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Famagusta and Salamis Coach Tour from Ayia Napa Protaras Larnaca
Go North with this sightseeing excursion to Famagusta with an optional visit to Salamis archaeologic site and St Barnabas Monastery. Explore these fascinating ancient places and get a taste of the past.
Highlights:
- Famagusta old town - Free time
- Free time for swimming at Golden Beach
- Drive past Varosha ghost town
- Optional visit to Salamis Archaeological site
- Optional visit to St Barnabas Monastery.
Full day Northern Cyprus sightseeing tour from Ayia Napa, Protaras and Larnaca. Availableall year round. Please book at least 48 hours in advance.
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• Full day sightseeing Tour
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• CTO licensed Tour Guide (English Speaking)
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• Visit historic and cultural landmarks
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Tour Description
A fascinating journey of discovery, this tour takes in numerous ancient sites. Explore ruins of cities, visit monasteries and churches and view the ghost town of Varosha. Perfect for those interested in the culture and history of the beautiful island of Cyprus.
The excursion begins in the city of Famagusta where you have free time to explore the old town. Walk the massive Venetian walls, visit Othello's castle or the Gothic church of Saint Nicolas. There are numerous churches, chapels and historic buildings all over the city to discover or get some lunch in one the restaurants or cafes.
You then have the option to spend more time in Famagusta or to take an visit to the ruins at Salamis and St Barnabas sites. Saint Barnabas founded the Cypriot Orthodox Church. Visit his Monastery and his tomb dating back to 52AD. Next continue to the ancient city kingdom of Salamis which was once one of the most important cities in the Eastern Mediterranean. This immense archaeological site has a Greek theatre, marble columns, Roman baths and a number of other interesting antiquities to explore. Entrance fees to these two sites is not included in the tour price and will cost €5 per adult.
The last stop of the day is the golden sandy beach of Famagusta where you can view first hand the abandonment of Varosha ghost town. Once one of the busiest and most popular holiday resorts in the Mediterranean, the hotels and buildings have been empty and left to ruin since the Turkish invasion in 1974.
If you see the Book Now button below you can book this tour online. Otherwise please contact us to enquire.
The excursion begins in the city of Famagusta where you have free time to explore the old town. Walk the massive Venetian walls, visit Othello's castle or the Gothic church of Saint Nicolas. There are numerous churches, chapels and historic buildings all over the city to discover or get some lunch in one the restaurants or cafes.
You then have the option to spend more time in Famagusta or to take an visit to the ruins at Salamis and St Barnabas sites. Saint Barnabas founded the Cypriot Orthodox Church. Visit his Monastery and his tomb dating back to 52AD. Next continue to the ancient city kingdom of Salamis which was once one of the most important cities in the Eastern Mediterranean. This immense archaeological site has a Greek theatre, marble columns, Roman baths and a number of other interesting antiquities to explore. Entrance fees to these two sites is not included in the tour price and will cost €5 per adult.
The last stop of the day is the golden sandy beach of Famagusta where you can view first hand the abandonment of Varosha ghost town. Once one of the busiest and most popular holiday resorts in the Mediterranean, the hotels and buildings have been empty and left to ruin since the Turkish invasion in 1974.
If you see the Book Now button below you can book this tour online. Otherwise please contact us to enquire.
Tour Schedule
This is a full day tour, around 9 hours duration including pick up and drop off. It is available on selected days of the week, during the summer months. Please book at least 48 hours in advance. For last minute bookings, please contact us and we will do our best to book you on this tour. At times of high demand we may need to offer you an alternative date if the tour is fully booked.
Departure Points / Pick up locations
This tour is available from Ayia Napa, Protaras and Larnaca areas. Pick up will be from designated pick up points around the resort. Your nearest pick up point may be a few minutes walk from your hotel. Your exact pick up location and time will be advised upon confirmation. Please be waiting at the pick up point before the time stated in case the bus is running early. Pick up times start around 08.30am in Ayia Napa, 08.00am Protaras and 08.00 in Larnaca. Passengers in Larnaca will be transferred to Ayia Napa to meet the tour.
What is IncludedIncludes a full day sightseeing tour by coach.
Includes pick up and drop off from pick up points in Ayia Napa, Protaras or Larnaca. Includes a professional CTO licensed tour guide (English Speaking) |
What is Not IncludedLunch and refreshments are not included.
Entrance fee to Salamis site and to St Barnabas Monastery, this will cost €5 per person over 12 years of age and must be paid in cash on the day. |
Know Before You Go - Important Information
Entrance fees to St Barnabas and Salamis are not included in the tour price. This will cost €5 per adult and must be paid in cash on the day. Children up to 12 are free to both these sites.
Passengers not going to St Barnabas and Salamis will have around 4 hours free time in Famagusta. Passengers visiting St Barnabas and Salamis will have around 2 hours free time in Famagusta.
Passports / EU ID cards are required to cross into the North.
The tour bus is not wheelchair accessible.
The front seats of the bus may only be reserved for people with disabilities.
Children are welcome on this tour, but please bear in mind that it is a long day with lots of travelling so may not suit all children.
Pick up times are around 08.30 am from hotels in Ayia Napa, 08.00am in Protaras and 08.00 am from hotels in Larnaca area.
Return times are Larnaca around 17.30, Ayia Napa around 17.00 and Protaras around 16.30.
Passengers staying in Larnaca will be transferred to Ayia Napa by minibus or local bus service to meet the actual tour bus there. On the return, passengers for Larnaca will leave the main tour bus at Ayia Napa and be transferred back to Larnaca by minibus or local bus service.
Itinerary of this excursion is subject to change without prior notice due to weather conditions or reasons beyond our control.
All indicated times are approximate and subject to change.
Passengers not going to St Barnabas and Salamis will have around 4 hours free time in Famagusta. Passengers visiting St Barnabas and Salamis will have around 2 hours free time in Famagusta.
Passports / EU ID cards are required to cross into the North.
The tour bus is not wheelchair accessible.
The front seats of the bus may only be reserved for people with disabilities.
Children are welcome on this tour, but please bear in mind that it is a long day with lots of travelling so may not suit all children.
Pick up times are around 08.30 am from hotels in Ayia Napa, 08.00am in Protaras and 08.00 am from hotels in Larnaca area.
Return times are Larnaca around 17.30, Ayia Napa around 17.00 and Protaras around 16.30.
Passengers staying in Larnaca will be transferred to Ayia Napa by minibus or local bus service to meet the actual tour bus there. On the return, passengers for Larnaca will leave the main tour bus at Ayia Napa and be transferred back to Larnaca by minibus or local bus service.
Itinerary of this excursion is subject to change without prior notice due to weather conditions or reasons beyond our control.
All indicated times are approximate and subject to change.
What to BringSunhat and Sunscreen
Comfortable Shoes Passport/EU ID card is essential Swimwear and towel if you wish to swim at Famagusta beach |
TicketsAn e-ticket is required for this tour. This will be emailed to you and can be shown to the guide on the bus. If you are able to print it out then please do so. Emergency contact numbers will be shown on your e-ticket.
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Cancellation Policy
Cancellations within 48 hours of your tour start time are non refundable. Cancellations outside of this time may receive a full refund. If you need to change the date of your tour or will not be able to make it, please let us know as soon as possible.
