Famagusta and Salamis full-day tour

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Protaras, Cyprus

from 55 reviews
4.4/5
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Doe dit omdat

Explore Salamis, an ancient Greek city-state on the east coast of Cyprus
Visit the 5th century Monastery of St Barnabas, a notable pilgrimage site
Discover Famagusta old town with some impressive remains of the past
Visit the ‘ghost town' of Varosha, once a popular resort, for a guided tour
Expert local guide with an unrivalled knowledge of Cyprus and its history

Wat te verwachten

This tour to the northern part of Cyprus flits through multiple layers of history – ancient, medieval and the 1970s. The stars of the show are the ruins of the classical city of Salamis and the old town of Famagusta, plus the ‘ghost town' of Varosha. Stavroula, one of our expert local guides, says, "the Famagusta area is rich in treasures from antiquity to the Middle Ages and beyond. According to local lore, people were so wealthy in medieval times that they built 365 churches to praise God each day for their lifestyle of ease and plenty."Your adventure starts in Salamis, a city founded in classical times that served as the capital of Cyprus for over a thousand years. Here, you'll explore the ancient roads and ruined temples that once thronged with people in this busy metropolis. The partially restored amphitheatre is a must-see, providing a glimpse into the past when performances and festivals were held here. Next, you'll head to the 5th century Monastery of St Barnabas, where you'll visit its icon museum with examples dating back to the Byzantine period.Next, there's a short guided walk through the haunting former seaside town of Varosha where time has stood still for decades. This once popular beach resort has lain abandoned for over 50 years. After free time for lunch, you'll explore Famagusta, a city that was once one of the wealthiest in the Mediterranean. Your guide will show you sights such as the Venetian castle and the Gothic cathedral-turned mosque.

Wat is inbegrepen

Transport
Guide
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Full insurance cover for travelling in the northern part of Cyprus

Wat te onthouden

You'll need your passport / ID card to cross the checkpoint into the northern part of Cyprus
Just so you know, because of local restrictions at Strovillia checkpoint, only passport holders from EU member states, the UK, Iceland, Norway and Switzerland can travel to and from the northern part of Cyprus
Please note, single parent families or those travelling without both parents need to provide extra documentation for anyone under the age of 18 when travelling into the north of Cyprus. This includes a 'letter of authorisation' from the missing parent, as well as supporting documents including birth certificate of the child, passport copy of the missing parent or a copy of a court order. Templates of these letters are readily available on search engines however we recommend you consult a lawyer prior to travelling on holiday
This experience doesn't follow our general cancellation policy. If you need to cancel, you must do so at least 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund

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4.4/5
Based on 55 reviews from verified customers
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Tony O'Hara

July 2025
From Verenigde Staten van Amerika
Traveled as As a couple - 45 years old

Excellent

Olga, our guide was Excellent with excellent knowledge. Kept us all feeling safe and aware of what was happening at all time. Very interesting day. Whilst not effecting us, there were quite a lot of steps at various points, making it difficult for families with pushchairs. Although again Olga was always on hand to assist
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Miki

July 2025
From Verenigde Staten van Amerika
Traveled as With family - 26 years old

Great

It was a nice excursion with amazing destinations. The bus driver was safe and careful. The bus was modern and comfortable, always cooled down before we got on. Also, the guide lady was the best we have ever met.
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John Goulding

July 2025
From Verenigde Staten van Amerika
Traveled as As a couple - 44 years old

Excellent

The guide was very informative and this enhanced our experience.
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Reggie

July 2025
From Verenigde Staten van Amerika
Traveled as As a couple - 40 years old

Great

All good apart from going to the monerstery it’s a waste of time and completely **********, then could have spent more time on the other stops get rid of it on your tour people would appreciate it ??
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Josefine

