Maraş Cultural Tour (Varosha)

Description

Frozen in 1974: The Rebirth Story of a Forgotten Paradise.

Maraş Cultural Tour (Varosha): A Touch Upon the Place Where Time Stood Still

A Mysterious Journey into the Ghost Town

The Silent Witness of War

This tour to Maraş (Varosha), which has been closed to civilian visits since 1974 and where the term “Ghost Town” truly comes to life, is not an ordinary trip but a journey through a time capsule. In Maraş, once the most popular tourist centre in the Mediterranean, you will witness first-hand the devastating effects of war on people and a city, and feel the profound sense that time has truly stopped.

From Peak to Silence

In the 70s, Maraş was world-renowned for its modern architecture, luxury hotels, and eye-watering property values.

• Tourism Giant: This area, which owned half of the hotels in Cyprus and provided a large portion of the country’s tourism revenue, was famous for its hotels stretching across a 6.5-kilometre fine sandy coastline.
• Reopening: Closed for years due to political reasons, Closed Maraş is now gradually being opened to tourist visits. This process is the first step the city is taking towards regaining its past glory and development.

Tour Programme: Silent History, Step by Step

Our Maraş tour begins within the walls of Historic Famagusta, which will captivate you with its historical structures, before entering the mysterious atmosphere of the region. Afterwards, you will experience the silence of this unique city, passing by abandoned hotels and homes surrounded by barbed wire.

Services Included in the Programme

• Comfortable Transportation: Travel to the Maraş region in luxury and comfortable vehicles, depending on the group size.
• Expert Guidance: Professional local guidance throughout the tours, with full knowledge of the destinations and the historical/political significance of Maraş.
• Leisure: Opportunity for a swimming break on the exquisite fine sand beach (during the swimming season and subject to availability).
• Organisation: Planning of all details for a smooth and safe progression of your tour.

Why Touch This History With Us?

• Small Group Travel: The opportunity to travel in exclusive small groups on all tours, allowing you to experience this emotional and historical journey more personally.
• Local Expertise: Exploration with local guides who enjoy their work and are fully knowledgeable about the region’s historical and political sensitivities.
• Respectful Team: A professional team that respects the historical fabric and nature of the region, and values human relationships.