NORTH CYPRUS PRIVATE TOURS with CEMALIYE

Get a comprehensive tour of the Medieval Famagusta and Ghost town’s  highlights during this 5- 6 hour Historical tour. See the Roman ruins of Salamis, St Barnabas Monastery and an Icon Museum, St Nicholas Cathedral in the Medieval Wall city of Famagusta, and as well as the Ghost Town of Varosha. 

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 Highlights

•    5- 6 hour Historical tour of the Medieval Famagusta and Ghost town.
•     See the Roman ruins of Salamis, 
•    St Barnabas Monastery and an Icon Museum, 
•    St Nicholas Cathedral in the Medieval Wall city of Famagusta, and as well as the Ghost Town of Varosha. 
•    This tour is organised for a small group of just 6 people maximum.   
•    Inclusive of all local taxes and Historical Entrance fees! 

What You Can Expect 

 Following convenient pickup from Kyrenia or Nicosia border or meet at  Pyla or Derinya border in North part of Cyprus in a comfortable car. As the transportation vehicle is arranged according to the  number of participants to the Tour.  The Journey will take approximately around 70 minutes. Drive along the Mesaria Plain as Kyrenia Mountain on your left hand side and Troodos on the left passing through so many villages where Greek and Turkish used to live together before 1974 until you reach Famagusta.  You will firstly be arriving to the Ghost town where we spend for 15 minutes as 105 Hotels are located all along the Seaside however  abondened city due to the conflicts between two communities. Then , your next visit will be Famagusta Wall City as walking towards St Nicolas Cathedral, which is now known as Lala Mustafa Mosque where 40 minutes free time will be given for coffee break & sightseeing. 

The trip continues with a visit to the ancient city-kingdom of Salamis, 45 minutes will be our spending time here as it is founded right after the Trojan War by Teucer who came from the Greek Island of Salamis. Time will be given there for a guided tour around the archaeological site which includes a beautiful ancient Greek theater and marble columns, Roman baths and a Gymnasium. You will also be givenfree time in Famagusta Wall city for 45 minutes to have a quick lunch at the restaurant and our last visiting site will be St Varnavas Monastery. 

 

Please note that pick up is available from Limassol,Larnaca,Agia Napa & Protaras with an additional cost. All passengers will be required to show passport or EU ID for crossing the Border.