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Cyprus Land-Sea Tour: Swim and Sightsee Beyond Green Line
4.7
14 Ratings
Deryneia
Blend of terrestrial and maritime exploration encompassing an entire day of fascinating swims and visits in East Cyprus. This journey, taking you beyond the ‘green line’ that has separated the two Cypriot communities since 1974, will stand out as one of the most thrilling and compelling experiences you collect from Cyprus.
Blend of terrestrial and maritime exploration encompassing an entire day of fascinating swims and visits in East Cyprus. This journey, taking you beyond the ‘green line’ that has separated the two Cypriot communities since 1974, will stand out as one of the most thrilling and compelling experiences you collect from Cyprus.
Duration:
7 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Famagusta Viewpoint - Begin your journey at Derynia village and the Famagusta Viewpoint. Here, you will learn about life in Famagusta, including the Varosha tourist area, before the Turkish invasion in 1974.
- Famagusta Walled City - Travel towards the checkpoint to cross into the northern part of the island, currently occupied by the Turkish…
- Famagusta Viewpoint - Begin your journey at Derynia village and the Famagusta Viewpoint. Here, you will learn about life in Famagusta, including the Varosha tourist area, before the Turkish invasion in 1974.
- Famagusta Walled City - Travel towards the checkpoint to cross into the northern part of the island, currently occupied by the Turkish army, and pass by the ‘ghost city’ where entry is prohibited. Explore the old city with its stunning Venetian walls, take photos, shop, or relax with a coffee. You can also visit the Othello Tower and capture breathtaking photos from the top. Please note, comprehensive guiding will occur at the Famagusta Viewpoint before entering the north.
- Blue Lagoon - Head towards the beautiful eastern beaches, where you will board a cruise boat to sail along the coastline, enjoying views of various coves and sea caves. A highlight of the trip is the ‘Blue Lagoon,’ renowned for its crystal-clear waters, where you can relax, swim, or snorkel. Snorkeling equipment is provided on board at no extra cost. During this scenic and unforgettable cruise, there will be another opportunity to swim. A delicious lunch prepared by our chef, along with a complimentary local drink, will be served on board. Please note, there will be no guiding on the boat during the cruise. Adverse weather conditions or other factors beyond our control may lead to the cancellation of the second part of the excursion, including the boat trip and lunch. In such rare cases, guests will receive compensation of €28.00 per adult and €15.00 per child.
What's Included
- Lunch
- Driver/guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
- Lunch
- Driver/guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Gratuities
Additional Information
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel or valid ID card for European citizens
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately, vehicles are without A/C
- Please bring sun protection, hat, sun glasses, swimwear, towel
- Full and only guiding will take place at the Famagusta Viewpoint prior to entering the north. No…
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel or valid ID card for European citizens
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately, vehicles are without A/C
- Please bring sun protection, hat, sun glasses, swimwear, towel
- Full and only guiding will take place at the Famagusta Viewpoint prior to entering the north. No guiding will take place on board the boat during the cruise.
- Adverse weather conditions and/or other factors beyond our control may cause the cancellation of the second part of the excursion, which includes the boat trip and lunch. In this rare instance, guests will be compensated with €25.00 per adult and €15.00 per child.
- For the minors travelling with only one parent or in the care of friends or relatives a consent letter should be used for a cross-border travel.
Location
Famagusta Viewpoint
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
(14 Ratings)
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Dreamer24571964262
Oct 12, 2025
Brilliant day with brilliant and knowledgeable guide. - What a brilliant trip. George Michael was a fantastic English speaking guide. His knowledge of the history was outstanding. The boat cruise was brilliant with a couple of swim stops ( turtles included!), lovely food and amazing staff. I would encourage anyone to book this trip.
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Nataliep2465
Sep 8, 2025
First rate excursion! - Excellent trip out! Our guide Loui was fantastic, very knowledgeable about the Ghost town, such a character. The boat trip was amazing, got to swim with turtles, made really welcome with Excellent food. If you want to tour the history of Cyprus and a boat trip, highly recommended 👌
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Alexandra
Jun 19, 2025
Great day out with fantastic English speaking guide - Action packed day from start to finish. Our guide for the day was George Michael who was exceptional. Gave a very balanced view of Famagusta despite having that personal family connection from when he was a small child. The architecture is beautiful in stark contrast to the empty derelict 5 star hotels from the 60’s and 70’s heyday. The trip to the new marina in Aya Napa was great and our boat for the afternoon the Poppi 1 was lovely, clean and well maintained. Crew were attentive and safety conscious. Two great swim stops one with large inflatable slide, and good was also great. Highly recommend as great value for money
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Sarah_s
May 25, 2025
Fantastic experience - Fantastic day out! Very informative and also a very personal story from our tour guide George Michael! The food was lovey with a good choice when on the boat. Would highly recommend this day out to anyone wanting to know about the 1974 invasion and the green line. Masses amounts to see in Famagusta and a lovely cappuccino at a cafe stop. Thank you very much for an amazing day out!
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Stephen_p
May 22, 2025
Brilliant trip - Probably one of best trips . Our driver George Micheal (his real name) was very knowledgeable funny and passionate about the area, we learnt a lot about the history of the area ,not just the Turkish invasion.The boat trip afterwards was great although we didn,t see any turtles that was not the boats fault turtles are wild creatures and move around a lot. The meal on board was delicious and the crew very helpful.
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Skb963
Nov 12, 2024
Famagusta and blue lagoon - Such a great trip, would highly recommend. Amazing to see Famagusta, then relax and swim in the afternoon on the boat.
George Michael was such a great guide!! He was friendly and knowledgeable. He ensured everyone enjoyed the day and made a good trip into an excellent experience. Thank you
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Liamhe3744gq
Oct 21, 2024
100% recommend - Absolutely fantastic tour. Our tour guide George Michael was brilliant. Very knowledgeable, informative and personable he made our trip great fun.
The time spent at each location was perfect and the boat trip stopped at two beautiful spots for swimming.
And the food was delicious!! 100% recommend.
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Phoebe_t
Oct 1, 2024
Amazing, recommend to anyone visiting Protaras - We had George Michael as our driver/guide who was incredible. Looked after us and ensured we had an amazing day, extremely informative and passionate about his delivery of the tour. It started off with an incredibly insightful but sad history of Famagusta and a tour of the walled city, giving a view into the history of the divide of Cyprus. It ended with a wonderful boat trip with 2 swimming spots and BBQ lunch was excellent. Highly highly recommend.
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Catherinerm4488cu
Sep 21, 2024
George Michael was ace! - Fantastic trip and George Michael was the most informative and entertaining guide. The visit to Famagusta was very emotive and shocking to see up close. Be warned the pickup time is actually 8am not 8.15am and the boat trip is on a large boat rather than a craft for 10-12 people which we would have preferred. Well worth the money though and all in all a must trip during your holiday to this side of Cyprus.
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Philipp_k
Sep 21, 2025
Jeepsafari ? - I was quite disappointed by the alleged Jeep Safari.
The fact that you drive to Northern Cyprus is not really obvious to me. What you got to see there, really very boring. Afterwards we went to a port back to Cyprus. The boat could not sail because there was too strong a wind. The tour operator couldn't help it. But somehow matched the overall impression of the trip! As a result, the trip was cancelled by the organizer and we were returned to the hotels. How much money I get back is still to come. The organizer has not contacted me yet.
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