Island Hopping: Corfu & Paxos
8 Days & 7 Nights 4.6 Read 11 reviews- Walk the highlights of the Corfu Trail
- Discovering Corfu Town with its Italianate architecture, churches and cobbled streets
- Relaxing in the idyllic surrounds of tranquil Paxos
- Walking around Korission Lagoon and on Mount Pantokrator
- Charming mix of hotels in great locations
What To Expect
Trip Style:
Self Guided | Go at your own pace on an independent holiday.
Activity:
Inn to Inn Walking | A classic point to point walking trip, staying in a different location each night
This trip is suitable for:
Avid Adventurers
Ideal if you have an interest in:
- Coastal & Island
Grade & Terrain
This walking holiday is graded moderate. Daily walks range between 4 and 6 hours. The walks follow a mixture of old mule tracks, gravel roads, footpaths and minor roads. Some of the ascents and descents are steep.
Navigation
Some of the walks are way marked, whilst others are not. We provide detailed route notes and maps for all the walks so you will have no problem following the route.
Accommodation Information
7 nights accommodation is included in your trip. We use a variety of 3 and 4* traditional and beach hotels. We have carefully selected friendly hotels that offer great locations and a warm welcome. Some of them will also have swimming pools. The accommodation we normally use is detailed below.
Single Rooms & Solo Walkers
If you require single rooms within your party we would be happy to accommodate you although there is a single room supplement payable. This holiday is not available for solo walkers as many of the trails are very quiet and quite remote.
- 7 nights accommodation in carefully selected hotels (5 nights on Corfu, 2 nights on Paxos)
- 7 Breakfasts
- All described transfers and luggage transfers on walking days.
- Transfers to and from Corfu airport
- Ferry boat tickets from Corfu to Paxos and return
- 24-hour telephone assistance from our local representative
- Pre-departure information pack, detailed route description and overview map
- Flights to Corfu. Public bus from Sinarades – Corfu town
- Boat ticket (optional) from Moggonisi to Paxos Beach (around 5 Euro)
- Travel insurance
- Admissions and entrance fees of any kind
- Tips and gratuities
- Personal expenses such as lunches, drinks, phone calls, extra transfers etc
- Any extra night/extra nights at the Acropolis Hill Hotel, in Athens.
- Additional nights can be booked at the standard accommodations on Corfu and Paxos.
- Upgrade in Corfu Town to the excellent 4* Cavalieri Hotel.
When To Go
This walk is available to start any day of the week in May, June and September. July and August are too hot. Please note that at the very beginning and end of the season (early April and end of October) any swimming pools at accommodations may be closed and restaurant offerings may be more limited during this time.
Getting to the Start
A large number of airlines fly direct to Corfu from the UK and other European destinations. These include Ryanair, Easyjet, Jet2 and numerous charter airlines. If coming from outside Europe you will need to connect via Athens.
All airport transfers on Corfu as well as transfers required to access the start and end of walks are included. (Excepting the public bus on day 3 and optional boat on day 5). Return ferry tickets from Corfu to Paxos are also included.
Getting from the End
This itinerary includes a transfer from your accommodation back to Corfu airport.General Information
The distances and ascent/descents are approximations of the recommended routes. Please be prepared by packing all necessary items, for example, proper rain gear (jacket and pants), sun hat, sunscreen. Your information pack has a detailed equipment list which includes standard walking gear such as good walking boots or shoes, warm and waterproof clothes for the cooler months and lightweight clothing for summer, and a day pack.
Equipment
Your information pack has a detailed equipment list which includes standard walking gear such as good walking boots or shoes, sun hats and a day pack.
Travel Insurance
It is a requirement of booking this tour with Macs Adventure that you have suitable travel insurance which covers you for the activity and emergency evacuation and hospital care.
Itinerary
Day 1 Arrive Corfu Day 2 Korission Lagoon Walk 10 miles / 16 km Day 3 The Corfu Trail, Central Corfu 9.5 miles / 15 km Day 4 Ferry from Corfu to Paxos Day 5 Circular walk on Paxos 6.5 miles / 10 km Day 6 Ferry to Corfu & Corfu walk 8 miles / 13 km Day 7 Walk across Pantokrator Mountain 13 miles / 21 km Day 8 Depart CorfuThe Macs Adventure Way
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