Famagusta and Salamis full-day tour with lunch

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8 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

This tour to the northern part of Cyprus flits through multiple layers of history – ancient, medieval and the 1970s. The stars of the show are the ruins of the classical city of Salamis and the old town of Famagusta, plus the ‘ghost town' of Varosha.
Your adventure starts in Salamis. Here, you'll explore the ancient roads and ruined temples that once thronged with people in this busy metropolis. The partially restored amphitheatre is a must-see, providing a glimpse into the past when performances and festivals were held here. Next, you'll head to the 5th century Monastery of St Barnabas, where you'll visit its icon museum with examples dating back to the Byzantine period.
Next, there's a short guided walk through the haunting former seaside town of Varosha where time has stood still for decades. After free time for lunch, you'll explore Famagusta, a city that was once one of the wealthiest in the Mediterranean. You will see the Venetian castle and the Gothic cathedral-turned mosque.

What's Included

Transport
Admission fees
Full insurance cover for travelling in the occupied area
English Speaking Guide
Gratuities
Extras

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Please be ready and waiting in your hotel lobby 15 minutes prior to the scheduled pick-up time. Pick up is provided from selected hotels. When we receive your booking we will contact you to confirm the exact pickup time and place so please check your email. If you haven´t heard from us at least 48 hours before the activity start time you should contact us.

Itinerary

Duration: 8 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Salamis

    Explore Salamis, an ancient Greek city-state on the east coast of Cyprus

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Visit the 5th century Monastery of St Barnabas, a notable pilgrimage site

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Famagusta

    Discover Famagusta old town with some impressive remains of the past

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 4

    Visit the ‘ghost town' of Varosha, once a popular resort, for a guided tour

    2 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • You'll need your passport/ID card to cross the checkpoint into the northern part of Cyprus
  • When we receive your booking we will contact you to confirm the exact pickup time and place so please check your email. If you haven´t heard from us at least 48 hours before the activity start time you should contact us.
  • Just so you know, because of local restrictions at Strovillia checkpoint, only passport holders from EU member states, the UK, Iceland, Norway and Switzerland can travel to and from the occupied northern part of Cyprus
  • Please note, single parent families or those travelling without both parents need to provide extra documentation for anyone under the age of 18 when travelling into the northern part of Cyprus. This includes a 'letter of authorisation' from the missing parent, as well as supporting documents including birth certificate of the child, passport copy of the missing parent or a copy of a court order. Templates of these letters are readily available on search engines however we recommend you consult a lawyer prior to travelling on holiday
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