Salamis and Famagusta: Explore Cyprus' Historic Sites

Discover ancient Salamis, historic Famagusta, and the eerie ghost town of Varosha on this unforgettable day tour. Unearth Cyprus’ rich and haunting past.

Duration: 12 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Paphos - Pick up guests from the hotels
  • Choirokoitia - Drive to Choirokitia for a quick coffee break.
  • Strovilia - Drive to Strovilia check point. All customers are required to show their passport.
  • Salamis - Drive towards Salamis and experience the Salamis Ruins an extensive archaeological site showcasing the ancient city of…
What's Included
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • All fees and/or taxes
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Tea and coffee
Additional Information

Embark on a captivating journey as we cross the UN buffer zone into the northern part of the island. Explore the ancient city of Salamis, a Hellenistic marvel dating back to the 12th century BC, boasting ruined temples, a remarkable theatre, and a sprawling gymnasium. Immerse yourself in Famagusta’s rich history within its city walls, visiting the…

Location
Paphos
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Annep36
Oct 16, 2024
Abandoned town - Fantastic trip made all tge better for having our Guide Eva who is a historian, archaeology enthusiast and who lived through and experienced the atrocities of the take over. Thought provoking and very moving.
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Brysharth
Oct 10, 2024
Tour to go back to - What a great tour it was! Our guide Eva, not only knows the history she was telling us about, she has lived though it. She wasn’t just a repeating remembered script but was relaying her very personal and detailed tragic experiences she’s gone through during an illegal occupation of Northern Cyprus by Turkey and beyond. It was a fairly long trip but you’ll only feel tired when get back home. There’s plenty of stops for refreshments and grabbing a bite. Also seeing all those beautiful places is energising.
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Ian
Sep 18, 2024
Very good tour - Very good Tour Eva and John the driver were very good. Eva had excellent knowledge of the whole trip. Stops are very well spaced out.
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T2707pdtracym
Sep 18, 2024
Amazing 🤩 - What an amazing trip…🤩🤩 Eva was so enthusiastic, knowledgeable, passionate and friendly… It was a long day but one I would definitely recommend…
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Gareth_h
Aug 23, 2024
Memorable trip - Our guide Eva was very informative and knowledgeable, whilst also giving us her own personal account of what happened when the Turkish invaded. Thank you Eva for making this trip so memorable.
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Darrel_g
Aug 14, 2024
Great Day Out - Great trip highly recommended. The tour was fantastic highly knowledgeable. Great experience throughly enjoyable day.
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Daksha_m
Aug 13, 2024
A Fabulous trip - This is a historical trip with amazing guide Eva. Without Eva it wouldn’t be the same trip. Verosa has a moving history and is untouched for the last 50 years. Ghost town. Salamis ruins. I had a good view from top of the theater. Be prepared as it’s going to be a long day but worth it.
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Travel47308
Aug 13, 2024
Amazing experience - Our guide Eva made was amazing and without Eva, it wouldn’t be sane trip. Eva’s explanations of history were very touching. Was able to answer all our questions. We were able to see Verosa how it was 50 years ago through her eyes. There is lot I can say but in short, if you are in Cyprus, don’t miss this trip.
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Y9651psthomasm
Aug 13, 2024
An epic trip in Cyprus - I highly recommend this trip. We had a very good guide Eva who told her story of life before and after the division of Cyprus. The visit to Famagusya and Verosha were special. A great day out for all the family. Tommy and Catherine Maher Ireland
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William_g
Aug 3, 2024
very educational - very informative and educational on the history of cyprus and the turkish invasion in 1974. hearing eva’s story was very sad and has opened our eyes on the issues that the cypriots have faced.
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