Tour Programme

Day 3: November 20, 2026 – Nicosia Walled City Walking Tour

09:30 - 10:00: Kyrenia Gate (Girne Kapısı)

Meeting point and introduction to the historical walled city of Nicosia.

10:00 - 11:00: Mevlevi Shrine Museum (Mevlevi Tekke Müzesi)

A short walk from the gate to explore the island's Sufi heritage and historical artifacts.

11:15 - 11:45: Venetian Column (Venedik Sütunu)

Visit the historic Atatürk Square and the iconic granite column dating back to 1550.

12:00 - 13:30: Büyük Han (The Great Inn)

Lunch break and sightseeing at the largest and best-preserved Ottoman caravanserai in Cyprus.

13:30 - 14:30: Selimiye Mosque (St. Sophia Cathedral)

Guided visit to the magnificent 13th-century Gothic cathedral that reflects the island's multi-layered history.

14:30 - 15:30: Bandabuliya (Municipal Market)

Strolling through the traditional indoor bazaar right next to the mosque to experience local crafts, spices, and daily Cypriot life.

15:30 - 16:30: Dervish Pasha Ethnographical Museum

Exploring traditional 19th-century Cypriot lifestyle and architecture in this beautifully preserved Ottoman mansion.

16:30 - 18:00: Free Time

Leisure time for shopping, photography, or relaxing at a local café in the historic Surlariçi district.

18:00 - 20:00: Farewell Dinner

Traditional Cypriot dinner (featuring local specialties like hellim and seftali kebab) at an authentic tavern located directly inside the Walled City.