Divided Line – Village

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This  tour  suites  anyone  who  is  interested  in  the  1974  invasion  of  this  island, the  culture  and  the  life  style around  the  Villages. This  sightseeing  morning  tour  only lasts  3  hours, if  you  are  thinking  of  hiring  a  car  or  wish  to  see  more  of  this  beautiful  island, then   this  is  the  one  for  you.

What  ever  the  temperature  we  will  keep  you  cool  with  our  Natural  Air – conditioning.

We  will  take  you  through  the  villages  to  the  division  of  this  island  and  witness  the  devastation  that’s  been  here  for  over  40  years. Red  Bus  will  make  its  way  through  the  local  Villages  explaining  the  way  of  the  life,  their  traditions, and  the  purpose  of  these  places. Many  visitors  only  see  the  resorts  and  the  Capital  City, but  you  will  have  a  chance to  see  the  resorts  and  the  heart  of  the  Cypriot  culture. See  the  agricultural  area  producing  one  of  the  most  famous  vegetables, and  also  the  less  known. The  vast  variety  of  fruits  bearing  trees  and  the  Villages  that  are  renown  for  them. Not  only  you  will  see  the  beautiful  landscapes,  but  we  will show  the  divided  line  patrolled  by  Greek/ Turkish  Cypriot  soldiers  and  the  UN. We  will let  you  experience  what  it  was  like  to  wake  up  on that  morning  on  the  20th  July  1974, hearing  the  Aircraft  flying  over  the  hills  releasing  the  parachutists  and  the  sounds  of  anti-aircraft  fire.

You  will  also  get  a  chance  to  see  a  Village  called  ‘’Achna’’ that  has  been  deserted  since  1974, left  until  a  solution  can  be  found  by  the  two  governments. A  half  way  stop  is  provided  where  you  will  get  a  chance  to  taste  the  fruits  of  the  season  and  we  always  try  to  find  a  fruit  that  is  rarely  tasted  by  the  tourist. The  second  part  of  the  journey, we  will  take  you  to  a  view  point  of  Varosha this  is  the  deserted  Holiday  resort  found  on  the  coast  near  Famagusta  City.

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