July 2025
From Denemarken
Traveled as With family

Great

Guiden startede med at sige, at hun ikke ville snakke så meget, og at vi bare.kunne spørge hvis der var noget. Derefter snakkede hun uafbrudt til vi var retur. Hun var bestemt dygtig, vidende og flink, men hun gav ikke pauser til vi selv kunne snakke om tingene eller gøre tingene lidt hurtigere i middagsheden- hvor vi stod længe og lyttede til guiden. Hun kunne godt have været meget mindre detaljeret og stadig givet så meget! Guidenhed Olga. Selve turen, og det vi så var fantastisk
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Joanne Lever

July 2025
From Verenigde Staten van Amerika
Traveled as With family - 38 years old

Excellent

What an amazing experience. Our guide Olga was so knowledgeable. She told us everything about the ruins in Salamis , the lovely town of Famagusta and how Varosha became a ghost town. She made us so relaxed at the passport check points. For the entire excursion she was giving us information . She was happy and answered any questions. I would highly recommend this excursion and i don't think you can improve anything. Olga made it fantastic.
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Simon

July 2025
From Verenigde Staten van Amerika
Traveled as As a couple - 47 years old

Great

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Jules

July 2025
From Verenigde Staten van Amerika
Traveled as As a couple

Excellent

Enjoyed our tour to Famagusta and Salamis with our guide Olga, she was very friendly and knowledgeable. Did take a bit of time going through check points both ways. Lunch was not included but at Famagusta you are able to find food within the lovely little streets. Ghost town of Varosha was an experience, surreal and thought provoking.
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David Walsh

July 2025
From Verenigde Staten van Amerika
Traveled as Alone - 42 years old

Great

Excellent Overall, I would have liked to visit more of Salamis Archeological Site, I would have liked to have visited the Agora and the Roman villa etc., and the old port road which we passed on the left as we came from the Monastery of Saint Barnabas. All is well. Kindest Regards, David
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J robbins

June 2025
From Verenigde Staten van Amerika
Traveled as As a couple - 41 years old

Excellent

2hrs in old town too long, more time needed in varosha ghost city
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ArachtaB

June 2025
From Verenigde Staten van Amerika
Traveled as With family - 56 years old

Excellent

Really enjoyed trip as guide Olga explained very well at each stage what we were seeing. She also took care of those of us prone to get lost in free time! Only challenge was the weather. This tourist doesn’t function well over 30o but again, Olga was mindful of that and sought out shade. Well done!
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Ann fisher

June 2025
From Verenigde Staten van Amerika
Traveled as With family - 50 years old

Excellent

Great day out well informed on vist.
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Andy **********

June 2025
From Verenigde Staten van Amerika
Traveled as As a couple - 44 years old

Poor

The first part of the tour was a total waist of time. The guide didn't shut up and give you a chance to digest anything, she kept repeating herself. No one was told to take suncream and no one new we would be left standing around in the scorching sun. The ghost town was what everyone was interested in and we didn't get enough time there. Waist of time and money.
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Adria

June 2025
From Verenigde Staten van Amerika
Traveled as As a couple

Great

We had a brilliant day out. Felt very safe. Guide was excellent, the lady was full of knowledge and provided excellent explanations on our sight seeing trip. Only negative comment was that no food was provided and we found it difficult to get something to eat within the time frame and converting currency. We ended up leaving the cafe as service was bad and time was running out. A sandwich and a drink would have been welcomed in the price of the ticket. The tour was well worth attending.
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Anette

June 2025
From Verenigde Staten van Amerika
Traveled as As a couple - 38 years old

Average

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Linda newman

June 2025
From Verenigde Staten van Amerika
Traveled as With friends - 38 years old

Excellent

Excellent day trip well worth taking while in Cyprus …. TUI Rep was very informative .
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Sommerboy

June 2025
From Verenigde Staten van Amerika
Traveled as With friends - 40 years old

Average

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Andria

June 2025
From Verenigde Staten van Amerika
Traveled as With friends - 43 years old

Excellent

Interesting places to visit and see around the historic site especially the monastery and salamis. Also the ghost town of varsho famagusta was also interesting.
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Donna

