A trip towards Famagusta old town.A town that has stood still since the Turkish invasion in 1974. Your guide will tell you all the interesting facts and tales of this area.
This half day tour will give you the chance to step back in time, view the abandoned town but also discover some of Famagusta’s hidden treasures such as the Saint Nicholas Cathedral.
An impressive gothic Catholic Cathedral dedicated to St Nicholas. Ample free time will be given for strolling around the old town of Famagusta.
Please note we offer two different itineraries depending on your starting point (East/West Cyprus) For an extended itinerary, please check out the tabs below.
Cross the UN-patrolled border into northern Cyprus and visit come of the north's most famous historical sites.
The first stop of this day trip is Salamis Archaeological Site, overlooking the Mediterranean Sea from Cyprus east coast. Salamis was the most brilliant ancient city in Cyprus and the capital of the island for more than thousand years.
The archaeological site of Salamis, culture and history is considered as one of the most important not just in Cyprus but also in the Mediterranean Sea.
Discover the archaeological site of Salamis as your guide shares with you the rise and fall of this Great Greek Kingdom. This day tour continues with lunch and a short walk at Constantia Beach.
In the afternoon you will visit the Latin Cathedral of St Nicholas. Before heading back, enjoy some free time in the old town of Famagusta and take in panoramic view of the ghost town. The once bustling holiday resort which was abandoned during the Turkish invasion of 1974, and has remained sealed behind barbed wire barricades ever since.
* Please remember to bring passport / ID on this trip.
Cross the UN-patrolled border into northern Cyprus and visit come of the north's most famous historical sites.
The first stop of this day trip is Salamis Archaeological Site, overlooking the Mediterranean Sea from Cyprus east coast. Salamis was the most brilliant ancient city in Cyprus and the capital of the island for more than thousand years. The archaeological site of Salamis, culture and history is considered as one of the most important not just in Cyprus but also in the Mediterranean Sea.
Discover the archaeological site of Salamis as your guide shares with you the rise and fall of this Great Greek Kingdom
. Next stop is Famagusta City where you will visit the Latin Cathedral of Saint Nicholas.
Enjoy your free time for lunch or for strolling around in the old town.
Before heading back, a short stop at Constantia Beach where you will have the opportunity for a panoramic view of the ghost town of Famagusta. The once bustling holiday resort which was abandoned during the Turkish invasion of 1974, and has remained sealed behind barbed wire barricades ever since.
* Please remember to bring passport / ID on this trip.
07.30 - 08.15
Pick up customers from Paphos and Limassol resorts
17.30 - 19.00
Drive back to Paphos and Limassol and drop off customers in resorts
Included
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Licensed guide
- Crossing the UN Buffer Zone
- Fully insured and licensed vehicle to cross the UN Buffer Zone
- Entrance Fees
Not Included
- Extra drinks
- Lunch
- Any other services not mentioned above
- Valid passport is required for crossing the UN Buffer Zone (Green Line)
- Age Restrictions and Pricing: Adult: +12 years old / Child: from 2 to 11 years old / Infant: under 2 years old
- Please bring your bathing suit, beach towels and sun cream
- All indicated times are approximate and subject to change
- Itinerary of excursion is subject to change due to weather conditions.