Explore Famagusta from Paphos: Visit historic sites, cross the UN Green Line, and see the Ghost Town of Varosi. Enjoy sightseeing, shopping, and more.
Explore Famagusta from Paphos: Visit historic sites, cross the UN Green Line, and see the Ghost Town of Varosi. Enjoy sightseeing, shopping, and more.
- Salamis - Salamis is an ancient Greek city-state on the east coast of Cyprus, at the mouth of the river Pedieos, 6 km north of modern Famagusta. According to tradition, the founder of Salamis was Teucer, son of Telamon, who could not return home after the Trojan war because he had failed to avenge his brother Ajax. Here customers will have guiding…
- Salamis - Salamis is an ancient Greek city-state on the east coast of Cyprus, at the mouth of the river Pedieos, 6 km north of modern Famagusta. According to tradition, the founder of Salamis was Teucer, son of Telamon, who could not return home after the Trojan war because he had failed to avenge his brother Ajax. Here customers will have guiding and free time in Salamis (refreshment included at Salamis restaurant -lemonade)
- St Barnabas Monastery and Icon Museum - A short visit to St. Barnabas church and tomb
- Famagusta - Customers will have approx 2hrs for a short walk on beach and lunch at Constantia Beach. Also a short drive to Othello Explanation outside Othello’s Tower (No visit inside Othello) will take place and then you will have time for a visit to Famagusta for 2 hrs
- Border Administration Fees
- AC Vehicle/ Experienced escort-driver
- Border Administration Fees
- AC Vehicle/ Experienced escort-driver
- Personal Expenses,
- Tips
- Food and drinks
- Personal Expenses,
- Tips
- Food and drinks
The journey begins with a coffee break at Choirokoitia before proceeding to the Strovilia checkpoint, where passports are required to cross the United Nations Green Line. The next destination is the monastery of St Barnabas, now a museum showcasing icons and other religious artifacts, along with the tomb of St Barnabas. The tour continues to the ancient…
The journey begins with a coffee break at Choirokoitia before proceeding to the Strovilia checkpoint, where passports are required to cross the United Nations Green Line. The next destination is the monastery of St Barnabas, now a museum showcasing icons and other religious artifacts, along with the tomb of St Barnabas. The tour continues to the ancient Kingdom of Salamis, established in the 12th Century BC, where visitors can explore the amphitheater and gymnasium. The city of Famagusta awaits, featuring numerous Gothic churches and encircled by Venetian walls. There will be an opportunity to visit the Cathedral of St Nikolaos, constructed in 1312 and converted into a mosque in 1570, as well as free time for sightseeing, shopping, and lunch (not included). The final stop is the “Ghost Town – Varosi,” where visitors can observe the deserted houses and hotels, closed off since 1974, and enjoy the island’s finest sandy beaches.
- Please contact MTM DMC at least 24 hours before the travel date to provide hotel details and arrange pickup
- Upon your pick up, please present your voucher to our driver for your activity,
- Please notice that extra charges may apply per person or in total of the group for pick-ups from hotels- villas- airbnb outside the proximity of our tour selected pick route. In that case we can provide round trip transfer for customer(s) convenience ad-hoc quoted as per location of customer(s)’ property.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
