Island Hopping: Corfu & Paxos Self Guided Walking Holiday

Island Hopping: Corfu & Paxos

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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

Enjoy an island hopping adventure in the Ionian Sea. Walk the quiet trails of rural Corfu, explore the tranquil island idyll of Paxos and wander the narrow streets of Corfu town. Walking on the Greek Islands of Corfu and Paxos means walking in a symphony of green and blue. As you walk on almost forgotten trails between sleepy mountain villages you will discover lush green mountainous islands where the azure blue sea is almost never out of sight. This self-guided walking holiday takes in the highlights of the Corfu Trail, coastal walks along the azure shores of Paxos and , gentle wanders through Corfu Town. Your holiday begins in Corfu in the small former fishing town of Messonghi. Your beach front hotel is the perfect jumping off point for a splendid walk along the Korission Lagoon, which teems with wildlife, and back across the green interior southern Corfu. You then head north through the rural interior along the Corfu Trail to the Old Town of Corfu. The UNESCO world heritage Old Town of Corfu alludes to its glorious past at every corner. A heady maze of streets lined with alfresco cafes, colourful markets, Byzantine churches, fortified castles and venetian architecture will dazzle you. The ferry to the small island of Paxos heralds a change of pace. Deserted white sandy beaches, ancient olive groves, vast vineyards, pretty harbours and rugged coasts are just a few of the reasons Paxos is one of our favourite Greek Islands. You then head back to northern Corfu where you enjoy two fabulous days of walking around the dramatic Pantokrator massif. This is rural Greece at its best; cobbled mule tracks, ancient olive groves, almost deserted villages, delicious local food and an authentic Greek welcome.

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What To Expect

Travel Restrictions

Walk, relax, eat and enjoy yourself as you explore the quiet side of Corfu and the Island Idyll of Paxos. There are some longer walking days so you should be regular walker to get the most from this trip.

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.

Included

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
Access to maps, GPS tracks and daily information with the Macs Adventure Smartphone App

Excluded

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

Extras

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.

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