Famagusta Half-Day Tour
This tour invites you to explore the fascinating contrasts of Famagusta – from its lively historic center to the eerie silence of the abandoned Varosha district.
We begin with a visit to the beautifully preserved walled city of Famagusta, where Gothic cathedrals, Venetian city walls, and Ottoman-era architecture blend into a unique cultural mosaic. You'll discover highlights like the majestic St. Nicholas Cathedral, now the Lala Mustafa Pasha Mosque, and the Othello Castle (visit it in your free-time), which inspired Shakespeare’s famous play.
After exploring the city’s rich past and charming streets, we’ll enjoy lunch (not included) in the heart of Famagusta at a local restaurant, where traditional mezes and grilled specialties offer a true taste of Cyprus.
In the afternoon, we’ll head to the southern edge of the city to view the hauntingly quiet district of Varosha. Once a glamorous beach resort, visited by celebrities in the 1960s and '70s, Varosha was abruptly abandoned during the 1974 conflict and has remained sealed off for decades. Recently reopened to limited public access, the empty hotels and crumbling streets stand frozen in time – a powerful reminder of Cyprus’s divided history.
Famagusta Full-Day Tour
If you like history don't miss our Famagusta tour
This tour will give you a chance to explore the daily life of the ancient people at the home town of Saint Barnabas, Salamis.
The Roman city of Salamis, with its mythology, Roman theatre, bath and latrines as well as its 2000 years old mosaics, is a paradise for history & archaeology fans. You can only imagine what still lies hidden under the sand dunes. Visiting St. Barnabas Monastery will give you the chance to learn about the Greek Orthodox Church and early Christian history of the island. We will visit the icon and archaeology museum with its rich findings as well as the tomb of Saint Barnabas. You will be able to enjoy your lunch at a seafront restaurant with local mezes and kebabs (not included). After lunch we will drive through the modern part of Famagusta to visit the wonderfully preserved walled old city.
The 3,5 km long city walls, dating back to Venetian times, harbour besides many church ruins, the Othello castle and the Gothic style St. Nicholas Cathedral (nowadays Lala Mustafa Pasha Mosque). While admiring the architectural style of the once Cathedral turned into Mosque, we will learn a little more about Islam itself.
After you enjoy an one hour break in the walled city, we will view the area of "Varosha", known as "ghost town".
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