Famagusta – Salamis

Visit the old town of Famagusta and step back in time with its imposing buildings and churches.

And visit with us the ancient city of Salamis with amphitheatre , columns and baths

Our tour adapts to your wishes so that you have enough time for what interests you most.

Tour groupe price from 349 Euro

 
The cathedral, the church, the harbour and its fortifications, the imposing city walls and, of course, the houses and alleys of the old town are waiting in Famagusta for you to explore. Legend has it that at its height Famagusta had one church for every day of the year, earning the old town the nickname ‚the city of 365 churches‘.
The turning point for Famagusta from a small village to a town came in 1192 with the onset of Lusignan rule. It was during this period that Famagusta developed into a fully fledged town. It became increasingly important in the Eastern Mediterranean because of its natural harbour and the walls that protected its inner city. Its population began to grow. This development accelerated in the 13th century when the city became a trading centre for both the East and the West. An influx of Christian refugees fleeing the fall of Acre (1291) in Palestine transformed it from a tiny village into one of the richest cities in Christendom.
You can find detailed information about the sightseeings here: Famagusta – Things to know

Explore the ancient Roman city of Salamis. The Romans had a fondness for baths and in the buildings of the Great Hall you can see the Sudatorium (warm bath), the Caldarium (steam bath) and the Frigidarium (cold bath). In pre-Christian times (before 400 AD) the city was very colourful. The marble columns were decorated with coloured stucco, coloured statues and numerous colourful mosaics, of which unfortunately only a few remain. Discover also the quite well preserved amphitheatre, close your eyes and imagine a spectacle from ancient times.
You can find detailed information about the sightseeings here: Ancient Salamis – Things to know

• We will pick you up at your hotel or arrange a meeting point with you. We will then take you on a tour, without the stress, hectic pace and time pressure of other guests. Of course, we will show you the famous buildings, but we will not forget to show you some of the really interesting places to take pictures. We’ll find out what really interests and excites you. So our tour with you is very personal. Don’t worry, we won’t tell you any novels about the historical buildings, we’ll just give you some information and give you time to take in the impressions and / or take photos.

• Before we start the return journey to your hotel, we invite you to a local restaurant, where you can enjoy a typical lunch. If you prefer not to eat meat, vegetarian or vegan options are also available.

• We will pick you up at your hotel at 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 5.5 and 6 hours, it depends on you, because this event is only for you and your family, partner or friends that you book in.

These are your options to book your „Visit Famagusta + Salamis“ Tour, depending on how many people you sign up:

• Famagusta – Salamis Tour  1-2 person, Tour price: € 349.
• each additional person (max 2), + 89 Euro

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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ancient Salamis, cathredral, church, Famagsura, mosque, northern cyprus, private guided tour, sightseeing