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Corfu-cycling trip
- Charming island with stunning natural landscape
- Cycle through lagoons, green forests, vineyards and olive groves
- Crystal clear, emerald green seas and white sandy beaches
- Stroll through the streets of the historical center of Corfu Town, a Unesco World heritage site
- Visit the Palace of Achillion- palace of "Sissy", empress of Austria
- Stay in authentic family hotels
From: 515 €
Tripcode: GRSB003
2 Comfort
Level 1 - EN:
Simple accommodation, often with multiple rooms like huts, cottages or guesthouses. Sometimes with bunk beds and often with shared bathrooms. All camping trips fall into this category.
Level 1 - EN:
Simple accommodation, often with multiple rooms like huts, cottages or guesthouses. Sometimes with bunk beds and often with shared bathrooms. All camping trips fall into this category.
Level 2:
Simple to good inns, small family hotels, B&Bs and agriturismo (farmsteads), generaly with private bathroom. Often chosen for their excellent location in relation to the itinerary.
Level 2:
Simple to good inns, small family hotels, B&Bs and agriturismo (farmsteads), generaly with private bathroom. Often chosen for their excellent location in relation to the itinerary.
Level 2:
Simple to good inns, small family hotels, B&Bs and agriturismo (farmsteads), generaly with private bathroom. Often chosen for their excellent location in relation to the itinerary.
Level 3:
Good hotels, inns, B&B, agriturismo (farmstead) with ensuite private bathroom, often wel located and serving good meals
Level 3:
Good hotels, inns, B&B, agriturismo (farmstead) with ensuite private bathroom, often wel located and serving good meals
Level 3:
Good hotels, inns, B&B, agriturismo (farmstead) with ensuite private bathroom, often wel located and serving good meals
Level 4:
Special hotel with excellent food, ambiance and service. Accommodations with a special touch.
Level 4:
Special hotel with excellent food, ambiance and service. Accommodations with a special touch.
Level 4:
Special hotel with excellent food, ambiance and service. Accommodations with a special touch.
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2 Difficulty
Level 1:
Walking levels:
Trips with short walks of generally three to four hours (excluding breaks) and/or optional day excursions; flat or slightly hilly terrain using well kept paths.
Cycling levels:
Easy biking in nearly flat landscape; also possible for people with little or no bicycle experience. The daily distances are approximately 30-50 km in general. Bicycles with up to 3 gears can do the job. All our adult rental bikes have at least 21 gears.
Level 1:
Walking levels:
Trips with short walks of generally three to four hours (excluding breaks) and/or optional day excursions; flat or slightly hilly terrain using well kept paths.
Cycling levels:
Easy biking in nearly flat landscape; also possible for people with little or no bicycle experience. The daily distances are approximately 30-50 km in general. Bicycles with up to 3 gears can do the job. All our adult rental bikes have at least 21 gears.
Level 2:
Walking levels:
Moderate day walks, 4-5 hours per day (excluding breaks) on hilly to mountainous areas using well kept, sometimes stony paths.
Cycling levels:
Biking on gently undulating terrain, you may encounter short climbs from time to time. The daily distances vary between 30 and 65 km. A bicycle with minimum 7 gears will do. All our rental bikes have at least 21 gears.
Level 2:
Walking levels:
Moderate day walks, 4-5 hours per day (excluding breaks) on hilly to mountainous areas using well kept, sometimes stony paths.
Cycling levels:
Biking on gently undulating terrain, you may encounter short climbs from time to time. The daily distances vary between 30 and 65 km. A bicycle with minimum 7 gears will do. All our rental bikes have at least 21 gears.
Level 2:
Walking levels:
Moderate day walks, 4-5 hours per day (excluding breaks) on hilly to mountainous areas using well kept, sometimes stony paths.
Cycling levels:
Biking on gently undulating terrain, you may encounter short climbs from time to time. The daily distances vary between 30 and 65 km. A bicycle with minimum 7 gears will do. All our rental bikes have at least 21 gears.
Level 3:
Walking levels:
Trips with strenuous day walks or trekking in mountainous areas. 5 to 7 hours walking maximum per day, sometimes carrying backpacks with stuff for one night; height differences between 500 & 1000 m. per day
Cycling levels:
Strenuous biking trips in areas where you cannot avoid steep slopes. Some bicycle experience in short trips is needed. The daily distances range from 30 up to 75 km.
