Daily Cruiser

Corfu Highlights

Duration

9 hrs

Departure Port

Saranda Port

Starting Titme

09:30

Languages

22 May 2021 - 25 Sep 2021

Saturday: English, Italian, Polish, (Italian in July)

3 Jun 2021 - 23 Sep 2021

Thursday: English, Polish, (Italian in July)

30 Jun 2021 - 29 Sep 2021

Wednesday: English, Italian, Polish

Total capacity:

320

Maximum participation:

270

Spend a leisurely day exploring the highlights of Corfu. Experience the beauty, local products and history of this wonderful Island.

After departing from the port of Saranda, we travel along the Albanian coast until we approach the Port of Corfu. A professional guide will pick you up from the port and introduce you to the history of the island. The day begins with a visit to the Old Town of Corfu – one of Greece’s most attractive old towns, where the influence of the great civilizations remains keenly felt. Enjoy a guided tour around the Old Town centre, including Corfu’s biggest square, Spianada (known as ‘Liston’), Saint Spiridon’s church (Spiridon is the island’s patron saint), the Royal Palace, which houses the Museum of Asian Art, and both New and Old Fortresses. You will also have free time in which to stroll around the narrow streets, admiring the Venetian influence and exploring the souvenir shops.

The next stop, just a couple of kilometres from the city centre, is Kanoni – so-named for the old cannon that stands on top of the hill. This lush green hill is the location of many luxurious hotels and local residences. The steps leading down from Kanoni will take you to Panagia Vlacherna church – a charming little 17th-century chapel containing an impressive wood-carved iconostasis, some beautiful frescoes, a magnificent red-tile roof, and a tall bell tower above the entrance gate. The hilltop in Kanoni gives an amazing view of the church of Vlacherna, the Ionian Sea, and the legendary Mouse Island – just a five-minute ride away on one of the many fishing boats that depart regularly from Vlacherna. The peninsula of Kanoni is probably the most photographed part of Corfu.

After leaving Kanoni, we drive through Garitsa Bay – the most popular access point to the Achillion Palace. Built by Empress Elisabeth ‘Sissi’ of Austria in 1891, the palace was later owned by Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany. Your visit will include the museum, as well as the beautiful palace gardens and their spectacular views. Corfu was Elisabeth’s favourite holiday destination. She built the palace out of admiration for Greece’s language and culture, and the architecture is intended to represent an ancient Phaeacian palace, with the mythical hero, Achilles, a central theme in its design. The Imperial Gardens provide a majestic view of Corfu’s verdant hills and valleys, with the Ionian sea shimmering in the background.

When the time comes to board the ship and head back, we hope that Corfu will have won a place in your heart!

Highlights

Coach transfer to and from the hotel and the Port of Saranda
Amazing landscape view of the Corfiot and Albanian coastline.
Corfu Town Highlights:
- The Old Fortress
- The New Fortress
- Church of St. Spyridon: Houses the remains of the saint.
- The British Royal Palace: Museum of Asian Art
- Casa Parlante: Living history museum
- Solomos Museum: Home of the author of the national anthem
- Byzantine Museum: Icons and relics
- Numismatic Museum: Coin/Money museum
- The famous Liston: Coffee shops and restaurants
- Restaurants, tavernas, bars, and coffee shops
- Souvenir shops
- Traditional Corfiot cuisine including Moussaka, Pastitsada, Pastitsio, Sofrito and Mandolato
- Traditional Corfiot Products including an olive soap factory, Kumquat sweets and liqueurs, Ginger Ale and Olive products
Kanoni Highlights:
- Church of Panagia Vlacherna
- Mouse Island
- Coffee shops and cafeterias
- Close up views of the aeroplanes landing and taking off from the airport situated close by.
Achilleion Highlights:
- The Palace – both interior and exterior are decorated with statues of ancient philosophers, heroes, and mythical ancient gods
- The central large hall – dominated by works of Italian painters
- The Palace gardens – the famous statues of the dying Achilles, Dionysus with Satyros on his shoulders, an impressive statue of Achilles 11.5 meters high and a statue of Lord Byron

