally, you will have 20 minutes to explore the harbor town of Kyrenia, which is regarded as the jewel of North Cyprus.

Includes

Pick-up and drop off from Nicosia hotels Private transportation Guided tour All entrance fees

Important Information

• • Please do not forget to bring your passport for crossing the border

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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