Famagusta Jeep Tour and Blue Lagoon Cruise from Protaras
Description
A combination of Land-and-sea tour featuring a full day of adventurous swimming and sightseeing across eastern Cyprus. This will be one of the most exciting and interesting experience you will remember from Cyprus since you will be travelling beyond the “green line”, which divides the two Cypriot communities since 1974.
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Itinerary
start by visiting Derynia village and the Viewpoint of Famagusta. Here you will be introduced to how was life in Famagusta including the varoshia tourist area before the Turkish invasion in 1974.
We will drive towards the check-point where we will cross into the North of the island, occupied by the Turkish army, and then pass by the ‘ghost city’ were no visitors are allowed to enter. Furthermore we will explore the old city with its amazing Venetian walls, take photos, shop around or relax and have a coffee. You may also visit the Othello Tower and from the top take amazing photos. Please note, full and only guiding will take place at the Famagusta Viewpoint prior to entering the north.
we will make our way towards the beautiful beaches of the East, where we will board our cruise boat and sail along the coastline taking in the views of the various coves and sea caves. Our next stop, one of the highlights of the trip is at the bluest bay, the ‘Blue Lagoon. Famous for its crystal-clear waters here you will be able to relax, swim or snorkel. Snorkelling equipment is provided on board free of charge. During this picturesque and memorable cruise, we will have the opportunity to stop for another swim. A delicious lunch prepared by our chef accompanied by a complimentary local drink will be served on board. Please note, No guiding will take place on board the boat during the cruise. Adverse weather conditions and/or other factors beyond our control may cause the cancellation of the second part of the excursion which includes the boat trip and lunch. In this rare instance, guests will be compensated with €28.00 per adult and €15.00 per child.
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Pickup Locations & Times
Meeting points near to your accommodation may be assigned. No pick ups are available from the private accommodations. The pick up details will be sent by email at least 1 day before the trip.
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Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel or valid ID card for European citizens
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately, vehicles are without A/C
- Please bring sun protection, hat, sun glasses, swimwear, towel
- Full and only guiding will take place at the Famagusta Viewpoint prior to entering the north. No guiding will take place on board the boat during the cruise.
- Adverse weather conditions and/or other factors beyond our control may cause the cancellation of the second part of the excursion, which includes the boat trip and lunch. In this rare instance, guests will be compensated with €25.00 per adult and €15.00 per child.
- For the minors travelling with only one parent or in the care of friends or relatives a consent letter should be used for a cross-border travel.
Reviews(17)
A really enjoyable trip, if a bit hot!! Our guide was Zeus and was very knowledgable about Fomagusta with some personal memories. Very informative and not pressured to continue with guided walk due to heat effects on our son. Got us to the boat first which was an added bonus as we got seats on deck under cover. Food on the boat was really good, even 2 x fussy kids ate something!! Drink prices were very reasonable on the boat. 2 x swim locations, longer at the second one where the inflatable slide is deployed. Really good day and would highly recommend. Ensure you have plenty of water for the first part of the day.
Absolutely fantastic day out. The trip to Famagusta was eery, but felt very safe with our guides. A must see for anyone wanting to learn more about the history! Guides were very knowledgeable, Lucas our driver and George both had excellent english and made the trip even better. Both Lucas and George were extremely nice and accommodating throughout, ensuring we knew what was happening every step of the way. We have absorbed so much information on the history of Famagusta! Boat trip in the afternoon was also amazing. Lovely swim spots, slide opportunities and life jackets for less confident swimmers, including kids sizes. Buffet lunch was also very nice. On the home stretch, the music was turned up and the atmosphere was amazing. The tour guides danced along to the music. It is clear they really love what they do, which made the day even better. Overall fantastic trip, and would definitely recommend to anyone wanting to visit Famagusta safely and with a nice boat trip to cool off after.
A really good experience to see a small part of Cyprus by land and by see. Our jeep driver, Lucas (called Tiny) was excellent, very knowledgeable and entertaining. The only small downside was that the English speaking guide on the boat was not very good amd even though it was supposed to be an English speaking tour, it was primarily given in Polish and German to accommodate most of the other passengers.. So my husband and I just sat back and enjoyed the good food and views. I would still recommend to others as a good day out in Cyprus.
What a brilliant trip. George Michael was a fantastic English speaking guide. His knowledge of the history was outstanding. The boat cruise was brilliant with a couple of swim stops ( turtles included!), lovely food and amazing staff. I would encourage anyone to book this trip.
I was quite disappointed by the alleged Jeep Safari. The fact that you drive to Northern Cyprus is not really obvious to me. What you got to see there, really very boring. Afterwards we went to a port back to Cyprus. The boat could not sail because there was too strong a wind. The tour operator couldn't help it. But somehow matched the overall impression of the trip! As a result, the trip was cancelled by the organizer and we were returned to the hotels. How much money I get back is still to come. The organizer has not contacted me yet.
Excellent trip out! Our guide Loui was fantastic, very knowledgeable about the Ghost town, such a character. The boat trip was amazing, got to swim with turtles, made really welcome with Excellent food. If you want to tour the history of Cyprus and a boat trip, highly recommended 👌
Action packed day from start to finish. Our guide for the day was George Michael who was exceptional. Gave a very balanced view of Famagusta despite having that personal family connection from when he was a small child. The architecture is beautiful in stark contrast to the empty derelict 5 star hotels from the 60’s and 70’s heyday. The trip to the new marina in Aya Napa was great and our boat for the afternoon the Poppi 1 was lovely, clean and well maintained. Crew were attentive and safety conscious. Two great swim stops one with large inflatable slide, and good was also great. Highly recommend as great value for money
Fantastic day out! Very informative and also a very personal story from our tour guide George Michael! The food was lovey with a good choice when on the boat. Would highly recommend this day out to anyone wanting to know about the 1974 invasion and the green line. Masses amounts to see in Famagusta and a lovely cappuccino at a cafe stop. Thank you very much for an amazing day out!
Probably one of best trips . Our driver George Micheal (his real name) was very knowledgeable funny and passionate about the area, we learnt a lot about the history of the area ,not just the Turkish invasion.The boat trip afterwards was great although we didn,t see any turtles that was not the boats fault turtles are wild creatures and move around a lot. The meal on board was delicious and the crew very helpful.
Such a great trip, would highly recommend. Amazing to see Famagusta, then relax and swim in the afternoon on the boat. George Michael was such a great guide!! He was friendly and knowledgeable. He ensured everyone enjoyed the day and made a good trip into an excellent experience. Thank you
