Famagusta guided day tour from Paphos

Attractions & guided tours

Famagusta guided day tour from Paphos

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£48.00

Free cancellation

Language: English

Mobile voucher accepted

Duration: from 9 hours to 11 hours

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Guided tour

Group tour

Why you’ll love this…

Marvel at the sprawling ruins of the ancient city of Salamis
Explore the labyrinthine streets of Famagusta's old town
Visit the hauntingly beautiful ghost town of Varosha

What to expect

Cross the UN buffer zone into Northern Cyprus and visit the ancient city of Salamis, the old town of Famagusta, and the ghost town of Varosha. Delve into the island's poignant history, from its Hellenistic past to the impact of conflict on local communities, and discover its rich cultural heritage.

Immerse yourself in the Hellenistic ruins of Salamis, founded over 3,000 years ago. Explore the labyrinthine streets of Famagusta's old town, where the past comes alive with every step, and admire the imposing Venetian Castle, Othello's Tower, and St. Nicholas Cathedral.

Your day in Norther Cyprus culminates with a guided walk through the abandoned ghost town of Varosha, frozen in time since the 1974 Turkish invasion. Come and enjoy a memorable journey through history in one of the Mediterranean's most fascinating destinations.

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What's included

Entrance fees
Guided tour
Roundtrip transportation
Hotel pick-up and drop-off

What's not included

Lunch

Where

Meeting point:

Pick-up is available within the areas of Paphos and Coral. You will be requested to provide your hotel name and address during checkout.

What to remember

Know in advance:

You will be requested to provide your hotel name and address and your contact details to arrange the pick-up

Remember to bring:

Your passport as you will cross the buffer zone, which separates the southern and northern sectors of the city
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended. Please bring sunscreen, water and a hat

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Provider

MTS SUMMERTIMES TRAVEL

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Excellent

4.8 /5

Based on 26 reviews from verified customers

Review categories

Safety

4.8/5

Value for money

4.8/5

Staff

4.8/5

Service

4.8/5

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Paula
Verified booking
4.6
27 August 2024
Travelled as a couple
Eva our tour guide was absolutely fantastic!
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Dave B
Verified booking
5
19 August 2024
Travelled as a couple
The whole day was a fascinating insight into the history of Cyprus particularly the 1974 invasion and effects on Famagusta and local area, superbly told by our guide, Eva who was, once again, brilliant!
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Paul
Verified booking
4.2
17 July 2024
Travelled as a couple
The guide was very knowledgeable which was great, however 2x coffee stops on the journey made the day long.
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Gary
Verified booking
4.6
8 June 2024
Travelled as a couple
Informative, thought-provoking, personal story sharing and passionate … not your usual holiday experience but a valuable lesson for us all … I would only suggest some bottled water being available on the bus …
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Evie66
Verified booking
5
17 May 2024
Travelled as a couple
We have enjoyed everything ?? the guide was very knowledgeable, with her experience as a local was very helpful with any questions asked by everyone. It was a happy, sad experience bit we're glad that we went with that particular tour. It is also cheaper than the original tui experience.
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Richard
Verified booking
5
15 May 2024
Travelled as a couple
Very enjoyable full day tour to the Turkish occupied city of Famagusta. We heard the first hand experiences of our guide about what life was like before, during and after the invasion of of her home town when she was just a child in 1974. We saw several ancient Roman excavations and had a guided tour around the part of Famagusta which has remained an empty derelict district from 1974 untill the present

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