Corfu, Greece from 477 €

Total price From €953

Created: Tuesday 20 December 2022 - Departure: Sunday 13 August 2023

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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13 Aug

Departure transport

Departure

Ryanair - FR1720

20:00 - Naples, Capodichino (NAP)

22:10 - Kerkyra/corfu, Ioannis Kapodistrias Intl (CFU)

Nonstop Fare: Value

Transport: FR1720

Cabin Class: Economy

Fare Name: Value

13 Aug

Transfer

Transfer from Ioannis Kapodistrias Intl (CFU) to Blue Sea Argyrades Beach

22:10 Shuttle - Standard (Transfer navetta) Bus

Shuttle

Standard (Transfer navetta) Bus

13 Aug

Hotel

7 Nights

Blue Sea Argyrades Beach, Sports and Entertainment

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Blue Sea Argyrades Beach 7 Good

Saint George, Argirades, Corfu - to 11.8 miles from the centerBED AND BREAKFASTAgios Georgios Argirades, Saint George, Argirades, Corfu 49080 Double or twin standard

This comfortable and nice establishment enjoys a wonderful position in St George in the island of Corfu. The property is very close to a wonderful sandy beach where visitors can choose whether to lay in the sun or practice an exciting water sport. Visitors can also discover traditional villages and keep in shape walking or cycling in the green and beautiful surroundings. There is public transport means nearby and Corfu town centre is at around 25 kilometres away. All the hotel’s guest rooms are designed for guests' comfort and well-being, as they are smartly fitted with everything that guests may need during their stay. They are luminous, roomy and include an air-conditioning system as well as a private bathroom with bath or shower. The on-site swimming pool will assure its guests enjoy a relaxing break from the stress and strain of daily life. Moreover, the hotel’s restaurant serves exquisite specialities for added comfort.

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20 Aug

Transfer

Transfer from Blue Sea Argyrades Beach to Ioannis Kapodistrias Intl (CFU)

18:45 Shuttle - Standard (Transfer navetta) Bus