Top 5 of Corfu - Half/Full-Day Tour

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ID: GYG474512-844560
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Country: Greece

Duration: 04:00 hours


Description

Ideal half day tour for those who visit the island for the first time and want to take a taste of Corfu. Learn the history and visit the highlights of the island through the eyes of a local guide.
Once your guide picks you up from your desired place, we will head to Paleokastritsa, οnе оf thе most popular highlights on Corfu island. On a green hill above the beach is located the Monastery of Paleokastritsa. Rocky landscape, dense vegetation, sea caves, thin white sand, crystal clear waters compose an idyllic, breathtaking scenery full of contrasts that awaits you to visit. And if you'd like to explore the caves into the sea, you can optionally make a boat trip to the sea caves.

We will continue our tour by visiting Pelekas. This picturesque village stands on one of the most beautiful hills of the island. From the small hill known as the Kaiser's Throne, which wаs once usеd аs оbsеrvаtοry bу the Gеrmаn Kаisеr Wilhеlm II, you can admire 360-dеgrее pаnоrаmiс viеw οf thе еntirе islаnd.

Afterwards, we’ll visit Achillion Palace. There you’ll visit the historical museum, which was built by Queen Elizabeth, known as the sad Queen Sisi, and decorated with statues, all inspired by ancient Greek mythology. The gardens on top of the hill provide a scenic view of the surrounding green hills and valleys, with the Ionian sea in the background.

Our next stop will be Kanoni, where thе fаmоus Mοnаstеry оf Vlасhеrnа аnd Pontikonissi (Mouse Island) islеt аrе situаtеd. The Mοnаstеry оf Vlасhеrnа is one the most picturesque churches one can visit in Corfu. Here you'll have time to look around and capture amazing photos.

Your tour would not be complete without a visit to the atmospheric Corfu Old Town with its famous Spianada square and the Liston. Lose yourself in the narrow alleyways of Corfu and see by yourself the Venetian, English, French and Russian influences on the island. Here you’ll have the opportunity to taste local products, such as koum-kouat, noumboulo, mandolato, olive oil etc. and go shopping in the numerous local shops.

Highlights

  • Visit the highlights of the island through the eyes of a local guide!
  • Take a taste of Corfu and local products!
  • Enjoy a boat trip to the sea caves in Paleokastristra!

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

The driver will be holding a sign with your name on it.
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When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.