Ghost-Town Famagusta Mini Bus Tour from Protaras and Ayia Napa
- 4h 30m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
* Half day tour to the Ghosted Varosha Resort. * Get a close look at the abandoned hotels. * See the before and after video of Famagusta and view point before entering into the occupied areas. * Guided on history in great detail * Small group tour * Close proximity to the Ghosted hotels and overall no mans land * Plenty of free time to explore this old town Famagusta Gothic city within side the medieval walls. * Othelo Castle * St George Cathedral PLEASE NOTE THE PROGRAM MAY ALTER AT ANY TIME DUE TO UNFORSEEN CIRCUMSTANCES AND WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE.
Inclusions
What's included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Driver/guide
- Local taxes
What's not
- Refreshments
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Itinerary
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.
We commence by seeing Famagusta as we see it today; an abandoned Ghost Town. After crossing the border we will drive along the fence which surrounds this once glamorous city, before arriving on its renowned sandy beach where we view the deserted hotels up close along its coast. We then continue by circling the moat of the gothic city where the castle walls tower over us and finally enter inside and tour the city within the walls where 365 churches and cathedrals which once stood witness to centuries of history gone by. Free time will be given to walk around the city to explore things further or sit back and enjoy a coffee and their famous sweets.
Stroll through the street of the timeless abandoned hotels and once prestige properties and shopfronts all the way down to the Golden sand shore and back
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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5Ghost Town Varosha Tour
George was a very informative tour guide, providing an insightful history of the area.
5Amazing tour with an amazing guide
Very facinating and great tour with the best guide possible! Amazing sights with an eye opening history. Sent my regards to George the guide and thanks for the tour on 11.8!
1No management or feedback on your booking
The only response you get from this company is after being 30minutes late on your booking telling you that they have forgotten about you.
4Good trip.
Pick up was on time and everything was a described. The whole occupation has a lot of parts and details and it might have been helpful with a written time line about what happened when. I had so many questions. George could have had a clearer narrative about what happened when and why. All his jokes was kind of confusing-it is sufficient to just be nice and competent.
5Great trip
Very interesting trip. Our guide George was great
5A REAL LIFE FILMSET AWAITS Varosha
Absolutely worth the money to hire the buggy with driver. Takes you around and explains everything from 1974. Whether you live here or holiday, you have to do this tour. It is eye-opening. It is like a massive filmset.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- **THIS PICK UP OPTION IS ONLY AVAILABLE FOR PEOPLE THAT WANT TO JOIN BUT ARE OUTSIDE OUR PICK UP AREAS** This pick up point can be prearranged via email if travelling by car to join the tour. You can park your car in the Ayia Napa Harbour free parking and wait on the corner of the Blue Harbour hote
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 16 travellers
- Operated by
- Trackers Excursions, Cyprus
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- 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
How it compares in Ayia Napa
- Its from-price is 23% below the median of the 81 experiences we list in Ayia Napa.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 7 of 81.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Ayia Napa
Ayia Napa, on the south-east tip of Cyprus, is a resort of pale sandy bays, a sea-cave coast and a medieval monastery in its old centre.
Ayia Napa lies on the south-east corner of Cyprus, in the Famagusta District, where a run of sandy bays meets the open Mediterranean. In the old centre, a monastery from the Venetian period stands in a quiet courtyard shaded by an ancient sycamore fig. Beyond it, the harbour is a small fishing port with restaurants, while the town's strip of bars and clubs stretches inland.
Top-ranked sights in Ayia Napa: Agioi Anargyroi Chapel, Love Bridge, Ayia Napa Harbour.
