First stop will be Choirokitia for a coffee break , continuing to Strovilia checkpoint (passports) to cross the United Nations Green Line. We will arrive at the monastery of St Barnabas which has now been converted into a museum housing icons and the tomb of St Barnabas. We continue to the ancient Kingdom of Salamis built in the 12th Century BC and visit the amphitheatre and gymnasium. We arrive in the city of Famagusta with its many Gothic churches and surrounded by Venetian walls. There will be time to visit the Cathedral of St Nikolaos built in 1312 and converted in 1570 into a mosque ,then free time for shopping, and lunch (not included). Finally, short walking to visit part of the “Ghost Town – Varosi” to see the abandoned houses and hotels which have been closed off behind wire since 1974 and admire the best sandy beaches of the island.
IMPORTANT:Passport or EU ID (only for EU citizens) required.
Nationalities:Turkmenistan, Nigeria, Syria & Armenia cannot cross the checkpoint.
Kaj je vključeno
- Licensed guide
- Pick up and drop off from Paphos city centre hotels
- Air-conditioned coach
- Professional driver
Kaj ni vključeno
- Meals and drinks
Jeziki, ki jih govori vodič/-ka
Dodatne informacije
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Passports are required to cross or European id (Passport holders of Turkmenistan,Syria,Armenia and Nigeria cannot cross .Also handwriting Greek identity cards are not accepted).
Hotel pick ups commence 30-60 minutes earlier than the tour start time displayed on the voucher. Exact time will be advised after reservation is made.