Level 3:
Walking levels:
Trips with strenuous day walks or trekking in mountainous areas. 5 to 7 hours walking maximum per day, sometimes carrying backpacks with stuff for one night; height differences between 500 & 1000 m. per day
Cycling levels:
Strenuous biking trips in areas where you cannot avoid steep slopes. Some bicycle experience in short trips is needed. The daily distances range from 30 up to 75 km.
Level 3:
Walking levels:
Trips with strenuous day walks or trekking in mountainous areas. 5 to 7 hours walking maximum per day, sometimes carrying backpacks with stuff for one night; height differences between 500 & 1000 m. per day
Cycling levels:
Strenuous biking trips in areas where you cannot avoid steep slopes. Some bicycle experience in short trips is needed. The daily distances range from 30 up to 75 km.
Level 4:
Walking levels:
Trips with heavy excursions in high mountains, sometimes carrying backpacks with stuff for several nights. 6 to 8 hours maximum per day; height differences up to 1200 meters per day; only for participants with an excellent condition and without fear of heights.
Cycling levels:
Serious and strenuous biking trips in mountainous area, the slopes are longer and/or steeper than at the previous category. Requires a good physical condition, a broad cycling experience and adequate mountain climbing bicycle. The daily distances range between 30 and 80 km.
Level 4:
Walking levels:
Trips with heavy excursions in high mountains, sometimes carrying backpacks with stuff for several nights. 6 to 8 hours maximum per day; height differences up to 1200 meters per day; only for participants with an excellent condition and without fear of heights.
Cycling levels:
Serious and strenuous biking trips in mountainous area, the slopes are longer and/or steeper than at the previous category. Requires a good physical condition, a broad cycling experience and adequate mountain climbing bicycle. The daily distances range between 30 and 80 km.
Level 4:
Walking levels:
Trips with heavy excursions in high mountains, sometimes carrying backpacks with stuff for several nights. 6 to 8 hours maximum per day; height differences up to 1200 meters per day; only for participants with an excellent condition and without fear of heights.
Cycling levels:
Serious and strenuous biking trips in mountainous area, the slopes are longer and/or steeper than at the previous category. Requires a good physical condition, a broad cycling experience and adequate mountain climbing bicycle. The daily distances range between 30 and 80 km.
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Duration: 8 days
Details
Cycle around Corfu from Inn to Inn
"The more I see from this place, the more I feel that no other spot on earth can be fuller of beauty" wrote Edward Lear in 1863 to describe the island of Corfu. With the passage of time the island may have changed, but we can still feel the spirit of a distant glorious past. Its rich multi-cultural heritage, its historic monuments, its stunning natural landscape, its crystal clear seas, and its excellent weather all year round explain why Corfu is one of the most cosmopolitan Mediterranean destinations weaving a powerful spell on its visitors.
From the foothills of the Pantokrator Mountain you will explore Southern Corfu by bike! Enjoy Corfu’s nature with its olive groves, emerald green/blue sea, white houses in rural villages and numerous cypress trees. The bike tours are not very long and thus enable you to relax on the beach, drink a cold beer on a terrace or enjoy fresh fish in a Greek tavern.
Itinerary
Expand itinerary Collapse itineraryDay 1: Arrival on Corfu-Kato Korakiana
Arrive at the airport of Corfu. Transfer to your hotel where you receive your bicycles. The bike shop is excellent, with very high standards regarding maintenance, service and material!
Villages along the way: Corfu Town, Kato Korakiana
Day 2: Round trip Kato Korakiana
Today you explore the hinterland of Corfu and encounter the prettiest villages of the island which are situated South-west of the Pantokrator. Highlights include the Pantokrator slopes and the famous Byzantine monastery in Paleokastritsa.
Accommodation: Kato Korakiana
Challenge: 45 km
Villages along the way: Kato Korakiana, Paleokastritsa
Day 3: Kato-Korakiana-Vitalades
Embark on board of a small boat with your bicycles and admire the wonderful coast whilst sailing to Corfu town! Corfu town is definitely one of the most beautiful towns of Greece. In the beautifully preserved Old Town of Corfu, a UNESCO world heritage site, Renaissance, Baroque and Classical "repertoire" came to be successfully applied to local artistic traditions.
From here you cycle to the southern part of Corfu which is a challenging bur rewarding bike ride. You cycle alongside the coast to the monastery of Vlacherna. At the back ground you can see Mouse Island. Then you cross the lagoon and head towards the palace of Achilleio. Through olive groves you climb uphill towards the village of the 10 Saints. From here you can admire great views. Next is a downhill stretch and the last part leads you back, via a coastal route, to your hotel.
