RED BUS OPEN TOP DIVIDED LINE VILLAGES TOUR FROM AYIA NAPA
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THE OPEN TOP RED BUS DIVIDED LINE VILLAGES TOUR from Ayia Napa
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This half day morning excursion is a fascinating tour for all ages. Discover the history, customs and landscape of the Famagusta district. Divided by the "Green Line" since 1974, view firsthand the devastation to local communities living alongside the border.
Travel through "red soil" farming villages where centuries old churches and sleepy coffee shops sit alongside modern stores. Where local men still play Tavli outside the Kafenio and the bustle of the tourist resorts seems a million miles away. View the ghost town of Varosha from the Famagusta View Point. Once one of the biggest and trendiest holiday resorts in the Mediterranean, now left to ruins since 1974 when it's inhabitants fled in the wake of the invading Turkish forces. The Original Red Bus tour company started running in 2008 and has since won TripAdvisor's certificate of excellence and is regularly voted one of the best excursions available on the East Coast of Cyprus. |
Departs: Tuesday and Friday, from May to October.
Costs: €20 adults and €10 kids. (Pay a deposit of €3.50 / €2.50 to book and the rest on the bus) Includes: Sightseeing. Transport: Open Top bus Duration: 4 hours approximately Language: English Please book at least 48 hours in advance. NOW TAKING BOOKINGS FOR 2020 |
- Departs:
Available Tuesday and Friday, from May to October. Now booking for 2020
Prices: €20 per adult and €10 per child
Child prices: Ages 13 and over pay adult price. Ages 3-12 pay child price. Children aged 2 and under go free.
Deposits to book: €3.50 per adult and €2.50 per child. (Pay the balance on the day on the bus)
PLEASE NOTE: This trip needs to be booked in advance as it sells out quickly. Please book at least 2 days in advance, more if possible if you want to guarantee upstairs seating. - Scenery and historical sites along the way
- Countryside views
- Visit the charming, farming villages of the Red Soil area of Famagusta
- View the abandoned village of Achna
- View the Famagusta ghost town
- A fascinating view of Cyprus beyond the tourist resorts.
- Pick up times from Ayia Napa and Protaras are between 09.00 and 10.30 (depending on your pick up location)
Confirmation of your pick up time and place will be given upon booking
Returns between 1pm and 2pm (13.00 - 14.00) - Half day guided / escorted tour.
Please note: The nearest pick up location may be a few minutes walk from your hotel. Your exact pick up time and location will be given on confirmation. 
Why Book with Love Ayia Napa
Love Ayia Napa is a small company offering a personal service. Unlike the large international corporations, we actually know the operators of all our excursions personally so we have great working relationships with them and achieve high standards of customer satisfaction. This also means that we can take last minute bookings, tailor make itineraries, and offer a greater level of flexibility on what we can arrange for our customers.
We offer a no quibble guarantee. Most of our excursions are fully refundable up to 48 hours before departure. We are happy to amend dates or make changes to your booking with no administration fees. If you are not satisfied with your tour or excursion (a very rare occurrence) then we can liaise with the operator on your behalf to reach a satisfactory outcome for all. We are contactable by email or on Facebook messenger to answer any questions you might have.
We offer a no quibble guarantee. Most of our excursions are fully refundable up to 48 hours before departure. We are happy to amend dates or make changes to your booking with no administration fees. If you are not satisfied with your tour or excursion (a very rare occurrence) then we can liaise with the operator on your behalf to reach a satisfactory outcome for all. We are contactable by email or on Facebook messenger to answer any questions you might have.
Who is Love Ayia Napa
Love Ayia Napa was founded in 2010 as an online resort guide and has since developed into a complete booking site for a wide variety of holiday experiences. It is now the largest website dedicated to the Ayia Napa region and offers endless information and options to ensure you have the best holiday possible in this beautiful resort.
Love Ayia Napa is owned and operated by Terri Guy, a former travel agent and tour operator holiday representative who lived and worked in Cyprus for many years. She now resides on the West Coast of Ireland with her husband and small children. Her years spent in Cyprus allow her extensive knowledge of the best places to go and things to see. She also gained a large network of suppliers for all kinds of trips, tours, excursions, activities and in-resort services.
The website continues to grow with new tickets and tours being added all the time.
Love Ayia Napa is owned and operated by Terri Guy, a former travel agent and tour operator holiday representative who lived and worked in Cyprus for many years. She now resides on the West Coast of Ireland with her husband and small children. Her years spent in Cyprus allow her extensive knowledge of the best places to go and things to see. She also gained a large network of suppliers for all kinds of trips, tours, excursions, activities and in-resort services.
The website continues to grow with new tickets and tours being added all the time.
How Secure is my Booking?
As soon as we receive your booking, we check that you have provided all the details we need (hotel name, correct day etc) and then we make the booking with the relevant supplier. With most of our suppliers we call them and get instant confirmation by phone. Some suppliers require us to send the booking to them by email as they either need to book components with a third party (eg bus transfer to a boat trip) or for smaller operators, they may be out on a tour and will reply with confirmation as soon as they back in the office. Most bookings will be confirmed within a few hours. At weekends or overnight it may take a little longer as we are not in the office around the clock and neither are our suppliers, but we aim to confirm all bookings within 24 hours. If there is any delay in confirmation for any reason we will keep you updated by email.
