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Ghost-Town Famagusta: Intimate Mini Bus Tour from Protaras and Ayia Napa
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248 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.
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:
24 hours
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.
- 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
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Driver/guide
- Included local taxes
What's Not Included
- Refreshments
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- 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…
- 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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.7
(248 Ratings)
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Margaret1958
Feb 26, 2025
Well worth a visit a must to do in Cyprus - Quite eerie and also very sad that so many people had to flee homes leaving everything behind. What a trauma. Our tour guide was one who had to flee his home back in 1974 so could remember how life was back then. He had so many memories and excellent knowledge
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Mishah2025
Jan 3, 2025
Definitely worth it. Impressive place and fine guide. - Impressive tour of Famagusta. Atos speaks from his heart about the history and current situation regarding the Turkish occupation. He's been through it all. Appreciation for the fact that, despite the fact that it must be difficult for him, in this way he ensures that the story of the people who fled remains alive.
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Extraordinary47457
Nov 13, 2024
Mind numbing - Amazing experience
Unbelievable what happened to those poor people they had no help so sad for them
And this all took place in my lifetime people even lost there money in the bank never mind everything they owned
And still there are no plans for the area
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Susan_b
Nov 9, 2024
An interesting and important tour to take - An extremely interesting and informative tour, brought to life by our excellent guide Atos. His in-depth knowledge gave us a perfect insight into and understanding of the history of the area.
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663mirjamd
Nov 7, 2024
Impressive. - Impressive and sad to see. Were shown around by an old resident and this was therefore clearly noticeable, the pain at the loss was palpable. He could tell a lot and knew every building inside out. Our only advice to him is to keep his political opinions to himself and not start the morning cranky but maybe that was part of his cynical humor (which we could appreciate, by the way).
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Sarah_w
Nov 4, 2024
Thought provoking day - great experience - A brilliant day. Atos was the best guide possible. His personal knowledge and life stories made it a truly memorable trip
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Nathan_t
Nov 1, 2024
Eye opening, friendly, informative trip, highly recommend. - We had such a great time on this tour, our tour guide Astos, was amazing, friendly and funny. He gave us lots of information about the history of Cyprus and Famagusta, as well as his own experiences. The trip really opens your eyes to what the Cypriots have been through
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Travellingnutter77
Jan 16, 2025
Bit short and rushed - Interesting tour and we had a great driver, Dimitri, but the tour itself is a bit short with only less than an hour in the ghost town part.
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Maurice_b
Nov 8, 2024
The history of the... - The history of the invasion, the initial walk through the ghost town. This was supposed to be a half day trip, it ended up being nearly 8 hours.
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Alanm306
Feb 19, 2025
Poole Town is dying - So many shops closed , there is a total lack Public toilets in town or the bus station . being over 70 this is not a place for me . it is drab and unfriendly .
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