Full-Day Famagusta Lost Cities & Coastal Secrets Tour from Paphos
by Qualiday
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This full-day tour from Paphos lasts about 11 hours and includes hotel pickup and drop-off in the city centre. The journey begins with a 20-minute coffee break at Choirokitia. After this, the group crosses the Strovilia checkpoint into Northern Cyprus, where all participants must present a passport or EU ID for inspection. Following clearance, the tour proceeds to the ancient city of Salamis. Visitors spend about one hour exploring Salamis, which dates back to 1100 BC. Key sites include the large ancient theatre that once seated 15,000 spectators, Roman baths featuring intricate mosaics, and a grand gymnasium with marble columns. Entrance fees to Salamis are included. Next, the tour continues with a one-hour walking visit to Famagusta’s old town. Highlights include St. Nikolaos Cathedral, now known as Lala Mustafa Pasha Mosque, which combines Gothic and Ottoman architectural styles. The visit also covers a 700-year-old fig tree in the courtyard, the medieval streets, the Venetian walls surrounding the town, Othello Tower linked to Shakespeare’s play, and the remains of the Venetian Palace. Lunch is not included but participants have the option to enjoy a traditional Cypriot-Turkish meal at a local tavern in Famagusta. The final stop is Varosha, an abandoned coastal resort district left empty since 1974. Visitors take a guided walking tour lasting about 45 minutes through Varosha’s deserted hotels, crumbling buildings, and streets frozen in time. The guide explains the history of the area, including its sudden evacuation and partial reopening. The tour is conducted on an air-conditioned coach with a professional driver. Passports or EU IDs are mandatory for crossing into Northern Cyprus, and some nationalities are restricted from entering. This itinerary covers lost ancient cities, coastal sites, medieval landmarks, and modern historical locations.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Coffee Break at Choirokitia
A short coffee break is planned at Choirokitia during the journey.
20 min
Strovilia Checkpoint
Stop at Strovilia checkpoint to cross into North Cyprus. All guests must have their EU ID or passport ready for inspection before continuing to Salamis Ruins.
40 min
Salamis Ruins
Explore Salamis, one of Cyprus’s most important ancient cities dating back to 1100 BC. Highlights include an ancient theatre that seated 15,000 spectators, Roman baths with mosaics, and a gymnasium with marble columns and bathhouses. The guide explains the city's role through Greek, Roman, and Byzantine periods. Entrance fees are included.
60 min
Famagusta Old Town Walking Tour
Visit Famagusta’s old town by foot. See St. Nikolaos Cathedral, now the Lala Mustafa Pasha Mosque, combining Gothic and Ottoman styles. Admire a 700-year-old fig tree in the courtyard. Walk through medieval streets to see the Venetian walls, Othello Tower connected to Shakespeare’s play, and the ruins of the Venetian Palace.
60 min
Lunch in Famagusta
Lunch is available at a local tavern serving traditional Cypriot-Turkish dishes. This meal is optional and not included in the tour price.
60 min
Varosha Ghost Town
A guided walking tour of Varosha, an abandoned luxury resort town left deserted since 1974. The guide covers its history, evacuation, and partial reopening. Participants see empty hotels, deteriorating buildings, and quiet streets.
45 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Full-Day Famagusta Lost Cities & Coastal Secrets Tour from Paphos
by Qualiday
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$156.88Overview
This full-day tour from Paphos lasts about 11 hours and includes hotel pickup and drop-off in the city centre. The journey begins with a 20-minute coffee break at Choirokitia. After this, the group crosses the Strovilia checkpoint into Northern Cyprus, where all participants must present a passport or EU ID for inspection. Following clearance, the tour proceeds to the ancient city of Salamis. Visitors spend about one hour exploring Salamis, which dates back to 1100 BC. Key sites include the large ancient theatre that once seated 15,000 spectators, Roman baths featuring intricate mosaics, and a grand gymnasium with marble columns. Entrance fees to Salamis are included. Next, the tour continues with a one-hour walking visit to Famagusta’s old town. Highlights include St. Nikolaos Cathedral, now known as Lala Mustafa Pasha Mosque, which combines Gothic and Ottoman architectural styles. The visit also covers a 700-year-old fig tree in the courtyard, the medieval streets, the Venetian walls surrounding the town, Othello Tower linked to Shakespeare’s play, and the remains of the Venetian Palace. Lunch is not included but participants have the option to enjoy a traditional Cypriot-Turkish meal at a local tavern in Famagusta. The final stop is Varosha, an abandoned coastal resort district left empty since 1974. Visitors take a guided walking tour lasting about 45 minutes through Varosha’s deserted hotels, crumbling buildings, and streets frozen in time. The guide explains the history of the area, including its sudden evacuation and partial reopening. The tour is conducted on an air-conditioned coach with a professional driver. Passports or EU IDs are mandatory for crossing into Northern Cyprus, and some nationalities are restricted from entering. This itinerary covers lost ancient cities, coastal sites, medieval landmarks, and modern historical locations.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Coffee Break at Choirokitia
A short coffee break is planned at Choirokitia during the journey.
20 min
Strovilia Checkpoint
Stop at Strovilia checkpoint to cross into North Cyprus. All guests must have their EU ID or passport ready for inspection before continuing to Salamis Ruins.
40 min
Salamis Ruins
Explore Salamis, one of Cyprus’s most important ancient cities dating back to 1100 BC. Highlights include an ancient theatre that seated 15,000 spectators, Roman baths with mosaics, and a gymnasium with marble columns and bathhouses. The guide explains the city's role through Greek, Roman, and Byzantine periods. Entrance fees are included.
60 min
Famagusta Old Town Walking Tour
Visit Famagusta’s old town by foot. See St. Nikolaos Cathedral, now the Lala Mustafa Pasha Mosque, combining Gothic and Ottoman styles. Admire a 700-year-old fig tree in the courtyard. Walk through medieval streets to see the Venetian walls, Othello Tower connected to Shakespeare’s play, and the ruins of the Venetian Palace.
60 min
Lunch in Famagusta
Lunch is available at a local tavern serving traditional Cypriot-Turkish dishes. This meal is optional and not included in the tour price.
60 min
Varosha Ghost Town
A guided walking tour of Varosha, an abandoned luxury resort town left deserted since 1974. The guide covers its history, evacuation, and partial reopening. Participants see empty hotels, deteriorating buildings, and quiet streets.
45 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.