Tale of Three Cities Private Tour from Larnaca

This private tour explores the three most fascinating and ancient historical cities on the island of Cyprus - Nicosia, Kyrenia and Famagusta. Discover their turbulent history and soak up the atmosphere in the back streets and centuries old buildings.

Highlights:

• Famagusta old town
• Nicosia - Both sides of the Green Line
• Kyrenia Harbour
• Varosha ghost town

Full day Northern Cyprus sightseeing tour from Larnaca. Available anyday, all year round as a private tour. Please book at least 7 days in advance.

This private guided excursion will show you the historic side of Cyprus with a fascinating journey through the ancient cities of Nicosia, Kyrenia and Famagusta. The first stop of the day is Nicosia, the only divided capital city in the world. Visit the cathedral of Saint John and wander through the shaded narrow lanes of the old town - Laiki Yeitonia. Cross at the famous Ledra Street crossing of the United Nations buffer zone and spend time discovering the Turkish occupied area of the city.

Leaving Nicosia we travel North, through the dramatic Pendadaktylos mountains to the ageless city of Kyrenia. Relax with a coffee at a cafe and reflect that it's picture postcard harbour has seen over 3000 years of turbulent history. The imposing fortress of Kyrenia castle stands guard at the harbour entrance and houses a small museum where you will find the remains of one of the oldest shipwrecks in the world.

The final stop on the tour is the Venetian walled city of Famagusta which boasts over 300 churches, chapels and historic sites. Visit the cathedral of Saint Nicholas and enjoy a short guided tour. As you leave the city you will view the abandoned ghost of Varosha which was once one of the most popular and most glamorous holiday resorts in Europe. This full day will leave you with a taste of the past as well as plenty of stunning photo's to remember the trip by.

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Transport

Know Before You Go - Important Information

Passports / EU ID cards are required to cross into the North.
The vehicle is not wheelchair accessible.
Children are welcome on this tour, but please bear in mind that it is a long day with lots of travelling so may not suit all children.
Pick up times are flexible but as it is a long day we would need to start before 10am to fit in the itinerary.
Itinerary of this excursion is subject to change without prior notice due to weather conditions or reasons beyond our control.
All indicated times are approximate and subject to change.