Othello Castle (Famagusta)
Lusignan citadel guarding Famagusta's harbour, strengthened by the Venetians, who carved the winged Lion of St Mark above its gate. Its name comes from Shakespeare's Othello, which is set in a Cypriot sea port.
Chauffeur Hire in Famagusta (Gazimağusa) by the Hour
Hire a car with a driver in Famagusta (Gazimağusa) (North Cyprus) for as long as you need it: 2–10 hour packages with 20 km per hour. Your chauffeur picks you up at your hotel or any address in Famagusta (Gazimağusa), waits at every stop and brings you back. Famagusta (Gazimağusa) is about 50 km (~40 min) from Ercan Airport (ECN).
2–10 hour packages
20 km per hour
Hotel pickup
Free water
From €40 per hour
Famagusta (Gazimağusa) chauffeur hire at a glance
Chauffeur hire in Famagusta (Gazimağusa) starts at €40 per hour; the shortest package is 2 hours / 40 km for €80. The driver picks you up at your hotel or address and waits at every stop; the price is fixed per vehicle, not per person.
- Hourly rate
- Economy Sedan €40 · FirstClass Van €50 · Vip Sprinter €75
- Packages
- 2–10 hours, 20 km per hour
- Pickup
- Hotel, villa or any address in Famagusta (Gazimağusa)
- Airport
- Ercan Airport (ECN) ≈ 50 km, ~40 min
- Example trip
- Long Beach (Iskele) ≈ 19 km — 2 hours / 40 km
- Payment
- Fixed price, pay the driver in cash or by card
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Famagusta (Gazimağusa) hourly package prices
Price = hours × hourly rate. Each hour includes 20 km; prices are per vehicle.
| Package | Economy Sedan (3 pax) | FirstClass Van (6 pax) | Vip Sprinter (16 pax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 hours / 40 km | €80 | €100 | €150 |
| 3 hours / 60 km | €120 | €150 | €225 |
| 4 hours / 80 km | €160 | €200 | €300 |
| 5 hours / 100 km | €200 | €250 | €375 |
| 6 hours / 120 km | €240 | €300 | €450 |
| 8 hours / 160 km | €320 | €400 | €600 |
| 10 hours / 200 km | €400 | €500 | €750 |
Where can you go from Famagusta (Gazimağusa)?
Road distances are estimates; the suggested package covers the round trip and about an hour there.
| Place | One way (road) | Suggested package |
|---|---|---|
| Lala Mustafa Pasha Mosque | ≈ 1 km | 2 hours / 40 km |
| Othello Castle (Famagusta) | ≈ 1 km | 2 hours / 40 km |
| St Barnabas Monastery | ≈ 8 km | 2 hours / 40 km |
| Salamis ancient city | ≈ 9 km | 2 hours / 40 km |
| Long Beach (Iskele) | ≈ 19 km | 2 hours / 40 km |
| Boğaz fishing harbour | ≈ 25 km | 3 hours / 60 km |
| Kantara Castle | ≈ 40 km | 4 hours / 80 km |
| Alagadi Turtle Beach | ≈ 60 km | 6 hours / 120 km |
Popular around Famagusta (Gazimağusa): the walled old town and Othello Castle, Lala Mustafa Pasha Mosque, the ancient city of Salamis and Varosha (Maraş).
Places to visit in and around Famagusta (Gazimağusa)
Your driver takes you to these places and waits at every stop, so you can combine them as you like.
Lala Mustafa Pasha Mosque
Former Cathedral of St Nicholas, a 14th-century Gothic church where the Lusignan kings of Cyprus were also crowned kings of Jerusalem. Its west front faces the main square of Famagusta's walled town.
Famagusta walls & Land Gate
Some of the best-preserved Venetian fortifications in the Mediterranean, about 3.5 km around, with the Ravelin bastion at the Land Gate. Walk along the top for views over the Gothic church ruins inside.
Salamis ancient city
Once the leading city of ancient Cyprus, north of Famagusta by the sea. The marble-columned Roman gymnasium, the baths and the theatre are the highlights; allow at least an hour and a half.
St Barnabas Monastery & Icon Museum
Monastery near Salamis dedicated to St Barnabas, the island's patron saint; its church now holds an icon collection and the monastery buildings an archaeology museum. His tomb chapel is a short walk away.
Chauffeur hire near Famagusta (Gazimağusa)
Each area page shows its own distances and trip ideas.
Airport transfer:
Ercan Airport (ECN) to Famagusta (Gazimağusa) is about 50 km, ~40 min. Fixed-price transfer →
Private tours from Famagusta (Gazimağusa)
A private day trip or multi-day tour with the same Mercedes and driver: hotel pickup, fixed price per vehicle; guide, meals and hotel can be added.
North Cyprus
History & culture · 8 hours
Famagusta & Salamis Tour: Ancient Salamis, St Barnabas and the Walled City of Famagusta
The gymnasium and theatre of ancient Salamis by the sea, the tombs of kings buried with their horses, St Barnabas Monastery, the Lala Mustafa Pasha Mosque – once a Gothic cathedral – and Othello Castle: the east coast of Cyprus by private car with driver.
Suggested from Famagusta (Gazimağusa): 6 hours
From €320 / vehicle
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North Cyprus
History & culture · 8 hours
Kyrenia & Bellapais Tour: St Hilarion Castle, Bellapais Abbey and Kyrenia Harbour
The fairy-tale St Hilarion Castle on the peaks of the Kyrenia Mountains, Gothic Bellapais Abbey, Kyrenia Castle and its 2,300-year-old shipwreck, then lunch by the water in the old harbour: Kyrenia (Girne) by private car with driver, at your own pace.
Suggested from Famagusta (Gazimağusa): 8 hours
From €320 / vehicle
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a chauffeur cost per hour in Famagusta (Gazimağusa)?
Hourly rates: Economy Sedan €40, FirstClass Van €50, Vip Sprinter €75. Packages run from 2 to 10 hours; for example 4 hours / 80 km with an Economy Sedan costs €160. The price is per vehicle, not per person.
How many kilometres are included, and how far do you get from Famagusta (Gazimağusa)?
Each hour includes 20 km. Examples from Famagusta (Gazimağusa) — 2 hours / 40 km: St Barnabas Monastery; 3 hours / 60 km: Boğaz fishing harbour; 4 hours / 80 km: Kantara Castle; 6 hours / 120 km: Alagadi Turtle Beach.
Where does the chauffeur pick me up?
At your hotel, villa or any address in Famagusta (Gazimağusa). Enter it as the pickup location when booking; the driver waits for you at every stop during the package.
Which package do I need for Long Beach (Iskele)?
Long Beach (Iskele) is about 19 km by road from Famagusta (Gazimağusa) (38 km there and back). The 2 hours / 40 km package covers the trip, including about an hour there.
Can I also book an airport transfer to Famagusta (Gazimağusa)?
Yes. Ercan Airport (ECN) to Famagusta (Gazimağusa) is about 50 km, ~40 minutes; see the ECN to Famagusta (Gazimağusa) transfer page for the fixed price.
Why hire a chauffeur rather than a rental car in North Cyprus?
Traffic in North Cyprus drives on the left, as in the UK, and the roads over the Kyrenia range to St Hilarion, Bellapais or Kantara are narrow and winding. With a chauffeur there is no rental contract or parking to deal with: the driver picks you up at your hotel in Famagusta (Gazimağusa), waits at every stop, and the price per vehicle is fixed when you book.