Following the Durrells in the city and countryside

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ID: GYG639859-1075141
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Country: Greece

Duration: 04:30 hours


Description

You will be shown the site of the Durrell’s first accommodation in Corfu. See the family’s residences. Come with us to Kalami to the White house, where Lawrence Durrell lived with his wife, Nancy!
First stop at Kanoni, where you will enjoy not only a beautiful panoramic view, but also a view of the Pink (strawberry) villa of the Durrells. Take your pictures and listen to your licensed tourist guide, while he narrates you fun facts from the life of the family on the island of Corfu. Then, enjoy a short walk along the beautiful gardens of Mon Repos, till the entrance of the mansion. The exterior part of that beautiful building of Corfu was used during the shooting of the famous TV series, as Countess' Mavroudakis house!
Follow us to the Old Town of Corfu, where several parts of the TV series were shot. See Contra Fossa (the port), the Palace of Saint Michael and Saint George (the bank), Dr Petrides' house, but also walk along the street, where Pension Swiss was located, the first residence of the Durrells on the island!
Drive through the area where the filming villa is located. See the exterior part of the wonderful house, which was used as the family's residence in the TV series. Explore the wonderful northeast coast of Corfu, maybe the most beautiful part of the island, as we are heading towards Kalami. At Kalami, we are going to see the White House, where Lawrence Durrell lived with his wife Nancy. Learn more about their life and,- why not? - enjoy a coffee or your meal next to the beach nearby, before we start our way back to your hotel or cruise ship


Highlights

  • See the exterior part of Countess Mavroudakis house
  • Explore the places of Corfu Town, where the TV series was shot
  • Admire the White House where Lawrence Durrell lived with his wife, Nancy

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Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.