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Classical Greece & Corfu
15 DAYS FROM £785
Upon arriving at the port, we entered a restaurant and I asked the very courteous proprietor to direct me to W.C. He showed me to the top of the stairs, which he said was the best one for a lady and I ascended with trepidation. How thankful I was to find a pristine cloakroom with a wonderful "sit-down" toilet.
During our stay we went by coach to the huge archaeological site of Butrint which they hope will encourage a tourist industry after their entry into the EU. Albania is one of the poorest of the Balkan states, not long liberated from the Communist yolk, and going along one of the main coast roads we had to pull into passing places to enable any other coach or lorries to pass. Much building was underway on either side, workmen using hand tools and wheelbarrows to achieve many of our mechanised tasks.
Our guide, a charming lady with fluent English, later took us on a short tour of the town. She showed us one of many concrete domes, covered in graffiti, which was the top of a bunker into which the population could be herded to save them from a probable invasion of fiendish Westerners. She added with a wry smile that they were to protect them from their supposed enemies, whom they now knew were, in fact, their friends.
As we walked around the town, children danced around us selling embroidered handkerchiefs, scarves, etc. - "Two euros, one euro please….. please buy". If we bought anything they thanked us with delighted smiles.
I shall remember the warmth of the people I met, the hope they hold for their future - and also the relief in finding the luxury of a clean and civilized loo !
Glory in the Hellenic majesty of Greece's golden era, then relax on the green and pleasant holiday island of Corfu.
Included Highlights
Peloponnese Scenic drive
Mycenae Sightseeing
Corinth Visit
Athens City sightseeing
Meteora Sightseeing
Your Price Includes
Flights: UK - Corfu - UK
Accommodation on tour in twin room with private facilities
Meals on tour 14 breakfasts (B) and 11 dinners (D)
Professional tour director on tour and local representative in resort
Porterage at hotels during tour (for one suitcase per person)
Transfers between overseas airport and hotels
All local and airport taxes/service charges
Holiday Itinerary
DAY 1: UK - Corfu.
Fly to Corfu where you will be met by our representative and transferred to your chosen hotel in Paleokastritsa or Dassia for a three-night stay.
DAY 2-3: Corfu.
Time to relax at your hotel or on the beach, as well as to get to know the island. Why not visit Corfu Town with its old Venetian houses and waterfront promenades? (B, D)
DAY 4: Corfu - Igoumenitza - Vonitsa - Patras - Pirgos - Olympia.
A ferry journey will take you to Igoumenitza on the mainland, where you will join your touring coach to travel south by way of Preveza and Vonitsa to Missolonghi, last resting place of poet and adventurer Lord Byron, to the Peloponnese. We stop at Patras to visit the Cathedral of St Andrew before continuing, via Pirgos, to Olympia. (B, D)
DAY 5: Olympia - Tolon.
Ancient Olympia was not only the birthplace of the Olympic Games, but was also a sanctuary dedicated to the god Zeus. In the morning there's a chance to take an optional tour of the site, which includes visits to the spectacular Temple of Zeus, the Gymnasium and the vast Stadium, built to hold 45,000 spectators. In the afternoon we travel south across the Peloponnese to the Nauplion area for an overnight stay in Tolon. (B, D)
DAY 6: Tolon - Mycenae (included sightseeing) - Corinth - Athens.
A short drive takes us to the imposing ruins of Homer's Mycenae, an ancient, walled city with a colourful, turbulent 3,000-year history. The extensive remains of the once splendid Mycenaean citadel include royal graves, the Royal Palace, and an immense 'beehive' tomb, possibly the burial place of Agamemnon. In the afternoon, we visit the impressive Roman ruins at ancient Corinth, first civilized in the Bronze Age, before travelling across the canal to the Greek capital, Athens for a two-night stay. (B)
DAY 7: Athens. Included sightseeing.
Dominated by its stunning Acropolis, Athens ranks alongside Rome as one of Europe's most historic cities. In the morning our included Athens sightseeing tour with local guide takes you to many of the major sights. The afternoon is yours to explore further at your own pace. In the evening why not join our optional 'Athens by Night' excursion? (B)
DAY 8: Athens - Delphi.
This morning's optional sightseeing tour features a visit to Cape Sounion and a beautiful scenic drive to the Temple of Poseidon. In the afternoon we head north, passing the Plain of Marathon, site of the famous battle in 490BC, and the ancient city of Thebes, birthplace of Oedipus, before ascending to the picturesque village of Delphi at the edge of Mount Parnassus. (B)
DAY 9: Delphi - Amphissa - Lamia - Trikala - Kalambaka.