June 2025
From Verenigde Staten van Amerika
Traveled as As a couple - 20 years old

Excellent

We throughly enjoyed learning the history of Cyprus. We were touched and saden by the situation in Famagusta. Plenty of stops so didn't feel we were sat on the bus for long periods of time. Olga our tour guide was absolutely fantastic very knowledgeable and presented information in way that wasn't overloading and easy to understand. We would to have less free time and more time in the old ghost town other then that a brilliant day out.
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Paolo

June 2025
From Verenigde Staten van Amerika
Traveled as As a couple - 44 years old

Great

Excellent guide. Would have liked a bit more free time in Salamis and Varosha. Was a little bit rushed.
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William Stephens

June 2025
From Verenigde Staten van Amerika
Traveled as As a couple - 50 years old

Excellent

Everything excellent
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Alf Sundström

June 2025
From Zweden
Traveled as With family - 52 years old

Excellent

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T Davies

June 2025
From Verenigde Staten van Amerika
Traveled as With friends - 34 years old

Excellent

The tour guide was exceptional. His knowledge & diplomacy was second to none.
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David

June 2025
From Verenigde Staten van Amerika
Traveled as As a couple - 35 years old

Great

I thought it was a little tireing
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N Bishop

June 2025
From Verenigde Staten van Amerika
Traveled as As a couple - 50 years old

Excellent

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Diane Salt

June 2025
From Verenigde Staten van Amerika
Traveled as As a couple - 45 years old

Average

When booking the tour we were not told that passports were needed. I took a photo of the booking incase I didn't get the email, I was told that I did not need them. Told to be outside the hotel 15 minutes before pick-up time, which we were. The coach was 30 minutes late. A TUI rep ask our names and if we had our passports! We did not, so my husband rushed to our room on top floor of the hotel to get them. The TUI Rep guide walked too fast. My husband asked four times for her to slow down. Rushed
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Lorraine

June 2025
From Verenigde Staten van Amerika
Traveled as As a couple - 49 years old

Great

Tour very interesting and informative Guide very knowledgeable No lunch included!!!!
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Kimi

June 2025
From Verenigde Staten van Amerika
Traveled as As a couple - 58 years old

Excellent

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Verena

June 2025
From Verenigde Staten van Amerika
Traveled as As a couple - 30 years old

Excellent

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Helena F.

June 2025
From Verenigde Staten van Amerika
Traveled as With friends - 50 years old

Excellent

Olga was a wonderful your guide. Her knowledge about the history of the area was second to none.
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Louise

May 2025
From Verenigd Koninkrijk
Traveled as With family - 26 years old

Excellent

This was a great day and Olga our guide was amazing and you tell how passionate she was. She took all our needs into consideration and was so friendly. She made this trip so informative and relaxed. Couldn’t ask anymore from her, she was amazing and George the driver was great too, a smile on his face all day. Would really recommend to appreciate what has happened in Cyprus and how two sides live separately but together. Good value for money.
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Mr B.

September 2024
From Verenigde Staten van Amerika
Traveled as As a couple - 55 years old

Excellent

The final hour or so for shopping was not fo us.
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Malb

September 2024
From Verenigde Staten van Amerika
Traveled as As a couple - 38 years old

Great

Bus driver was driving while on his mobile phone for part of the trip. Saw the same and worse while with Tui in Croatia last year. That should be banned from Tui everywhere. Handsfree would be fine if absolutely necessary to talk while driving.
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Stephen

August 2024
From Verenigde Staten van Amerika
Traveled as As a couple - 38 years old

Excellent

Everything was great guide very knowledgeable only downside the food could be a little better...but the trip.was great
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Brenda

August 2024
From Verenigde Staten van Amerika
Traveled as Alone - 38 years old

Average

It was too hot to be walking around alot but it was ok
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Sandra and john

August 2024
From Verenigde Staten van Amerika
Traveled as As a couple - 47 years old

Excellent

It was a packed trip with a very knowledgeable guide who would answer any questions you had regarding the history of the area
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Petra

