Cyprus · Archaeology

6-Hour Historical Highlights Tour of Famagusta with Salamis

6 Hours Round trip from Salamis Yolu Harabeleri Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore the historical Gazimağusa with scenic views of the mountains and Mesaria Plain
  • 02 Visit St. Barnabas Monastery, now a revered icon museum
  • 03 Discover the ancient city of Salamis and its renowned Roman Amphitheatre
  • 04 Experience Othello's Tower, the inspiration for Shakespeare's famous play, "Othello"

Explore the historical highlights of Gazimağusa in North Cyprus on this 6-hour tour. Enjoy scenic views of the mountains and Mesaria Plain as you travel to St. Barnabas Monastery, now an icon museum, and the ancient city of Salamis with its renowned Roman Amphitheatre. The experience also includes Othello's Tower, which inspired Shakespeare's famous play, and the Ghost Town of Varosha with your expert tour guide.

See the ancient city of Salamis, which dates back to BC and has the largest Roman Amphitheatre in Cyprus.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Nicosia, Famagusta
Languages English, Turkish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Sightseeing Around Cyprus and Famagusta

  • Start your tour by enjoying the scenery as you cross the mountains and Mesaria Plain.
  • Arrive at St. Barnabas Monastery, now an icon museum, with your Famagusta tour guide.
  • See the ancient city of Salamis, which dates back to BC and has the largest Roman Amphitheatre in Cyprus.
  • Proceed to Othello's Tower, where Shakespeare was inspired to write his famous play, Othello.
Salamis, Roman Amphitheatre, St. Barnabas Monastery, Ghost Town of Varosha

Where this trip takes you

Salamis, Roman Amphitheatre, St. Barnabas Monastery, Ghost Town of Varosha

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Salamis Yolu Harabeleri 2 cities · 6 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • English-speaking guide services
  • Entrance fees to historical sites

What's Not Included

  • Personal expenses
  • Lunch

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Ledras, Nicosia, Cyprus
Tour start
Salamis Yolu Harabeleri, Gazimağusa 99680
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 6 hours finish where they began, in Salamis Yolu Harabeleri.

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