Ghost-Town Famagusta: Intimate Mini Bus Tour from Protaras and Ayia Napa
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165 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
(165 Ratings)
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Lars_e
Mar 28, 2024
When the time stand still - We had a guide name Atmos. Excellent guide which shared his story frome the time Varosha was a laivly town. Amazing to se what happened to a once modern town and the time stand still for 50 years. One of few places in the wold.
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Susan_b
Mar 20, 2024
Great trip, although very sad - Our tour guide Athos was great from start to finish. He was very informative and led us through a very troubled time in recent history
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Russell_t
Mar 17, 2024
Value for money, Great day out - We were a small group and our tour guide was amazing in his knowledge and explanation of Famagusta. We all learnt so much and had a great day. Would recommend this trip.
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R9840ayvanessan
Mar 13, 2024
The lost hotels of Famagusta - An amazing experience. We enjoyed the film - explaining the situation- before visiting the ghost town. Staggering. Our guide Demetrius was great- and we enjoyed our time wandering the walled castle of Famagusta- with time to enjoy a Turkish coffee.
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Sarahkennedy222
Mar 9, 2024
Good trip - Very informative and interesting trip. Lots of information given about what happened in 1974. Bit spooky seeing the empty buildings, which have now mainly been stripped of their contents.
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Bucketowater5959
Mar 1, 2024
Amazing Day Trip - Thank You - Booked this with me and a friend visiting Cyprus. We’ve always wanted to go to Famagusta but decided to do it via a tour.
The tour guide Dimitriou was exceptionally friendly. As it was quiet season and just us on the tour he was flexible to our needs. We thank Dimitriou for the fantastic day and how he looked after us throughout.
The tour was educational and allowed us to gain a great understanding of the events that unfolded in 1974, and what it must have been like for the people living there. The tour of the town is a great experience, it is very eerie and as we have Cypriot descendants it was quite emotional. It is like a Time Machine back to 1974.
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Belinda-keith
Jan 18, 2024
Personal view of Famagusta Ghost Town - As it was out of season there was only our group on the trip, so we had the full attention of our guide, Athos. He shared his own experiences of what Famagusta was like before, during and after the troubles. It was very moving, but he also made it fun looking at all the shops, clubs and broken windows (you’ll understand if you take his trip!). We also enjoyed a nice break in the beautiful old town to get coffee and pastries and a few souvenirs. Huge thanks to Athos, Trackers and Love Ayia Napa!
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449inesal
Dec 22, 2023
Excellent! Must see! - My guide Atos was wonderful. He explained the history, also the history of the streets and the buildings , was educational and fun trip to very sad city .
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Rigel_b
Nov 22, 2023
Great tour - Great tour guide, he knew his stuff. Places we visited was interesting. Tour guide told us stories about the buildings and places
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Companion52543590099
Nov 9, 2023
Excellent trip - Our guide Chris was full of local knowledge and was very informative, only a small group our.s was a maximum of 6 ideal for such a trip. Mixed emotions so sad to see empty buildings that were once so full of life.such.
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