Highlights of Nicosia: Full-Day Tour from Paphos & Limassol
ID: GYG132303-196875
Category:
Country: Cyprus
Duration:
11:00 hours
Description
Spend a day exploring the divided city of Nicosia. See the highlights of the southern part of the city before crossing into the occupied sector.
Visit Nicosia, the capital of Cyprus, to find out about the turbulent history of one of the world’s last divided cities. Arriving in the south part of Nicosia, your guide will show and give you all the interesting facts about this town.
Discover the Liberty Monument and the Cathedral of St John located in the center of the old town of Nicosia. Despite its modest exterior, the interior of The Cathedral of St John will take you by surprise.
Enjoy a walking tour through the partially car-free old town within the Venetian Walls. After crossing the UN buffer zone into occupied, you will enjoy coffee and a sweet treat. Once in the occupied part of Nicosia, you will visit Buyuk Han and pass from the Ayia Sofia Church.
Ample free time will be provided for shopping or for lunch. For those interested, the guide will wait for you at a pre-arranged time outside Leventis Museum for a visit. This tour ends with your drop-off back at your centrally located hotel in Paphos, Limassol, or Pissouri.
Highlights
- Explore the divided city of Nicosia and see its main landmarks and monuments
- Visit a local bakery for coffee and a cheese pie
- Enjoy some free time for shopping
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Due to ongoing COVID-19 virus preventative measures, the sites in the occupied part of Nicosia are currently closed until further notice
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• Due to uneven surfaces, the tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair
• Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. If this occurs, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
• The duration of transfers is approximate, and the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
• The tour is subject to favorable weather conditions. If it is canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
• Appropriate clothing is required to visit the churches and monastery
• Please note that the operational program is subject to change
Please remember to take your passport / ID card in case you wish to cross the line
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Pickup is provided from select hotels in Limassol and Paphos town. You are required to contact the local partner to confirm your pickup time and location at least 48 hours before the excursion date.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
