Famagusta and Salamis full-day tour

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Famagusta and Salamis full-day tour

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41,00 €

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Kieli: English

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Kesto: min. 8 tuntia

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Explore Salamis, an ancient Greek city-state on the east coast of Cyprus
Visit the 5th century Monastery of St Barnabas, a notable pilgrimage site
Discover Famagusta old town with some impressive remains of the past
Visit the ‘ghost town' of Varosha, once a popular resort, for a guided tour
Expert local guide with an unrivalled knowledge of Cyprus and its history

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This tour to the northern part of Cyprus flits through multiple layers of history – ancient, medieval and the 1970s. The stars of the show are the ruins of the classical city of Salamis and the old town of Famagusta, plus the ‘ghost town' of Varosha. Stavroula, one of our expert local guides, says, "the Famagusta area is rich in treasures from antiquity to the Middle Ages and beyond. According to local lore, people were so wealthy in medieval times that they built 365 churches to praise God each day for their lifestyle of ease and plenty."

Your adventure starts in Salamis, a city founded in classical times that served as the capital of Cyprus for over a thousand years. Here, you'll explore the ancient roads and ruined temples that once thronged with people in this busy metropolis. The partially restored amphitheatre is a must-see, providing a glimpse into the past when performances and festivals were held here. Next, you'll head to the 5th century Monastery of St Barnabas, where you'll visit its icon museum with examples dating back to the Byzantine period.

Next, there's a short guided walk through the haunting former seaside town of Varosha where time has stood still for decades. This once popular beach resort has lain abandoned for over 50 years. After free time for lunch, you'll explore Famagusta, a city that was once one of the wealthiest in the Mediterranean. Your guide will show you sights such as the Venetian castle and the Gothic cathedral-turned mosque.

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Full insurance cover for travelling in the northern part of Cyprus

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You'll need your passport / ID card to cross the checkpoint into the northern part of Cyprus
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 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 north 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
This experience doesn't follow our general cancellation policy. If you need to cancel, you must do so at least 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund

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TUI CYPRUS LTD

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Erittäin hyvä

4,4 /5

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4,8/5

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4,8/5

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4,8/5

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Nina&Reino
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5
23. syyskuuta 2025
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10+ pisteet oppaallemme Olgalle. Hänen ansiostaan retki oli super hyvin johdettu, mielenkiintoisesti tarinaa historiasta ja kohteista, joissa vierailimme. Hän myös puhui selkeää ja helposti ymmärrettävää englantia. Rajamuodollisuudet ja kaikki kuljetukseen liittyvä hoitui luottamuksen arvoisesti. Meillä oli upea päivä. Kiitos!
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Mumma
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4.6
28. elokuuta 2025
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Näin ihiselle jolla ei ole laajaa englannin kielen taitoa,jäi vajaavaiseksi oppaan selostukset??
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Jimi
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3.8
9. lokakuuta 2025
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Rob
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5
9. lokakuuta 2025
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The only concern is that the guide did not wait until the whole group caught up to begin the talking. Consequently some of us missed most of the relevant information.
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Sally R
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4.6
6. lokakuuta 2025
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Olga was the most fantastic tour guide she was so informative and very caring. The tour was amazing very good to learn about our history in all countries. Would highly recommend
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Steven Holmes
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2.6
6. lokakuuta 2025
Matkusti puolison kanssa
Complete waste of a day. The guide was bullied along by the tui rep behind us so got a whistle stop tour of salamis with very little info moved on to Famagusta and again guide rushing through any info so walked off an did our own thing with the same issues again in Varosha basically it was no better than a school bus trip being shouted at all day to move along if you like this’s sort of speed through history you’ll be ok if you like a bit more time on the floor an not sat on a coach avoid

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