August 2024
From Verenigde Staten van Amerika
Traveled as As a couple - 17 years old

Excellent

Sehr spannender Ausflug, toller Guide, der viel Wissen hatte. Alles hat gut geklappt und ich würde diese Tour unbedingt jedem empfehlen!
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No thank you

August 2024
From Verenigde Staten van Amerika
Traveled as As a couple - 33 years old

Average

Salamis was interesting, Varosha was sad but very good. Famagusta was pointless as we were dropped at a monastery and told to be back in an hour. Nothing there to do and at that point in the day it was just too hot. For the guide to tell you that it’s expensive to buy coffee and cake but he gets it free was not good. The guides accent was very difficult to follow, at times he became animated in what he was saying and spoke so fast you couldn’t understand him anyway. Lunch wasn’t great.
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Ali G

August 2024
From Verenigde Staten van Amerika
Traveled as With family - 38 years old

Great

We booked as a big family 10 plus 4 month baby. Buggy for the baby was tricky at Salamis. Probably too much really so I would say not suitable for very young children. Rep might want to advise this. The terrain underfoot was difficult at Salamis. The rest of the day was ok but as we had to keep getting the buggy on and off, we were always at the back and last to join the group. The guide always waited but felt a bit awkward. Lunch was tricky too. We arrived last so our party split 3 ways.
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Steve

August 2024
From Verenigde Staten van Amerika
Traveled as As a couple - 42 years old

Great

Waiting to get through both borders into and out of the north
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Alexandru

August 2024
From Verenigde Staten van Amerika
Traveled as With family - 33 years old

Great

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Lucy

August 2024
From Verenigde Staten van Amerika
Traveled as With family - 40 years old

Excellent

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Diane

August 2024
From Verenigde Staten van Amerika
Traveled as With friends

Excellent

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Rob

August 2024
From Verenigde Staten van Amerika
Traveled as As a couple - 48 years old

Excellent

The guide was very informative and interesting to see how Famagusta is after all these years. The only negative is sat on the coach waiting at the Turkish boarder but nothing can be done about that. Overall a very enjoyable trip.
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Phil

August 2024
From Verenigde Staten van Amerika
Traveled as As a couple - 40 years old

Excellent

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Lind and Paul overd

August 2024
From Verenigde Staten van Amerika
Traveled as As a couple - 43 years old

Excellent

Tour guide was amazing
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Booker/jones

August 2024
From Verenigde Staten van Amerika
Traveled as As a couple - 34 years old

Excellent

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Phillip rees

August 2024
From Verenigde Staten van Amerika
Traveled as With family - 54 years old

Great

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Raph67

July 2024
From Verenigde Staten van Amerika
Traveled as As a couple - 23 years old

Average

Sortie exclusivement en Anglais. Dommage pour nous Français
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Oliver

July 2024
From Verenigde Staten van Amerika
Traveled as With family - 29 years old

Excellent

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Parvez

July 2024
From Verenigde Staten van Amerika
Traveled as With friends - 35 years old

Excellent

Everuthing.was.good.tour.giude.wasnexellent
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Sharron

July 2024
From Verenigde Staten van Amerika
Traveled as As a couple - 42 years old

Excellent

The tour was very good and interesting. The guide was knowledgeable and pleasant. The coach arrived 30 minutes late and we were waiting in the hot sun with very little shade. The bus was cramped with little space between the seats. Lunch was OK but below standard.
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HarryS

July 2024
From Verenigde Staten van Amerika
Traveled as As a couple - 57 years old

Great

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Mummo-24

July 2024
From Verenigde Staten van Amerika
Traveled as With family - 37 years old

Great

Hyvää oli nähtävyydet sekä opas! Parannettavaa oli lounas paikassa. Pöydät ja tuolit likaisia ja ruoka ei ollut kummoista!
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Kay

July 2024
From Verenigde Staten van Amerika
Traveled as As a couple

Excellent

Very interesting day out

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