Duration
4:30 Hours
Activity Level
Moderate
Experience Details*
Sit back, relax and enjoy a scenic drive, as you head south along the coast to Perama, the area of Corfu where the family first moved to. Whilst you can only view the rooftop of the strawberry pink villa in the distance, you can admire the natural beauty and views, the same that the Durrells experienced.
Then it’s on to Kontokali Bay where the family then moved to the Daffodil Yellow villa. Standing 4 stories high and resplendent in its surroundings, the villa so closely mirrors the descriptions Gerald gives in the various stories set there. An exterior view outside the gates of the villa will allow you to picture Theo or Donald and Max, clopping their way to the front door in their horse-drawn carriages, or Spiro honking his way up in his ancient Dodge. Next, you’ll drive to Kalami, where the famous Nobel-awarded British writer Lawrence Durrell loved to bathe.
At Kalami village, have your camera ready for a photo stop at the famous White House villa, the former residence of Lawrence Durrell, which nowadays operates as a taverna and hotel.
At a glance*
Duration: Half-day guided tour
Activity: Moderate level of walking
Transport: By coach and on foot
Why book?: Admire the natural beauty and view that Durrell used to see from his villas
Itinerary*
Transfer > Perama (photo stop) > Transfer to Kontokali Bay > Kontokali Bay (photo stop) > Transfer to Kalami > photo stop and guiding in the house garden of Gerald Durrel > Return to ship
What's included*
Local Guide
Photo Opportunities
Essential information
This excursion operates by minibus and on foot. The maximum group size will be no more than 13 guests per guide. There is around 1 hour of walking in total, on flat terrain. Flat, comfortable shoes are recommended. The Strawberry Villa is only viewed from a distance and the Daffodil Villa is viewed from outside the gates. These are privately owned and not open to the public. Please remember local currency if you wish to purchase a refreshment at the taverna. Tour sequence may vary. Please note that the island gets very busy during the summer months (July, August) and a lot of venues are crowded.