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: Check availability to see starting times.
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Live tour guide: English
Pickup included: Larnaca Hotels.
Private group

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

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask

Important information

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

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4 /5

based on 8 reviews

Review summary

Guide
4.3/5
Value for money
4.2/5
Safety
5/5
Service
5/5

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Amazing day & guide!

Jemma was wonderful & really gave us all the details we needed, understood we were interested in the history (& not shopping &/or eating) & made sure we saw all of the highlights! Totally recommend this trip not only for the amazing sights but also for the Turkish Cypriot point of view.

November 9, 2017

Very interesting tour Nice guide Expensive

October 12, 2021

It would be better if we had had an audio or speaker, 3 of us sat behind the car and had trouble hearing everything.

February 22, 2020

From Larnaca: Full-Day Famagusta & Ghost Town Tour

From Larnaca: Full-Day Famagusta & Ghost Town Tour

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Amazing day & guide!