Corfu: Retreat on the Magical Island
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Corfu, Greece

Corfu: Retreat on the Magical Island

Transport + Accommodation
Created: Friday, October 11, 2024 - Departure: Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Ref ID: 11363308
price per person From
541 €
Based on 2 adults
Created: Friday, October 11, 2024 - Departure: Wednesday, February 12, 2025

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
Aegean Airlines Aegean Airlines
11:50 - Barcelona, Barcelona El Prat (BCN)
19:50 - Kerkyra/corfu, Ioannis Kapodistrias Intl (CFU)
0 PC 1 Stop
A3
A3 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)
A3
A3 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
Accommodation
4 Nights
Siora Vittoria Boutique 9.2 Superb
CORFU TOWN - At 6.4 km from the centreBED AND BREAKFASTSt. Padova Straße, 36, CORFU TOWN 49100 Habitación clásica doble (2)
This boutique hotel consists of nine luxurious rooms; seven of them are spread evenly over the two floors of the residence with the exception of the 'Exclusive suite' at the top floor of the residence. The other two superior rooms are individually situated adjacent to the main building. The characteristic wooden staircase leads to the gracious rooms and suites, each one with a unique personality named after the ancestors of the Metaxas family. All the rooms are equipped with modern comforts and facilities, making your stay a truly memorable experience. Some rooms are interconnecting offering a great convenience for families or groups of four guests. The brand name furnishings, designed exclusively for the hotel by a famous worldwide company based in Milan, are all color-coordinated and crafted with great attention to detail remind of the residence historic past. The pretty bedrooms are simple appointed with oak wood floors and classy wooden furniture. The walls are painted in soft tones of pink, yellow or combination of both- applying 'stucco venetsiano' technique-. The cozy environment is also enhanced by the fluffy pillows, made of goose quills and the relevant lavish quilts using the best quality of feathers. Alternatively, the room facilities include direct-dial phones, LCD TV set, DVD player, satellite TV, safe box, dimmer for lights and mini bar with a variety of refreshments and snacks. The exquisite bathrooms are marbled lined, equipped with a bathtub, separate shower cabin and luxurious amenities such as fluffy towels for the hands, face and body as well as two kinds of bathrobes -cotton or velvet- according to your preferences accompanied by a towel warmer. Furthermore, personal care products are available in every room, including a full range of brand named toiletries, a make up mirror, a professional hairdryer, a digital scale and a sewing kit.
16 Feb
Return transport
Return
Aegean Airlines
Vueling Airlines
Multiple airlines Multiple airlines
8:50 - Kerkyra/corfu, Ioannis Kapodistrias Intl (CFU)
14:05 - Barcelona, Barcelona El Prat (BCN)
0 PC 1 Stop
A3
A3 Aegean Airlines - A3 283
8:50 - Kerkyra/corfu, Ioannis Kapodistrias Intl (CFU)
9:50 - Athens, Eleftherios Venizelos Intl (ATH)
Transport:  A3283
Cabin Class: Economy
2h 5m - Connection in Athens, Eleftherios Venizelos Intl (ATH)
VY
VY Vueling Airlines - VY 8101
11:55 - Athens, Eleftherios Venizelos Intl (ATH)
14:05 - Barcelona, Barcelona El Prat (BCN)
Transport:  VY8101
Cabin Class: Economy
price per person From
541 €
Based on 2 adults
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