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The famous Durrell family lived for several years on the island of Corfu. Their habits, their unique stories, their relationship with the locals and their experiences while in Corfu unfold before your eyes on an experiential tour of the town and countryside where they lived.
You will be shown the site of the Durrell’s first accommodation in Corfu. See the family’s residences and the seaside property where the series was filmed. Come with us to Kalami to the White house by the sea where Lawrence Durrell lived with his wife Nancy during their time in Corfu!
Feel like the characters of My Family and other Animals, the famous book by Gerald Durrell. We will pick you up from your hotel with our luxury minivan. Your unique experience on the northeast coast of Corfu has just begun!
As unbelievable as it may seem, traces of the famous family can still be seen on site after so many decades. Thank you!
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Our tourist guide will be waiting for you in front of the statue of Count Von Der Schulenburg, just right next to the entrance of the Old Fortress of Corfu Town.
Itinerary
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1
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.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
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 Contess' Mavroudakis house!
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
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!
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
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.
Admission ticket free -
4
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
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Travel time are included on the total duration of the tour.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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