A day trip to the heart of lacework LEFKARA VILLAGE and NICOSIA
The village is famous with its lacework. While you walk and take photos in the narrow streets of the stoned houses you will see villagers doing the lacework infront of their houses or shops. You must taste the traditional Cypriot coffee just before you leave the village. It may take about 45 minutes drive to Nicosia. Your guide will tell you all about the culture, the life style and also about the history of the island on the way. When you are in Nicosia you will see the Paphos gate and cross the check point of Ledra Street. You will visit St. Sophia Cathedral, Buyuk Han and the local fruit and vegetable market besides other sites. You will have the opportunity to taste the local food for lunch ( extra) After some free time the tour will end in Larnaca at your hotel.
This tour is ideal if you want to see the local life combined with culture and history.
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Lefkara Village and Nicosia
Lefkara Village with traditional laces......
Pickup included
What's included in A day trip to the heart of lacework LEFKARA VILLAGE and NICOSIA
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Pano Lefkara
We'll start the day by driving to Pano Lefkara. The village is located 700 metre above the sea level on the foothill of Troodos mountains. It is famous with its silver wear and the lace work which is called'Lefkaridi'. Leonordo da Vinci ordered an altar cloth to the Cathedral of Milan in 1481 from this village and they have the design named after him. Many houses in the village have been restored recently. The narrow roads with beautiful balconies and door frames are just beautiful to walk around. You will see local shops and each of them selling the lace work or the silverwear while you inspire in the beautiful village.
Paphos Gate
We drive to Nicosia. Our first stop in the capital will be the Paphıs Gate in the walled city. This gate is one of the three gates which was built during the Lusignan period. Ottoman Sultan has added his signature on the gate. After we park our car we start to walk in the walled city of Nicosia to the Ledra Street crossing point.
Buyuk Han
It is the biggest of 18 Kervansarays that was built in 1572. The word 'Han' means 'Inn' a place for the travelling merchants whom they were travelling withtheir camels or mulls. There is a mescit a praying place and a cistern in the centre of the building. It was used as a prison during the British period and in 1893 was used as a hostel for the families in need. After the restoration it has became one of the popular attraction for the touristis, locals with its handcraft shops, local coffee shop and a restaurant which you can sit and enjoy the atmosphere.
Inclusions
- Coffee+ a bottle of water for each participant are included
- Bottled water
- Professional Guidance
- Transportation+ parking fee
- Gratuities
- Lunch
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 30 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
Centrally located hotels from Nicosia and Kyrenia
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Ticket Redemption
• A current valid passport is required on the day of travel Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time
