EASTER PACKAGE CORFU 5 Nights

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1 EASTER PACKAGE CORFU 5 Nights

2 The Itinerary: CORFU - ARRIVAL DAY 1-13/04/2017 Arrival in Corfu Island meet your representative and transfer to the Hotel. On our way to the Hotel we will visit the famous Pontikonissi ( Mouse Island). Check In at the Hotel. Dinner and Overnight CORFU CITY TOUR DAY 2 14/04/2017 Breakfast at the hotel. we depart for the center of Corfu Town which is just a few minutes distance from the hotel. The walk begins from the green square of Spianada, the largest square in Greece and Balkans, where the social events of Corfu are taking place there. The enchanting scenery with blooming almonds, the pigeons that are flying around and the Liston square will amaze you from the first sight In Liston square there are enough café and restaurants, in large roofed arcades with beautiful arches that constitute the most appealing attraction for visitors. We proceed to the imposing and majestic Palace of St. Michael and St. George and we go up to the mansion Kapodistria, which is situated in a superb location in Mouragia, with the incredible sea view. Return to the heart of the city, where is discerned the festive atmosphere. We may have a stop in Liston for café and we move on to the old fortress of Corfu, which is an architectural masterpiece of fortification art of both the Byzantine and the Venetian era. We will go to the bridge over the artificial ditch, Kontra Fossa, that has turned the old fortress of Corfu into an island. A small harbor, Mandraki, is located under the bridge while the ditch that surrounds the old fort is nowadays a safe anchorage for the fishing boats. During our walk, we will use tunnels and galleries and we end up in the ramparts of the fort, where the city s view in combination with the blue Ionian Sea will amaze you. Return at the city s center and we will be directed towards the most wonderful square of the city, Town Hall Square. In Duomo, the Catholic Cathedral of the Town Hall Square you will attend one of the Easter customs You will have the opportunity to admire all the churches that will have put out their Epitaphs, until the evening, with the participation of the band of each parish. The last one is the Epitaph of Mitropolis. Each epitaph is accompanied by choir, as a mark of mourning. In the evening you will attend in Mouragia the procession of the Epitaph of Metropolis. return at the hotel. A rich festive dinner will wait for you (meatless upon request). We wish you good night and we renew our meeting for the next day.

3 CORFU TOWN DAY 3 15/04/2017 Breakfast at the hotel. This day is the culmination of the Easter celebration and the customs of Corfu will be unforgettable for you. Early departure so as to observe the procession of the Epitaph of the church of St. Spyridon. Then, we will walk to the overcrowded square and we will await the first Christ s resurrection. Once the service in Mitropolis finishes, the bells ring and the citizens of Corfu throw down large clay pots (the bόtides) full of water to smash on the street pavement. This custom is influenced by the Venetians, who used to throw old pottery items from their windows in New Years day. Once the bótides commotion is over, the bands parade the clay-strewn streets playing the festive march. A rich festive lunch will be offered in the central restaurant Rex, which is established in You will taste the finest cuisine of the restaurant in an elegant and pleasant environment, which is decorated with watercolors by Th. Kentarhos (artist of Corfu), in which is depicted the beauty spot of Corfu. We return at the hotel in order to relax In early evening, we depart for the center of the city, in the Spianada s upper square, where the resurrection service is taken place. With the first sounds of bells, an impressive feast begins, that includes drum sounds and thousands of fireworks. In the end of the Resurrection service, the bands head towards the streets of the city, playing cheerful music escorted by the crowd. Dinner will be offered at any restaurant you prefer. The feast has just begun and is continued up to the morning hours. CORFU EEASTER CELEBRATION DAY 4 16/04/2017 Breakfast at the hotel. Be part of the Greek Easter lunch preparation with Kokoretsi and split roasted Whole Lamb. Taste different meze with Ouzo. During the Lunch celebrate with folk dances from Corfu. Rest of the afternoon relax at the hotels pool or have any coffee in the many coffee shops in the town. Overnight in the Hotel

4 CORFU PALEOKASTRITSA DAY 5 17/04/2017 Breakfast at the hotel. We will depart for Paleokastritsa. On the northwest coast of the island of Corfu, Paleokastritsa is often considered one of the most beautiful villages in all of Greece. Surrounded by olive groves and cypress trees, it is set around three bays and boasts more than a dozen beaches. According to legend, Paleokastritsa is where Odysseus was shipwrecked and met Nausicaa. The village s beaches offer great opportunities for swimming, diving and other water sports, and the Alipo port has speed boats and sailboats for hire. There are also caves around the bays that are worth exploring. On the northern end of Paleokastritsa is the 12thcentury monastery of Theotokos. The monastery is notable for its ceiling carving of the Tree of Life, as well as its museum showcasing the monastery s holy relics. Return to the hotel in the Afternoon. Dinner and Overnight CORFU Departure DAY 6 18/04/2017 Breakfast at the hotel. Free day at leisure for your final shopping. Meet at the Hotel with our representative and transfer to the Airport for your final destination

5 DIVANI CORFU PALACE HOTEL 4* sup Hotel Package Price Per person in: pax pax pax 25+ pax Double Room ROH Triple Room ROH Single Room ROH Child 0-2 y.o. Free Free Free Free 1 st Child 2-06 y.o Rates are NET per person per package in Euro including: Accommodation for 5 nights, in hotel & room type as above mentioned including breakfast & meals at the hotel s restaurant as indicated in itinerary All the transfers by deluxe coach All Meals as indicated in the itinerary buffet style ( drinks not included) All the guiding tours as per the program by French or English speaking guide Package does not include: Air tickets Optional tours Entrance Fees Anything not mentioned in the above program CANCELLATION POLICY: Reservation can be cancelled without penalty up to 22 days prior to the arrival date. Any cancellation received less than 21 days prior to arrival date or Non Show, 50% on the total full charge will apply for the total of room nights booked. Should the Guest decide an early departure after his check in, full charge will apply for the total of room nights booked