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Private Day Tour in Nicosia and Kyrenia (Nicosia/ Kyrenia Hotels)
Nicosia, Cyprus, Europe
$387.98
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Overview
Private Day Tour in Nicosia and Kyrenia offers an unforgettable journey through two historic cities in Cyprus. This 7-hour tour takes you through stunning landscapes and rich cultural sites.
- 🏰 Visit the breathtaking Bellapais Monastery, perched 220 meters high in the Kyrenia Mountains, known for its stunning architecture and historical significance dating back to 1187.
- 🏛️ Explore Kyrenia Castle, a beautiful structure from the Byzantine period, featuring the fascinating Shipwreck Museum that showcases artifacts from a shipwreck dating back to 300 BC.
- 🚪 Enter the Kyrenia Gate, one of the three original gates of Nicosia’s walled city, and learn about its historical significance from the Lusignan and Venetian periods.
- 🏘️ Stroll through the Samanbahce Quarter, a charming area built in the 19th century with unique architecture and a central fountain.
- 🗼 Marvel at the Venetian Column, an iconic structure brought from Salamis, featuring a lion symbol replaced by a globe during English rule.
- 🕌 Visit Buyuk Han, a historical caravanserai built in 1571, where you can discover local crafts and enjoy traditional food during your free time.
- ⛪ Discover the Selimiye Camii, originally St. Sophia Cathedral, known for its rich history and impressive architecture from the Lusignan period.
- 🛍️ Experience the Bandabulya Municipal Market, a local market established in 1932, recently restored and perfect for picking up unique souvenirs.
- 🚤 Enjoy a scenic walk along the Marina Kyrenia, a horseshoe-shaped marina built during Venetian times, where you can capture beautiful photos of the landscape.
- 🚗 Benefit from included amenities such as parking fees, bottled water, and entrance tickets for historical sites, ensuring a comfortable and enriching experience.
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Private Day Tour in Nicosia and Kyrenia (Nicosia/ Kyrenia Hotels)
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 7 hours
- Parking Fees
- Professional Guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Bottled water
- Private tour
- Entrance tickets for historical sites
- Lunch
Meeting point
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Bellapais MonasteryIt 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.
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Kyrenia CastleA 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.
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Kyrenia GateAfter 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.
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The Samanbahce QuaterThis 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.
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The Venetian ColumnIt 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.
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Buyuk HanIt 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.
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Selimiye CamiiIt 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.
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Bandabulya Municipal MarketThis is the local market which was built in 1932. Recently it has been restorated and is still one of the attractions at the area.
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Marina KyreniaWe'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.
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Kyrenia GateThe 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.
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Private Day Tour in Nicosia and Kyrenia (Nicosia/ Kyrenia Hotels)
Nicosia, Cyprus, Europe
$387.98
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
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