Excursions & day trips

North Cyprus tour with Famagusta, Salamis and Kyrenia

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$95.00

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Language: German

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Duration: more than 8 hours

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Why you’ll love this…

You'll head to the city of Famagusta for a look at its Gothic, Ottoman and Venetian architecture
There's time at the ancient ruins of Salamis, which date back to the times of the Trojan War
Your visit to Kyrenia Castle includes a stop at its shipwreck museum, home to 2,400-year-old relics
The pictures you'll take of Bellapais Abbey's Gothic-Byzantine exterior will be some of your best
The tour is led by an expert local guide who will clue you in at every place you visit

What to expect

A trip to the northern part of Cyprus is a great way to learn about the turbulent history the island. This varied tour takes in a clutch of historical highlights, from Famagusta old town and Salamis archaeological site to one of the oldest shipwrecks in the world. Andreas, one of our expert local guides, says "the Kyrenia shipwreck is one of the best preserved anywhere. It's housed in an impressive castle, and the museum also contains many other unusual exhibits, including some of the oldest olives, grapes, figs and lentils ever found."

To kick off, you'll explore the walled old town of Famagusta with a guide to bring all that history to life. Famagusta is known for its dramatic ensemble of medieval architecture, and was once a glittering gem of the eastern Mediterranean. Afterwards, we'll continue to nearby Salamis, a must-visit for history enthusiasts. Salamis is one of the largest and most significant archaeological sites in Cyprus, and it provides a glimpse into the island's classical past.

The charming harbour town of Kyrenia invites you to linger a little longer. You'll take a guided tour of the castle and visit the shipwreck museum, before enjoying some free time to explore at your own pace. Next up is a visit to the ruins of the Gothic Bellapais Abbey. The setting on a mountainside is as beautiful as the views down to Kyrenia and the Mediterranean. It was in the village of Bellapais that Lawrence Durrell lived and wrote his novel, Bitter Lemons.

What's included

Admission fees
Guide

What to remember

You'll need your passport / ID card to cross the checkpoint into the northern part of Cyprus
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

Pietman
From United States of America - June 2025

Traveled as a couple

18 - 24 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
4/5
Manuel
From United States of America - June 2025

Traveled as a couple

35 - 44 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

Super interessante Tour! Informative Geschichten des Tourguides. Andreas hat die Teilung der Insel miterlebt. Toller Busfahrer, hat in allen Lagen sic ...
Wüstenhagen
From Germany - June 2025

Traveled as a couple

45 - 54 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

Schade das dir Tour nur über die App gebucht werden kann, da im Tasia Maris keiner der deutschen Sprache mächtig ist. Zur Tour, sie ist schon beeindr ...
Marcel
From United States of America - June 2025

Solo traveler

45 - 54 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

Andreas ist ein sehr guter Guide. Er weiss sehr viel über sehr vieles. Sei es Geschichtlich oder Botanisch. Er kennt soviele Pflanzen nach dem latein ...
Marion
From United States of America - June 2025

Traveled as a couple

45 - 54 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

Andreas ist einfach einmalig, was er uns alles in der kurzen Zeit über die Geschichte von Zypern erzählen konnte war sehr interessant und informativ, ...
Ehepaar aus Thüringen
From United States of America - August 2024

Traveled as a couple

35 - 44 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

Der Guide war etwas zu sehr auf die alte Geschichte Zyperns fokussiert. Über die Trennung von Zypern und ähnlichen Themen kam wenig. Über aktuelles au ...

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