North Cyprus tour with Famagusta, Salamis and Kyrenia
Excursions & day trips

North Cyprus tour with Famagusta, Salamis and Kyrenia

4.2/5
Excellent
Based on 55 reviews
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£70.00
Free cancellation
Language: German
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: more than 8 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • You'll head to the city of Famagusta for a look at its Gothic, Ottoman and Venetian architecture
  • There's time at the ancient ruins of Salamis, which date back to the times of the Trojan War
  • Your visit to Kyrenia Castle includes a stop at its shipwreck museum, home to 2,400-year-old relics
  • The pictures you'll take of Bellapais Abbey's Gothic-Byzantine exterior will be some of your best
  • The tour is led by an expert local guide who will clue you in at every place you visit
What to expect

A trip to the northern part of Cyprus is a great way to learn about the turbulent history the island. This varied tour takes in a clutch of historical highlights, from Famagusta old town and Salamis archaeological site to one of the oldest shipwrecks in the world. Andreas, one of our expert local guides, says "the Kyrenia shipwreck is one of the best preserved anywhere. It's housed in an impressive castle, and the museum also contains many other unusual exhibits, including some of the oldest olives, grapes, figs and lentils ever found."

To kick off, you'll explore the walled old town of Famagusta with a guide to bring all that history to life. Famagusta is known for its dramatic ensemble of medieval architecture, and was once a glittering gem of the eastern Mediterranean. Afterwards, we'll continue to nearby Salamis, a must-visit for history enthusiasts. Salamis is one of the largest and most significant archaeological sites in Cyprus, and it provides a glimpse into the island's classical past.

The charming harbour town of Kyrenia invites you to linger a little longer. You'll take a guided tour of the castle and visit the shipwreck museum, before enjoying some free time to explore at your own pace. Next up is a visit to the ruins of the Gothic Bellapais Abbey. The setting on a mountainside is as beautiful as the views down to Kyrenia and the Mediterranean. It was in the village of Bellapais that Lawrence Durrell lived and wrote his novel, Bitter Lemons.

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What's included
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What to remember
  • You'll need your passport / ID card to cross the checkpoint into the northern part of Cyprus
  • 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 refund
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Provider
TUI CYPRUS LTD
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Excellent

4.2/5

Based on 55 reviews from verified customers

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Review categories

Staff

5/5

Service

5/5

Safety

5/5

Value for money

4.6/5

  • Max

    From United States of America - July 2025

    Travelled with family

     

    25 - 34 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    4/5

  • Wolf

    From United States of America - July 2025

    Travelled with family

     

    25 - 34 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    4/5

    Ein sehr interessanter Tag, begleitet durch einen infomationsfreudigen Reiseleiter ?? Die übermäßige Hitze außerhalb des Busses ist überdenkenswert. ? ...

  • Famagusta

    From United States of America - July 2025

    Travelled with family

     

    25 - 34 years old

    Poor

    Overall rated

    2/5

    Pani przewodnik zdecydowanie nie chcialo prowadzic sie tej wycieczki, kazda atrakcja byla opisana 3-4 zdaniami a pozniej byla informacja ze moga panst ...

  • Ocena wycieczki

    From United States of America - July 2025

    Travelled with family

     

    25 - 34 years old

    Great

    Overall rated

    3/5

    Wysoka cena jak za tak, krótka, szybka wycieczke. Duze tempo, malo czasu na zapoznanie sie z atrakcjami. Brak obiadu czy lunchu w cenie jest duzym min ...

  • Janin K.

    From United States of America - July 2025

    Travelled as a couple

     

    18 - 24 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    4/5

  • Beate

    From United States of America - July 2025

    Travelled as a couple

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    4/5

    Die Reise war sehr interessant. Leider hat der Reiseleiter zu viel Information erteilt dass man am Schluss nicht mehr viel weiß. Hätte man kürzen in ...

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