Excursions & day trips

Famagusta and Salamis full-day tour

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Language: English

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Duration: more than 8 hours

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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.

What's included

Transport
Guide
Admission fees
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

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

Babeth
From United States of America - June 2025

Traveled as a couple

25 - 34 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

Très ********** excursion où nous avons retrouvé Olga la guide très sympathique ?? Seul bémol le temps libre à Famagousta était un peu court....
Anonymous
From United States of America - August 2024

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

Super excursion, tout était fluide. La guide était super bienveillante et attentionnée Tout très sympathique Il faisait très chaud donc pensez à pr ...

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