What to expect
Optional Excursions
Sail along the coastline on a traditional caique
Luxury Beachfront Hotel
Enjoy breathtaking views at five-star Kontokali Bay Resort
Sightseeing & Charm
Visit UNESCO World Heritage Site - Corfu Old Town
About this trip...
Surrounded by the sparkling blue waters of the Ionian Sea, Corfu is the ideal place for a week of relaxation. We stay at Solos deluxe five-star favourite - the Kontokali Bay Resort & Spa. Right on the beach with fabulous facilities, take your pick from the water sports, relax by the pool, stroll the sands or head out for a spot of sightseeing in the UNESCO listed Corfu Town. The hotel is being refurbished over Winter 2024.
Activity Level:
What's this?What's included?
Return flights & transfers-
Airport taxes & charges
Twin/double room for single use
Half Board: Breakfast & dinner
Welcome drink & Information Meeting
Accompanying Solos Tour Leader
Fully Financially Protected
What's extra:
- Insurance click here
- Climate Crisis Resilience Fee payable locally €15 per night
- Sea View Room Upgrade from £93 per week
Corfu - Kontokali Bay
Kontokali Bay Resort & Spa
The Kontokali Bay Resort & Spa is located in a beautiful spot with breathtaking views over the Ionian Sea towards Corfu Town. There is a sandy beach and plenty of water sports such as water-skiing and paragliding. Or if you prefer something a little more laid-back, take the opportunity to feel thoroughly pampered, refreshed and revitalised with a treatment or two in the excellent spa (extra charge, book in resort). This resort has it all.
Corfu - More to Explore
Corfu offers something for everyone. Take a trip into Corfu Town and enjoy a tasty lunch or a spot of shopping in this UNESCO World Heritage Site. You may prefer to take a boat trip to explore the stunning coastline of this beautiful island, or simply relax on one of the two sandy beach areas at the hotel.
Alternatively, if you're feeling active, why not take part in one of the hotel's range of activities such as water skiing, beach volleyball, tennis or mountain biking.
Accommodation
Kontokali Bay Resort & Spa Five-star
Located on a stunning sandy beach, with breathtaking views over the Ionian Sea, this five-star deluxe property offers a wide variety of activities such as water sports, tennis, volleyball, mountain biking, a gym and sports entertainment programme plus the largest Spa in Corfu (treatments payable locally).
Facilities include
Facilities include an indoor and outdoor pool, three restaurants including the A la Carte Asterias restaurant for fine dining and the Marina Outdoor food court, ideal for lunch. There are two bars, plus there is a complimentary shuttle bus which runs once a day into Corfu Town. Wi-Fi is available throughout.
Room includes
The tastefully furnished rooms are located either in the main building or in bungalows with air-conditioning, satellite TV, a telephone, minibar, Wi-Fi, safe, hairdryer, bathrobe, slippers, toiletries and beach towels. On arrival, you'll find a complimentary bottle of wine and mineral water for you in your room.
Dates & Prices
Essential Information
Transfer Time
The transfer time from Corfu Airport to the Kontokoli Bay Resort & Spa is approximately 25 minutes, depending on weather and traffic.
Passports and visas
To enter Greece mainland or the Greek Islands your passport must meet 2 requirements. It must be:
- less than 10 years old on the day you enter (check the ‘date of issue’)
- valid for at least 3 months after the day you plan to leave (check the ‘expiry date’)
A visa is not required by holders of passports endorsed “British Citizen” for stays of upto 90 days in any 180-day period. Please note that stays in other EU countries counts towards this 90 day period. It is your responsibility to ensure that you have the correct visa, a valid passport and any other travel documents for your holiday.
All information provided relates to British citizens who hold or are entitled to apply for a British passport. For the most up-to-date visa information please visit; Greece Foreign Advice
If you are not a British citizen and do not hold a British passport, you must make your own enquiries as to the applicable requirements.
Health requirements
Compulsory vaccinations: None.
All clients are responsible for acquainting themselves with up to date health information of the countries being visited and where necessary take the required precautions. We recommend that you check with your doctor prior to departure as this information can change. You can also visit the travel health website for more information; Travel Health Greece
Tourist Tax
- Climate Crisis Resilience Fee payable locally €15 per night
Currency
Euro
More to Explore
There will be plenty for you to see and do during your own leisure time during the course of your holiday, you may like to visit Corfu Town to take in the sights of St Spiridon Church, The British Cemetery and Mon Repos Estate and Palace. If you like being on the water then you could join a sailing trip to Albania and visit the ancient site of Butrint. Alternatively take a cruise over to Parga and Sivota.
Full details of which will be given out at your Information Meeting by your Tour Leader. Please note that prices given may vary according to numbers. Full details will be given at your Information Meeting.
All tours must be paid for in euros only. Your Tour Leader will help arrange these for you and explain where you will need to go but may not necessarily accompany you.
Please note:- Optional excursions are not guaranteed and are based on minimum numbers.
The prices quoted are guideline only and may involve other non-Solos holidaymakers.
- Parga Paxos Cruise – from €45
- Caique Cruise – from €58
- Corfu Town evening dinner - from €65
Dress Code
Casual, cotton, lightweight daytime wear is the order of the day. Comfortable shoes are a must for sightseeing. Smart casual clothes will be ideal for the evening, with the emphasis throughout being informal. Late season evenings can be cooler so do ensure that you take a cardigan or jacket.
Gratuities
We suggest a Group Collection to cover transfer drivers, and hotel staff of €20.00 per person. Your Tour Leader will collect this on your behalf and distribute it accordingly, thus relieving you of the burden of who, when and how much to tip. The tipping of housekeeping will be left to your individual discretion (a small amount left in your room on departure should cover this and would be much appreciated). As is customary, ‘the hat’ will be passed around for the driver and guide on all optional excursions. For any meals that are not included in your itinerary, or taxi fares, your Tour Leader can advise of an appropriate % to add on.
