Destination of the Week – Corfu In The Footsteps Of The Durrells

“CORFU : IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF THE DURRELLS “
Discover the island of Corfu, accompanied by the wife of the late naturalist, Gerald Durrell.

Here is a sneak preview…

🇬🇷 Throughout this special six-day journey, you will explore the island featured in The Durrells, the acclaimed ITV adaptation of Gerald’s memoir of a childhood living in Corfu.

🇬🇷With several days spent in the company of Lee Durrell — Gerald’s wife and fellow conservationist — you will enjoy privileged personal insights into the life of this exceptional figure during two private talks, and discover Lee’s favourite anecdotes and insights into their life and work together.

🇬🇷You will also be joined by David Ashcroft, Director of the Gerald Durrell Week, on a private tour of Corfu Old Town and trip to Mouse Island — favourite haunts of Gerald as a boy.

🇬🇷With visits to Mount Pantokrator, the White House — home of Gerald’s brother, poet and author Lawrence Durrell — and a private talk on the medicinal properties of the herbs of the island with an expert local herbalist, this is a wonderful opportunity to explore the real-life island, inspiration and family behind the acclaimed television programme.

⭐HIGHLIGHTS:

⭐Explore the charming old town of Corfu and visit key Durrell sites
⭐Visit the seafront town of Kalami with strong ties to the Durrell family
⭐View the rugged splendour of Mt Pantokrator
⭐A full-day excursion by boat to Albania to see Saranda and the UNESCO site of Butrint
⭐Exclusive insights from special guest Lee Durrell

The tour begins on the 2nd May and prices start from £1649.
The price includes flights, 4* accommodation, entrance fees, breakfast and most meals and sightseeing tours and transfers.

Would you like to join this fabulous tour?
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