CORFU to CORFU 7 Days Itinerary Embarkation: CORFU DAY 1 CorfuCorfu COUNTESS FLAMBURIARI has said “Corfu town is Venice and Naples, a touch of France and more than a dash of England, apart of course from be- ing Greek”. The 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. The café at the Liston: built by the French in the same style as those in Rue de Rivoli, Paris; is probably the place to ‘people watch’ while enjoying a Ginger beer. The narrow streets radiating off from the Liston, house small shops of every commercial nature. Dominated by the ‘gold shops’. Corfiot craftsmen excel at designing and making Greek jewellery in gold - this coupled with reasonable prices it may tempt you. DAY 1 CORFU SIGHTSEEINGS THE BYZANTINE TEMPLE OF SAINT SPIRIDON The church of Saint Spyridon was initially built in Sarocco square, Corfu Town. However, in 1590 it was erected in its present location. The church dominates all over the Old Town of Corfu, as its bell tower is the highest spot of the town and can be seen by the sea. The locals have deep faith in Saint Spyridon, who is considered the keeper of Corfu. ACHILLEION PALACE The Achillion Palace is ideally Achillion Palace located in the picturesque village of Gastouri. This magnificent Palace was built in 1890 exclusively for Elizabeth (Sissy), the former Empress of Austria, and was used to serve as the summer retreat of the Empress. When Sissy, passed away the palace was deserted, until it was bought by Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany. The impeccably landscaped palace garden is ideal for a quite walk while you can admire the artistically sculpted statues of the pantheon of Greek Achillion Palace Gods and Goddesses as well as the famous statues of the dying Achilles. PALACE OF ST. MICHAEL AND ST. GEORGE Originally the seat of the Order of Knights of Saint George and Saint Michael, was once a British governor’s mansion and a summer residence for the Greek Royal Family. Today it houses the Museum of Modern Art. -Tip: The palace sits above little Faliraki, DAY 1 CORFU with its tiny beach that’s perfect for a morning swim. It is also a great spot for a summer evening cocktail with views of the lit-up Old Fortress. MON REPOS Mon Repos Palace is a neoclas- sical building at the east of Corfu ancient city. It has been trans- formed into a museum and a his- Town Hall toric place with a large park full of archaeological treasures. Open-Top Bus Tour TOWN HALL The municipal building is situat- ed in Voulgareos road and over- looks one of the most beautiful public squares of the old town that in the past was the heart of the Corfu life. LISTON The Liston is an arched stone The Old Fortress colonnade in front of the Spiana- da. It is the heart of the diurnal and nocturnal life of the old town since there are a lot of nice res- Mon Repos Palace taurants and different snack bars to drink a coffee or an aperitif ad- miring this beautiful setting. THE OLD FORTRESS Built on a hill marking the eastern end of the city, the Old Fortress was started by the Byzantines and finished by the Venetians, when it was turned into an island. Walk over the canal, through the gates and on to the Church of St George. OPEN-TOP BUS TOUR Ride an open-top bus through the Corfu Old Town. Take the full route in 70 minutes and stop at any of the 7 stops at important historical and cultural monu- ments of Corfu along the way. Liston DAY 1 CORFU RESTAURANTS ETRUSCO Etrusco restaurant is surrounded by a beautiful green garden from which the owner and chef of the restaurant finds the raw materials of vegetables, flowers and fruits which characterize every menu. Etrusco was The Venetian Well awarded “Best Restaurant in Greece for 2018” and also received “2 Golden Chef’s Cap The Venetian Well Awards”. LA CUCINA La Cucina, is a favourite meeting Trilogia point for those who claim that they only love good food. The open-air kitchen dominates the interior decoration, that generally is simple and warm whereas during the warm summer days the tables are lying on the pedestrian alley. THE VENETIAN WELL atmosphere and of course the The Venetian Well is one of the excellent wines and cuisine, will most historical and beautiful challenge your expectations! restaurants in Corfu town! The master chef, with 25 years Atmospheric, romantic, with of experience, invites you to open tasty horizons, overlooking savour the tasty Greek and The Venetian Well Mediterranean dishes with Etrusco the beautiful Kremasti Square, in front of the historical the finest and freshest local venetian well. Its cozy and