Amazing Famagusta Tour

mollycorbin


Joined: 12/03/2010
Posts: 390

Message Posted:
19/11/2010 16:58

My family just returned from an extremely informative and enjoyable day at Famugasta. Hans, aka DutchCrusader, led us through the streets presenting an historical overview of the churches, castles, ruins of Famagusta. We arrived at 10:00 walked around for two hours, then a 45 minute lunch followed by another two hours of exploration. I am posting to bring attention to those that may be interested. While Hans volunteers his time and knowledge and does not charge a fee, we donated 25 tl per head to help offset the costs of running his website and materials. For those who are interested, you can view his website, http://www.allcrusades.com/index-2.html and find his contact information.

DutchCrusader



Joined: 19/05/2008
Posts: 11281

Message Posted:
19/11/2010 17:32

Thank you very much, mollycorbin! It was a fine day and a pleasure to tell such interested people about Famagusta's great past.

If other readers here are interested in a tour with a limited number of participants (minimum 4 - maximum 8) , my contact details are: Hans Doeleman, email: mcf.trnc@gmail.com, mobile: 0533 864 5433 or Skype: dutch_crusader.

A special map of Walled Famagusta, with all Lusignan, Venetian and Ottoman Turk buildings, is provided (free).

mollycorbin


Joined: 12/03/2010
Posts: 390

Message Posted:
19/11/2010 19:39

It was a great day, DC, thanks again! Will finish the day off properly now with a few beers. Next stop...Salamis ruins. Will call you to arrange.

HotHippo


Joined: 25/03/2010
Posts: 402

Message Posted:
19/11/2010 20:00

Hello Hans,

Do you also offer tours of other towns & historical sites?

Please let me know, and I'll try to arrange something with you next Spring.

Cheers,

Eddie

DutchCrusader



Joined: 19/05/2008
Posts: 11281

Message Posted:
19/11/2010 20:19

HotHippo: My main interest is medieval history and my specialty are the late Byzantine (circa 1150-1191), Lusignan (1191-1489), Venetian (1489-1571) and early Ottoman (1571- circa 1600) eras in Cyprus. I do walks with anyone with a genuine interest!

Let me know (preferably via email) if you have a special wish ("what and when?") and we'll work something out.



"Northern Cyprus is an open air museum!" - a quote from Dr William (Bill) Dreghorn... http://www.allcrusades.com/CASTLES/CYPRUS/FAMAGUSTA/william-dreghorn/william_dreghorn_bio.html

HotHippo


Joined: 25/03/2010
Posts: 402

Message Posted:
19/11/2010 20:30

Thanks Hans - I'll be in touch, by e-mail, early next Spring.

DutchCrusader



Joined: 19/05/2008
Posts: 11281

Message Posted:
19/11/2010 20:48

I received several encouraging emails about 'Walks' (and even a phone call from the UK!) - please give me a choice of preferred dates if you'd like to join a walk. So I can combine requests if possible, again: minimum 4 - maximum 8. My contact details are: Hans Doeleman, email: mcf.trnc@gmail.com, mobile: +9 0533 864 5433 or Skype: dutch_crusader.

Clarissa2


Joined: 12/06/2009
Posts: 1476

Message Posted:
19/11/2010 21:31

Re : Msg 7,



I'm very interested in "walking the walks" : Famagusta and Lefkosa.



Will be in touch.

DONTY


Joined: 07/06/2007
Posts: 534

Message Posted:
28/02/2011 00:02

Hans



Thanks for the informative and interesting walk around Kyrenia today (Sunday 27th Feb).



I can strongly recommend this walk to anyone with an interest in the history of Cyprus.

DutchCrusader



Joined: 19/05/2008
Posts: 11281

Message Posted:
28/02/2011 08:57

Thank you, Donty! It was a nice group again for this Kyrenia Walk. I'll see you and others this Friday in Famagusta!

Two places left for the Famagusta Walk - check the link below...

Historical Walks: ▶ [ http://is.gd/i5FGL/Program_of_all_Medieval_Cyprus_Fellowship_Walks ].

Ellibes


Joined: 21/09/2010
Posts: 29

Message Posted:
28/02/2011 14:02

Thank you again Hans for another very interesting tour, this time around Kyrenia ( 27-02-11 )



We have now done three of the tours available and found them all a very useful start to appreciate the wonderful history of North Cyprus.



A must for anyone, visitor, resident or local.

DutchCrusader



Joined: 19/05/2008
Posts: 11281

Message Posted:
28/02/2011 16:11

My contact details are: Medieval Cyprus Fellowship, Hans Doeleman, email: mcf.trnc@gmail.com, mobile: +9 0533 864 5433 or Skype: dutch_crusader.

Hippo


Joined: 02/02/2007
Posts: 2070

Message Posted:
28/02/2011 16:15

We went on Hans walk just before Xmas we all enjoyed it very much