Famagusta and Salamis full-day tour
Excursions & day trips

Famagusta and Salamis full-day tour

4.4/5
Excellent
Based on 57 reviews
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$48.00
Free cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: more than 8 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • Explore Salamis, an ancient Greek city-state on the east coast of Cyprus
  • Visit the 5th century Monastery of St Barnabas, a notable pilgrimage site
  • Discover Famagusta old town with some impressive remains of the past
  • Visit the ‘ghost town' of Varosha, once a popular resort, for a guided tour
  • Expert local guide with an unrivalled knowledge of Cyprus and its history
What to expect

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. Stavroula, one of our expert local guides, says, "the Famagusta area is rich in treasures from antiquity to the Middle Ages and beyond. According to local lore, people were so wealthy in medieval times that they built 365 churches to praise God each day for their lifestyle of ease and plenty."

Your adventure starts in Salamis, a city founded in classical times that served as the capital of Cyprus for over a thousand years. 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. This once popular beach resort has lain abandoned for over 50 years. After free time for lunch, you'll explore Famagusta, a city that was once one of the wealthiest in the Mediterranean. Your guide will show you sights such as the Venetian castle and the Gothic cathedral-turned mosque.

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What's included
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  • check Guide
  • check Admission fees
  • check Full insurance cover for travelling in the northern part of Cyprus
What to remember
  • You'll need your passport / ID card to cross the checkpoint into the northern part of Cyprus
  • 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 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 north 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
  • This experience doesn't follow our general cancellation policy. If you need to cancel, you must do so at least 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
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Provider
TUI CYPRUS LTD
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Excellent

4.4/5

Based on 57 reviews from verified customers

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  • Tony O'Hara

    From United States of America - July 2025

    Traveled as a couple

     

    45 - 54 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Olga, our guide was Excellent with excellent knowledge. Kept us all feeling safe and aware of what was happening at all time. Very interesting day. Wh ...

  • Miki

    From United States of America - July 2025

    Traveled with family

     

    25 - 34 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    4/5

    It was a nice excursion with amazing destinations. The bus driver was safe and careful. The bus was modern and comfortable, always cooled down before ...

  • John Goulding

    From United States of America - July 2025

    Traveled as a couple

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    The guide was very informative and this enhanced our experience.

  • Reggie

    From United States of America - July 2025

    Traveled as a couple

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Great

    Overall rated

    4/5

    All good apart from going to the monerstery it’s a waste of time and completely **********, then could have spent more time on the other stops get rid ...

  • Josefine

    From Denmark - July 2025

    Traveled with family

    Great

    Overall rated

    4/5

    Guiden startede med at sige, at hun ikke ville snakke så meget, og at vi bare.kunne spørge hvis der var noget. Derefter snakkede hun uafbrudt til vi v ...

  • Joanne Lever

    From United States of America - July 2025

    Traveled with family

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    What an amazing experience. Our guide Olga was so knowledgeable. She told us everything about the ruins in Salamis , the lovely town of Famagusta and ...

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