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5-day itinerary

Nicosia Cyprus

The final day blends Cypriot flavors with archaeology, greenery and Ottoman-era architecture at a relaxed pace. It ends with a refined Mediterranean dinner while remaining comfortably within the €387 budget.

Trip length
5 days
Pace
balanced
Travelers
2
Chosen budget
€2,000

What should this trip lean into?

  • Museums & artA little
  • Nature & outdoorsSome
  • Food & drinkA lot
  • NightlifeSome
  • Shopping & marketsSome
  • History & architectureSome
  • Beaches & waterSome
  • Family friendlySome

Getting around

Walking & local transit

Day costs cover food, sights, activities and local transport for the whole group — accommodation not included.

Day 1

€142

8 min by walk · free

Eat

To Anamma Traditional Restaurant

Begin with a relaxed Cypriot lunch featuring grilled meats, halloumi, salads and traditional shared dishes in the pedestrianized old city.

87-89 Onasagorou Street, 1011 Nicosia, Cyprus

€45

Estimated for lunch and nonalcoholic drinks for two.

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10 min by walk · free

See

Laiki Geitonia

Wander the restored traditional quarter of the free old city: stone houses with wooden balconies, small craft workshops and quiet lanes near the Venetian walls.

Laiki Geitonia, Old City, Nicosia

Free

Free to walk around.

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22 min by walk · free

See

Famagusta Gate

Continue through the old city to view Nicosia's Venetian walls and its best-known historic gateway, focusing on the monumental exterior and nearby wall sections.

Athinas Street, 1016 Nicosia, Cyprus

Free

No charge to view the gate and walls from the public exterior.

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9 min by walk · free

Eat

Zanettos Tavern

Have dinner at a long-running family tavern known for generous Cypriot meze, with numerous small plates served gradually for sharing.

65 Trikoupi Street, 1011 Nicosia, Cyprus

€65

Estimated for meze and drinks for two; ordering à la carte can reduce the cost.

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22 min by walk · free

Eat

Lost + Found Drinkery

Finish the evening at one of Nicosia’s established cocktail bars, known for carefully prepared signature and classic drinks.

38 Lordou Vyronos Street, 1096 Nicosia, Cyprus

€32

Estimated for one cocktail per traveler; additional drinks are not included.

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Day 2

€135

10 min by walk · free

Eat

The Boys At Number Five

Start with a leisurely brunch at this popular café, known for specialty coffee, egg dishes, pancakes and fresh baked goods.

5 Themistokli Dervi, 1066 Nicosia, Cyprus

€36

Estimated total for two brunch dishes and two coffees.

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15 min by walk · free

See

Leventis Municipal Museum of Nicosia

Explore the story of Nicosia from ancient times to the present in a compact, free museum housed within the old city.

15-17 Hippokratous Street, 1011 Nicosia, Cyprus

Free

Permanent exhibitions are generally free; temporary programming may cost extra.

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4 min by walk · free

See

Shacolas Tower Museum and Observatory

Take in panoramic views over the walled city and the Pentadaktylos mountains, with displays identifying major landmarks.

31 Ledras Street, 1011 Nicosia, Cyprus

€8

Estimated 2026 admission for two adults.

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22 min by walk · free

Eat

Mattheos Restaurant

Share home-style Cypriot dishes such as stifado, koupepia and seasonal vegetable stews at a long-running family eatery beside Faneromeni Church.

Plateia Faneromenis, Old City, Nicosia

€55

Estimated total for a shared mezze-style dinner for two with soft drinks.

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8 min by taxi · €12

Do

Pivo Microbrewery

Finish with a relaxed tasting of locally brewed craft beer inside a restored old-city building; nonalcoholic drinks are also available.

36 Asklipiou Street, 1011 Nicosia, Cyprus

€24

Estimated total for two drinks per person; additional food is not included.

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The full plan continues for 3 more days — 5 days in total.

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