Famagusta and Salamis Excursion from Ayia Napa, Protaras, Larnaca
Overview
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8 hours
Mobile ticket
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.
Additional Info
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Famagusta Walled City
Free time in Famagusta Old Town Center for sightseeing, walking and lunch or coffee (optional extra for lunch, not included in the price)
Salamis
Guiding at the archaeological site of Salamis and Saint Barbaras church and tomb.
What‘s Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Professional guide
Drinks
Lunch
Gratuities
Pickup points
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Famagusta and Salamis Excursion from Ayia Napa, Protaras, Larnaca
Pickup included
Reviews
76 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A wet but memorable cultural trip.
wojer590,Feb 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The 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.
Good tour with competent guide Olga
M3702LRsilkek,Feb 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Olga 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
Jolita S,Jan 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Good organising, the guide was great, sights where interesting to see. we where realy safe, everybody where important
A mut visit to Famagusta, Salamis on Northern side.
perterjew2021,Jan 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very interesting tour to see the Northern Side of Cyprus. The Ghost City, Famagusta and Salamis were all great experiences. The very friendy and knowledgable guide Fanos made the experience great.
Very good. It might take Framagusta a little longer for the visit and lunch.
jpv468,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Provide headphones translators in French because the visit was in English.... pity. Excellent guide. Thank you for fixing it.
Interresant, educational and tragic about Cyprus history.
Nina B,Nov 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It became a very interesting and educational experience thanks to a very clever and inspiring guide (Olga). She gave a thorough historical, political and cultural insight into the history of Cyprus. The trip can be recommended. She added literary references and inspired reading😊
Well organized, excellent and warm tour
sandrabW781OS,Nov 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A great trip, everything fit. Olga, the guide, accompanied us very well and informed us about every stop, as well as the island , comprehensively in English. Can we recommend 6 very much!
Really interesting and informative trip
stevewH4048YG,Nov 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fascinating guided tour of occupied Famagusta and Salamis. We had wanted to travel into the Northern occupied territory but concerns over car insurance etc put us off doing it ourselves, so we opted for a guided tour. We were collected by the coach from near our hotel in Protaras. Fortunately we all got seated together as a family; later pick ups weren't so lucky as the trip was sold out and the last few people had to sit apart. It was fascinating travelling through the border checks and into the occupied territory. The trip took in abandoned Varosha first. This was fascinating and sad to see, in equal measure. Our tour guide Renee was really friendly, informative and knowledgeable. It was then on to ancient Salamis and St Barnabas Monastery which were again guided, before then onto Famagusta walled city where we had the best part of 2 hours to explore ourselves. This was a fabulous, informative trip. I would have liked longer in Varosha and Salamis, particularly to explore by ourselves, however I understand that time wouldn't allow this. Highly recommended.
Highly recommended
tobiaslW8056VI,Nov 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very insightful and interesting! Olga has led us very entertainingly through the day. All in English but very easy to understand with a lot of background knowledge.
A good value day trip...
Caroline H,Nov 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00A good value day trip taking in the sites of Famagusta and ancient Salamis, with an interesting walk through the abandoned, bombed 'ghost town' of Varosha.
From €55.00
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