Ghost-Town Famagusta: Intimate Mini Bus Tour from Protaras and Ayia Napa
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169 Ratings
Ayia Napa
Embark on an intimate mini bus tour from Protaras and Ayia Napa to the ghost town of Famagusta. Explore abandoned hotels, learn about the history in great detail, and visit iconic landmarks like Othelo Castle and St George Cathedral.
Duration:
4 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Famagusta Viewpoint - First, we visit the Cultural & Heritage Center in Derynia to watch a short film exhibiting Famagusta before the invasion. Then we get on the roof of the center to have a closer look on Famagusta over the border (binoculars provided). You can have a coffee or buy refreshments in the center.
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Driver/guide
- Included local taxes
What's Not Included
- Refreshments
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Additional Information
- Embark on a half-day journey to the deserted Varosha Resort.
- Examine the forsaken hotels up close.
- Watch a video comparing Famagusta before and after, plus a viewpoint before venturing into the taken territories.
- Receive comprehensive historical guidance.
- Enjoy the intimacy of a small group excursion.
- Be within touching distance of the Ghosted hotels and the all-encompassing No Man’s Land.
- Ample leisure time to discover the ancient town Famagusta Gothic city nestled within medieval walls.
- Othelo Castle
- St George Cathedral
BE AWARE THAT THIS ITINERARY MAY CHANGE AT ANY POINT DUE TO UNEXPECTED EVENTS WITHOUT PRIOR ANNOUNCEMENT.
- Passports required for boarder control PLEASE NOTE Armenian, Nigerian and Serbian passport holders are NOT ACCEPTED to cross the boarder
- If baby seat is required a child price will apply
- Operates in all weather conditions
Location
Ayia Napa Square
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(169 Ratings)
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Ivonam520
May 29, 2024
Historical Varosha - Ghost town or Varosha, is the city which is full of history and awesome view of ruins. Actually it is a part of the city Famagusta, full of tourists from all over the world. I liked this place tbh, and recommend everyone to visit.
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Rachel_s
May 23, 2024
Wonderfully eery - What an amazing, eery experience. Highly recommend making this trip. It was the main reason we came to visit Cyprus, and it did not disappoint. Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable and interesting. I could have used some additional free time to wonder, but overall amazing experience.
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Anna_m
May 22, 2024
Amazing! - Amazing experience, very informative and nice host, you should for sure try it if you are in cyprus!
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29link
May 20, 2024
Tour of Famagusta - Excellent tour very well organised and informative. George and Mr John are a couple of characters who spoke from the heart about the terrible history of Famagusta. We have visited Cyrus many times and had always said we wanted to go on this tour. So glad we did. Definitely recommend this tour.
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Jasmine_c
May 9, 2024
amazing - Atos was amazing! he’s so passionate about famagusta which made the tour so much more interesting, definitely recommend going on this tour if you want to know more of the history of cyprus and how it became divided!
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Konstantina_d
May 7, 2024
If you are thinking of visiting Famagusta, this is the tour you should choose. - What can I say about this excursion? It was exceptional! Athos is the ideal tour guide, he told us about the history of the city & the chronicle of the invasion, he showed us each building in detail & gave us dozens of information about everything we encountered on our way. The tour guide himself lived through the events of the period there & comes from northern Cyprus. He managed to tell us so many important things about this painful region, but he also managed to entertain us with his humor. I thank him very much! If you are thinking of visiting Famagusta, this is the tour you should choose.
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Pivi_r
May 7, 2024
Recommended - Very good guide. Safe travelling by bus.
Interesting history.
Possibility to ask more about the ghost town.
Nice lunch.
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Conradb232
May 5, 2024
A Must do trip - Just back from varosha ghost town minibus tour... amazing !!! Athos was our guide & a true legend he is, his knowledge & experiences of what happened in 1974 from being there is second to none which makes the trip so much better... with nine on the trip any questions answered in seconds & all felt at ease.... what an eye opener varosha & the 1974 conflict is... a must do trip... with a tinge of heartbreak
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Y2065vhnataliem
May 3, 2024
Lovely day - We had a great time with George. He had some really interesting knowledge and gave us time to absorb the enormity of what we were seeing/experiencing.
Great trip
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508anettet
May 2, 2024
Best guided tour! - Amazing tour, amazing guide!
The history is so importent and at the same time deeply disturbing. Athos is the best guide I have ever been on tour with. He has the history under his skin, he was there in 1974 when it happend and that is a big plus! Best guide ever! No rush, no stress. He took very good care of us the entire time. Than you, Athos, for giving us such an amazing and authentic tour. I hope your boss knows your value! I strongly recomend this event with Athos. Totaly worth ever penny.
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