Athens and Corfu
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Athens and Corfu

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Created: Monday, July 22, 2024
Ref ID: 10394773
Total price From US$2,865
Created: Monday, July 22, 2024
Destinations: Athens, Corfu

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24 Nov
Transport from Beirut to Athens
Departure
Middle East Airlines
Middle East Airlines Middle East Airlines - ME253
18:00 - Beirut, Rafic Hariri Intl (BEY)
20:00 - Athens, Eleftherios Venizelos Intl (ATH)
2h 0m 1 PC Nonstop
Transport:  ME253
Cabin Class: Economy
24 Nov
1. Athens
Stay
About the destination: Athens takes its name after the goddess of wisdom Athena, who is celebrated by the magnificent Acropolis, which overlooks the modern, cosmopolitan city that Athens is today. Athens is one of the world’s oldest cities and it is the birthplace of western philosophy, democracy and theater. Up to this date, the Greek capital remains a major worldwide centre of culture, with its historic centre, iconic classical sites and museums filled with ancient Greece artefacts. The Acropolis, crowned by the emblematic Parthenon, has been proclaimed a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Cars were banned from the historic centre, which has become the most striking pedestrian promenade in Europe. In this archeological Park, visitors will witness the contrasting nature of this ancient metropolis being able to visit the New Acropolis Museum, a high-tech modern structure with light and airy exhibition spaces as well as the National Archaeological Museum, the largest archeological museum in Greece built in the 19th century and devoted to ancient Greek art. The Acropolis and Mount Lycavittos, the city’s highest points, are used as orientation since they are visible from most places in the Plaka, the old historical neighborhood. The Plaka is under the Acropolis and stretches almost to Syntagma, home of to the Greek Parliament. For a taste of the hedonistic Athenian lifestyle one should visit Monastiraki, where locals go to eat, drink and mingle. The night time belongs to Psirri, a vibrant neighbourhood known for its bars, live music venues and exciting nightclubs. Southeast of the city centre, a glorious stretch of coast affords dreamy views over the glistening blue Aegean Sea. Surely few European capitals can claim sandy beaches and clean water for swimming within such easy access. Athens therefore offers the best of both worlds – a fantastic city break as well as a lazy beach holiday. Athenians are surprisingly friendly and outgoing and their enthusiasm for life’s pleasurable pursuits is so infectious that even the stiffest traveler will take time out for endless coffees and evening strolls, dine out until late and enjoy the city’s nightlife, long after the rest of Europe has gone to bed.
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24 Nov
Accomodation
2 Nights
26 Nov
Transport from Athens to Corfu
Aegean Airlines
Aegean Airlines Aegean Airlines - A3282
06:10 - Athens, Eleftherios Venizelos Intl (ATH)
07:10 - Kerkyra/corfu, Ioannis Kapodistrias Intl (CFU)
1h 0m Nonstop Fare: Light
Transport:  A3282
Cabin Class: Economy
Fare Name: Light
26 Nov
2. Corfu
Stay
About the destination: With its Venetian fortress, British palaces, and a French esplanade modelled on the Rue de Rivoli in Paris, Corfu may no strike you as Greek at all. The most populated and cosmopolitan of the Ionian Islands, it is packed 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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28 Nov
Tickets
Best of Corfu: Half Day or Full-Day Private Sightseeing Tour
Best of Corfu: Half Day or Full-Day Private Sightseeing Tour
4 Entrances ( Adults from 3 to 100 years old: 4 )
From 4 to 7 hours Half Day Tour
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29 Nov
Transport from Corfu to Beirut
Return
Aegean Airlines
Aegean Airlines Aegean Airlines
20:30 - Kerkyra/corfu, Ioannis Kapodistrias Intl (CFU)
01:50 - Beirut, Rafic Hariri Intl (BEY)
+1 day 5h 20m 1 Stop Fare: Light
A3
A3 Aegean Airlines - A3 287
20:30 - Kerkyra/corfu, Ioannis Kapodistrias Intl (CFU)
21:30 - Athens, Eleftherios Venizelos Intl (ATH)
Transport:  A3287
Cabin Class: Economy
Fare Name: Light
2h 25m - Connection in Athens, Eleftherios Venizelos Intl (ATH)
A3
A3 Aegean Airlines - A3 946
23:55 - Athens, Eleftherios Venizelos Intl (ATH)
01:50 - Beirut, Rafic Hariri Intl (BEY)
Transport:  A3946
Cabin Class: Economy
Fare Name: Light
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