Nicosia: Last Divided City, Tour combining South & North
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About This Tour in Nicosia
Why Visit Nicosia?
Nicosia, Cyprus offers a wealth of attractions, cultural experiences, and activities for visitors. From historic landmarks to modern attractions, Nicosia provides an unforgettable travel experience with something to discover around every corner. Explore local cuisine, discover unique culture, and create lasting memories in this remarkable destination.
Getting to Nicosia
You can reach Nicosia, Cyprus by air, train, or road depending on your starting location. The city offers various transportation options including taxis, public transit, and private transfers to help you reach your destination. Many hotels can arrange airport transfers, and local transportation options vary by location.
What's Included
- We will take a small break and sit down with a Turkish coffee as the call to prayer echoes and soak up the merging of old and new that permeates this side of the walled city.
Cancellation Policy
Additional Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Meeting and Pickup
Meeting Point
Cyprus’ best-preserved example of Ottoman caravanserai architectureThe address is Markou Drakou Avenue, 1102 Nicosia. The parking lot where we will meet is situated to the west of Nicosia. It is located near the Green Line, just before the Ledra Palace Checkpoint on the right side. On maps, add "Ledra Palace Crossing Point"
End Point
Ledra Street checkpoint
Pickup Information
Pickup Option: All travelers must meet at start point
Itinerary
Tour Itinerary
Cyprus’ best-preserved example of Ottoman caravanserai architecture 30 minutes
Cyprus’ best-preserved example of Ottoman caravanserai architecture. The Han was built to provide accommodation for travelers from Anatolia and other parts of Cyprus. Today the Great Inn has been revived as a thriving arts center, consisting of several galleries and workshops, and has once again become the hub of North Lefkosia's Old City bustle. Folklore dance shows, piano recitals, and drama displays are also common nowadays within the walls, and this attraction is a must-see when visiting Nicosia.
We shall explore the most prominent landmark in... 20 minutes
We shall explore the most prominent landmark in Lefkoisa, the Selimiye Mosque, a cross between a French Gothic church and a mosque, its fascinating history stretches back to the 13th century. Selimiye Mosque historically known as the Cathedral of Saint Sophia is a former Roman Catholic cathedral converted into a mosque. It is the the largest surviving historical building in Lefkosia, sources claim it “may have been the largest church built in the Eastern Mediterranean in the millennium between the rise of Islam and the late Ottoman period.”
You will see the Venetian walls and how they form a border around the Old City 20 minutes
You will see the Venetian walls and how they form a border around the Old City. They are so unusual that once seen on a map, they will never be forgotten as a design synonymous with the unique shape of this ancient fortification.
You shall witness one of the three gates... 10 minutes
You shall witness one of the three gates in the Venetian walls that encircles the old city of Lefkosia, providing access to the city from the north. For over a thousand years, Lefkosia was a walled city, from the Lusignans through to the Ottomans. During the Renaissance era, the Venetians reconstructed great walls around the capital threatened by an impending Ottoman Empire.
The Kumarcilar Han also called the Gambler’s Inn,it... 20 minutes
The Kumarcilar Han also called the Gambler’s Inn,it is also known as a caravanserai. Built around the end of the 17th century, it is much smaller and modest when compared with Büyük Han, but nonetheless typical of an Ottoman inner-city commercial inn. A monumental carved gate at the entrance dates to before the Ottoman conquest, and experts believe that the structure stands on a much earlier building, possibly the ruins of a monastery. This Han has been fully restored today and is used as an attraction with arts and craft shops.
We shall walk around the Bedesten, one of... 15 minutes
We shall walk around the Bedesten, one of the most important historical buildings in Lefkosia, reflecting the multicultural life and diverse past of the city. The Bedesten has a long history spanning more than one thousand years. Originally built as a church in about the 6th century, it was expanded and rebuilt between the 12th and 16th centuries and converted to a covered market during the period of Ottoman rule.
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What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Is this tour suitable for all ages?
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