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A Day Trip to Medieval FAMAGUSTA (Kyrenia, Nicosia or Famagusta )
Kyrenia, Cyprus, Europe
Cyprus, Europe
Nicosia, Cyprus, Europe
Famagusta, Famagusta District, Cyprus, Europe
$341.45
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
Famagusta, a treasure trove of history, awaits your exploration in the enchanting east of Cyprus. This captivating day trip promises a journey through time, revealing the rich tapestry of cultures that have shaped this medieval city.
- 🏷️ Private Tour: Enjoy an exclusive experience with a dedicated driver and guide, ensuring personalized attention throughout your journey.
- 🗓️ Flexible Duration: Immerse yourself in a full day of discovery, with a tour lasting approximately 7 hours.
- 🚐 Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off is included from selected hotels in Kyrenia or Famagusta, making your travel seamless.
- 💧 Stay refreshed with complimentary bottled water provided during the tour.
- 🏛️ Visit the stunning St. Barnabas Monastery and Icon Museum, where you will learn about the life of Barnabas and the history of Christianity in Cyprus.
- 🏺 Explore the ancient ruins of Salamis, including its gymnasium, theatre, and Roman baths, as your guide shares fascinating tales from its mythical past.
- 🕌 Walk through the enchanting Famagusta Walled City, where remnants of various cultures tell stories of a rich heritage.
- 🌳 Marvel at the Lala Mustafa Pasha Mosque, originally a Gothic cathedral, and learn about its transformation through history.
- 👻 Discover the hauntingly beautiful Ghost Town of Famagusta, once a thriving tourist destination, now a poignant reminder of the past.
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A Day Trip to Medieval FAMAGUSTA (Kyrenia, Nicosia or Famagusta )
Pickup included
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 7 hours
- Tickets for historical sites
- Fuel surcharge
- Driver/guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)from Kyrenia or Famagusta.(Otherwise there is an extra cost from other cities)
- Bottled water
- Private tour
- Lunch
Meeting point
Ledra Palace border crossing Nicosia
At the lobby of the hotel
Kyrenia
At the lobby of the hotel.
Return details
Ledra Palace border crossing Nicosia
At the lobby of the hotel
Kyrenia
At the lobby of the hotel.
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St Barnabas Monastery and Icon MuseumToday 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......
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SalamisOur 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.
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Famagusta Walled CityThe 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.
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Lala Mustafa Pasha MosqueIt 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.
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NamIk Kemal ZindanI ve MuzesiDuring 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.
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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.
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A Day Trip to Medieval FAMAGUSTA (Kyrenia, Nicosia or Famagusta )
Kyrenia, Cyprus, Europe
Cyprus, Europe
Nicosia, Cyprus, Europe
Famagusta, Famagusta District, Cyprus, Europe
$341.45
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!