Lefkara and Nicosia guided walking tour from Paphos

Highlights

• Learn about Lefkara's lace & silverwork culture
• Visit Northern Cyprus for a look at Nicosia's 16th-century Venetian architecture
• Plenty of free time scheduled throughout the tour

Description

After being picked up at your accommodation, you'll head to your first stop, the village of Lefkara. This picturesque little spot is known across the island for its silver and lace handicrafts. You'll have plenty of opportunities to shop for some yourself as you follow your guide around some of the village's cobbled lanes. From here, you'll start the drive to Nicosia, where you'll kick off your tour at Laiki Geitonia. This part of the city is completely pedestrianised and is nestled inside 16th-century Venetian walls. Most of the houses here have been restored from the 18th century, so be sure to have your camera ready – the stonework on show is something else. Finally, you'll follow your guide through the checkpoint and into the northern part of the city. There's loads of postcard-worthy landmarks on display here, like the Cathedral of Saint Sophia, the most important religious building in Nicosia. It's over 700 years old and, although it was built as a cathedral, it's now used as a mosque.

Includes

Transport Guide Walking tour Guided tour

Important Information

• You'll need your passport/ID card to cross the checkpoint into the northern part of Nicosia Please note, depending on location of your hotel, the transfer times on this tour could be up to two hours Just so you know, single-parent families or those travelling without both parents need to provide extra documentation for anyone under the age of 18 when travelling into the north of Cyprus. This includes a 'letter of authorisation' from the missing parent, as well as supporting documents including birth certificate of the child, passport copy of the missing parent or a copy of a court order. Templates of these letters are readily available on search engines, however we recommend you consult a lawyer prior to travelling on holiday Bring money for extras or gratuities Bring your passport or official EU identification Please note that all times are approximate and subject to change Dress appropriately – no shoulders or knees showing – when visiting religious buildings

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund