Magna Graecia Corfu, Greece from 886 €

Total price From €1,772

Created: Thursday 22 June 2023 - Departure: Tuesday 8 August 2023

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Romantic Family Beach Mediterranean Europe

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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Included services

08 Aug

Departure transport

Departure

Wizz Air - W63285 - Operated by: WizzAir

12:55 - Bucharest, Henri Coanda (OTP)

14:35 - Kerkyra/corfu, Ioannis Kapodistrias Intl (CFU)

0 PC Nonstop Fare: Basic

Transport: W63285 Operated by: WizzAir

Cabin Class: Economy

Fare Name: Basic

08 Aug

Transfer

Transfer from Ioannis Kapodistrias Intl (CFU) to Iolida Corfu Resort & Spa by Smile Hotels

14:35 No waiting time Shared - Premium (Shuttle) Sedan

Shared

Premium (Shuttle) Sedan

No waiting time

08 Aug

Hotel

5 Nights

Iolida Corfu Resort & Spa by Smile Hotels, View from room

Iolida Corfu Resort & Spa by Smile Hotels, Room

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Iolida Corfu Resort & Spa by Smile Hotels, Reception

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Corfu - to 6.8 miles from the centerALL INCLUSIVE Dassia, Corfu 49100 Double or twin mountain view

Located in Corfu, Iolida Corfu Resort & Spa by Smile Hotels is connected to a shopping center, a 1-minute drive from Dassia Beach and 9 minutes from Kapodistrias Museum. This family-friendly hotel is 3.8 mi (6.2 km) from Barbati Beach and 5.6 mi (9 km) from Aqualand.Take advantage of recreation opportunities including a health club and an outdoor pool. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a banquet hall.Make yourself at home in one of the 128 guestrooms. Satellite television is provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and blackout drapes/curtains.All-inclusive rates are available at this hotel. Meals and beverages at onsite dining establishments are included in all-inclusive rates. Charges may be applied for dining at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, some beverages, and other amenities. Enjoy a satisfying meal at RESTAURANT serving guests of Iolida Corfu Resort & Spa by Smile Hotels. Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM. Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.

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13 Aug

Transfer

Transfer from Iolida Corfu Resort & Spa by Smile Hotels to Ioannis Kapodistrias Intl (CFU)

15:20 No waiting time Shared - Premium (Shuttle) Sedan