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Sunshine and cultural delights await you in Corfu and Croatia

CORFU, GREECE

Ancient ruins you need to see

The greenest of the Greek islands

Rural villages

You’ll not be short of a rural village or two in Corfu – and they’re all gorgeous and beautifully authentic. We don’t expect you’ll visit them all, and if you only get time to visit one – make it Paleokastritsa. You’ll find everything you need here; from charming tavernas, a stunning blue bay and six beaches to sit back and soak it all up on. You’ll also find the 13 th century Theotókou monastery here, which many consider to be the main point of cultural interest. With culture and scenery rolled into one, what more could you ask for?

CROATIA

Plitvice Lakes National Park

Historical Dubrovnik

This city on the sea has it all; centuries-old forts, a picturesque Old Town a collection of baroque buildings, alluring cliff views…and even a beach! Need we say more? It gets even better, as Dubrovnik is considered one of the most beautiful cities in Europe. To get to see it at its best, take a cable car ride to the peak of Mount Srd and simply appreciate what’s around you – you may even see some of the Game of Thrones filming locations! Located near many of Croatia’s islands, it’s the perfect place to start your Croatian adventure too – we recommend you start and end your trip here, with some visits to your favourite islands in-between.

Bustling Split

Life doesn’t stop in bustling Split! From the outside, you’ll come face to face with an imposing walled fortress, but inside it’s bursting with a buzzing atmosphere – no matter what time of the day. You’ll find trendy bars, restaurants and shops in tiny narrow streets that you could wander around for hours – some even get lost – but that’s more opportunities to try a different local wine, we say!

      

CORFU AND GREECE WITH ADVANTAGE HOLIDAYS    

Advantage Holidays offer incredible holidays to Corfu and Greece, from 3-star breaks on the beach to 5-star luxury holidays combining excursions, cities and beach. Anything’s possible.

Whenever and wherever you want to go, contact us today and we’ll put create a holiday that’ll last long in your memory.

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