8-Hour Nicosia and Lefkara Tour with Archaeology and Lace Heritage

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore Nicosia's Venetian Walls and pedestrian Ledra Street to the 'Green Line'
• 02 Option to visit the Frankish Cathedral of Saint Sofia in Northern Nicosia
• 03 Discover the Archaeological Museum of Cyprus with the world's richest pottery collection
• 04 Enjoy Lefkara village, famous for its lace, embroidery, silver, and unique architecture

Meet your guide at the hotel area or harbour and drive to the capital by motorway, about 1 hour away. Explore divided Nicosia, including its old city landmarks, the Archaeological Museum of Cyprus, and time in the historic quarter. On the way back, turn northwards to the hill village of Lefkara for a rich cultural and scenic tour focused on its world-renowned handicrafts and distinctive architecture.

See the Venetian Walls surrounding the old city, stroll through the folk neighbourhood of 'Laiki Geitonia', and walk along pedestrian Ledra Street down to the 'Green Line'.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Nicosia, Limassol, Larnaca, Paphos

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Nicosia and Lefkara Cultural Excursion

• Visit the divided city of Nicosia, the biggest town and the important ancient city-kingdom of Ledra, with your Cyprus tour guide.
• See the Venetian Walls surrounding the old city, stroll through the folk neighbourhood of 'Laiki Geitonia', and walk along pedestrian Ledra Street down to the 'Green Line'.
• Optionally, pass through the checkpoint control into the northern part and visit the Frankish Cathedral of Saint Sofia.
• Then, have a look at the Archaeological Museum of Cyprus and admire its treasures, including the richest pottery collection in the world.
• Next, enjoy a coffee break or lunch in the heart of the city's old quarter.
• In the end, drive to the hill village of Lefkara, world-renowned for its handicrafts: lace, embroidery, silver, and unique architecture.
• Return to Limassol.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Driving
• Guiding
• Transfer

What's Not Included

• Entrance fees
• Food and drinks

Know before you go

• Rich cultural and scenic tour.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Limassol, Larnaca, Pafos, Cyprus

Tour start

Lefkoşa surları, Lefkoşa 1016, Cyprus

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.