Private Famagusta Tour – Old Town combined with Ancient Salamis or Ghosttown Varosha
Nowhere else in Cyprus do so many eras meet so closely as in Famagusta. Behind massive Venetian walls lies a city shaped by crusaders, merchants, and empires.
On this Private Famagusta Tour, you’ll cross into Northern Cyprus and step into a world of contrasts — from Gothic cathedrals turned mosques to ancient ruins and modern silence.
After exploring the walled city, you can continue your journey to either the ancient Roman city of Salamis or the haunting ghost town of Varosha, frozen in time since 1974.
Each option offers a different glimpse into the island’s layered past, where beauty and history intertwine. Your private guide adapts the day to your pace and interests, creating an experience that’s as personal as it is unforgettable
Private Famagusta Tour – Old Town with Salamis or Varosha
Your Private Famagusta Tour begins with a scenic drive north across the Green Line into Northern Cyprus. Please remember to bring your passport or ID, which is required to cross the border.
The first stop is the walled city of Famagusta, one of Cyprus’ most atmospheric and historically rich locations. Within its enormous Venetian walls, you’ll wander through medieval streets filled with stories of crusaders, merchants, and empires. Highlights include the Lala Mustafa Pasha Mosque, once the grand Gothic Cathedral of St. Nicholas, and the Venetian Palace ruins. Around every corner, you’ll find traces of the city’s golden age – from ancient churches and ornate façades to lively cafés and artisan shops.
After exploring Famagusta, you decide how your private day continues:
- Option 1 – Salamis: Visit the ancient Roman city of Salamis, one of the island’s most impressive archaeological sites. Walk among marble columns, bathhouses, an amphitheatre, and mosaic floors that reveal Cyprus’ classical past.
- Option 2 – Varosha: Explore the ghost town of Varosha, sealed off since 1974. Once a glamorous beach resort, it now stands frozen in time — an eerie yet powerful reminder of Cyprus’ modern history.
- If you’d like to experience all three locations – Famagusta, Salamis, and Varosha – this is also possible for an additional €89 per vehicle.
Your private guide will tailor the tour to your interests — whether you want to focus on ancient history, modern stories, or the cultural contrasts of the island’s divided capital.
Discover the charm, mystery, and emotion of North Cyprus on this Private Famagusta Tour, where every stone tells a story and every stop reveals another layer of the island’s fascinating past.
Click here for more informations about Famagusta´s Top Spots or have a look to our photo gallery
Please note:
- We will pick you up at your hotel or arrange a meeting point with you. We will then take you on a tour to Famagusta included a bordercrossing (don´t forget your passport), without the stress, hectic pace and time pressure of other guests.
- We will pick you up at your hotel about 9:00. You must be dressed appropriately to enter the interior of churches and mosques. Knees and shoulders covered, a big scarf sometimes helps the ladies a lot.
- All in all, the tour lasts between 6.0 and 6,5 hours, it depends on the tour you choose
- This event is only for you and your family, partner or friends that you book in.
Our special service for you:
We will be happy to pick you up from your hotel free of charge if you are staying in the Agia Napa – Protaras – Paralimni region, or in Larnaca Destrict
(e.g. Oroklini – Pyla – Livadia – Larnaca City). Pick up is also possible for more distant routes, but we will then charge a small surcharge.
We are happy to accept your booking by email. Or book now using our online booking form. We will take care of the rest and look forward to seeing you.
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Author: Jürgen Derichs am 18. Apr. 2025 08:18, category: Cities and Villages Tour, Historic Places of Cyprus, comments per feed RSS 2.0, comments closed.