7-Hour Famagusta and Varosha Tour in Cyprus with Salamis Ruins

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Visit the serene St. Barnabas Monastery and the historic St. Peter & St. Paul Church
• 02 Wander through the ancient Salamis Ruins and marvel at the Sea Gate
• 03 Admire the stunning architecture of St. Nicholas Cathedral
• 04 Explore the Venetian Palace and the intriguing Namık Kemal Dungeon
• 05 Take a short walk in Varosha, reopened to visitors in October 2020

Embark on a fascinating journey through Cyprus as you visit the serene St. Barnabas Monastery, the historic St. Peter & St. Paul Church, and the ancient Salamis Ruins. Admire the stunning architecture of St. Nicholas Cathedral, explore the Venetian Palace and the intriguing Namık Kemal Dungeon, and marvel at the Sea Gate. The experience also includes time in the medieval city of Famagusta and a short walk in Varosha, which reopened to visitors in October 2020.

The experience also includes time in the medieval city of Famagusta and a short walk in Varosha, which reopened to visitors in October 2020.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Nicosia, Famagusta, Kyrenia

Languages English, Turkish

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Famagusta, Salamis and Varosha Discovery

• Travel to the eastern part of the city.

• Visit the St. Barnabas Monastery and the Salamis Ruins.

• Walk around the medieval city of Famagusta.

• Visit St. Nicholas Cathedral, St. Peter & St. Paul Church, and the Lusignan Palace.

• Take a short walk in Varosha, which was opened to visitors in October 2020.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Professional guidance

• Transportation with Volvo XC40

• Parking tickets

• A small bottle of water

• Pick-up and drop-off from Kyrenia, Famagusta (N. Cyprus), and the Nicosia border crossing

What's Not Included

• Lunch

• Tickets for historical sights

What to bring

• If you are crossing from S. Cyprus, you need your passport to show at the border crossings.
• If you are coming from other cities, please ask about the transportation cost.

Know before you go

• We will be visiting the Cathedral and Mosque, so please do not wear shorts or sleeveless T-shirts.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Nicosia border crossing, Famagusta, or hotels in Kyrenia. If your location is in another city, please ask about the transfer cost.

Tour start

Famagusta, Cyprus

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.