Duration
8 hours
Famagusta & Blue Lagoon 4×4 from Protaras
Protaras, Famagusta, 5296, Cyprus
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Description
Visit Derynia village and the Famagusta View Point to learn about life in the city and the Varoshia tourist area before the 1974 invasion. Cross the checkpoint into the North, pass by the sealed-off ghost city, and explore the old town with its Venetian walls. Enjoy free time for photos, shopping, coffee, or a visit to Othello Tower. Head to the eastern coast to board a cruise along scenic coves and sea caves, stopping at the Blue Lagoon for swimming or snorkeling (equipment included). Enjoy an additional swim stop and a freshly prepared lunch with a complimentary local drink.
Highlights
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- Derynia View Point
- Panoramic look over Famagusta and the sealed-off Varosha district.
- Insight into life before the 1974 Turkish invasion and how the once‑thriving resort area became a frozen-in-time “ghost city.”
- Crossing to the North
- Drive through the checkpoint into the Turkish‑occupied area.
- Pass by the fenced-off Varosha zone, still inaccessible to visitors.
- Historic Famagusta Old Town
- Walk along the impressive Venetian walls surrounding the medieval city.
- Free time to explore: photography, small shops, cafés.
- Optional visit to Othello Tower, offering sweeping views and a Shakespearean connection.
- Coastal Cruise
- Sail along the eastern coastline, passing coves, sea caves, and dramatic rock formations.
- Blue Lagoon Stop
- Swim in one of Cyprus’s clearest, bluest bays.
- Relax, snorkel, or float in calm turquoise water.
- Snorkelling gear provided at no extra cost.
- Second Swim Stop
- Another chance to dive in and enjoy the sea during the cruise.
- Onboard Lunch
- Freshly prepared meal by the boat’s chef.
- Complimentary local drink included.
- Derynia View Point
Included
- Transfer to/from your hotel
- Includes buffet lunch & a glass of local wine
- Additional stops & free time
- Blue lagoon cruise
Excluded
- Additional drinks and food
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- Remember to pack your camera and suncream
- Dress code: Casual, comfortable shoe
- All indicated times are approximate and subject to change
- Routes of excursions are liable to change according to weather conditions
- Not suitable for women who are pregnant
- Adult: +12 years old
- Child: from 3 to 11 years old
- Infant: max 2 years old
- Wheelchairs, pushchairs, and car seats can’t be taken on the Jeep Due to safety reasons, we do not recommend this excursion to guests with disabilities
- Appropriate clothing is required to visit the monastery. Sleeveless clothing, shorts, and short skirts are prohibited.
- All indicated times are approximate and subject to change
- Routes of excursions are subject to change due to weather conditions
- Not suitable for women who are pregnant