ingredients in one of Corfu’s carefully decorated interior, most beautiful locations. combines good aesthetics PANORAMA with the building’s history and Panorama restaurant offers promises unique moments in the traditional Greek and summertime in one of the most Mediterranean cuisine daily picturesque squares of Corfu! for lunch or dinner as well as TRILOGIA stunning views from its terrace The romantic setting beneath as it overlooks the Ionian the ancient castle walls, the Sea. Needless to mention the magnificent sea view together beauty of the sunset will be with the friendly, unhurried mesmerising. DAY 1 CORFU ACTIVITIES AQUA PARK WATER ACTIVITIES For the young ones we will sug- gest a day in the AquaLand. Re- With clean water and sur- OLIVE OIL-TASTING lax under the beautiful maple rounded by lush greenery, Visit the birthplace of the trees or enjoy the thrill of one of beaches in Corfu attract many multi-awarded winning and the parks multi slides in one of visitors every summer. Paleo- first health claim olive oil the best waterparks in Europe. kastritsa is the most famous in the world. The Dafnis beach resort, while other nice QUAD SAFARI Family, producers of “The beaches include Agios Gord- What better than see Corfu’s Governor”, will welcome is, Pelekas and Glyfada. Many beauties and traditions on a and introduce you to an Corfu beaches are organized Quad riding through the olive unforgettable olive oil and lined up with hotels, sea- covered hills and the picturesque experience. Learn all about side restaurants, water sports old villages. The tour will be led truths and myths of olive oil, centers, and beach bars. Ac- by a local expert guide, who is in from Olive Experts, taste one cording to your wishes the love with Corfu and knows the of the highest phenolic olive Captain can take you to the hidden parts of this beautiful oils in the world and receive most exciting location. island. a certificate of participation. DAY 2 Zakinthos ZAKINTHOS is one of the largest and greenest islands in the southern Ionian Sea. The gods Artemis and Apollo chose it for their own holidays for its idyllic landscapes, for its marvellous sandy beaches and for its deep blue waters and marine caves, for its enchanting sunsets and its mild climate. One of the biggest attractions of the island is the sea turtle caretta - caretta which has used the island for millions of years as a place to lay eggs. The same is true for a type of rare seal, the Monacus-Monacus found of the southwest coasts of Zakinthos. Have a swim at the wide sandy beaches in the company of sea turtles, go snorkelling or if you wish scuba dive between rocks and in underwater caves. DAY 2 ZAKINTHOS Navagio Beach Marathonisi Islet Dionysios Solomos SIGHTSEEINGS MUSEUM OF The church of SOLOMOS Agios Dionysios MARATHONISI ISLET The Museum of Dionysios The islet of Marathonisi Solomos, Andreas Kalvos is across from the beach and other Eminent Personal- of Keri, in Laganas bay. ities of Zakynthos are housed It is not a single island. It in a Neoclassical building includes two more small in the square of Saint Mark, islets called Pontikonisia. Its Zakynthos Town. On the perimeter is approximately ground floor of the museum one mile and can only be is the mausoleum and hosts reached by boat. Visitors the bones of the National must be very careful during Greek Poet, Dionysios Solo- their trip to Marathonisi mos, creator of the Nation- because this is a breeding al Greek Anthem, as well as place for the sea turtles those of poet Andreas Kalvos Caretta Caretta. Therefore, and his wife. The Museum of it is prohibited to go ashore, Dionysios Solomos but you can stay within 5 SHIPWRECK BEACH meters of a small beach so (Navagio Beach) that the reproduction of the Probably the most sea turtles is not harmed. photographed and, arguably, beautiful beach in all of CHURCH OF AGIOS Greece, Shipwreck Beach lies DIONYSSIOS in the so-called Smuggler’s The church of Agios Cove on Zakynthos’ west Dionysios, the protector coast. Made up of fine white of the island, is located pebbles backed by cliffs, the close to the port. It has an beach takes its name from impressive bell tower, the the wreck of a contraband tallest in the town, and hosts cigarette smuggling ship that the shrine of the saint. washed up in 1980. DAY 2 ZAKINTHOS The Museum of Dionysios Solomos SIGHTSEEINGS BYZANTINE MUSEUM On the main square in Zakynthos Town, this pur- pose-built museum displays religious icons, frescoes, and sculptures from the island’s churches and monasteries, dating from the 12th century onwards.