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Discover Famagusta from Paphos & Limassol
Highlights
This full day tour to the occupied northern part of Cyprus offers you perspectives of three of the country’s most intriguing spots – the ancient city of Salamis, the old town of Famagusta and the “ghost town” of Varosi.
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Duration: Full Day
Pick up time: 07:30 - 08:15 from Paphos & 09:15 - 09:45 from Lim
Drop Off: 17:30 at Limassol & 19:00 at Paphos
Includes
- Full day guided trip to Northern Cyprus - Entrance & Border fees all included - Fully insured and licensed vehicles to cross the border - Visit includes: Salamis, Famagusta Town, St NIcholas Cathedral, Panoramic view of "Ghost Town" Famagusta and short stop at Constantia Beach.
Restriction
- Not suitable for the less mobile as there is a lot of walking. - All indicated times are approximate and subject to change. - Routes of excursions are liable to change according to weather conditions. - Passport/ID is required to cross the border.
*All times are approximate and itineraries are subject to change due to traffic and/or weather conditions.
Activities
- Shopping Tour
- Scenic Tour
- History and Culture
Time Schedule
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07:30-08:15
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Pick up guests from hotels in Paphos
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08:15-09:45
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Pick up of guests from hotels in Limassol
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09:45-10:15
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Drive to Skarinou for coffee break. (coffee is not included)
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10:15-11:30
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Drive to Strovilia check point and crossing at buffer zone
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11:30-12:00
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Drive to Salamis City ruins
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12:00-12:45
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Guiding and free time at Salamis Ruins (refreshments included)The ancient city-kingdom of Salamis lies 9km north of Famagusta and is the most important archaeological site on Cyprus. It is the Ancient Roman city. There is much to see and the excavations cover a considerable area. Most visitors will be content to spend an hour or two exploring the main excavations, the gymnasium, baths and the theatre. Enthusiasts will want to explore further and there are well laid tracks leading to the outlying ruins.
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12:45-15:00
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Drive to Famagusta, visit St Nicholas Cathedral (15 mins) and Othello Tower (20 mins). Free time for lunch (not included).
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15:15-16:00
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Panoramic view of the "Ghost Town" of Famagusta, with short stop at the famous Constantia BeachFamagusta is one of the most important, greatly fortified ports on the shores of the Mediterranean. To the north of Famagusta lie the fabulous ruins of Salamis. This one great city is believed to have been founded in the 11th Century BC and the influences of the many conquering nations- notably the Romans - the city was finally abandoned in 648 AD following the combined catastrophes of earthquake and raids by Arab pirates, when the population moved to Famagusta. The spectacular ruins give a fascinating insight into long-lost civilisations and include a magnificent amphitheatre, Roman baths, a gymnasium and royal tombs. The mosaics are particularly beautiful. Just inland from Famagusta are the church and monastery dedicated to St. Barnabas, the founder of the apostolic church on Cyprus in 45 AD. Barnabas, a Cypriot from Salamis visited the island accompanied by S t. Paul and St. Mark and was later martyred in Salamis in 52 AD. The church of St. Barnabas is preserved exactly as it was since abandoned in 1976. There is a wonderful collection of 18th Century icons and the monastery cloisters now houses an archaeological.
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16:00-17:30
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Cross the border and drive back towards Limassol with stop for coffee break. (coffee is not included).
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17:30-17:45
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Drop off of guests at Limassol Hotels
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17:45-19:00
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Drive to Paphos and drop off of guests at Paphos Hotels
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EXCURSION_DETAILS_CANCELLATION N/A!
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