If you have booked for a date that isn't available (either fully booked, or you've chosen a date that a trip does not operate on) we will contact you straight away and offer you an alternative date/time or option. If this alternative is not suitable for you then we would cancel your booking and refund the payment. (Please note that card payments processed by Stripe can take 5-10 days to show back on your account)
Our online payments are securely processed by either Stripe (for card payments) or Paypal for your protection.
If you are booking for something departing within 24 hours (48 hours at peak season) then there is a chance the tour will be full, BUT we will always try! If you are booking last minute you can either email us first so we can check availability or you can go ahead and make the booking and we will try our best to book you (If you are flexible with dates then this option usually works out well) Please bear in mind that if we need to refund your payment and you have paid by card, it can take up to 10 days to show back on your account.
If you have booked for a date that isn't available (either fully booked, or you've chosen a date that a trip does not operate on) we will contact you straight away and offer you an alternative date/time or option. If this alternative is not suitable for you then we would cancel your booking and refund the payment. (Please note that card payments processed by Stripe can take 5-10 days to show back on your account)
Our online payments are securely processed by either Stripe (for card payments) or Paypal for your protection.
If you are booking for something departing within 24 hours (48 hours at peak season) then there is a chance the tour will be full, BUT we will always try! If you are booking last minute you can either email us first so we can check availability or you can go ahead and make the booking and we will try our best to book you (If you are flexible with dates then this option usually works out well) Please bear in mind that if we need to refund your payment and you have paid by card, it can take up to 10 days to show back on your account.
Tickets
Most of our excursions and activities do not require a physical ticket of any kind. Many of our suppliers work the old fashioned way with just a list of names and pick up locations that they tick off as they collect you. You do not need to worry about printing any paperwork.
All excursion bookings will be confirmed by email only. We will not sent anything by post.
For some tours which include coach travel we will send you an e-ticket which contains pick up details and emergency contact numbers. This does not need to be printed but you can show it to the guide on the coach on your phone if it is convenient for you. For all other bookings we will provide pick up details and any contact numbers you may need in your confirmation email.
The exception to this is the Stardust show where we will email you a ticket with a code to be scanned at the door.
All excursion bookings will be confirmed by email only. We will not sent anything by post.
For some tours which include coach travel we will send you an e-ticket which contains pick up details and emergency contact numbers. This does not need to be printed but you can show it to the guide on the coach on your phone if it is convenient for you. For all other bookings we will provide pick up details and any contact numbers you may need in your confirmation email.
The exception to this is the Stardust show where we will email you a ticket with a code to be scanned at the door.
Terms and Conditions
- Love Ayia Napa acts as a booking agent only.
- Your booking is bound by the terms and conditions of the operator of your chosen activity/excursion. Their specific full terms and conditions will be supplied on request.
- Love Ayia Napa is not liable or responsible in any way whatsoever for accidents, incidents or any other occurrence whilst participating in any events, activities or excursions that are booked through this website. Love Ayia Napa accepts no liability for personal injury, loss or damage incurred on any activity/tour/excursion booked through us.
- Love Ayia Napa is not responsible for the running of or promotion of any tours or excursions.
- Deposits are non refundable unless the tour/event/activity does not operate on the date you have booked. You may be able to amend the date of your trip as long as you notify us at least 48 hours before the departure time.
- If you have paid in full and need to cancel: Cancellations within 48 hours of your tour/activity start time are 100% non refundable, cancellations outside of this time may receive either a full or partial refund depending on the terms of the operator.
- Participants are responsible for their own actions during the tour/event/activity and must follow the safety instructions and advice given by the guide/leader/driver of the tour/activity/event or the captain/crew of the boat.
- Love Ayia Napa is not responsible nor liable for loss of any personal property left in vehicles, boats or elsewhere. Participants are responsible for their own personal items and Love Ayia Napa accepts no responsibility for loss of or damage to personal property whilst on an excursion/trip/tour.
- Itineraries operate subject to weather conditions. Itineraries may change without prior notice at the discretion of the tour guide/operator when necessary for operational reasons.
- Pick up times and meeting instructions will be confirmed upon booking where applicable.
- Transport to/from your excursion/activity are only included when specified in the description.
- When visiting religious sites, legs and arms must be covered.
- Food and drinks are not provided unless specified in the tour description.
Terms and Conditions: Love Ayia Napa acts as a booking agent only. Your booking is bound by the terms and conditions of the operator of your chosen activity/excursion. Full terms and conditions will be supplied on request. Love Ayia Napa is not liable or responsible in any way whatsoever for cancellations, accidents, incidents or any other issue relating to any events, activities or excursions in Ayia Napa, Protaras or any other part of Cyprus. Love Ayia Napa is not responsible for the running of, promotion of, or ticket issue of any tours or excursions. Payments are non refundable unless the tour/event/activity does not operate. Cancellations within 48 hours of your tour/activity start time are 100% non refundable, cancellations outside of this time may receive either a full/partial refund depending on the terms of the operator. Participants are responsible for their own actions during the tour/event/activity and must follow the safety instructions and advice given by the guide/leader/driver of the tour/activity/event or captain/crew of the boat. Itineraries operate subject to weather conditions. Itineraries may change without prior notice at the discretion of the tour guide/operator when necessary for operational reasons. Pick up times and meeting instructions will be confirmed upon booking where applicable. Transport to/from your excursion/activity are only included when specified in the description. When visiting religious sites, legs and arms must be covered. Food and drinks are not provided unless specified in the tour description.