Accommodation: Vitalades
Challenge: 45 km
Villages along the way: Kato Korakiana, Corfu Town, Achillion Palace, Vitalades
Day 4: Roundtrip Vitalades
You can either decide to spend a day at the beach and relax, or make a bike tour exploring the hinterland of Vitalades. A nice climb uphill takes you along some pretty village in the countryside. You continue your climb through olive groves and finally reach Spartera. Be surprised when you suddenly see Kavos, with its bars, gamble houses and fast food restaurants. The town of Lefkimi, on the other hand, consists of Medieval Houses. Reach your final destination: Vitalades.
Accommodation: Vitalades
Challenge: 32 km
Villages along the way: Vitalades, Spartera, Lefkimi
Day 5: From Vitalades to Paramonas
You cycle through the wonderful Korisson Lagoon, well known for its great variety of flora and fauna, including many kinds of migratory birds.The area is located in the Southwest coasts of Corfu Island. The region has a unique cedar forest, as well as rocky dunes that create a landscape with unprecedented looks.
Accommodation: Paramonas
Challenge: 35 km
Villages along the way: Vitalades, Paramonas
Day 6: Round trip Paramonas
You can either choose to relax a day at the pool or at the beach or you can make a ride around Paramonas. Today’s bike ride will be short but challenging! You start cycling on a scenic country road to the wonderful village of Pentati. From there it is another 3 km uphill via winding roads. On the top the panorama is marvelous as you can see the coast all the way till Glyfada. A pleasant downhill ride takes you along the village of Ano Pavliana, vineyards and olive groves.
Accommodation: Paramonas
Challenge: 15 km
Villages along the way: Paramonas, Pentati, Ano pavliana
Day 7: From Paramonas to Kato Korakiana
Via Agios Matheos you ride back north. You will see marvelous nature and great views, just after Agii Theodori. Around Kalafianotes you encounter a unique pine tree forest. Through lovely villages like Varipatades and Kalafationes you cycle to Gouvia and back to Kato Korakiana.
Accommodation: Kato Korakiana
Challenge: 39 km
Villages along the way: Paramonas, Agii Theodori, Varipatades, Kalafationes, Gouvia, Kato Korakiana
Day 8: Departure
Transfer from your hotel to the airport. Return flight
Practical info
Included:
- Bike rental for 8 days. Bike repair service points are located along the way. The rental bike on Corfu is a Giant expedition hybrid bike with 27 gears. These bikes are available in all sizes. Bikes equipped with light, lock, repair set, bike pump and drink bottle. It is possible to rent children seats. Each party will be given a mileage counter and a map holder.
- Transfer from the airport to your hotel on day 1
- Boat trip from Dassia to Corfu town for the cyclists and their bicycles
- Luggage transfers for the entire trip
- Transfer from the hotel to the airport of Corfu on last day
- Detailed itinerary in English
- All accommodations mentioned on BB-basis
Not Included:
- Flight tickets
- Lunches and dinners with drinks
Extra Overnight:
Additional night/s in any location on this tour or at any other destination in Greece
Remark:
The best time to travel to the Greek islands is between April and June and September to the beginning of November. In the summer months it gets very hot. Active travellers should either go in the spring time (when nature is at its best) or after summer.
Getting there and away:
There are direct flights to Corfu Airport from all major European capitals. Overseas travellers will most likely arrive at Athens Airport and from there get a domestic flight to Corfu Airport. Every day there are many direct flight available from Athens to Corfu. They are operated by: Aegean Airlines, Cyprus Airways and Olympic Air. Trip duration: 1 hour. The above is also applicable for the return flight.
Reviews
Start: Corfu airport
Finish: Corfu airport
Dates & prices
Trip availability: Starting any day from 1st of May to 5th of October
| Dates of the trip | Price |
|---|---|
| in double room, 4 persons traveling: | 515 €/person |
| in double room: | 600 €/person |
| solo traveler: | 940 €/person |
| Dates of the trip | Price |
|---|---|
| in double room (traveling with 3): | 549 €/person |
| in double room: | 598 €/person |
| in single room: | 684 €/person |
| solo traveler: | 882 €/person |
| Dates of the trip | Price |
|---|---|
| in double room (traveling with 4): | 564 €/person |
| in double room (traveling with 3): | 589 €/person |
| in double room: | 639 €/person |
| in single room: | 779 €/person |
| solo traveler: | 977 €/person |
| Dates of the trip | Price |
|---|---|
| in double room (traveling with 4): | 524 €/person |
| in double room (traveling with 3): | 549 €/person |
| in double room: | 598 €/person |
| in single room: | 684 €/person |
| solo traveler: | 882 €/person |