Corfu: Retreat on the Magical Island from 541 €

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541 €

Based on 2 adults

1.082 €

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Created: Friday, October 11, 2024 - Departure: Wednesday, February 12, 2025

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Mediterranean Flight + Hotel

About the destination

With its Venetian fortress, British palaces, and a French esplanade modelled on the Rue de Rivoli in Paris, Corfu may no strike you as Greek at all. The most populated and cosmopolitan of the Ionian Islands, it is packed with foreigners and foreign architecture. In legend, Corfu was the island where the shipwrecked Odyssey met the lovely Princess Nausicaa. Some locals claim it was also the magical isle conjured up by Shakespeare in The Tempest. Corfu Town, a small and pleasant city, is the largest and most important town on the island. This is where the airport is located and where most ships cruise and long distance ferries dock. The Old Fortress is definitely one of Corfu’s landmarks. Built by the Venetians in 1546 on the site of a Byzantine castle, the fortress is separated from the rest of the town by a moat. The Old Town is a maze of narrow streets dominated by the 16th century fortress. Around every corner you can find a chapel, old mansion or secret garden square. Between the Old Fortress and the Old Town, we find The Esplanade, with its arches and cafes, is considered the most beautiful esplanade in Greece. The Achillion Palace is ideally located in the picturesque village of Gastouri, 10 km south of the city centre. It was the summer residence of Empress Sissi from 1890 until her death in 1898. This beautiful building and its picturesque gardens overlooks the sea and Corfu town. On the north western tip of the island is the lively resort of Sidari. It's actually two small coastal villages connected by a long sweeping sandy beach. The Kanoni peninsula, with the 17th century monastery for women, is one of Corfu's best known landmarks and can be found on numerous postcards from the island. From the islet of Kanoni, it's possible to go by boat to another islet, the Mouse Island or Pontikonisi. Corfu's architecture is very diverse, influenced by the civilizations that once occupied the island. Mass tourism has turned parts of the island into eyesores but a surprising amount of the island still consists of olive groves, mountains or woodland. Corfu Town is a charming and elegant town, built between two fortresses. Corfu is considered one of Greece's most beautiful cities, and it is easy to understand why when you're strolling down the narrow streets and through the alleys, walking over spacious squares, visiting Byzantine churches and Venetian monuments. And of course, Corfu also has its natural beauty; the green-turquoise water that surrounds the town.

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12 Feb

Departure transport

Departure

Aegean Airlines

11:50 - Barcelona, Barcelona El Prat (BCN)

19:50 - Kerkyra/corfu, Ioannis Kapodistrias Intl (CFU)

0 PC 1 Stop

Aegean Airlines - A3 711

11:50 - Barcelona, Barcelona El Prat (BCN)

15:40 - Athens, Eleftherios Venizelos Intl (ATH)

Transport: A3711

Cabin Class: Economy

3h 10m - Connection in Athens, Eleftherios Venizelos Intl (ATH)

Aegean Airlines - A3 286

18:50 - Athens, Eleftherios Venizelos Intl (ATH)

19:50 - Kerkyra/corfu, Ioannis Kapodistrias Intl (CFU)

Transport: A3286

Cabin Class: Economy

12 Feb

Accomodation

4 Nights

Siora Vittoria Boutique Hotel, Primary image

Siora Vittoria Boutique Hotel, Children's activities

Siora Vittoria Boutique Hotel, Treatment room

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Siora Vittoria Boutique Hotel 8.8 Very good

Corfu - At 6.4 km from the centerBED AND BREAKFAST36, St.Padova Str. Corfu town, Corfu 49 100 Habitación clásica doble (2)

With a stay at Siora Vittoria Boutique Hotel in Corfu, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Port of Corfu and Ionian Sea. This family-friendly hotel is 15 mi (24.1 km) from Paleokastritsa Beach and 8 mi (12.9 km) from Dassia Beach.Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as bicycles to rent or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).Make yourself at home in one of the 9 guestrooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and DVD players are provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have deep soaking bathtubs and designer toiletries. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and blackout drapes/curtains.Take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 8 AM to 11 AM.Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Limited parking is available onsite.

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16 Feb

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