A Day Trip to Medieval FAMAGUSTA (Kyrenia, Nicosia or Famagusta Hotels)
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Today we will be visiting the east of Cyprus. We have many sights in our program as Famagusta is one of the historical cities to be seen on a limited time while in Cyprus. St. Barnabas Monastery will be our first stop of the day. When he came back to Cyprus and while spreading the Christianity what had happened to him. You will hear all about the history from your guide while you drive to ancient city of Salamis. Where you will see the theathre, latrins, gymansium and other sights. Famagusta is a Medieval city with the remains of historical cultures. You will see St. Nicholas Cathedral, Venetian Palace which are some of the sights that are included in the program.We cannot drive back without seen the Ghost Town. Are there any ghosts around ?Wait till you here all about it from your guide. This will be a day to remember with many photo facilities so hurry up and book this tour.7 hours
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Food and drink : Bottled water. Bottled water
Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)from Kyrenia or Famagusta.(Otherwise there is an extra cost from other cities)
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Fees : Surcharges on fuel. Fuel surcharge
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St Barnabas Monastery and Icon Museum
Salamis-Famagusta Road, Famagusta, CyprusToday 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......2 hours • Admission Ticket IncludedView Location2
Salamis
Famagusta, Cyprus, 99450Our 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.1 hour • Admission Ticket IncludedView Location3
Famagusta Walled City
Hisar Yolu, Famagusta, Cyprus, 99450The 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.1 hour • Admission Ticket FreeView Location4
Lala Mustafa Pasha Mosque
Mahmut Celaleddin Sokak, , Famagusta, CyprusIt 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 1299.1 hour • Admission Ticket FreeView Location5
NamIk Kemal ZindanI ve Muzesi
NamIk Kemal MeydanI,Venedik SarayI Avlusu icinde, Famagusta, CyprusDuring 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.1 hour • Admission Ticket FreeView Location6
Ghost Town Famagusta
Famagusta, Cyprus, 99450.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.1 hour • Admission Ticket FreeView LocationMeeting and Pickup
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At the lobby of the hotel.
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At the lobby of the hotelView Location
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Ledra Palace border crossing NicosiaView Location
End point
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At the lobby of the hotel.
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At the lobby of the hotelView Location
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Ledra Palace border crossing NicosiaView Location
Pickup details
Tour operator will pick up all customers from their respective locations; or, customers can make their own way to the start point- Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
- We pick up from any centrally located hotels in Kyrenia.
- Travelers will be picked up 30 minutes before departure time
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Additional Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Language And Guide
Tour Guide Available In
- English
- Turkish
Ticket Details
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
Ticket Redemption
No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticketHotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this timeCancellation & Refunds
Cannot be cancelled or amended without incurring a 100% penalty; i.e., the refund amount will be zero.- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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