Famagusta City Tour with Salamis and Varosha 'Ghost Town'
Art, culture and gastronomy
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Wow, this activity is currently unavailable, but don't worry, you can still find other amazing activities to boost your trip!This full day tour to the occupied northern part of Cyprus takes you to three of the country's most intriguing spots – the ancient city of Salamis, the old town of Famagusta and the ‘ghost town' of Varosha. Your journey into the past starts all the way back in classical times at Salamis.
Highlights
- Visit Turkish-occupied northern Cyprus and discover a land stuck in a time warp
- Discover the walled old town of Famagusta and see sights such as the Gothic mosque
- Enjoy a guided walking tour among the crumbling ruins of the ‘ghost town' of Varosha
- Walk among the ruined temples and the theatre of the ancient city of Salamis
- Expert local guide with an unrivalled knowledge of northern Cyprus and its history
Description
This full day tour to the occupied northern part of Cyprus takes you to three of the territory's most intriguing spots. You'll discover the ancient city of Salamis, the old town of Famagusta and the ‘ghost town' of Varosha. Elpida, one of our local guides, says, ‘Northern Cyprus is a place frozen in time. We can even pinpoint the date – 1974. And t...
What's Included
- Transport, English-speaking guide, Entrance and border fees, Full insurance cover in the occupied northern area, Hotel pick up
Important informations
- Entrance Fees Included Guided Tour Instant confirmation e-Voucher What to remember: Just so you know, because of local restrictions at Strovillia checkpoint, only passport holders from EU member states, the UK, Iceland, Norway and Switzerland can travel to and from the occupied northern part of CyprusYou'll need your passport/ID card to cross the border into the occupied northern part of CyprusLunch is not includedPlease note, single parent families or those travelling without both parents need to provide extra documentation for anyone under the age of 18 when travelling into the occupied north of Cyprus. This includes a 'letter of authorisation' from the missing parent, as well as supporting documents including birth certificate of the child, passport copy of the missing parent or a copy of a court order. Templates of these letters are readily available on search engines however we recommend you consult a lawyer prior to travelling on holiday This experience doesn't follow our general cancellation policy. If you need to cancel, you must do so at least 24 hours in advance to receive a full refundNot suitable for guests with reduced mobility
- It is the traveler's sole responsibility to have all the necessary documentation up to date, so research in advance everything that is required at the destination of your activity.
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