Flanked by the 'Shining Rocks' and overlooking the sparkling sea, the ancient mystical shrine of Delphi has many attractions, including the site of the Oracle, the Treasury of the Athenians and the Stadium, former home of the Pythian Games. You can explore independently or join our optional sightseeing tour. We then travel north to Trikala, then on to Kalambaka, close to the extraordinary monasteries of Meteora. (B, D)
DAY 10: Meteora (included sightseeing) - Ioannina.
Prepare to be awe-struck by one of Greece's most amazing sights. On the edge of the Trikala Plain, backed by the soaring peaks of the Pindos Mountains, stands Meteora, a cluster of towering rock formations, topped precariously with a group of monasteries. Following the included sightseeing, we drive west to Ioannina, famous for its picturesque lake and impressive fortress. (B, D)
DAY 11: Ioannina - Igoumenitza - Corfu.
We drive to Igoumenitza to board the ferry for the crossing to Corfu, where you will spend four nights at your resort hotel. (B, D)
DAY 12-14: Corfu. At leisure.
A range of optional excursions will be available. (B, D)
DAY 15: Corfu - UK.
Transfer to Corfu airport for your flight to the UK. (B)
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Accommodation on Tour
Olympia: Olympia Palace (A cat); Tolon: Flisvos (B cat); Athens: Poseidon (B cat); Delphi: Leto (B cat); Kalambaka: Edelweiss (B cat); Ioannina: Palladion or similar (B cat).
Resort Only Holidays Corfu
For those who prefer to spend their holiday relaxing by the pool or on the beach, why not choose a week or two on Corfu, so that you can enjoy exploring at your own pace? Excursions are not included on these holidays but will be available from our representatives in your resort.
Included stay in Corfu
Your touring holiday includes 7 nights on the beautiful island of Corfu. A popular holiday destination amongst British travellers, the island is characterised by golden sandy and pebble/shingle beaches that stretch for miles, an abundance of lush green foliage, plentiful olive trees and colourful flowers that create a perfect mellowness. Whilst the wide range of restaurants, cafes, bars and traditional tavernas ensure there is something for every taste. Stay in either the beautiful resort of Paleokastritsa, a series of five bays, surrounded by stunning clear waters, wide sandy beaches and renowned for its traditional fish tavernas or the cosmopolitan resort of Dassia, dominated by olive groves, long sandy beaches and a host of restaurants, bars and cafes.
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View Holiday PhotosAkrotiri Beach
plusThis friendly hotel is built on its own small peninsula ensuring that all guests have a sea view. The hotel has a relaxing atmosphere and stunning views of the surrounding bays and mountains. There are steps down to a sand/pebble beach.
Location: Located mid resort on a very long stretch into a small traditional fishing harbour.
Facilities: Swimming pool with free sunbeds and parasols; lounge with TV; pool bar serving snacks; cocktail bar; beach bar; tennis court; watersports available at the beach; lift.
Price includes: Half board in a twin room with bath or shower and wc; air-conditioning; balcony; sea view.
Options: Single room.
Official category: A class. -
View Holiday PhotosApollon
Ideally located in the heart of Paleokastritsa, Hotel Apollon is a small, well-maintained hotel with modern interiors and a tranquil ambience. Offering stunning views of the surrounding area, the hotel is set close to the little harbour and opposite the main beach, and is an ideal base from which to explore the local area.
Location: Facing the main bay of Aghios Spyridon with its sand and pebble beach. Three other beaches are within 5 minutes' walk. Shops, restaurants and café bars are within 250 metres while taxis and local bus stops are located just outside the hotel.
Facilities: Restaurant with à la carte menu; bar serving snacks; bakery; safety deposit boxes; money exchange: internet facilities: evening entertainment 2-4 times weekly; watersports, sunbeds and parasols available on the beach; air-conditioning (payable locally) in bedrooms.
Price includes: Half board in a twin room with shower and wc; fridge; television; balcony or terrace; sea view.
Options: Single room.
Official category: C class. -
View Holiday PhotosMagna Grecia
This well-established, popular hotel offers comfort and relaxation. There are pleasant, well-kept gardens and a large pool area with a sun terrace.
Location: In the centre of the resort with all amenities close to hand. The beach is 250 metres away.
Facilities: 2 swimming pools with free sunbeds and parasols; lounge bar; poolside bar serving snacks; TV room; tennis court; gym; lifts.
Activities: Snooker; swimming; fitness; watersports at beach; evening entertainment 3 times weekly.
Price includes: Half board in a twin room with bath, shower and wc; balcony; air-conditioning (high season only).
Options: Single room.
Official category: A class.
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