Location: Famagusta
Top Things to do in Famagusta
Top 8 Day Trips from in Famagusta, Famagusta District
Famagusta /ˌfæməˈɡʊstə, ˌfɑː-/ (Greek: Αμμόχωστος locally [aˈmːoxostos]; Turkish: Mağusa [mɑˈɰusɑ], or Gazimağusa [gɑːzimɑˈɰusɑ]) is a city on the east coast of Cyprus. It is located east of Nicosia and possesses the deepest harbour of the island. During the medieval period (especially under the maritime republics of Genoa and Venice), Famagusta was the island's most important port city and a gateway to trade with the ports of the Levant, from where the Silk Road merchants carried their goods to Western Europe. The old walled city and parts of the modern town presently fall within the de facto Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus in Gazimağusa District, of which it is the capital. It is also notable as the birthplace of the eponymous hero of the Renaissance proto-novel Fortunatus.
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1. Discover Famagusta
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Cross the UN-patrolled border into northern Cyprus and visit two of the north’s most famous historical sites –The City of Salamis, an ancient city that unravels for about a mile along the shore, with an amazing amphitheatre and gymnasium as well as Othello’s Tower. You’ll also have the opportunity to wander around the old town with its Venetian walls and Gothic churches and take in panoramic views of the so-called “Ghost Town” of Famagusta -the once bustling holiday resort was abandoned during the Turkish invasion of 1974, and has remained sealed behind barbed wire barricades ever since. Your guide will fill you in with all the facts and figures.
Inclusions: Guiding,, Transport,, Border Admin fees, Lunch in Constantinos Beach
Exclusions: Tips,, Personal Expenses
Reviewed By O3920LBsarahc
The tour was private and very modified due to COVID. It really was more of a driver versus a tour, we got to see everything we wanted and our driver was very pleasant - but it was an unusual tour in these very unusual times.
2. Discover Famagusta from Larnaca
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Cross the UN-patrolled border into northern Cyprus and visit two of the north’s most famous historical sites –The City of Salamis, an ancient city that unravels for about a mile along the shore, with an amazing amphitheatre and gymnasium as well as Othello’s Tower. You’ll also have the opportunity to wander around the old town with its Venetian walls and Gothic churches and take in panoramic views of the so-called “Ghost Town” of Famagusta -the once bustling holiday resort was abandoned during the Turkish invasion of 1974, and has remained sealed behind barbed wire barricades ever since. Your guide will fill you in with all the facts and figures.
Inclusions: Guide, Lunch in Constantinos Beach, Boarder Administration Fees, Lunch
Exclusions: Personal Expenses,, Tips
Reviewed By O3920LBsarahc
The tour was private and very modified due to COVID. It really was more of a driver versus a tour, we got to see everything we wanted and our driver was very pleasant - but it was an unusual tour in these very unusual times.
3. Karpaz Tour ( Karpasia ) Full Day
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
We pick you up from your Hotel or Villa, or Pick up point 09:00 am Our 1st Stop is Bogaz fishing village, We will have small coffee or Ice Cream break, follows, Diner olive oil Factory visiting, than we stop at Dipkarpaz Village Center for Small Break, will able to see Old church, and if you wish you can buy some apple for Donkeys, than we will drive to Apostolos Andreas Monastery, on our way we will stop at Zafer & Nikos Restaurant for Lunch break, than our tour follows to national park, and Apostolos Andreas Monastery, Holly water, and on return we stop at Golden Sandy beach swim break, and Back to Meeting point around 16:00 16:30
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: Lunch
4. Full-day Famagusta, Varosha, and Salamis Tour from Paphos
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4.7 based on 49 reviews
You will enjoy a coffee break at Choirokoitia on the way.After passing from Strovilia checkpoint you will visit the ancient Kingdom of Salamis ,St.Varnavas church and St.Nicolaos cathedral where you will have free time for lunch(not included in the price).You will finish the tour by seeing the ghost city of Varosi and return to Paphos. .
