Famagusta and Salamis Tour from Protaras
- 8 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Once we pick you up from your hotel, we will drive to the north part of the island, where we start with Salamis, founded by Teucer, in 1180 BC. We will visit the theater, the spa, and the gym. Here is where St. Barnabas was born and killed, the saint who had accompanied St. Paul during his journey through Cyprus. We will continue to the medieval city of Famagusta, whose mighty walls symbolize the city’s glory of its historic past and the need to defend itself against attacks from enemies. Next, we will visit the Cathedral of St. Nicholas (converted into the mosque of Lala Mustafa Pasha) in which, at the time of the Lusignani, the coronation of many of the rulers of Cyprus and Jerusalem took place. We will have the opportunity to walk through the narrow streets of Famagusta and see from the outside the citadel and the tower of Othello. Finally there will be a walk through the streets of Varosha, also known as Ghost town after the conflict of 1974.
Inclusions
What's included
- Pick-up and drop-off from designated meeting points
- Entrance fees
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional Licensed Tour Guide
What's not
- Meals and Drinks
- Gratuities
Itinerary
Medieval city of Famagusta, whose mighty walls symbolize the city’s glory of its historic past and the need to defend itself against attacks from enemies.
Walk through the streets of Varosha, also known as Ghost town after the conflict of 1974.
Visit Archeological park of Salamis
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
4.8
- 53
- 41
- 30
- 20
- 10
Ratings come from 4 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 52 travellers
- Operated by
- MTS GLOBE CYPRUS LTD.
- 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 or electronic versions are allowed.
- 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.
How it compares in Famagusta
- Its from-price is 77% below the median of the 15 experiences we list in Famagusta.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 8 of 15.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Famagusta
Famagusta, on Cyprus's east coast, is a walled port with Venetian ramparts, a Gothic cathedral turned mosque and the ruins of ancient Salamis nearby.
Famagusta, known in Turkish as Gazimağusa, lies on the east coast of Cyprus, with the island's deepest harbour. Ptolemy II founded a settlement here in the third century BC, and it grew into a rich port under the Lusignan kings, who ruled from 1192, and then under Genoa and Venice. Ramparts built mostly by the Venetians in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries enclose the old city.
