Three thousand years of incredible awaits you in the Cradle of Western Civilization. Hop onboard for a weekend of wild proportions on the Island of Corfu. Join the many activities at the Pink Palace beachside resort. Once the sun goes down, grab your toga, smash some paltes, and party in Greek style at the Palladium. This is 5 days of sun, beauty, partying, culture, and history that would make Spartacus envious. 

Included:

• Round luxury coach transport (with A/C, DVD, & bathroom)
• Round trip ANEK Lines cruise transport
• accommodation with your friends at the Pink Palace
• dinners and breakfast
• The Corfu Bus2alps informational guide
• Bus2alps trip leader

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Route (Florence - Corfu - Greece)

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 

The trip departs Florence at 9:00* from the Santa Maria Novella train station. The meeting point is in front of the international ticket windows. Be sure to check in with your trip leader at least 20 minutes before the scheduled departure time. Travel is by luxury coach with A/C, DVD, and bathroom. Estimated travel time to Ancona is 5** hours. Once in Ancona, we board the ANEK Lines cruise ship for the 14 hour** crossing to Greece. The boat departs at 16:00*. The ferry is the size of a cruise ship and has excellent on board amenities including a dance club, restaurants, bars, and stores. This is the perfect opportunity to meet your fellow trip members.

Day 2

We arrive on the Greek mainland at Igoumenista at approximately 8:30*. On arrival, we transfer to another ferry for the 1.5 hour** crossing to Corfu. Once in Corfu, we are met by the techno music blasting Pink Palace bus and head to the Pink Palace where we immediately check in. The rest of the day is free to hang on the beach, or join in on one of the various activities. Dinner is served at 20.30 in The Palladium at The Pink Palace.

Day 3

Your options for the day include the Booze Cruise****, the ATV Safari, rent an ATV yourself, go Sea Kayaking, take a day trip to Corfu Town or simply relax on the beach. Dinner is again served at 20.30 in The Palladium. The Pink Toga Party*** begins after dinner. Most people wear their togas to dinner.

Day 4

You can choose to go on The Booze Cruise****, The ATV Safari, rent an ATV yourself, go Sea Kayaking, take a day trip to Corfu Town or simply relax on the beach. We depart the Pink Palace at17:00*. It is essential you are not late and do not disappear, especially if you are participating in one of the earlier activities. If you miss the bus to the port, you will miss the ferry. We take a 45 minute** bus ride back to the Corfu port, where we transfer to a ferry back to Igoumenitsa where we meet the ANEK cruise ship to Ancona. We board the ANEK Line cruise ship at 22:00*. Cruise time is 14 hours**.

Day 5

Monday morning we arrive in Ancona at 18.00* and board our private bus to return to Florence. Estimated travel time is 5 hours**. We will make one stop en route. Approximate arrival time in Florence is 21:30*.

Optional Activities

Toga Party: 12 Euro (includes 10 Euro deposit on toga) - The Pink Palace has become famous for its Pink Toga Party. The night kicks off with a group dinner in your pink toga, followed by a crazy party highlighted by Greek dancing, plate smashing, and lots of Greek Ouzo.

Booze Cruise: 25 Euro - Join the Pink Palace Navy for a crazy five hour boat adventure around the island of Corfu. The booze cruise stops at places to cliff jump, swim in bat caves, and hang out on a private beach. Loud music and a laid-back attitude make the booze cruise an insane time.

ATV Safari & Rentals: 25 Euro (Safari), 18 Euro (Rental Only) - Spend your day trekking through one of Greece’s lushest islands, visiting beautiful vista points, hanging out in small Greek towns, and blaring your horn at old Greek couples waving as your drive by.

Kayak Safari & Rentals: 15 Euro - Grab a paddle and spend your day exploring the Corfu coastine.