Inclusions: Professional driver, Air-conditioned coach, Licensed guide, Pick up and drop off from Paphos city centre hotels
Exclusions: Meals and drinks
Reviewed By AliceBT30
This was a lovely trip. The bus stops at three different monasteries with the opportunity for a lovely lunch at one of them. The guide was very informative, not just about the monasteries but Cyprus in general. I would highly recommend it.
5. Nicosia Famagusta and Kyrenia Private Day Trip with Salamis and Bellapais Abbey
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4.0 based on 2 reviews
Get a comprehensive tour of Famagusta and Kyrenia’s on this full-day, private, guided tour from Nicosia. See the Roman ruins of Salamis, Bellapais, Kyrenia harbor, and Varosha on this historical tour. This tour includes pickup and drop-off for Nicosia hotels, private transport and all entrance fees.
Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off (hotels in Nicosia only), Private driver/guide, Transport by private, air-conditioned vehicle, Fuel surcharge
Exclusions: Food and drinks
Reviewed By Justawfulhols
Never Turkey or Cyprus again. The surly and arrogant nature of Turkish people only surpassed by their greed.
6. Kyrenia and Famagusta Private Tour from Larnaca
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3.0 based on 1 reviews
Get comprehensive information on Famagusta and Kyrenia with a private guided tour from Nicosia or Larnaca.
Inclusions: Private transportation, Entrances fees
Exclusions: Lunch
Reviewed By rachelteare
It was very nice, clean, typically Cypriot accommodation with home grown, organic vegetable produce and meals. The staff were helpful and friendly and the Ambelia Village hotel is nicely laid out with a lovely pool - but best to catch the sun in the morning and early afternoon! We followed 3 walks which each had historic places to see. the written instructions in English were not very comprehensive, a little confusing at times and not very well laid out - it would have been helpful to have more idea of distances indicated between each instruction. The Garmin provided helped keep us on track, expecially when the taxi driver dropped us at the slightly wrong start point on two occasions! I think it would be an improvement to have more paths to choose from which are soft underfoot through forest rather than on hard stone roads which can be used by vehicles.
7. Famagusta & Nicosia Tour
*St. Barnabas Monastery * Famagusta Walls * St. Nicholas Cathedral * Venetian Palace * St.Peter&St.Paul Church * Ghost Town * Kyrenia Gate * Venetian Column * Buyuk Han are the places that will be visited on this excurison. If you have a limited time in Cyprus and would like to have the most out of it this tour is just ideal for you. You will have time to take photos while you listen to the history from your guide.
Inclusions: Bottled water, Snacks, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only), Private tour
Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities, Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Reviewed By neumanna92
This tour was well worth every penny. Sirin is one of the best guides that we had so far.Who made our day unforgettable.
8. Famagusta & Beach
Start your guided half day trip with a pick up from hotel and drive towards Strovilia check point. You will cross the UN Buffer Zone also called “Green Line” (valid passport is required) and continue your trip towards Famagusta old town. A town that has stood still since the Turkish invasion in 1974. Your guide will tell you all the interesting facts and tales of this area. This half day tour will give you the chance to step back in time, view the abandoned town but also discover some of Famagusta’s hidden treasures such as the Saint Nicholas Cathedral. An impressive gothic Catholic Cathedral dedicated to St Nicholas. Ample free time will be given for strolling around the old town of Famagusta. Next stop Constantia Beach overlooking Famagusta Ghost Town, where you will enjoy swimming in the warm Mediterranean Sea. Your half day tour finishes with crossing the “Green Line” and dropping you off to hotel.
Inclusions: Guide, Lunch, Boarder administration fees, Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: Personal Expenses,, Tips
Reviewed By O3920LBsarahc
The tour was private and very modified due to COVID. It really was more of a driver versus a tour, we got to see everything we wanted and our driver was very pleasant - but it was an unusual tour in these very unusual times.
