Circle Day Tour to Kyrenia, Famagusta and Nicosia
This is an excellent tour if you have a limited time on your visit to Cyprus. If you decide to take this tour you will visit Kyrenia, Famagusta, and Nicosia with its highlighted historical sites. The tour will start after the pickup from Nicosia which has been the capital of the island since 11AD. The city is also known as the last divided capital in Europe. Kyrenia is facing the sea and leaning its back to the Kyrenia Mountains. The place was known as a small fishing village in the old days. Now it is well known for its historical attractions. The last stop of the day will be Famagusta. Many historical sites will be visited in Famagusta. Especially you will have the chance to visit St. Barnabas Monastery and his Tomb. He is the person who came to Cyprus to spread Christianity with St. Paul on their first mission. What does William Shakespeare have to do with Famagusta? Why is Varosha known as the Ghost Town? Are there ghosts around? If you book the tour you will learn all about it.
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Circle Day Tour to Kyrenia, Famagusta and Nicosia
What's included in Circle Day Tour to Kyrenia, Famagusta and Nicosia
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Kyrenia Castle
Kyrenia Castle was built during the Byzantine period. Many additions were made in different centuries. The Shipwreck Museum is located in the Castle. It dates back to 300 BC. You will see the shipwreck, amphoras, almonds, olive, fig seeds, and many other things dating from that period.
Bellapais Monastery
Bellapais village takes its name from the Monastery. IThis is one of the nicest Monasteries located up on the Kyrenia Mountains which is in the village of the Bellapais. The village itself has unique houses and is also famous for its traditional sweets. The Monastery is located on the slope attached to a church. The Monastery was in use until 16 AD when the Ottomans came. Now the refectory is used as a concert hall for the classical music events all year round. The Sarchophage, Lusignan coat of arms, graffiti on the walls, and the arches are only some of the things that you can see.
St Barnabas Monastery and Icon Museum
You will see the beautiful Church and Monastery which is named after St. Barnabas. He was born in Famagusta and when he went to Jerusalem he believed in Christianity and came to Cyprus with St. Paul on their first mission. After Barnabas came to Cyprus and spread the religion he was killed by the unbelievers. His Tomb was found 422 years after his death. You will visit the Monastery , the Icon Museum, and His Tomb and listen to the history while you walk around.
Inclusions
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Admission tickets for historical sites
- Lunch
- Professional guidance
- Hotel pickup/drop off
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- You walk towards the border crossing on Ledra Street. After you show your passport or ID, and cross the border to North Nicosia. You will be met there to start the tour
