Tour Category: One Day Tours
EXPLORE FAMAGUSTA
Country: Cyprus, Region: Paphos, City: Paphos
Tour Description
Cross the UN buffer zone into the northern part of the island and discover the North's most famous historical treasures, the ancient city of Salamis, Famagusta Old Town and the abandoned city of Varosha. We'll journey on to the ancient Hellenistic city of Salamis built in the 12th century BC, unravelling for about a mile along the shore, with it's ruined temples, amazing theatre and gymnasium. Venture within the city walls to explore Famagusta and wander around the old town with its Venetian Castle, Othello's Tower and St. Nicholas cathedral. Then, it's the highlight of our tour, we'll take a guided walk through the recently opened to the public ghost town of Varosha - the once-bustling holiday resort which remained sealed behind barbed wire since the Turkish invasion of 1974. Experience a day of discovery, as you traverse the borders and witness the profound historical treasures that northern Cyprus has to offer. * Please remember to bring your passport / ID on this trip.
Tour Itinerary
Day 2 - Tuesday
Tour Activities
Tour Includes
• Pick up from selected hotels • Fully insured and air-conditioned coach • Entrance Fees • Licensed C.T.O guide ( English speaking) • Professional Driver
Tour Excludes
• Lunch/Food and drinks during the day
Tour Note
All Timings are approximate and may vary due to traffic or unforeseen circumstances. Tour schedule may change if necessary. To visit the occupied part of Cyprus you need Passport or EU ID (only for EU citizens) required. Passport holders of the following countries are not allowed to cross the green line check point to the North unless they have special visa: 1.ARMENIA 2.SYRIA 3.NIGERIA 4.TURKMENISTAN 5.INDIAN 6.NEPAL 7.BANGLADESH 8. Ukrainian Citizens living in Cyprus with a refugee status. 9.Greek old ID CARDS which are handwritten with a pen. Greek citizens are allowed to cross if they have an EU ID card or a passport.