Private Day Tour in Nicosia and Kyrenia (Nicosia/ Kyrenia Hotels)

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Private Day Tour in Nicosia and Kyrenia (Nicosia/ Kyrenia Hotels)

2 Adults x $350.05

$700.10

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$700.10

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Inclusions / Exclusions

Mobile ticket
Offered in: English, Turkish
Entrance tickets for historical sites
Private tour
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Professional Guide
Parking Fees

Lunch

Overview

Kyrenia is located in the north of the island. You have to drive thru the 'Kyrenia Mountain Range' to see the most interesting Abbey which is called 'Bellapais Monastery' 'Kyrenia Castle' is located in Kyrenia harbor which will be our second stop of the day where you will see the Shipwreck Museum. In the museum the shipwreck dates back to 300BC. Many items that were found in the ship are also exhebited. After a short walk in the harbor and in the back streets of Kyrenia we drive to the capital of the island which is known as Nicosia. The old city is surrounded with high walls from Lusignan and Venetian time.We'll enter the walled city of from Kyrenia Gate. Venetian Column, St. Sophia Cathedral, Buyuk Han are some of the fascinating sites that we'll see today. You will also have some free time to take photos and do some shopping from the local market. So go ahead and book this tour to visit with two beautiful cities on your limited time in Cyprus.

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Meeting points

Ledra Palace Border crossing at the North side in Nicosia

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Itinerary

Bellapais Monastery

It was built on the cliff of Kyrenia Mountains of a 220m.above the attitude. The first occupants known to have settled on or near the site were the Canons Regular of the Holy Sepulchre, who had fled Jerusalem after its fall in 1187 to Salahaddin Eyyubi. One of the nicest structures in the Middle East. Many additions were made for centuries. It was no longer is use after the Ottoman conquest of 1570. A lot to tell about.

1 hour
Kyrenia Castle

A beautiful castle which was built during the Byzantion period. Many additions were made during the Lusignan, Venetian, Ottoman and Colonial Period. The Shipwreck Museum which is also in the castle is a place that must be visited which is located on the harbor. The shipwreck dates back to 300BC with many items that were found in the ship.

1 hour
Kyrenia Gate

After driving from Kyrenia we arrive at Nicosia. The old city of Nicosia is surrounded with walls. These walls were made during the Lusignan period.The walls were made stronger during the Venetian period. At that time there were only 3 Gates to enter the walled city. Kyrenia Gate was one of these gates. The dome of the gate was made during the Ottoman period. The dates and the initals that you see on the gate are from the Colonial period which I will tell you all about during our visit.

1 hour
The Samanbahce Quater

This is the area of houses that was built in the 19century for the people who were in need. A specila architecture and also a fountain in the centre of the buildings.

30 minutes
The Venetian Column

It was brought to the centre of Nicosia during the Venetian period from salamis Ruins. Later when English came they took the symbol of lion and replaced a'globe' on top of the pillar. It is still in the centre of the walled city of Nicosia.

30 minutes
Buyuk Han

It is one of the Han( Kervansaray) that was built in the year of 1571 by Muzaffer Pasha. It has a mescit in the centre( a praying place) for Moslems. The animals(camels) were staying on the first ground and the people on the upper level. Nowadays it is one of the main attractions of the area with its lace works handcrafts and local tastes for food. You will have free time also in this historical sight for lunch and shopping.

1 hour
Selimiye Camii

It was built during the Lusignan period and was named as ' St. Sophia Cathedral'. This is where they were crowned as the King of Cyprus. After 1570 minarets were added and it was called 'Ayosofya Camii' and after 1954 its named as Selimiye Camii.

30 minutes
Bandabulya Municipal Market

This is the local market which was built in 1932. Recently it has been restorated and is still one of the attractions at the area.

30 minutes
Marina Kyrenia

We'll walk in the horse shoe shaped marina which was built during the Venetian time. You will see the chain tower and will have time to take photos while you enjoy the beautiful scenery.

30 minutes
Kyrenia Gate

The city is surrounded with the Medieval Walls during the Lusignan period. This is one of the Gates which is located on the Northern part of the city. A lot more to tell about it while you take the photos.

30 minutes

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Great Experience

Published on Aug, 2024

Outstanding experience especially the Abbey and Castle! Thank you for a great day and going out of your way for my requests!

Excellent Excursion

Published on Aug, 2024

Knowledgeable guide with a good sense of humor and patience to answer the many questions we asked. Highly recommended.

Impressed

Published on May, 2024

Great excursion and great guide. After having been to north Nicosia on several occasions, we still saw areas and things we had not seen before. We particularly liked the time spent in Kyrenia. Really impressed by the area’s sights and vibes. A great guide surely makes the difference.

Two Day Trip to North Cyprus

Published on Feb, 2024

This was a highlight of our holiday to Cyprus. Sirin was a great guide. The booking process was easy and straightforward. Sirin was at the bus station when we arrived in Nicosia and she guided us every step of the way. Our programme was for two days with an overnight stop in a hotel in Nicosia. Before we left our holiday hotel in Paphos we were told that it could be threatening in the North of the island; this is rubbish and we never had any hint of a problem. Nicosia is a delightful city to walk around, both the North and the South. Sirin drove us North to Kyrenia and showed us the sites of the town, including taking us into the Dome hotel. On the second day Sirin collected us from Nicosia and took us via various sites to Famagusta. We visited St Nicholas Cathedral (now a mosque) before travelling to the deserted city. The only problem we had was that the weather was rainy and we had not taken the proper clothing. however Sirin worked hard to ensure everything went smoothly and she was a delightful guide.

Brilliant day trip to Northern Cyprus

Published on Dec, 2023

Sirin is a fantastic guide who showed us all the key highlights amd sights of Northern Cyprus and provided detailed commentary about the history, culture and social norms of the region. She also accommodated a visit to Famagusta even though the original tour didn't include it and gave us valuable tips on where to eat and what other places to visit in and around Nicosia. Highly recommend her for insights packed experience.

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