Private tour · From Limassol

Private Famagusta tour: Salamis & Varosha

Roman Salamis, walled Famagusta and Varosha with a private guide

⏱️ 8 hours💶 from €437 History & ruins North Cyprus

The east-coast history day as a private tour. Walk the Roman streets, baths and theatre of Salamis, then explore Famagusta inside its Venetian walls: Othello Castle, the Gothic Saint Nicholas Cathedral and views from the ramparts.

Row of marble columns at ancient Salamis

From €437 per private group of up to 6

Free cancellation up to 1 day before the tour. No refunds once it has started.
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Highlights

  1. Ancient Salamis: baths, theatre and mosaics
  2. Othello Castle and the city walls of Famagusta
  3. The abandoned resort of Varosha
Starts from

Limassol

Duration

8 hours

Transport

Private minivan

Group size

Your party only, up to 6

Price

From €437

Tour type

Private tour

About this tour

The east-coast history day as a private tour. Walk the Roman streets, baths and theatre of Salamis, then explore Famagusta inside its Venetian walls: Othello Castle, the Gothic Saint Nicholas Cathedral and views from the ramparts.

The day ends at Varosha, the resort district left empty since 1974.

Gothic Saint Nicholas Cathedral rising above Famagusta old town
Ruined Gothic church arches with flowers in Famagusta
Sunbeds on the sand beside Varosha’s empty hotels

Itinerary

  1. Private hotel pickup

    Drive to the north-east of the island.

  2. Ancient Salamis

    Temples, baths and mosaics.

  3. Famagusta old town

    Othello Castle, the cathedral, the walls and lunch.

  4. Varosha

    The fenced-off former resort.

  5. Return

    Drive back to your hotel.

The order of stops can change on the day.

What’s included

Included

  • Private guide
  • Air-conditioned minivan
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Not included

  • Entry to Salamis (€2)
  • Entry to Othello Castle (€2)
  • Lunch and drinks
  • Personal expenses

Pickup and getting there

Pickup

Hotel guests are collected from reception in Limassol. If you stay in an apartment or villa, EOS agrees a meeting point with you after booking.

Good to know

  • Bring a passport or EU ID card: the tour crosses into the north of Cyprus. EOS notes that holders of Armenian, Syrian, Nigerian, Turkmen, Nepalese and Bangladeshi passports need a special visa.
  • Guides speak English or Russian.

Private Famagusta tour: Salamis & Varosha

From €437 per private group of up to 6 · 8 hours
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Questions about this tour

How much does the Private Famagusta tour: Salamis & Varosha cost?

From €437 per private group of up to 6, as listed by EOS Tours on 10 October 2026. Not included: entry to salamis (€2), entry to othello castle (€2), lunch and drinks, personal expenses.

How long is the tour and what does it visit?

About 8 hours. Stops: Private hotel pickup, Ancient Salamis, Famagusta old town, Varosha, Return.

Where is the pickup?

Hotel guests are collected from reception in Limassol. If you stay in an apartment or villa, EOS agrees a meeting point with you after booking.

What is included?

Private guide, Air-conditioned minivan, Hotel pickup and drop-off.

Can I cancel?

Free cancellation up to 1 day before the tour. No refunds once it has started.

Sources

Itinerary, price, inclusions and pickup details from the EOS Tours listing, checked on 10 October 2026. Prices and schedules can change; the booking page shows the current price. Photos: EOS Tours.

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