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Highlights
Comprehensive tour by bus/coach
Family friendly
Step back in time on a history tour
Overview
Start your excursion with a coffee break at Choirokoitia. Continue to Strovilia check point (passports necessary) to cross the United Nations Green Line. Your first stop will be the monastery of Saint Barnabas, built originally in the 5th century and now converted into a museum housing icons and archaeological artifacts. You will also see the tomb of Saint Barnabas. Next, you'll continue to the ancient Kingdom of Salamis built in the 12 Century BC by the Greeks, where you will visit the ancient theater and the gymnasium. Your next stop is the city of Famagusta with its Gothic churches, which is surrounded by the Venetian walls. There will be free time in the city to visit the Cathedral of Saint Nikolaos built in the year 1312 and converted in 1570 into a mosque, as well as time for shopping and lunch (lunch not included in the price). Before you depart for Paphos you'll drive past the “Ghost Town - Varosi” to see the ghost city, the abandoned houses and hotels, closed behind wire since 1974, and admire the best sandy beaches of the island.
Information
Includes:
Include entrance fees to Salamis and St.Varnavas.
Professional driver
Air-conditioned coach
Licensed guide
Pick up and drop off from Paphos city centre hotels
Excludes:
Meals and drinks
Additional Info:
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Passports are required to cross
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.
A maximum of 9 people per booking
Meeting Point
Hotel pick up from Paphos city centre hotels.
Departure Time:
08.00am
Departure Comments:
Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time