Private tour

From Larnaca: Full-Day Famagusta & Ghost Town Tour

4.3 / 5

13 reviews

Activity provider: North Cyprus Walks
Private tour

From Larnaca: Full-Day Famagusta & Ghost Town Tour

Activity provider: North Cyprus Walks

From US$ 393.20 per group up to 4

Enjoy the scenery and learn about the history of Famagusta and Cyprus as you cross over the mountains and Mesaoria plain. Discover the history of so many civilizations and have a chance to learn all about it today on this tour.

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Duration 7 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Pickup included
Larnaca Hotels.
Private group

Experience

Highlights
  • See Othello’s Tower and St. Nicholas Cathedral
  • Drive to the ancient city of Salamis and witness the largest Roman amphitheatre in Cyprus
  • Visit the ghost town city of Famagusta abandoned since 1974
Full description
First, visit St. Barnabas Monastery which is now an icon museum and the tomb of St. Varnabas. Then, drive to see the ancient city of Salamis which dates back to BC and has the largest Roman amphitheatre in Cyprus. Next, travel to Othello’s Tower, where Shakespeare was inspired to write his famous play "Othello." Then, head to St. Nicolas Cathedral, which is now known as Lala Mustafa Mosque and built in the French Gothic style. Afterwards, have some free time within the old city for shopping or more sightseeing.  Your adventure will continue with a visit to the ghost town city of Famagusta. The city has been abandoned since 1974 due to the political issues between the two sides of Cyprus.  You will then be dropped off at your accommodation at the end of tour.
Includes
  • Transportation
  • Professional tour guide
  • Entrance fees
  • Lunch and drinks

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What to bring

  • Passport or ID card

Know before you go

  • Your passport will be required since you are traveling from the south of Cyprus
Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.3 /5

based on 13 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.3/5
  • Transportation
    5/5
  • Service
    5/5
  • Organization
    5/5

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January 19, 2023

Uzyskaliśmy moc onformacji nt historii wyspy, a zwłaszcza jej północnej części. Dobry wybór miejsc do zwiedzania. Kompetentna przewodniczka.

December 26, 2022

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December 26, 2022

Product ID: 115495