Ghost-Town Famagusta Mini Bus Tour from Protaras and Ayia Napa
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On average, this is booked 43 days in advance.
Overview
* 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.
Pickup available on request, or meet at the start point.
Pickup begins approximately 5 minutes before departure.
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.
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.
20 Minutes
Famagusta Walled City
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.
2 Hours
Ghost Town Famagusta
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
40 Minutes
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
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience's start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience's start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience's start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience's local time.
Select Date and Travelers
On average, this is booked 43 days in advance.