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Explore the deserted holiday resort of Varosha on a guided tour. Learn about the history of the area and its famous former residents. Get a map to help you navigate and learn about relevant buildings.

Highlights

• Discover the deserted holiday resort of Varosha on a guided tour
• Explore the streets, have a snack, or swim on the beautiful beaches
• Learn about the history of Varosha and its famous former residents
• Get a map to help you navigate and learn about relevant buildings
• Get assistance from staff with walkie-talkies if you need it

Description

Explore the deserted holiday resort of Varosha on a guided tour. Learn about the history of the resort, which was once a popular destination for the rich and famous, and see how it has been affected by the conflict in Cyprus. Meet your guide and receive a map of the area. Learn about the history of Varosha, which was once the holiday resort for the rich and famous during the 1970s. Hear about the famous people who visited the resort, including Raquel Welch, Brigitte Bardot, Elizabeth Taylor, and Richard Burton. Discover how Varosha was the main holiday resort of Cyprus at the time, with tourists flying into Nicosia airport and then being transported to Varosha. Learn about the beautiful beaches, hotels hugging the coast line, and shops and restaurants on the main street. Hear how the resort offered some of the finest cuisine and night entertainment. Find out how ABBA also spent time here before they were famous, entertaining the Swedish UN troops based in Famagusta. Look for the hotel they stayed in. Learn how the resort has been empty since 1974 due to the conflict that year. See how not only the hotels were affected, but also the shops, bars, and residential homes. Once in the empty resort, go wherever you want within the designated areas governed by the authorities. Have enough time to explore the streets, have a snack, or swim on the beautiful beaches.

Includes

Exclusive map for navigation Information about Varosha Assistance from staff within the resort

Important Information

• If your passport is set to expire less than six months after your trip, you could be denied boarding or entry. A VALID UK, EU, EEA or SWISS PASSPORT IS REQUIRED FOR EACH PASSENGER

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund