Famagusta and Salamis Excursion from Ayia Napa, Protaras, Larnaca
Description
Join one of the most popular trips that takes you to the beautiful coastal town of Famagusta and it's famous "Ghost Town of Varosha". Visit Monastery of Saint Barnabas and the ancient city-kingdom of Salamis (optionally, extra fees 6 euros apply). Next stop is the Famagusta old Town Centre with it's Venetian Walls for optional visit of Gothic church of Saint Nicolas and Othello Castle (extra fees). The last stop will be a Ghost town of Varosha where you can walk around and enjoy free time on the Golden Beach.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Free time in Famagusta Old Town Center for sightseeing, walking and lunch or coffee (optional extra for lunch, not included in the price)
Guiding at the archaeological site of Salamis and Saint Barbaras church and tomb.
Walk inside the part of Ghost Town of Varosha and/or spend free time on the Golden beach
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
There might be assigned meeting points in walking distance from the accommodation. For Larnaca city centre and Makenzy area, the starting point will be from the Bus stop Arch. Makariou (Police Station) at 7:30. Please note, pick up in Ayia Napa is at 8:10-8:30 approx.; in Protaras at 8:40-9:00 approx. Exact pick up time and pick up point will be sent at latest 1 day prior to excursion.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Bring sunscreen and hat, especially in the summer months
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel. If your passport is set to expire less than six months after your trip, you could be denied boarding or entry. European Union Citizens are allowed to use Identity Cards - For other nationalities passports are required. Only original documents will be accepted at the checkpoint - no photocopies are allowed.
- Coach excursion with up to 50 passengers
- There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if the days of operation change. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
- Please be advised that holders of Armenian, Syrian, Nigerian and Turkmenistan passports and cannot join the excursion, unless they have a special visa! Ukrainians that live in Cyprus with a refugee status cannot join the excursion.
- For the minors travelling with only one parent or in the care of friends or relatives a consent letter should be used for a cross-border travel.
Reviews(83)
Our guide Olga was a delight. Her passion for this tour was clear to see and she brought Varosha back to life with her knowledge. Not to much walking. And just the right length of time spent in each of the locations. This tour gave us an insight into to how the island was split and what it has been like for both sides since then along with what it was like centuries ago. A little bit of culture delivered in just the right way. Thank you Olga for a lovely day.
Visiting these places is certainly fascinating, but thanks to Olga it becomes a real experience. It makes you experience the emotions of the transformation of the pre- and post-Turkish invasion area, involves you, pushes you to document yourself. Definitely the natural heritage is the protagonist, but Olga's culture and transportation are the exciting part of the activity
Olga was an excellent guide and very knowledgeable. Everything ran v smoothly and to time. Would definitely recommend
A good day for us to spend there great place
The tour included a nice selection of locations, with Famagusta the highlight. The guide was very knowledgeable and helpful re when facilities would be available.
Famagusta and Salamis are worth seeing. In the evening back in Ayja Napa, however, we noticed that we had lost my driving license. In fact, we have not been able to locate a Turkish body/office/museum office tourist office with mailing address that we could have written to inquire if anyone found and handed in this driver's license. Is that really possible? In this day and age, as EVERYONE owns a mobile phone, practically everyone is digitally accessible!!?? So we were only left, in the Greek. Police station in Ajia Napa to report the loss. Too bad!
we really enjoyed this excursion. Our guide was Olga, who was friendly and so knowledgeable. There was enough time at each location. I absolutely recommend this trip.
The day was made by our superb guide, Olga. She gave us loads of fascinating information about the history of Cyprus and the several archaeological sites that we visited. Despite getting soaked to the skin, we rated is as one of our best day tours. It was also very good value for money.
Olga was very good as a tour guide and told everything important about the individual stops in a compact brevity and was able to answer extra questions competently. We would have liked to have spent more time in Varosha than in Farmagusta as there would have been much more to see there than in Farmagusta. But that's a matter of taste. The bus driver drove very safely and was very friendly. Very good value for money!
Good organising, the guide was great, sights where interesting to see. we where realy safe, everybody where important
