Famagusta City Tour with Salamis & 'Ghost Town' from Limassol

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Famagusta City Tour with Salamis & 'Ghost Town' from Limassol
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.
Free cancellation Pickup included

What's included

  • Transport
  • Admission fees
  • English-speaking guide
  • Full insurance cover in the northern area

What's not included

  • Lunch
  • Extras

Itinerary

  1. You'll wander through the ruined temples and ancient theatre of the historic city of Salamis. (3h 0min) Admission included
  2. Visit Famagusta, whose old town is still protected by intact defensive walls built by the Venetians centuries ago. (2h 0min)
  3. Walking tour in the ‘ghost town' of Varosha. This once-popular beach resort lay abandoned for more than 50 years. (2h 0min)

Meeting & end point

Meeting point
Pick up is provided from selected hotels in Limassol town. Participants need to contact the local service provider to confirm their exact pick up location and time at least 48 hours before excursion date.
End point
Pick up is provided from selected hotels in Limassol town. Participants need to contact the local service provider to confirm their exact pick up location and time at least 48 hours before excursion date.

Practical information

Operated by
Destination Services Cyprus
Max group size
50 travellers
Travellers per booking
1–15
Languages
en
Confirmation
INSTANT

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation available.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Important notes

  • 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

Frequently asked questions

This tour lasts approximately 8 hours 30 minutes. Allow a little extra time at either end if you need to transfer between the ship and the excursion meeting point.

The excursion price typically covers transport, a qualified guide, and the activities listed in the description above. Meals, gratuities, personal shopping, and any entrance fees not mentioned in the description are usually paid separately on the day.

Age and fitness guidance for this excursion is not specified in the data we hold. The tour description above is the best guide — if you have any specific concerns, contact your cruise line's excursion desk before departing the ship.