Destinations

Corfu

Itinerary
Important Info
Rates & Schedule
Pickup Points

Itinerary

May, Jun, Sept & Oct

09:30 Departure from Saranda port

10:40 Arrival at Corfu port
11:15 Arrival at Corfu town
13:15 Departure from Corfu town
13:30 Arrival at Kanoni
14:00 Departure from Kanoni
14:30 Arrival at Achilleion Palace
15:20 Departure from Achelleion Palace
16:15 Departure from Corfu port

16:55 Arrival at Saranda port

Jul & Aug

08:15 Departure from Saranda port

09:25 Arrival at Corfu port
10:15 Arrival at Corfu town
12:30 Departure from Corfu town
13:00 Arrival at Kanoni
13:40 Departure from Kanoni
14:10 Arrival at Achilleion Palace
15:15 Departure from Achelleion Palace
16:15 Departure from Corfu port

16:55 Arrival at Saranda port

Important Info

Included in the price
The guided parts of the tour are conducted in English, Polish and ItalianLocal taxes

Not included in the price
Entrance to the Achillieon Palace
Coach transfer to and from the hotel and the Port of Corfu (optional)
Items purchased from the on-board bar

Items required
A current valid passport or identity card, sun cream, sunglasses, camera (video camera)

Additional info
Our company provides coach transfers to and from the hotel and the port of Saranda. The duration of coach transfer depends on your hotel location (from 20 to 120 minutes, approximately). Please be at the meeting point at least 5 minutes in advance and look for the bus with an Ionian Cruises sign.
The Ionian Cruises Customer Service phone number is available for the morning coach transfer (+30 6973342026).
Departure from the port (May, Jun, Sept & Oct) is at 09:00. Boarding from 09:15 until 09:45.
Departure from the port (Jul & Aug) is at 10:00. Boarding from 08:15 until 08:45.
Please be at the port at least 30 minutes before the scheduled boat departure time if you have not booked a pick-up and coach transfer.
There is a parking area in the Port of Saranda. (200 Lek for 24 hours).
Flying Dolphin – Onboard facilities: air-conditioned seating areas, TV, DVD player, music system, toilets.
The bar offers a variety of coffees, alcoholic beverages, refreshments, juices, toasts, sandwiches, pizzas, croissants and several other snacks.
Duty-Free is available at the Port of Corfu. (Please pay attention to restrictions listed at the Customs Office at the Port of Corfu regarding goods declaration).
Passport details of all participants are required at the time of booking (at least one day before the trip).
For citizens of an EU country, a valid ID-card or a valid passport is required on the day of travel.
Citizens of a non-European country subject to visa obligation in the Schengen zone need a valid passport and a residence permit or visa of the country belonging to the Schengen zone.
Citizens of a non-European country subject to visa obligation in the Schengen zone need a valid passport and multi-visa if they wish to travel from Greece to Albania and return.
Children under the age of 18 are not accepted on board without being accompanied by the two parents or an adult person.

Children being accompanied only by one parent; the other parent must sign a written authorization.
If the adult is not one of the two parents either parents or legal guardian must sign a written authorization.
Appropriate forms are available at the central ticket office at the Port.
If the parents are not in the Country of the departure port the signature of the authorization must be authenticated from the state of the children and to been translated from the embassy of the country of the port of departure.
If the parents are not at the port but in the Country of the port of departure, the signature of the authorization can be authenticated from a Police Department of the Country of the port of departure.
If the parents are at the port of departure the signature of the authorization can be authenticated from the Passport Control Office.
The written authorization has to be remitted to the Passport Control Office and the Master or the Purser of the vessel.

Cancellation policy
1. For cancellations at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure, no cancellation fee applies.
2. For cancellations within 24 hours of the scheduled departure, a 100% cancellation fee applies.
3. The cruise is subject to favourable weather conditions. In the event of the cruise being cancelled due to poor weather, you will be given the choice between an alternative date or a full refund.

Rates & Schedule

	Adult	Child
Without Coach Transfer	€65	€32.5
With Coach Transfer	€70	€35

Pickup Points

SARANDA WEST

Miranda Apartments 2

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