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Ghost-Town Famagusta: Intimate Mini Bus Tour from Protaras and Ayia Napa
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254 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
(254 Ratings)
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Lesley_m
Apr 29, 2025
Very interesting trip - This is a must do experience. We were so glad we did this trip. Very interesting and George was very knowledgeable and funny. He made the trip for us.
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Nargis_a
Apr 17, 2025
Amazing experience - This was an amazing experience. It was so worth doing. Very interesting as I’ve never seen anything like Famagusta. Our guide was very informative, he was friendly, polite and told us a lot about the history. I would highly recommend this trip.
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394kevina
Apr 2, 2025
Walking tour of Varosha, Famagusta - Excellent trip with a very informative & friendly guide (George) who picked us up from our hotel, and also allowed us time to spend in the old Famagusta castle town
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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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G6669tjstefant
May 3, 2025
Feedback - Nice trip. Started with rain, where we sat on top of a bus without a roof. It started to rain, everyone pulled down on the first floor of the bus. Extensive water leakage throughout the bus, got fortunately changed bus to a much better. Great guide and exciting storytelling. Teachful and nice trip. Big plus point that they managed to change bus when the first was defective with a lot of water leakage during the rainy season.
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Ninacapek
Apr 11, 2025
Interesting few hours - A really interesting place to visit. Worth reading up before you go.
Don't sit in the back of the mini bus as can't hear the guide
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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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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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