Cyprus · Archaeology

Discover Famagusta from Paphos

10 Hours Pickup service provided in Paphos. to Drop-off service provided in Paphos. Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Full-day excursion from Paphos to Famagusta
02 Visit St Barnabas Monastery and tomb
03 Explore the ancient site of Salamis
04 See the amphitheatre and gymnasium at Salamis
05 Enjoy free time in Famagusta for sightseeing and shopping
06 View Othello's Tower from outside
07 Stop to see the “Ghost Town – Varosi”
08 Transport with driver/escort and border administration fees included

Discover the layered history of eastern Cyprus on this full-day trip from Paphos to Famagusta. Cross the Green Line, visit the monastery and tomb of St Barnabas, and explore the ancient Kingdom of Salamis, including its amphitheatre and gymnasium.

In Famagusta, see the city’s Venetian walls and Gothic heritage, with time for sightseeing, shopping, and lunch at your own expense. The day also includes a stop to view the abandoned “Ghost Town – Varosi” and admire some of the island’s best sandy beaches.

The day also includes a stop to view the abandoned “Ghost Town – Varosi” and admire some of the island’s best sandy beaches.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Paphos, Famagusta

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Salamis, Famagusta 99450 Cyprus

Salamis is an ancient Greek city-state on the east coast of Cyprus, at the mouth of the river Pedieos, 6 km north of modern Famagusta. According to tradition, the founder of Salamis was Teucer, son of Telamon, who could not return home after the Trojan war because he had failed to avenge his brother Ajax. Here customers will have guiding and free time in Salamis (refreshment included at Salamis restaurant -lemonade)

St Barnabas Monastery and Icon Museum, Salamis-Famagusta Road, Famagusta Cyprus

A short visit to St. Barnabas church and tomb

Famagusta, Famagusta, Famagusta District

Customers will have approx 2hrs for a short walk on beach and lunch at Constantia Beach. Also a short drive to Othello Explanation outside Othello's Tower (No visit inside Othello) will take place and then you will have time for a visit to Famagusta for 2 hrs

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The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Pickup service provided in Paphos. to Drop-off service provided in Paphos. 2 cities · 10 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Vehicle
Experienced driver/ escort
Boarder Administration Fees

What's Not Included

Personal Expenses
Tips (optional)
Food and drinks
Guide

Know before you go

Confirmation will be received at time of booking.

Not wheelchair accessible.

Please contact MTM DMC at least 24 hours before the travel date to provide hotel details and arrange pickup
Upon your pick up, please present your voucher to our driver for your activity
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Please notice that extra charges may apply per person or in total of the group for pick-ups from hotels- villas- airbnb outside the proximity of our tour selected pick route. In that case we can provide round trip transfer for customer(s) convenience ad-hoc quoted as per location of customer(s)' property.

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