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ISTANBUL - Karetta Travel Company organized the first ever touristic tour from Turkey to Greek Cyprus, since 1974 Peace Operation (mounted by Turkish troops trying to stop a massacre against Cypriot Turks).
The tour includes accommodation in Ayia Napa and travel to Hala Sultan Lodge and Lefkosa as well as a visit to Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC).
Tourists can travel to Greek Cypriot side from Istanbul (via Athens) with Turkish Airlines (THY) with a special visa. Prices of the tour start from 490 Euro. Meanwhile, those who have TRNC seal on their passports cannot take visa for Greek Cypriot Administration.
Karetta Travel Director General Ibrahim Habes told A.A, ''we have organized a tour from Turkey to Greek Cypriot side for the first time after 1974 Peace Operation. First tour will start on May 19th, and 20 people will visit Greek Cypriot side. As of that date, we will organize tours every Thursday.''
