Red Bus Varosha Experience in English from Ayia Napa & Protaras
Overview
Varosha experience is designed to allow you the maximum time to explore this deserted holiday resort called Varosha. This was once the holiday resort for the rich and famous during the 1970s including Raquel Welch, Brigitte Bardot, Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton to mention a few.
Since 1974 this holiday resort had become empty due to the comflict during that year. Not only the hotels were affected but shops, bars and residential homes remain empty.
The guide will provide you with an exclusive map which helps with navigation and additional information about relevant buildings.
Once in the empty resort you are allowed to go wherever you want within the designated areas governed by the authorities. You have enough time to explore the streets, have a snack or a swim on these beautiful beaches.
What's Included
- Pickup and Drop Off
- Licensed Guide
- Tea and coffee Coffee and/or Tea
- Lunch
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Pick up details will be sent by email at latest 1 day before the excursion. Meeting points in walking distance might be assigned. No pick ups available from private accommodations including holiday villas. Please note, pick up starts from Ayia Napa at 8:30 and in Protaras at 9:00.
What To Expect
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Ghost Town Famagusta
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- European Passport or EU ID (original): You must hold a passport from the following Countries – Any EU Country, UK, Norway, Iceland or Switzerland. No other country passport holders can join the tour.
- Swimsuites and towels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EET).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Pickup and Drop Off.
- Licensed Guide.
- Tea and coffee. Coffee and/or Tea.
- Lunch.
- Gratuities.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Red Bus Varosha Experience in English from Ayia Napa & Protaras is as follows:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Red Bus Varosha Experience in English from Ayia Napa & Protaras will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Pickup and Drop Off
- Licensed Guide
- Tea and coffeeCoffee and/or Tea
- Lunch
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- European Passport or EU ID (original): You must hold a passport from the following Countries – Any EU Country, UK, Norway, Iceland or Switzerland. No other country passport holders can join the tour.
- Swimsuites and towels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
