Half
day in the divided capital of Cyprus. Drive along famous
"Green Line", Ledra Palace check point and Kyrenia
Gate. Walk through Gold and Textile street visit the Kervansaray,
continue to the St.Sophia Cathedral and the Covered Bazaar
to enjoy free time for shopping. Last break Saray Hotel.
Enjoy the view of the divided capital. |
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Leave
Kyrenia at 9:30am to Nicosia visiting some shops together
then leave you in Old Town at Nicosia to do your own shopping
then we meet at the certain point for return by afternoon
round 2pm. |
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We
drive over the Five Finger mountains and the Mesaria plain
and first stop will be St.Barnabas Monestery which it's
icons museum now. Then we visit the ancient city of Salamis
which dates back to BC times. After the lunch we visit
the Othello Tower where Shakespeare inspired to write
his famous play. Visit the St. Nicholas Cathedral which
is a Lala Mustafa Pasha Mosque now, and enjoy the free
time in the old city before you returning back to Kyrenia. |
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Panaroma
of town - Pir Pasa Mosque - British Crest - Krikotta Yesilirmak
Rock (Oldest Settlement) |
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Visit
Bogaz fishing village then Ayios Trias(Sipahi) with it’s
lovely mosaics. Lunch at a village taverna with traditional
Cyprus food. Visit of Dipkarpaz village where Turks and
Greeks still live together. Nice Scenery of golden sand
turtle beach. Visit Apsotolos Andreas monastery and see
the icons. Don’t forget to drink holy water and
make your wish before you return from this unforgettable
trip. You can swim at one of the wonderful beaches. (If
weather and conditions permit) |
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First
we visit Mafia House after break for orange juice later
market in Güzelyurt then St. Mamas Monastery (Crystal
Chandeliers) and archeological museum. We continue to
the Soli Ruins with its splendid mosaic floors and Vuni
place. |
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Kyrenia
Castle - Shipwreck Museum - Saint Hilarion Castle - Bellapais
Abbey - Buffavento Castle |