North Cyprus tour with Famagusta, Salamis and Kyrenia
History & Heritage

North Cyprus tour with Famagusta, Salamis and Kyrenia

4.1/5

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89 reviews
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$94.00
Free cancellation
Language: German, Polish
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: more than 8 hours

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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 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

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4.1 /5

Based on 89 reviews from verified customers


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    Mubali

    Verified booking

    3

    October 8, 2025

    Traveled as a couple


    Zu langes warten am Check Point im Bus. Essen im Preis nicht inklusive. Zu wenig Zeit ( Aufenthalt) in Kyrenia.

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    Beata

    Verified booking

    4.2

    October 7, 2025

    Solo traveler


    Przewodniczka,Pani Ida,jest niezwykla.Zaangazowana a jednoczesnie nie narzucajaca.Pozdrawiam.To dzieki niej ta wycieczka byla tak interesujaca

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    Marina

    Verified booking

    4.6

    October 5, 2025

    Solo traveler


    Es war sehr interessant, aber man konnte den Guide kaum verstehen. Und man hätte gerne mehr Zeit, um in Salamis Amphitheater, Bäder und Hymnasium anzuschauen, man rennt einfach weiter , sodass man nicht alles anschauen kann. In Kyrenia würde ich dem Guide empfehlen, einige Tipps zu geben, was man in der Freizeit ansehen kann, wenn man es nicht weiß, so verpasst man einiges. Insgesamt war es sehr interessant, aber obwohl der Guide viel erzählt hat, war seine Sprache schwer zu verstehen.

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    eb

    Verified booking

    4.2

    October 4, 2025

    Traveled as a couple


    eine gute Gelegenheit auch Nord-Zypern kennen zu lernen

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    Jolanta

    Verified booking

    3.4

    September 29, 2025

    Traveled with family


    Najwiekszym niewypalem tej wycieczki byla Pani przewodnik. Co do wiedzy i przekazywania informacji zarzutów nie mam, natomiast jej zachowanie wzgledem grupy pozostawia wiele do zyczenia. Po wyjsciu z autobusu nie czekala na grupe czy sie wszyscy zbiora tylko pedzila przed siebie i trzeba bylo ja gonic.Bylismy z malym dzieckiem i wózkiem wiec oczywiste, ze potrzebowalismy dluzej chwili zeby sie zorganizowac. Doszlo do tego,ze nie zwiedzilimy teatru,bo Pani pobiegla i nie moglismy jej zlokalizowac

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    Ewa Blacha

    Verified booking

    5

    September 29, 2025

    Traveled as a couple


    Nie mam zastrzezen bylo super