The Original Red Bus Divided Line Villages Tour from Ayia Napa and Protaras

This tour runs from 09 May until 24 October.

This tour runs on Thursdays and Sundays. At busy times additional days will also run as needed.

This tour follows the coast through Pernera, Protaras and Ayia Napa and on towards the more traditional areas. Visit the new Ayia Napa Marina then on to see one of the oldest churches on the island located on the coastline. Take in the views of the Mediterranean and learn about the influence of Pirates many centuries ago, see fish farms and traditional fishing boats moored in a picturesque estuary before heading inland towards the Divided Line.

Many tourist are not aware of the invasion of this island in 1974 which has changed its political landscape and still continues be a talking point. Cyprus has now been divided or partitioned for over 45 years and we will take you along this Divided Line. Today it is still patrolled by the military 365 days a year, by both Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot soldiers.

Achna Village is one of the most poignant landmarks on the Divided Line. This village has been empty since 1974 and you can still see the empty homes and abandoned cemetery, no flowers have been laid on these graves for over 45 years. The UN have priority control over this area and on a daily basis the UN helicopters fly over. We then head back to the coast where we have see the ghost town of Varosha and Famagusta from the viewpoint.

During the tour we offer a refreshment stop where you can try known and sometimes unknown complementary seasonal fruit. Hot and cold drinks can be purchased from the farm kiosk and toilets are located on the grounds. Our guide will join you and answer any questions you wish to ask.

This tour picks up from selected points all over Ayia Napa and Protaras areas (including Pernera, Kapparis and Paralimni)

Your nearest pick up point may be a short walk from your hotel.

Your exact pick up time and location will be noted on your confirmation.

Pick up times from Ayia Napa and Protaras are between 09.00 and 10.30, depending on your pick up location. This tour returns between 1pm and 2pm

Please be waiting at the pick up point 10 minutes before the time stated in case the bus is running early.

Any body can go on this tour. It does not cross the border into the Northern part of the island so no passports are required.

Book this tour with a deposit to secure your places.

The balance can be paid on the bus on the day of the trip in cash.

Please book at least 48 hours in advance. For last minute bookings, please contact us and we will do our best to book you on this tour.

At times of high demand we may need to offer you an alternative date if the tour is fully booked. We ask that you give us a second choice of date in case your first choice is already fully booked.

If you are booking for more than 4 people, we will need to collect the rest of the balance before the trip. In this case we will give you a payment link or arrange for the balance to be collected from you in resort.

Includes a guided sightseeing tour by open top bus

Includes live commentary in English on the bus

Includes pick up from your hotel in the Ayia Napa / Protaras areas.

Lunch and drinks are not included.

The tour takes place on an open top, double decker red bus. Upstairs seating is first come, first served. Please book in advance to secure upstairs seating.

Seating is also available downstairs.

The tour bus is not wheelchair accessible.

Upstairs seating is first come, first served. Please book in advance to secure upstairs seating.

Children are welcome on this tour. Ages 3-12 receive 50% discount. Children aged 2 and under go free.

Pick up times are between 09.00 and 10.30 depending on your location.

Book with a deposit and pay the rest on the bus.

Groups of more than 4 people will need to pay the balance before the day of the trip. We will give you details of how to do this on your confirmation.