Nicosie en 7 jours
Venetian Walls et Cyprus Museum le jour 1, Ledra Street Crossing et Laiki Geitonia Quarter le jour 2 et Büyük Han et Selimiye Mosque le jour 3. Les 4 autres jours ajoutent Ermou & Makariou, une excursion à Troodos Mountains, une excursion à Kyrenia et The 'Street of the Knights'.
Compter environ 1 134 € par personne en budget moyen, ou 476 € avec un petit budget.
Jour 1 : Venetian Walls et Cyprus Museum
Matin
Venetian Walls
Pour manger
Traditional Taverna
A full meze is for 2+ people and includes 20+ dishes—come hungry and plan for a long, leisurely meal.
Où aller : Zanettos (for meze), Pyxida Fish Tavern, To Anamma
Après-midi
Cyprus Museum
The Cyprus Museum is free on Sundays. Plan your visit then, but arrive early as it can get busy.
Quartier : Ermou & Makariou.
Soir
The Hamam Omerye
A beautifully restored 14th-century Ottoman bathhouse located just inside the Venetian walls in the south.
Jour 2 : Ledra Street Crossing et Laiki Geitonia Quarter
Matin
Ledra Street Crossing
Quartier : Ledra Street & The Green Line.
Pour manger
Street Food & Quick Bites
The best souvlaki is often from small, busy grills with a line of locals. Eat it wrapped in pita with tzatziki.
Où aller : Giannos Souvlaki on Onasagorou St, Pizza Sicilia for Cypriot-style pizza, Nicosia Municipal Market stalls
Après-midi
Laiki Geitonia Quarter
The restored heart of the Greek Cypriot old city, a pedestrianized area of cobblestone lanes, traditional architecture, and craft shops.
Soir
The Dervish Pasha Mansion
A traditional Ottoman-era house museum in the Arabahmet neighborhood of North Nicosia.
Jour 3 : Büyük Han et Selimiye Mosque
The historic core of Turkish Cypriot Nicosia, centered around the magnificent Selimiye Mosque.
Matin
Büyük Han
Quartier : Sultanahmet & Selimiye Quarter.
Pour manger
Büyük Han içinde
Try 'lahmacun' (Turkish pizza) and 'kebabs' in the north. Finish with 'baklava' and Turkish coffee.
Après-midi
Selimiye Mosque (formerly Cathedral)
Quartier : Sultanahmet & Selimiye Quarter.
Soir
The Liberty Monument
A large, striking monument located just outside the walls near the Paphos Gate.
Jour 4 : Ermou & Makariou et The Faneromeni Church & School Complex
Matin
Ermou & Makariou (Modern Center)
The modern commercial and administrative hub south of the walls. This area offers a contemporary contrast with high-street shopping, government buildings, cafes, and a more local, everyday pace of life.
Aussi dans le coin : Eleftheria Square, Municipal Gardens, Faneromeni Square
Pour manger
Café Culture
Cypriot coffee is strong and sludgy. Let the grounds settle and don't drink the last sip.
Où aller : Kala Kathoumena (for brunch), The Gym (specialty coffee), Büyük Han courtyard cafes
Après-midi
The Faneromeni Church & School Complex
A 19th-century church and adjacent historic buildings in the old city, south of the Green Line.
Jour 5 : excursion à Troodos Mountains
1 hour 15 min by car or bus.
Escape the city heat for pine-scented air, picturesque villages, and stunning Byzantine churches listed as UNESCO World Heritage sites. It's a haven for hiking, wine tasting, and seeing traditional Cypriot life.
À voir : Painted Churches, Mount Olympus, Omodos Village, Local wineries
Jour 6 : excursion à Kyrenia
45 min by car from North Nicosia (requires crossing).
A beautiful harbor town on the north coast dominated by a dramatic medieval castle. The old port is lined with cafes and restaurants, perfect for a seafood lunch with a view.
À voir : Kyrenia Castle & Shipwreck Museum, Old Harbour, Bellapais Abbey, St. Hilarion Castle
Jour 7 : The 'Street of the Knights'
Après-midi
The 'Street of the Knights' (Odos Ippoton)
A quiet, picturesque street in the Laiki Geitonia area, lined with old houses featuring ornate wooden balconies.
Avant de partir
Depuis l'aéroport
Larnaca International Airport (LCA) is the main airport, about 50km away. The Kapnos Airport Shuttle bus runs directly to Nicosia's central bus station (Solomos Square) every 1-2 hours, costing €9 one-way (journey time ~45 min). A taxi costs approximately €50-60.
Se déplacer
The walled old city and historic center on both sides of the Green Line are extremely walkable. Most major sights are within a 20-30 minute walk of each other.
Conseils sur place
- Always carry your passport (or a clear photocopy) when crossing the Green Line into the north. You will need to show it at the checkpoint.
- For the best halloumi, visit the municipal market (Laiki Agora) in the morning and look for the cheese stalls. Ask for 'saganaki' style—fried and served with lemon.
- When in the north, withdraw Turkish Lira (₺) from ATMs after crossing for the best rates. Euros are widely accepted but change is often given in Lira.
