Famagusta City Tour with Salamis & 'Ghost Town' from Limassol
Overview
Available languages
8 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
This full-day tour to the northern part of Cyprus takes you to three of the territory's most intriguing spots. You'll discover the ancient city of Salamis, the old town of Famagusta and the ‘ghost town' of Varosha.
Your journey into the past starts all the way back in classical times at Salamis. You'll explore its ruined temples, the partially restored theatre and more.
After free time for lunch, you'll visit Famagusta, whose old town is still protected by intact defensive walls built by the Venetians centuries ago. Your guide will show you sights such as the castle and the Gothic cathedral-turned-mosque.
To round off the visit, there's a walking tour in the ‘ghost town' of Varosha. This once-popular beach resort lay abandoned for more than 50 years. It's a surreal experience to walk on overgrown streets of crumbling facades with rusted shutters and broken windows.
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
Not suitable for guests with reduced mobility
What To Expect
Salamis
You'll wander through the ruined temples and ancient theatre of the historic city of Salamis.
Famagusta
Visit Famagusta, whose old town is still protected by intact defensive walls built by the Venetians centuries ago.
Options
Famagusta City Tour with Salamis & 'Ghost Town' from Limassol
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Transport
Admission fees
English-speaking guide
Full insurance cover in the northern area
Lunch
Extras
Pickup points
Atlantica Oasis
Stymfalidon 11 Limassol City Cyprus
Atlantica Miramare Beach Hotel
Amerikanas Str. 11 Germasogeia Cyprus
Atlantica Bay Hotel
146 Amathus Avenue Agios Tychon Cyprus
Meeting points
Limassol City
Limassol City Cyprus
End points
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
11 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
An unfortunate series of events made us miss this remarkable tour
P4643UUjeremyh,May 21, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00We had looked forward to do this specific tour during our stay in Cyprus. Initially our booking was cancelled but was moved to a different pickup location. Before boarding it came to our attention that Passports of Canadians are not accepted at this specific checkpoint so we were unable to do this tour based on what the tour guide told us. The description of the tour specifically stated that "Passport or EU ID card required" Most would think that any passport from a developed country would be enough but apparently you need to be a EU resident in order to proceed with the tour. The company was quick to issue a refund which was greatly appreciated.
sad and dissappointing
OliviaMalathy,Aug 31, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00Unfortunately we hadn't had the chance to go on that trip. We had a delay of 15 min due to public transport connections but texted them in advance and tried to call them. At the hotel nobody was there - the receptionist had no idea of that tour and we couldn't reach anyone. In hope they might be late or we get a message, we waited there 40 minutes. After we realized they would probably not come back and with having no signal from them, we cancelled the trip. We are so sad because two days before that trip we've booked another trip with the same organisation. They had then around 20 min delay and the hotel said they always were late. This experience was just bizarre. And the most dissappointing part is we didnt get our money back, just an email that we were late and also due to the early cancellation, they cant help us. So sad, it was our last day and we lost time because of that waiting and not knowing what is going on. At least we would have wished to be contacted..
Wonderful experience
irinatY1367KG,May 9, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thank you for this experience! The bus was on time. The guide and the driver made an effort to find me at the hotel, ensured not to leave without picking me up. The trip itself was easy, pleasant, lovely orange juice, beautiful scenery. The guide's commentary was full of interesting, heart-touching and useful information on the sites that we visited and the history of Cyprus overall. The trip was well-planned to be carried out at a relaxed pace, with two hours also provided as free time to wander around the old city and enjoy some lunch and a Turkish coffee. The guide gave plenty of tips on how to best spend this time. I would definitely recommend this tour. One remark - wear comfortable shoes, put on plenty of sunscreen/ perhaps long-sleeved top, take water, and avoid going when its too hot because all sites are open under direct sunlight.
Stormy start
Kereshma S,Oct 29, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00The tour started late due to the rain and stormy weather. I was not informed that the bus would be coming later and had to call the offices to confirm if the tour was still on. But the tour itself was great. The weather eventually cleared up and we had a great time. The guide was very informative and answered all questions. We had good time to enjoy the places. But we were not given tickets to the entrance of one of the sites. We did not have currency to buy a ticket and when we asked the guide about a currency exchange place , then he told us that he had tickets and it was included. This lack of info and poor communication lost us some time to explore the site. But the overall tour was great. Friendly and helpful guide. Good information about the history. Enjoyed it alot.
An amazing experience!
aleksDo,Oct 21, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Me and my husband took a day guided trip to the Salamis Ancient Kingdom and Famagusta during our stay in Limassol. We were taken through the very interesting and dramatic history of Famagusta and North Cyprus by our incredible guide Andri. What a well presented and full of facts story!!!! Andri’s personality and deep knowledge of the topic were impressive. The trip lasted about 7-8 hours, covering the key points as it was advertised (including the fresh juice of pomegranate 😊), free time was given for breaks and individual exploration, the whole trip was well-organised with a good time keeping and comfortable transport. We highly recommend it to anyone with an adventurous spirit, love of history and new experience.
An Amazing Day
Departure50516467216,Mar 7, 2019
- Review from Viator
5.00Salamis and Famagusta is the perfect tour for both ancient and modern history. Our guide, Lisa was incredibly knowledgeable about both the ancient Greeks and Romans and the conflict between Turkey and Cyprus. We learned more than we could ever say. We were also treated to a couple of Cypriot folk songs, performed by our guide who has a beautiful singing voice. The best day!
great day out
Andy C,Apr 25, 2018
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Booked this tour via Viatour, and it was also the same tour as TUI, from my hotel. But cheaper :D Christopher was a very good tour guide, informative and answered any questions. Famagusta was a very poignant moment of the tour.
Wonderful
mollybilly101,Mar 29, 2018
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Lovely day out, regular stops along the way for breaks. Famagusta old town is lovely but don’t buy any of the replica clothes/bags because customs get on the coach when you cross back over the border and there is a hefty fine if you do buy these Turkish goods!
thouroughly enjoyed it would really...
brianandrewosborne,Jan 3, 2018
- Review from Viator
5.00thouroughly enjoyed it would really recimmend it.
Fascinating ancient and modern history...
IAN S,Oct 23, 2017
- Review from Viator
5.00Fascinating ancient and modern history. Well worth the trip.
Related Experiences
Operated by Destination Services Cyprus