Corfu Tour with Achillion Palace and Paleokastritsa

3.6 (5 reviews) Corfu, Greece
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Duration8h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 100 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Northern Corfu is all idyllic villages, monuments and rugged coastline. Head into sun-dappled rolling hills to discover Achillion Palace, the scenic Paleokastritsa coast and many other delights. There's also a visit to a kumquat distillery to sample this trademark Corfu liqueur.
You'll visit some of Corfu's top attractions. First up is Achillion Palace. The palace boasts stirring views of the Corfu coast, and the meticulously landscaped gardens are a work of art. The vistas are also top-notch at the seaside village of Paleokastritsa. You'll have free time to visit the Orthodox monastery – admission is free – or the many coves with beautiful beaches. A boat trip can also be arranged here.
Plus, you'll get to sample the trademark flavour of rural Corfu. There's a visit to a family-owned kumquat distillery. Here, you'll learn everything there is to know about this exotic citrus fruit.

What's included

  • Transport
  • Headsets for audio guide in Achilleion Palace
  • Entrance fees
  • Free tasting in distillery
  • Guide
  • Lunch
  • Tips
  • Drinks

What to expect

  1. Kanoni
    2h
    Pick up from the hotels will start at 7.30h and around 9h we will arrive to what will be our first visit today, Kanoni hill, with great views to Mouse island. Here we will spend half an hour.
  2. Achilleion
    1h 30m · Admission ticket included
    Our tour continues and next up we will visit the Achillion Palace, built by Empress of Sissi of Austria and a filming location for James Bond's For Your Eyes Only. You will first have a guided tour in the palace followed by free time for visit the monastery or for swimming.
  3. Paleokastritsa
    2h 30m
    You'll also have time to discover the seaside village of Paleokastritsa, visit the monastery or explore the bay beneath, where an infinite sea of azure waters enhance the experience.
  4. Corfu
    2h
    We will have a coffee stop at Bella Vista and after that we will continue to visit a family-owned kumquat distillery. Here you can learn everything there is to know about this local fruit and the tasty products made with it.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Pick up is provided from selected hotels. When we receive your booking we will contact you to confirm the exact pickup time and place so please check your email. If you haven´t heard from us at least 48 hours before the activity start time you should contact us.

Additional information

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • An optional boat trip from Paleokastritsa beach to the sea caves can be arranged on the spot, with a special price
  • Dress appropriately – no shoulders or knees showing – when visiting religious buildings
  • Bring your passport or official EU identification

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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