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Ghost-Town Famagusta: Intimate Mini Bus Tour from Protaras and Ayia Napa
4.7
298 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 - Begin the journey at the Cultural & Heritage Center in Derynia, where a short film showcases Famagusta before the invasion. Afterward, head to the center’s rooftop for a closer view of Famagusta across the border, with binoculars available. Enjoy a coffee or purchase refreshments at the center.
- Famagusta Walled City -…
- Famagusta Viewpoint - Begin the journey at the Cultural & Heritage Center in Derynia, where a short film showcases Famagusta before the invasion. Afterward, head to the center’s rooftop for a closer view of Famagusta across the border, with binoculars available. Enjoy a coffee or purchase refreshments at the center.
- Famagusta Walled City - Start by observing Famagusta as it stands today, an abandoned Ghost Town. After crossing the border, drive along the fence that encloses this once magnificent city, arriving at its famous sandy beach to see the deserted hotels up close along the coast.
Continue by circling the moat of the gothic city, where the castle walls loom above, and finally enter to explore the city within the walls, where 365 churches and cathedrals once bore witness to centuries of history. Free time is provided to wander the city, explore further, or relax with a coffee and their renowned sweets.
- Ghost Town Famagusta - Walk through the streets lined with timeless abandoned hotels, prestigious properties, and shopfronts, all the way to the golden sandy shore and back.
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
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(298 Ratings)
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Jannic_p
Oct 29, 2025
Eerie, exciting and interesting. - An incredibly exciting tour into the closed city of Famagusta. Our guide George was very clear, friendly and took us through the story in a very entertaining and informative way.
I can really recommend this tour to anyone who can walk in the sun for a while.
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June_n
Oct 20, 2025
Very interesting - Really interesting tour with fabulous local guide George who was good fun despite a sad trip but was good to lesrn the history,
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Lloyd_m
Oct 19, 2025
great succinct trip to... - great succinct trip to see the ghost town in the occupied territory of cyprus, tour was the perfect length. maybe be worth having multiple start times as it was an early start
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Kelly_t
Oct 13, 2025
Great experience - Great experience and tour guides were very knowledgeable. Transport was great and picked up on time. Would def recommend
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Georgiosc198
Oct 10, 2025
Interesting Historical Geopolitical Visit to Occupied Ammochostos - The excursion to Ammochostos Ghost Town was extremely interesting and full of history and geopolitics. First stop in Derynia to learn about the history of Ammochostos before and after the Turkish invasion. Crossing then to the occupied territories and visiting Varosia, the ghost town - suburb of Ammochostos. Tour guide George was excellent, professional, friendly and full of knowledge. Dimitris the driver was also super. Both of them shared their personal experiences, as they originate from the occupied Ammochostos region. Their families fled as refugees to the free area of the Republic of Cyprus. Their personal connection to Ammochostos adds more knowledge and experience. I learnt a lot from both. The trip was safe thanks to the organisers. We even had three quarters free time in the old town of Ammochostos - Famagusta. I fully recommend the excursion. It is not for fun. It is for knowledge and history. Thank you George and Dimitri!
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W_assenav
Oct 9, 2025
Famagusta – exciting, entertaining and educational - The trip to the ghost town of Famagusta was a great experience. Our guide was very friendly and funny, everything was well organized and the pickup was on time. Overall, it was a very exciting and interesting tour that I would recommend to anyone – but especially those interested in history.
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Martin_o
Oct 3, 2025
Excellent tour - This is an excellent tour, with very thought-provoking and interesting insights
Well recommended
Thank you
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Charli_h
Oct 16, 2025
George is the best! - George our tour guide was amazing! Cannot fault him, very informative but such a nice funny guy!
However we were told when we booked the trip pick up would be 7:45am and we didnt hear anything else. We were still waiting at 8:45am as I couldn't get through to anyone on the webchat or phone to confirm what was going on.
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Otto_l
Oct 19, 2025
Tour operator messed up with our booking - Most likely would have been a very interesting trip, but the tour operator messed up with our booking and picked us up to a completely wrong trip. This appeared by chance only after discussing with other passengers in the car.
When I called the operator about the case, they promised to return to us with a possibility for the right tour the next day. But they never called me back. I needed to call the operator twice to get a full re-fund.
I think this wasn’t handled professionally at all.
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Q4497znnadined
Oct 15, 2025
Warning: Do NOT book with Trackers Excursions. - Trackers Excursions was a no show. My day was ruined because of this. My tour was booked and confirmed, hotel pick up 7:45A.
I asked the hotel reception to call at 8:00A, 8:30A and we were assured that the driver was on his way. Called again at 9:00A and was informed by Antoinette that I would not be picked up and I could ask for a refund. I asked to speak with her manager: he (Bambus) said he would take me personally and asked me to call his cell in one hour so he could arrange. All subsequent calls to reach Bambu or Trackers failed. I was ghosted. At this point, too late to salvage my day. What an unprofessional, horrible experience.
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