A Day Trip to Medieval FAMAGUSTA (Kyrenia, Nicosia or Famagusta )

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A Day Trip to Medieval FAMAGUSTA (Kyrenia, Nicosia or Famagusta Hotels)

2 Adults x $318.23

$636.46

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$636.46

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Mobile ticket
Offered in: English, Turkish
Private tour
Bottled water
Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)from Kyrenia or Famagusta.(Otherwise there is an extra cost from other cities)
Driver/guide
Fuel surcharge

Lunch
Entrance tickets for historical sights

Overview

Today we will be visiting the east of Cyprus. We have many sights in our program as Famagusta is one of the historical cities to be seen on a limited time while in Cyprus. St. Barnabas Monastery will be our first stop of the day. When he came back to Cyprus and while spreading the Christianity what had happened to him. You will hear all about the history from your guide while you drive to ancient city of Salamis. Where you will see the theathre, latrins, gymansium and other sights. Famagusta is a Medieval city with the remains of historical cultures. You will see St. Nicholas Cathedral, Venetian Palace which are some of the sights that are included in the program.We cannot drive back without seen the Ghost Town. Are there any ghosts around ?Wait till you here all about it from your guide. This will be a day to remember with many photo facilities so hurry up and book this tour.

Pickup points

Bella View Art Boutique Hotel
Zafer Cad. No: 2, Topkapı Sok, Ozankoy, Cyprus, CY, 9514

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Itinerary

St Barnabas Monastery and Icon Museum

Today will start our day by driving to the north east of the island. Our first stop of the day will be St.Barnabas Monastery and Icon Museum. Barnabas was Jewish and for his higher studies he went to Jerusalem. When Christianity was spreading he believed in Christianity and came back to Cyprus and started to spread the religion. There were people against his ideas.They killed Barnabas but the believers who had converted into Christianity burried him in a cave under a carob tree but the believers were chased all the way to Egypt and no one knew where he was burried for decades. How did they find his Tomb? Today you will visit his Tomb and the Icon Museum and your guide will tell you more about Barnabas......

2 hours
Salamis

Our next stop of the day will be Salamis Ruins.The mythical foundation of Salamis dates back to 11BC. The Trojan war hero Teucer was exciled from the Greek island of Salamis for not taken care of his half brother Ajax who had died during the war. He sailed all the way to Cyprus and settled here and named the Kingdom as Salamis. You will visit gymnasium, theatre, Roman baths and your guide will tell you more about Salamis.

1 hour
Famagusta Walled City

The city was surrounded by walls by Lusignans. Later on adittions were made during Venetians. There are many historical sights remaining from many heritages who had passed thru Cyprus. You will see many of them today while you take a walk in this Medieval city.

1 hour
Lala Mustafa Pasha Mosque

It was built by Lusignans as a Cathedral in 1298-1312. It was named St. Nicholas Cathedral and its one of the nicest Cathedrals as a Gothic style. They were being crowned as the Kings of Jerusalem for many years. When Ottomans took over the island they added minaret and converted into a Mosque. Nowadays its still used as a Mosque. The place was first named as Ayasofya and later changed to Lala Mustafa Pasha Mosque. 'Ficous Sycomorus' tree which is planted on the side of this amazing gothic architecture dates back to 1299.

1 hour
NamIk Kemal ZindanI ve Muzesi

During the Ottoman time Famagusta was used as a place for excile for many people. Namık Kemal, the writer was against the Sultan so he was prisoned to Famagusta and stayed for 38 months. On this tour your guide will tell you a lot more about him and about his books. His prison is located within the Venetian palace. He also has a statue right infront of the square which is named after him. The statue was replaced in 1953. A lot more will be told by your local guide.

1 hour
Ghost Town Famagusta

.Once this place was known as Varosha. Beautiful houses,hotels, full of tourists and much more was going on. It was abondened in 1974 and after 46 re-opened. Your guide will tell you allabout the place while you have your walk in the area.

1 hour

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Specialized infant seats are available
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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Famagusta a must to visit.

Published on Sep, 2024

Beautiful little town. Pastries and coffee at Petek are awesome! Lots of history and ruins to look at. Varosha is just next door and well worth a visit. ( Abandoned in the 70’s ). Famagusta is a must to visit in North Cyprus.

Beautiful tour around Cyprus

Published on Aug, 2024

Sirin is the perfect guide to show you around Cyprus. She is very knowledgeable and helpful with a great sense of humor. This made the tours very enjoyable. I grew up in Cyprus yet she showed me places that I didn’t even know existed.

A good way to learn more about Cyprus

Published on Jul, 2024

We had joined this private tour to visit Salamis and Famagusta. Throughout the whole day tour, Sirin gave a thorough introduction of the histories of the above places, with proficient English. Meanwhile she also shared with us the history and socioeconomic information of Cyprus, as well as life of a local Cypriot. This tour is worth going if you want to know Cyprus on your visit

A must do sightseeing trip!

Published on Jul, 2024

Brilliant trip. Great to spend the day with our wonderful guide Sirin and see and hear some of the history of Cyprus. Best part was seeing some of the ‘ghost town’ of Famagusta. Would definitely recommend this tour.

Journey Through Famagusta: Exploring History with an Exceptional Guide

Published on Mar, 2024

Our day-long trip to the town of Famagusta was an absolute delight, thanks to our exceptional guide Sirin. She shared stories of St Barnabas, enriching our understanding of the place. She took us to archeological site of Salamis and to Inner walls of Famagusta. Every moment was filled with wonder and discovery. Her passion for the city shone through.

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