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Ghost-Town Famagusta: Intimate Mini Bus Tour from Protaras and Ayia Napa
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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 - 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
(298 Ratings)
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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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J8111nwstefanh
Oct 2, 2025
Great Tour - George was a great guide, 5 of 5. The tour and the story behind the city was very interesting. Absolute recommendation..
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Marco_b
Sep 16, 2025
To do absolutely!!! - Beautiful tour in the northern border of Cyprus, where you can visit the ghost town. Excellent, professional and nice guide George.
To redo and recommend.
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Karstin_s
Sep 16, 2025
Genial - This not entirely deserted ghost town is definitely worth seeing. There's a lot of history behind it. Is very poignant what happened there and be over 50 years they won't agree. So I will do this tour again, especially with our guide , mega cool person . I think we were all thrilled
Detailed explanation and always a little joke with you.....
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Ella
Sep 5, 2025
Unique - Unique. Sometimes very disturbing given the story behind it. Many thanks to our guide George who made this experience unforgettable.
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202miriamr
Aug 30, 2025
Interesting and new - This is tour was amazing. George our guide was well informed and very funny. Such an informative, one of a kind, interesting tour. Would definitely recommend.
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Dee
Sep 19, 2025
A well recommended trip - A great trip with a capable driver who together with another man at the border provided us with a very interesting and informative morning...
We were delayed for quite a while going over the border and sadly our vehicle became an issue with an oli leak but we were quickly provided with another one to get us back to resort.
I would have liked to have asked more questions but felt the language barrier prevented this.
A well recommended trip..
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Reggy
Sep 4, 2025
Impressive city - The tour was fun and very interesting. The city leaves an impression on you. The trip there was a bit less with many people in a small van. But all in all worth it with this guide and the sights.
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Jonfreeman
Sep 10, 2025
Disappointing guide - Famagusta has a fascinating story but our guide either didn’t know it or wasn’t interested in telling it. Guides ought to have intellectual curiosity & enthusiasm for their subject. Our guide was more interested in witty one-liners. Despite this the trip was worthwhile simply for being ferried to & fro a fascinating place.
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895patrikd
Sep 27, 2025
Too much drama for NOTHING - 1. the price is not justified-too much money for an excursion which would in principle also be free if you do it alone.
2. Uncoordinated-the excursion attendants don't talk! We HAD TO watch an introductory film twice!
Must: because the excursion attendants already got really angry when they were made aware that they had already seen the film
3. False description- the offer here says it's a group , we were 31 people
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