Corfu from 498 €

Total price From 995 €

Created: Tuesday, December 27, 2022 - Departure: Wednesday, August 16, 2023

About the destination

With its Venetian fortress, British palaces, and a French esplanade modeled after the Rue de Rivoli in Paris, Corfu might not immediately strike you as Greek. As the most populated and cosmopolitan of the Ionian Islands, it is teeming with foreign visitors and architecture. According to legend, Corfu was the island where the shipwrecked Odysseus met the beautiful Princess Nausicaa. Some locals even claim it was the magical island imagined by Shakespeare in The Tempest. Corfu Town, a quaint and enjoyable city, is the largest and most significant town on the island. This is where you'll find the airport and where most cruise ships and long-distance ferries dock. The Old Fortress, built by the Venetians in 1546 on the site of a Byzantine castle, is undoubtedly one of Corfu’s landmarks. Separated from the rest of the town by a moat, the fortress dominates the Old Town, a labyrinth of narrow streets. As you wander, you'll discover chapels, old mansions, and hidden garden squares around every corner. Between the Old Fortress and the Old Town lies The Esplanade, considered the most beautiful esplanade in Greece, with its arches and cafes. The Achillion Palace, located in the picturesque village of Gastouri, 10 km south of the city center, was the summer residence of Empress Sissi from 1890 until her death in 1898. This stunning building and its scenic gardens offer a panoramic view of the sea and Corfu town. On the northwestern tip of the island, you'll find the bustling resort of Sidari, which is actually two small coastal villages connected by a long, sweeping sandy beach. The Kanoni peninsula, home to a 17th-century women's monastery, is one of Corfu's best-known landmarks and is featured on numerous postcards from the island. From the islet of Kanoni, you can take a boat to another islet, Mouse Island or Pontikonisi. Corfu's architecture is incredibly diverse, reflecting the various civilizations that once occupied the island. While mass tourism has marred parts of the island, much of it remains covered in olive groves, mountains, and woodland. Corfu Town is a charming and elegant town, nestled between two fortresses. Considered one of Greece's most beautiful cities, it's easy to see why as you stroll down the narrow streets and through the alleys, traverse spacious squares, visit Byzantine churches, and admire Venetian monuments. And of course, Corfu also boasts its natural beauty; the green-turquoise water that surrounds the town.

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16 Aug

Departure transport

Departure

EasyJet - U24153 - Operated by: EasyJet

13:00 - Naples, Capodichino (NAP)

15:10 - Kerkyra/corfu, Ioannis Kapodistrias Intl (CFU)

0 PC Nonstop

Transport: U24153 Operated by: EasyJet

Cabin Class: Economy

16 Aug

Transfer

Transfer from Ioannis Kapodistrias Intl (CFU) to Potamaki Beach Hotel

15:10 Shuttle - Standard (Transfer navetta) Bus

Shuttle

Standard (Transfer navetta) Bus

16 Aug

Hotel

7 Nights

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Potamaki Beach Hotel 7.7 Good

Corfu - to 3.7 miles from the centerBED AND BREAKFASTBenitses, Corfu 49084 Double or twin economy

With a stay at Potamaki Beach Hotel in Corfu, you'll be by the sea, within a 15-minute drive of Port of Corfu and Ionian Sea. This beach hotel is 12.8 mi (20.5 km) from Glyfada Beach and 14.3 mi (23 km) from Dassia Beach.Enjoy recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and bicycles to rent. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, babysitting (surcharge), and an arcade/game room.Make yourself at home in one of the 167 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Rooms have private furnished balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include phones and blackout drapes/curtains, and housekeeping is provided daily.You can enjoy a meal at the restaurant serving the guests of Potamaki Beach Hotel, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.

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23 Aug

Transfer

Transfer from Potamaki Beach Hotel to Ioannis Kapodistrias Intl (CFU)

10:05 Shuttle - Standard (Transfer navetta) Bus