North Cyprus from Antalya
North Cyprus from Antalya - Turkish Cyprus Description
Pearl of the Mediterranean CYPRUS
Swimming in a ghost town
One day cultural trip to Cyprus
Antalya-Ercan / Ercan-Antalya
6:20 Departure from Antalya.
07:15 Arrival in Cyprus.
08:15 Departure from the airport. Breakfast on the bus (Cyprus style).
09:00- 10:45 Church of St. Barnabas - Othello Castle - Lala Mustafa Pasha Mosque
We drive through the seemingly endless Mesaria plain and arrive in the Famagusta region.
At the beginning we will have a panoramic tour of the city of Enkomi, where writing was first found and
processed copper, after which we visit the Church of the Apostle Barnabas, which began
the spread of Christianity, and we also visit the archaeological museum. Then we head to
towards Famagusta, first we look at the city walls of Famagusta, then the historical sea
gate, Lala Mustafa Pasha Mosque, ruins of the Venetian palace, the famous Namik Square
Kemal and the dungeon of the poet of the homeland of Namik Kemal, after everyone is given free time. Then we
we will see a panoramic view of the Janbulat Pasha Gate and Othello Castle, then we will go to Kapaly-
Marash, which remains a ghost town to this day.
10:45 - 12:15Indoor Marash walk swimming in the "Ghost Town of Varosha".
Marash, one of the most famous and largest tourist centers of the 70s, attracted
everyone's attention with its modern architecture and luxurious hotels, now it is
a ghost town where no one lives, only the opportunity to swim in the 6.5-
kilometer-long coastline.
12:15 - 13:45Nicosia. The Capital. Panoramic tour by bus.
Nicosia or Lefkosa in Turkish is the name of the largest city in Cyprus, the last
divided capital in the world. During the tour we will see the so-called green line,
the border dividing the city into two parts - Greek and Turkish. During the excursion,
a panoramic view of the Ledra Palace Hotel, the Presidential Palace and the city walls will open up, as well as
attractions.
13:45- 15:30Lunch and tour of Bellapais Monastery
Immediately after visiting Famagusta we went to Kyrenia (Girne) - the pearl of the North
Cyprus. After lunch we begin our tour of the Bellapais Monastery, Monastery
was built in the 12th-13th centuries AD by the first settlers of the monastery, which bears the subtleties
Gothic art in its architecture, were the monks of the Augustinian order, who moved from
Jerusalem in 1187. You will hear a beautiful story about the garden in the courtyard.
monastery.
15:30 - 18:30Girne Fortress and Girne Port Tour
Girne - the pearl of Northern Cyprus We go on a hiking trip to complete our
a tour of the Kyrenia Castle (Girne Castle) and the port. The castle was built by the Byzantines in the 7th
century AD. The Lusignans later expanded the castle, and its current final appearance was
modified by the Venetians. After a short tour of Girne, we board a yacht and set off for
boat excursion (for an additional fee). You can explore the northern coast during
our yacht excursion. We will also have a short break for swimming. For an additional
For a fee you can order soft drinks and alcoholic drinks.
Next we will have free time in the city center of Kyrenia (Girne), and then we head to
Ercan airport.
21:20 Ercan - Departure Time from Antalya
22:20 Arrival in Antalya.
NOTE:The route and time of the excursion can be changed if the guide deems it necessary.
The tour program may change depending on traffic, weather conditions, etc.
Personal codes and drinks are not included.
Passengers cannot fly without a passport and identity card.
Not suitable for guests with disabilities
Yacht excursion (1 hour) is not included in the price.
