Famagusta and Blue Lagoon Jeep Safari from Protaras

Overview

Available languages

German

English

Polish

7 hours

Mobile ticket

A combination of Land-and-sea tour featuring a full day of adventurous swimming and sightseeing across eastern Cyprus. This will be one of the most exciting and interesting experience you will remember from Cyprus since you will be travelling beyond the “green line”, which divides the two Cypriot communities since 1974.

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Lunch

Driver/guide

Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)

Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

What To Expect

Famagusta Viewpoint

start by visiting Derynia village and the Viewpoint of Famagusta. Here you will be introduced to how was life in Famagusta including the varoshia tourist area before the Turkish invasion in 1974.

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Famagusta Walled City

We will drive towards the check-point where we will cross into the North of the island, occupied by the Turkish army, and then pass by the ‘ghost city’ were no visitors are allowed to enter. Furthermore we will explore the old city with its amazing Venetian walls, take photos, shop around or relax and have a coffee. You may also visit the Othello Tower and from the top take amazing photos. Please note, full and only guiding will take place at the Famagusta Viewpoint prior to entering the north.

2 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Options

German speaking Tour

German speaking leader: Leader is guiding on every spot only (drivers speak English)
Pickup included

Polish speaking Tour

Polish speaking leader: Leader is guiding on every spot only (drivers speak English)
Pickup included

English speaking Tour

Pickup included

Reviews

4.71

14 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Brilliant day with brilliant and knowledgeable guide.
Dreamer24571964262,
Oct 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
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.
Jeepsafari ?
Philipp K,
Sep 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00
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.
First rate excursion!
NatalieP2465,
Sep 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
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 👌
Great day out with fantastic English speaking guide
Alexandra S,
Jun 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
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
Fantastic experience
sarah s,
May 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
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!
Brilliant trip
Stephen P,
May 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
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.
Famagusta and blue lagoon
skb963,
Nov 12, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
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
100% recommend
liamhE3744GQ,
Oct 21, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
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.
Amazing, recommend to anyone visiting Protaras
Phoebe T,
Oct 1, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
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.
George Michael was ace!
catherinerM4488CU,
Sep 21, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
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.