Ligne verte de Nicosie et zone tampon Promenade guidée
Description
Je n'aime rien de plus que partager les images, les sons et les secrets avec une connaissance intime des meilleurs endroits hors des sentiers battus, dans des rues rarement découvertes. J'anime des promenades récréatives depuis de nombreuses années, par pur intérêt et passion pour ma ville. J'aime connecter et montrer aux gens cette grande ville et je pense que la meilleure façon de se connecter est à pied ! L'intention est de vous laisser avec la perspective d'un initié de Nicosie. Veuillez noter qu'un minimum de deux personnes est requis pour que notre promenade ait lieu.
Options de l'excursion
Itinéraire
La porte de Famagouste est la plus importante des portes de Lefkosia vénitienne, construite au XVIe siècle. C'est la porte qui s'ouvrait autrefois sur la route menant au port le plus important de Chypre à Famagouste.
Ce n'est pas une promenade régulière en ville, mais un passage à travers une ville figée dans le temps. Il vous donnera un aperçu de la situation actuelle de la zone verte de la zone tampon hors des sentiers battus, dans des rues difficiles à découvrir sans l'expérience d'un guide local.Vous verrez les murs vénitiens et comment ils forment un pensionnaire autour de la vieille ville, si inhabituel qu'une fois vu sur une carte ne sera jamais oublié comme un design synonyme de la forme unique de cette ancienne fortification. Au cours de notre promenade, nous explorerons le côté sud de la ville et suivrons l'infâme «ligne verte» qui traverse le centre, séparant la ville en sections sud et nord. Cette division a séparé les deux principales communautés, les Chypriotes grecs et les Chypriotes turcs, pendant plus de quatre décennies. Notre voyage commence à l'hôtel Ledra Palace connu à son époque comme les hôtels les plus grands et les plus majestueux de la capitale. Vous serez témoin de la vie ayant évolué de part et d'autre de ce schisme, chose autrefois impossible à faire avant les récents accords entre les deux parties pour ouvrir les passages frontaliers. Nous explorerons la rue Ledra située au cœur de la ville fortifiée susmentionnée, maintenant à nouveau ravivée dans l'une des rues commerciales piétonnes les plus populaires, accentuée par des bâtiments abandonnés récupérés par la nature à travers des décennies de temps perdu marquées par des trous de balles, des avant-postes militaires et des barricades.
Les clients découvriront à la fois le croisement du palais de Ledra et de la rue Ledra et comprendront les deux cultures intrinsèquement différentes lorsque nous les traverserons.
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Informations importantes
- Accès pour les personnes à mobilité réduite
- Landau ou poussette possible pour les bébés et enfants en bas âge
- Animaux d'assistance acceptés
- Transports en commun disponibles à proximité
- Options de transport accessibles aux personnes à mobilité réduite
- Convient à toutes les conditions physiques
- Toilettes accessibles disponibles au point de rencontre
Avis(151)
Eleni was amazing as a guide. She had insights and experiences that turned out to be an essential element to understanding Cyprus and providing the context necessary to understand the history of a very interesting area of the world.
Thank you so much for such a kind and thoughtful review! It was a true pleasure walking with you. Sharing the personal stories and history behind Cyprus is something very close to my heart, so hearing that it gave you a meaningful perspective on our island means the world to me. Wishing you all the best on your future travels, and I hope to welcome you back to Nicosia again someday! Warmest wishes, Eleni Ellinas
A great tour if you’re into the history of Greek-Turk conflict in Cyprus. Our guide is awesome, fluent English and non-biased commentary content.
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! I am absolutely delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour and found the commentary valuable. Covering the complex history of Nicosia with accuracy and balance is incredibly important to me, so your feedback truly means a lot. It was a pleasure hosting you, and I truly hope to see you again on another walk in the future! Warmest regards, Eleni Ellinas
It was overall very poor and not good value for money. The guide did not communicate on WhatsApp very well at all and led us to a completely wrong area causing us to miss some of the tour. The tour wasn't worth the money and should have been a better experience.
I take all feedback seriously, but I have a strict zero-tolerance policy for fraudulent reviews. After a thorough cross-examination of my booking database, calendar, and message logs across all platforms, I have no record of anyone under your name or matching this description ever booking or attending my walking tour. Furthermore, your claim regarding communication is completely false. As a professional, I communicate exclusively and meticulously through the official Viator and TripAdvisor platforms to ensure my guests receive highly accurate meeting details and pinpoint location coordinates. I do not use WhatsApp for initial logistics in the manner you described, making it completely obvious that you never actually engaged with my business. Because you did not attend my walk and this review is entirely fabricated, I have formally reported your account to TripAdvisor for a direct violation of their Content Integrity Policy and have requested its immediate removal. I do not accept fraudulent attempts to damage my hard-earned reputation. Sincerely, Eleni Ellinas
The tour is extremely informative and interesting. Eleni gives an overview over the big picture - the history, politics and facts - as well as a lot of touching anecdotes and insights into the human side of it all. She was very friendly and knew a lot of people who we got to meet and talk to. Also she cherished our conversation and questions and answered every one with patience. Me and my partner warmly recommend this tour. It will leave you with a new understanding of a part of this world and a lot of great Tipps for good food :)
Dearest Erina, Reviews like yours truly make everything I do worth it. It was such a joy to share the "human side" of Nicosia with both of you; your curiosity and thoughtful questions made our conversation just as special for me as it was for you. I’m so glad you enjoyed meeting the locals and, of course, the food tips! Please do stay in touch, and I truly hope our paths cross again someday! Warmly always, Eleni Ellinas
My son (22) and I did this tour and it was amazing. We learned so much about the history of the city, of the country, of the Green Line. We were riveted. We would have loved to spend a whole day with Eleni. She was really amazing! Take this tour!!!!
