Ghost-Town Famagusta Mini Bus Tour from Protaras and Ayia Napa
Description
* 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.
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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
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We ONLY pick up from Kapparis, Pernera, Protarasat 07.45am and Ayia Napa areas at 08.00am for this tour. Please provide your hotel name at time of making the booking so we can arrange your pick up time. Approximate pick up times: Kappari, Pernera & Protaras - 7:45am - 8am Ayia Napa - 8:15am - 8:30am If you are staying outside of this areas please advise how you will be travelling to this areas so we can arrange a pick up point for you.
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Important Information
- 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
Reviews(313)
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.
Very interesting trip. Our guide George was great
Thanks for the review. GEORGE is great . We are delighted the trip ticked all the Roget boxes. Enjoy the rest of your stay.
On time for pivk expained the day ahead
Thank ypu for your honest review
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.
Thanks for a wonderful review
A very informative trip, really sad but interesting. Well worth it to understand some of the islands past troubles.
Thank you fir the review it means alot
Very interesting excursion and the guide George was the best.
Thanks for the review. George will be so pleased to hear . Thank you!
The pickup from the hotel was very punctual and went as described. We had a very nice (English-speaking) driver. The actual guide then took over at the visitor center and led us after a short drive through the streets of the "ghost town" Varosha. Even though it is now open to tourists, and therefore many groups are wandering around, there remains a creepy and oppressive feeling. This tour impressed us very much, especially since everything went as described. Highly recommended!
Thanks you for the review - We are happy we were able to give a great experience . Amazing!!! Welook forward to welcoming you back for another adventure
Very interesting trip. Ideal that it was not an all-day tour.
Thank you for taking the time to give us a review - we truly appreciate it.
George was an amazing guide. Very knowledgeable and was very easy to understand. An extremely pleasant and funny person. A real asset to your business 5 star.
Hi - Thank you so much for a wonderful review. Yes! we agree George is definately a STAR and we are delighted he is part of our team and moreso that he made your excursion special. Once again thank you for a great review
Both George and Dimitri were fantastic tour guides, both with emotional stories first hand of 1974, the Ghost town has been on my bucket list since early 2000’s when I saw Famugusta from the beachfront from the occupied side. Such a huge experience that has such a sad story attached to it, but hopefully one day I can go back to once a fantastic city.
Thanks so much - The boys will be so delighted that they made such an impact for youv- We at trackers would love to welcome you back for another great experience some time, until then enjoy the rest of your holiday
