Estate 2022 alla scoperta di Corfù, Grecia from 1.585 €

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€1,585

Based on 2 adults

Created: Friday 10 June 2022 - Departure: Saturday 13 August 2022

About the destination

With its Venetian fortress, British palaces, and a French esplanade modelled on the Rue de Rivoli in Paris, Corfu might not strike you as Greek at all. The most populated and cosmopolitan of the Ionian Islands, it is teeming 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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Transport from Malpensa Airport to Corfu

Departure

EasyJet U2 - U22947

08:10 - Milano, Malpensa (MXP)

11:10 - Kerkyra/corfu, Ioannis Kapodistrias Intl (CFU)

Nonstop Fare: Standard

Transport: U22947

Cabin Class: Economy

Fare Name: Standard

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Hotel

6 Nights

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Gina Studios

9.3

Superb

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Corfu - to 3.8 miles from the centreROOM ONLYBenitses, Corfu 49084

Twin Room - 2 Twin Beds

With a stay at Gina Studios in Corfu, you'll be near the beach, just a 1-minute walk from Ionian Sea and 10 minutes by foot from Corfu Shell Museum. This hotel is 9.3 mi (14.9 km) from Port of Corfu and 14.5 mi (23.3 km) from Dassia Beach.

Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area.

Make yourself at home in one of the 8 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Featured amenities include express check-out, dry cleaning/laundry services, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.

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