Famagusta and Salamis Excursion from Aya Napa, Protaras, Larnaca ENGLISH


8 hours
Pick-up offered
Free cancellation
1 - 15
Mobile ticket

Overview

A trip that gives you the chance to visit the beautiful coastal town of Famagusta and to go as near as possible to the fenced and sealed - off part of the town that is known all around the world as the "Ghost Town of Varosha". Visit optional the Monastery of Saint Barnabas, the founder of the Cypriot Orthodox Church and the ancient city-kingdom of Salamis. Next stop is the Famagusta old Town Centre to see the Venetian Walls in the old part of the town and a visit at the Gothic church of Saint Nicolas and Othello Castle. The last stop will be the beach located right next to the "Ghost Town", a long stretch of golden sand with crystal clear water. The right place to be refreshed after sightseeing. Entrance fees for ancient site of St Barnabas and Salamis are an optional extra during the tour (cash only, 6 euros).
Return to Ayia Napa and Protaras approx. 17:00, Larnaka is around 18:00.

Inclusions

  • Professional guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (in some cases hotel pick up and drop off may not be offered as not all hotels are accessible by coach. In such cases, an alternative pick up location will be communicated before the excursion to accommodate clients)
  • Air-conditioned vehicle

What to expect

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Famagusta Walled City, Hisar Yolu, Famagusta 99450 Cyprus

Free time in Famagusta Old Town Center for sightseeing and lunch (optional extra for lunch, not included in the price)

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Salamis, Famagusta 99450 Cyprus

Optional Extra:

Visit and guiding at the archaeological site of Salamis and Saint Barbaras church and tomb (cash 5 euro/adult and free for children up to 12 y.o. fees for both sights)

Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Famagusta, Famagusta, Famagusta District

Free time for swimming/walking at the 'Golden Beach" of Famagusta and at the newly opened part of Varosha, the "Ghost city"

Duration: 1 hour

Pass By: Ghost Town Famagusta, Famagusta Cyprus

Short drive close to the "Ghost Town"

Additional information

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Bring sunscreen and hat, swimming suit and towel
  • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel (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 55 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.
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Please bring cash with you if you want to visit optional sites
  • 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.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 55 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Ticket delivery

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Hristina M
January 2023

Super Ausflug. Vor allem im Herbst oder Winter, wenn die Strände nicht nutzbar sind. Würde empfehlen. Tolle Informationen.

Elizabeth M
October 2019

Really enjoyed this one, our guide Eleni was wonderful, her knowledge of events and places past and present of Cyprus as a whole was invaluable. The sites we visited were amazing. Whilst I understand entry is prohibited, the only thing I would ask for is a better glimpse into the “ghost town”. Ov...

Zoltan K
August 2019

Had a wonderful time, got what i expected. Couple of improvements: Salamis is optional, but everybody in my group took it, because it makes no sense not to. Second, the beachtime is only one hour, and if i want to be on the beach, i would have got a beach hotel, if not then even the one hour take...

518akviled
July 2019

It was a careless visit to Nothern part as I was staying in the Southern. It was interesting to visit Salamis and have a glimpse to the ghost town of Famagusta. A guide provided lots of information which would take time to find yourself. Interesting experience crossing the buffer zone controlled ...

Go15475748151
June 2019

Great experience. I am glad that I was at places, where mythical Greek heroes were walking. I have only one complaint - the trip was from Agia Nappa and this was not mentioned anywhere. From Larnaka to Agia Nappa we had to travel by the slowest village bus.

Inspire557508
June 2019

Our guide was excellent. Salamis is a small site, but it's history makes it worth it. St Barnabas tomb was very good too. A good selection of icons and the museum was quite interesting.Famagusta was interesting too. Perhaps a bit long. Especially the stop for a swim. Long lines for the changing r...

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