Highlights

Learn how enchanting Nicosia became the world’s only remaining divided capital, shared by Turkey and Greece.
Marvel at the vivid frescoes completely covering the walls of the 1662 Cathedral of St. John.
View countless treasures at the Cyprus Archaeological Museum, including the island’s symbol, the lovely Aphrodite from Soli.
Consider the city’s split personality at a checkpoint on the Green Line.
Admire the commanding Venetian Walls and Paphos Gate as you enter Nicosia’s old city.
Shop and stroll the inviting cobbled streets of Laiki Yitonia, a charming 19th-century neighborhood.

Description

Reflect on bewitching Nicosia’s singular status as the last divided capital city in the world after the fall of the Berlin Wall, with Turkey and Greece each claiming half, on this fascinating island coach tour. In Nicosia, the largest settlement on Cyprus, ponder how the walled historic heart is blended with modern neighborhoods. Visit the Cathedral of St. John, built in 1662 by the Archbishop Nikiforos, whose unassuming exterior belies the stunning 18th-century frescoes entirely covering the walls within. Browse the most significant collection of Cypriot antiquities at the Cyprus Archaeological Museum, where artifacts spanning 5,000 years of the island’s history from the Neolithic Age to Byzantium include tomb monuments, bronze statues and rare coins. Gaze upon the museum’s masterpiece, the exquisite statue of Aphrodite from Soli, now the symbol of Cyprus.

You’ll catch a glimpse of the city’s northern Turkish side as you pass a checkpoint on the notorious Green Line that divides Nicosia, and proceed through the impressive Venetian Walls into Nicosia’s oldest section via the imposing Paphos Gate. Cap your day with free time in the restored 19th-century neighborhood of Laiki Yitonia and explore its narrow pedestrian streets lined with traditional homes, craft shops, taverns and galleries.

Helpful Hints

Wear casual, weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable walking shoes.
Bring a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen.

Disclaimer:

This tour includes approximately 1 ½ hours of walking, plus any additional walking at the guests’ discretion during free time. It is not available to guests who utilize a wheelchair. Guests with mobility concerns are cautioned to evaluate their personal level of ability and stamina. Museums in Limassol are closed on Mondays, so museum visits will be replaced with a visit to the picturesque village of Lefkara for all calls that fall on a Monday.

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