Estate 2022 alla scoperta di Corfù, Grecia from 1.585 €

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1.585 €

Based on 2 adults

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

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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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 centerROOM 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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