Hi Tara, I just wanted to send a heartfelt thank you for the absolutely warm and lovely review you left. It is so deeply appreciated! I truly enjoyed your company and it was such a pleasure meeting your son as well. You both made the three hours fly by with your interest and energy, and I honestly enjoyed our time together just as much as you did. It’s guests like you who make my work so rewarding. I would love to welcome you both back to Cyprus someday for perhaps a full day of exploring. Warmest wishes, Eleni
Anyone interested in the history of the division between Northern Cyprus and the Republic of Cyprus needs to go on this tour. Eleni, our guide, was part of this story since the 70s and shared her first-hand experience, which made the tour very powerfully vivid. And the great recommendations for places to visit after the tour on both sides of the buffer zone were the cherry on top.
Dearest Ali, I am so touched by your review. Sharing my first-hand experiences from the 70s isn't always easy, but it becomes so rewarding when I meet people as appreciative and kind as yourselves. Thank you for your interest in our complex history and for being such wonderful guests. I’m thrilled the 'cherries on top' made your visit even more special! I really hope to see you both soon again in Cyprus! Warmly always, Eleni Ellinas
Eleni is fantastic, know’s the area, its history and its people really well, and was able to explain, educate and share stories with passion and enthusiasm. Fascinating period of the cities history, and Eleni made sure all guests enjoyed the tour.
Thank you so much for your kind words! I am truly touched by your review. It was such a pleasure to meet you and share the stories and history that I care so deeply about. Meeting people like you is exactly why I love what I do—it makes the history feel even more alive. I am so grateful our paths crossed, and I hope to see you again in the future! Warmly always, Eleni Ellinas
Eleni provided one of the very best historical city walking tours I’ve ever done. She has deep personal knowledge of Northern/Occupied Nicosia, I couldn’t have imagined a better guide. She took the time to answer all our many questions and pointed out all the best spots to take photos, relax, shop, and have a bite to eat. Totally worth the price! If you’re curious about life in divided Nicosia, don’t hesitate to take this tour!
Dearest Teresa, Thank you so very much for these kind words! Reading this has truly moved me. It was an absolute pleasure to walk through Northern Nicosia with you and share the stories of my home. My goal is always to provide more than just a history lesson, I want my guests to feel the pulse of the city and understand the reality of life here. I am so glad you enjoyed the local spots I shared and that our time together felt meaningful. Your curiosity and thoughtful questions made the tour just as rewarding for me as I hope it was for you. Wishing you wonderful travels ahead, and really hope to see you in Cyprus soon again! Warmly always, Eleni Ellinas
Eleni is an excellent guide, has curated an interesting route and provides personal anecdotes and tells the story of the city in a very engaging and informative way. A great tour and one we’d thoroughly recommend -we both really enjoyed the walk and learned a lot.
Thank you both so much for your wonderful review! It was such a pleasure to meet you both, and I am genuinely touched by your kind words. I will truly treasure the time we spent walking through the city together. Sharing the stories and personal anecdotes of Nicosia is a passion of mine, but it is the connection and the shared steps with lovely people like yourselves that make these tours so meaningful for me. I’m so happy to hear that you found the route engaging and that you left with a deeper understanding of our history. Thank you for being such curious and thoughtful guests! I wish you all the very best on the rest of your travels, and I hope our paths cross again. Warmly, Eleni Ellinas
Eleni did a great job welcoming us as a group and taking us on a walk through the history of Cyprus. She shared her personal experience and also introduces us to locals whom she new along the border, which gave this a very human touch. We ended with a nice coffee which allowed the group to also get to know each other as well. Thanks Eleni for a great experience and being a very warm guide!
Dearest David, Thank you so much for your lovely review! It was a true pleasure hosting you and your wonderful family. I always believe that the best way to understand the 'Green Line' is through the faces and voices of the people who live there every day, so I’m so happy you enjoyed meeting my local friends along the way. I also truly valued our time over coffee at the end, it’s moments like those, where we can sit together and share our thoughts, that make these walks so special for me too. Thank you for your curiosity and your warmth. I hope you carry the stories of Cyprus with you! Warmly always, Eleni Ellinas
